Vacant job

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is consistently ranked among the world's leading universities. We have approximately 46,000 students and 8,500 employees in Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö. We are united in our strive to understand, explain, and improve our world and the conditions of people.

Description of the research group

The Clinical Memory Research group at the Department of Clinical Sciences in Malmö conducts leading research on biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative diseases, such as Lewy body dementia and Parkinson's disease. The research, which has received international recognition through the BioFINDER projects, has for several years been at the forefront in the field of fluid-based biomarkers and brain imaging, enabling early and accurate detection, diagnosis, and prognosis of the disease.

The group is led by Associate Professor Sebastian Palmqvist and Associate Professor Niklas Mattsson-Carlgren and consists of research, technical, and administrative staff. The workplace is located at the Biomedical Center (BMC) in Lund.

We collaborate closely with the Memory Clinic at Skåne University Hospital in Malmö, where several of our researchers also work clinically. You can read more about our exciting research here (#).

We are an international research group that values a good work environment characterized by respect and care in our interactions. We strive for a workplace that is experienced as developmental and stimulating for all employees. We continuously work to create conditions that promote well-being, development, and participation. We value both physical safety and the psychosocial work environment.

What we offer

Lund University is a government agency, which means you receive special benefits, generous vacation time, and a favorable occupational pension. We also have a flextime agreement that creates good conditions for balance between work and leisure.

Read more on the university's website about being employed at Lund University, Work with us (#).

Tasks and responsibilities

As a project assistant, the tasks may include statistical data processing and analysis, as well as support in the work of producing scientific publications. Other tasks within the research group may also occur.

Qualifications

The following qualifications are required for the position:

• A degree at an advanced level (master's or equivalent) or corresponding 240 credits within engineering, molecular biology, neuroscience, mathematics, biology, medicine, biomedicine, psychology, or another similar field.
• Basic knowledge of statistical programming with Python, R, MATLAB, or another programming language.
• Good skills in oral and written communication in English.
• Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities. The person we are looking for has good communication, presentation, and writing skills, good teamwork abilities, and the ability to work independently, as well as good analytical and initiative-taking skills.

Qualifications that are meritorious for the position include:

• Specific interest in Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases or aging.
• Experience in data analysis and mathematical modeling applied to medical data.

Other information

The employment is a fixed-term appointment (SÄVA) for 12 months with a tentative start date of August 24, 2026, or as agreed. Full-time (100%).

How to apply

The position is applied for via the university's recruitment system. The application should include a cover letter describing how you meet the qualification requirements and why you are interested in the position. The application should also include a CV, degree certificate, and any other documents you wish to submit (copies of grades, reference contacts, recommendation letters, etc.).

The university applies individual salary setting. Please state your salary expectations in your application.

The Faculty of Medicine is a business area within Lund University, responsible for education and research in medicine, care, and health. The education takes place in close collaboration with healthcare and is well rooted in the faculty's strong research tradition. The faculty's research spans a broad field within experimental basic research, patient-oriented clinical research, and health sciences research. The Faculty of Medicine, with just over 1,800 employees and 3,000 students in Lund, Malmö, and Helsingborg, is a knowledge-intensive meeting place for students, teachers, and researchers from all over the world.

The Department of Clinical Sciences in Malmö is one of the six departments at Lund University's Faculty of Medicine. We have a strong focus on clinical and epidemiological research and also conduct extensive preclinical laboratory research.

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Open to all
We focus on your competence, not your other prerequisites. We are open to adapting the role or workplace to your needs.