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 staff members across our campuses in Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö. We are united in our strive to understand, explain, and improve our world and the conditions of human life.

Workplace Description

Research within the interdisciplinary field of medical radiation physics is conducted at the Research Group for Medical Radiation Physics, Department of Translational Medicine, Malmö. The research group is located at Skåne University Hospital (SUS) in Malmö, within the Diagnostic Centre, and is led by Professor Lars E. Olsson. Information about the research group can be found here (#). Together with Diagnostic Radiology, the group operates under the joint name Lund University breast Cancer Imaging group (LUCI), driving numerous research projects in breast cancer diagnostics with a special focus on screening and artificial intelligence. More information is available here (#).

The Department of Translational Medicine is now advertising a PhD position and employment as a Doctoral Student in Medical Radiation Physics.

Field of Study

Medical Science

Project Description

For a detailed project description, please visit Lund University's website: Vacancies | Lund University (#)

Tasks and Responsibilities

The primary task of the doctoral student is to undertake independent doctoral studies. Therefore, you will be both admitted as a student and employed by Lund University. Your duties will involve conducting research studies, which includes participating in research projects and attending mandatory courses within the framework of the education. Within the research projects, you will plan projects, collect data, analyze results, perform statistical tests, and present your findings in scientific articles and at conferences.

Qualifications

Basic eligibility for graduate studies is held by those who have:

• completed an advanced level degree,
• fulfilled course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 credits must be at an advanced level, or
• acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way, within or outside the country.

The requirements for special eligibility are met by those who have:

• at least 60 higher education credits within the subject area of graduate studies,
• knowledge equivalent to at least a 3-year upper secondary school competency in English.

Specific Requirements for the Position

• A Master's degree in hospital physics (medical radiation physics), biomedical engineering, or a similar degree.

Personal Attributes

• Independent, resilient, good teamwork skills, proactive, stable, structured, creative, with strong analytical and mathematical abilities, and solution-focused.
• Good proficiency in oral and written communication in English.
• Strong communication, presentation, and writing skills.

Merits for the Position

• Experience working with radiological diagnostics, particularly in mammography (e.g., a thesis within the field).

Evaluation and Selection

In accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, the selection should primarily be based on an assessment of the applicants' ability to benefit from the education. In admissions, it is primarily the applicant's merits from the basic education that are normally assessed. In this regard, breadth, depth, and relevance, as well as elements of independent work, should be considered.

Terms of Employment

Fixed-term employment for four years according to the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 5, Section 7. As a doctoral student at Lund University, you are both admitted as a student and employed.

The employment is a fixed-term position totaling four years, 100%, with a tentative start date of July 1, 2026, or as agreed. The main rule is that employment at Lund University takes place in Sweden; therefore, you are expected to be able to perform your work on-site in Malmö.

Further information regarding regulations concerning admission and employment as a doctoral student can be found on the faculty's website, see link.

What We Offer

Lund University is a government agency, which means you receive special benefits, generous vacation time, and a favorable occupational pension. Read more on the university's website about working with us "Work with us".

How to Apply / Application Instructions

The position is applied for via the university's recruitment system. The application must include a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position and how it matches your merits. The application must also include a CV, degree certificate or equivalent, and any other documents you wish to submit (copies of grades, reference contacts, recommendation letters, etc.).

The Faculty of Medicine is a operational 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 approximately 1,800 employees and 3,000 students in Lund, Malmö, and Helsingborg, is a knowledge-intensive meeting place for students, teachers, and researchers from around the world.

The Department of Translational Medicine is one of the six departments at Lund University's Faculty of Medicine. We conduct basic laboratory research, patient-oriented and clinical research, and also carry out epidemiological studies.

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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.