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 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

MultiPark is a strategic research area at Lund University. As a global leader in research on Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and other neurodegenerative diseases, MultiPark conducts research at all levels – from basic molecular mechanisms to patient care. Our research environment comprises approximately 50 research groups, of which over 90% are affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at Lund University.

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 (#). We value creating a positive, respectful, and stimulating work environment. We prioritize communication and collaboration, as well as a workplace that promotes learning and development for all employees.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• We are now seeking an engaged and responsible research engineer to work as the platform manager for the research infrastructure Brain Circuit Analysis (BCA).
• In this role, your main task will be to function as the operational manager of a laboratory working with in vivo recordings of brain activity in rodents, based on microelectrodes, Neuropixels probes, and optical miniscope technology.
• You may also participate in initial data collection and necessary preprocessing of data prior to further analysis. Additionally, you may assist in collecting behavioral data in connection with neurophysiological recordings.
• As the platform manager, you will introduce and guide new users and be responsible for the maintenance and functionality of the equipment.
• In summary, you will play a key role in introducing and supporting researchers within MultiPark in modern in vivo neurophysiological techniques and contributing to the development of the experimental toolkit for studying brain circuits and neuronal dynamics in health and disease.

Your Main Tasks:

• Maintain and ensure continued operation and performance of the platform together with the management team.
• Manage booking lists and communicate with users and equipment suppliers as needed.
• Introduce and train new users.
• Assist in constructing and implanting components for chronic recordings/manipulations in rats and mice, such as microelectrode arrays, GRIN lenses, and other light guides, optical windows, and cannulae, etc.
• Assist in recording brain activity in freely moving rodents.

Qualifications

Requirements for the position are:

• A doctoral degree in medicine, natural sciences, or neurotechnology.
• Documented experience with in vivo neurophysiological recordings in animals using microelectrodes, Neuropixels probes, or optical recording techniques.
• Documented experience in assembling the aforementioned recording instruments and associated hardware and software.
• Very good knowledge of English, both spoken and written.
• Ability to independently prioritize tasks and meet external deadlines in a calm and structured manner.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities. The role requires excellent teamwork skills, a service-oriented approach, and a strong interest in technical improvements and solutions to experimental problems. Good communication and organizational skills are crucial, as is a genuine interest in supporting researchers.

Meritorious Qualifications:

• Previous experience with in vivo electrophysiology in freely moving rodents.
• Experience with miniscope technology or two-photon microscopy in chronic experiments.
• Own research in areas relevant to MultiPark, especially if it has resulted in first-author publications.

Other Information

The position is a fixed-term part-time employment at 50% for one year, starting no earlier than September 1, 2026, or as agreed.

The highest-ranked candidates will be invited for an interview at Lund University approximately 2–3 weeks before a final decision is made.

How to Apply

Applications are submitted via Lund University's recruitment system.

The application should include:

• A cover letter describing your interest in the position and how your qualifications and experience fit the role.
• CV.
• Degree certificate or equivalent.
• Any additional documents, such as transcripts, references, or recommendation letters.

About the Faculty of Medicine

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 around the world.

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