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 people.

Description of the Unit

The Brain's Sensorimotor Functions Lab, within the Department of Experimental Medical Science, investigates neurophysiological aspects of how the brain functions. This is done using advanced neurophysiological methods and sophisticated mathematical data analysis. We use this to predict event sequences in various neurological and psychiatric disorders. The workplace consists of two different research groups, both working within neurophysiology, totaling 10–15 people. This creates a highly interdisciplinary environment involving mathematics, computer science, psychiatry, neurology, and psychology. The atmosphere is very family-like and stimulating for various types of discussions, and all professional roles interact freely. Furthermore, we offer an extensive network connecting to the research industry and leading European universities such as École Normale Supérieure in Paris, Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna in Pisa, and the Technical University of Munich.

Project Description

The lab has served as coordinator for several major EU projects, see intuitive-itn.eu (https://intuitive-itn.eu) and ph-coding.eu (https://ph-coding.eu). These highlight the lab's highly interdisciplinary research, with significant components of computer science, mathematics, and industry collaboration.

Tasks and Responsibilities

The main task for a PhD student is to engage in their doctoral education; therefore, you will be both admitted as a student and employed by Lund University.

The primary objective is to conduct neurophysiological research to improve predictions for epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, and other disorders. The duties also include participation in teaching and other departmental work, limited to a maximum of 20% of working time.

Qualifications

Requirements for admission are:

• A completed advanced level degree, or completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits are at an advanced level, or equivalent knowledge acquired in some other way within or outside the country.
• Good ability to benefit from the doctoral education.

Requirements for employment are:

• Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) in computer science, mathematics, or physics.
• Good knowledge of linear algebra.
• Good knowledge of multivariable calculus.
• Ability to work independently.
• Teamwork skills.

Merits for employment include previous experience in:

• Analysis of neurophysiological data.
• Working with the analysis of the dynamic properties of brain activity in time series of spatially separated EEG channels.
• Applying optical flow analysis.
• Applying principal component analysis to multi-channel activity data.
• Pedagogical skills.

Great emphasis will be placed on how the applicant, through their experience and competence, is assessed to have the ability required to complete the doctoral education.

We Offer

Lund University is a government agency, which means you receive special benefits, generous vacation time, and a favorable occupational pension.

As a PhD student at Lund University, you are both admitted as a student and employed, which provides several benefits. Read more about being admitted and employed on the university's website.

Lund University offers generous support for parental leave and favorable offers regarding fitness and wellness. As a PhD student, you also have the opportunity to improve your pedagogical skills through teaching on the medical program. Read more on the university's website about working with us: Work with us (#).

About the Position

The position is a fixed-term employment for a total of four years, 100%, with a start date of 2026-09-01 or as agreed. The main rule is that employment at Lund University is conducted in Sweden; therefore, you are expected to be able to perform your work on-site in Lund.

Regulations concerning employment as a PhD student are found in the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100), Chapter 5, Sections 1–7. Regulations concerning admission to doctoral studies are found in Chapter 6, Section 3 of the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100). More information is available on the university's website.

Other Information

For PhD students, there is a specific salary scale linked to each faculty, and the salary is set according to the current salary scale.

Interviews will be conducted by Prof. Henrik Jörntell in August, after the application deadline.

How to Apply

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.

More Information 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 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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