Post-doctoral position in Biomedical Engineering - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Post-doctoral position in Biomedical Engineering with focus on Biomedical Signal Processing

Subject description
The position comprises research and development in biomedical signal processing with particular emphasis on the analysis of atrial fibrillation.

Work duties
The main duties of a post-doctoral position is to conduct research. Teaching may also be included, but not more than 20% of working hours. The position shall include a three-week opportunity of training in higher education teaching and learning.

The work duties include:

• Research within the subject area
• Teaching in the first, second and third cycles of studies
• Supervision of degree projects and doctoral students
• Actively seeking external research funding
• Collaboration with industry and wider society
• Administration related to the work duties listed above

Qualification requirements
Appointment to a post-doctoral position requires that the applicant has a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of the position, completed no more than three years before the last date for applications. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier.

Additional requirements:

• Very good knowledge in ECG signal processing
• Very good knowledge in cardiac electrophysiology
• Very good oral and written proficiency in English

Assessment criteria and other qualifications
This is a career development position primarily focused on research. The position is intended as an initial step in a career, and the assessment of the applicants will primarily be based on their research qualifications and potential as researchers.

Particular emphasis will be placed on research skills within the subject.

For appointments to a post-doctoral position, the following shall form the assessment criteria:

• Good ability to develop and conduct high quality research.

Additional assessment criteria:

• Considerable experience from using Matlab.

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

Terms of employment
This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of a maximum of 2 years. The period of employment is determined in accordance with the agreement “Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor” (“Agreement on fixed-term employment as a post-doctoral fellow”) between Lund University, SACO-S, OFR/S and SEKO, dated 4 September 2008.

Instructions on how to apply
Applications shall be written in English. Please draw up the application in accordance with LTH’s Academic qualifications portfolio – see link below. Upload the application as PDF-files in the recruitment system. Read more:

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