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Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.
Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.
Work assignments
The candidate will work independently within the multidimensional microstructure imaging group led by Markus Nilsson. We are interested in definition of novel imaging biomarkers based on diffusion MRI, acceleration of the imaging process, and validation of the proposed imaging biomarkers. The successful candidate will develop, test and implement novel pulse sequences, test their applicability for microstructure imaging in neurological disorders, as well as author scientific papers.
Qualifications
PhD in magnetic resonance imaging or equivalent. MSc or BSc in physics or equivalent.
Documented good knowledge of diffusion MRI.
Documented good working knowledge of programming in MATLAB, Python, and/or C/C . Documented experience of pulse sequence development and programming of MRI scanners.
Documented experience of writing scientific articles in international journals (first author).
Fluent in English, written and spoken.
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.
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:
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.
Type of employment | Temporary position |
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Contract type | Full time |
First day of employment | 2019-07-01 or upon agreement |
Salary | monthly salary |
Number of positions | 1 |
Full-time equivalent | 100 |
City | Lund |
County | Skåne län |
Country | Sweden |
Reference number | PA2019/1766 |
Contact |
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Published | 22.May.2019 |
Last application date | 11.Jun.2019 11:59 PM CEST |