Project assistant at the Department of Diagnostic Radiology - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Description of the workplace
The research group (https://www.multipark.lu.se/medial-temporal-lab) centers on aging and neurodegenerative diseases. We aim to gain a better understanding of underlying disease mechanisms and aid in the development of better biomarkers for disease progression and clinical trials.

The research group is part of the larger Clinical memory research and the BioFINDER study group which conducts world-leading research in Alzheimer’s disease.

We strive for a positive working environment with respectful and caring working relations, as well as for a stimulating workplace. The Department of diagnostic radiology has an open and welcoming work environment in which we all contribute together to the organisation’s success. 

What we offer 
Lund University is a public authority, which means that you will have special benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension. We also have a flexitime agreement that creates good conditions for work/life balance. Read more on the University’s website about being a Lund University employee, Work at Lund University.
 
Work duties and areas of responsibility
The research assistant will perform various tasks related to brain image analysis, including:

1. The quality assessment of neuroimaging data
2. The manual delineating of brain regions of interest
3. Data organization

Qualifications
The requirements for the position are: 
-  Enrollment in a study programme in the field of psychology, cognitive neuroscience or comparable course of studies.
- Strong interest in cognitive neuroscience, human memory, Alzheimer’s disease and methods (data organisation, data analysis and statistics).
- Very good knowledge of English, both orally and in writing.
- That you are detail-oriented and accurate.
- That you have the ability to work independently.

Additional qualifications for the position are: 
- If you are a Master student in a study programme in the field of psychology, cognitive neuroscience or comparable course of studies.
-  Knowledge in human medial temporal lobe anatomy and experience in manual segmentation of its human medial temporal lobe anatomical subregions.
-   That you have patience in your daily work and a good ability to work together.

Further information 
The position is a temporary employment at 20 % preferably starting on 2022-04-01 or by agreement. 

How to apply
You apply for the position via the University’s recruitment system. The application is to include a personal letter explaining why you are interested in the position and how it matches your qualifications. The application is also to include a CV, degree certificate or equivalent and any other documents to which you wish to draw attention 
(copies of grade transcripts, details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.)