Research engineer in Quantitative analysis - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Description of the workplace

The lab of Neural Basis of Sensorimotor control provides leading research in the domains of integrative neurophysiology. The working environment consists of 15-20 employees, with various backgrounds (medicine, physics, psychology). The lab houses many types of state-of-the-art equipment for neurophysiological research and network modelling. The lab is connected to a joint University resource with state-of-the-art eye tracking devices with exceptional resolution. The lab strives for a positive working environment with regular lab-wide meeting forums. The present position is part of a EU-wide network, INTUITIVE (intuitive-itn.eu).

We are now looking for a research engineer fulltime for a fixed term employment desired start in November 2023 or according to agreement. The employment will last until March 31st 2024. 

We offer

Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme.

We also have a flexitime agreement that provides good conditions for work/life balance.

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Work duties and areas of responsibility

Objective: Quantifying the disambiguation process of the visual system, when viewing a textured surface, in humans. This is important for the visually-created anticipation effect for a haptic interface/human user interface, i.e. essentially for creating an illusion that would elevate the experience of the artificial input generated by the haptic interface. This project is a continuation of a pilot project formed under a previous secondment from Actronika SAS (France) to the host lab (ULUND).

Expected Results: Quantitative analysis using high precision eye movement recording in humans subjects, to show how small nuances in texture changes or illumination angle can impact the eye motions in a quantifiable manner. The eye motions are in turn reflective of the visual disambiguation process.

Qualifications

Requirements for employment are: 
- University education in engineering or mathematics, corresponding to master’s level, from a non-Swedish University.

- Good knowledge in linear algebra.

- Not already in possession of a doctoral degree

- Good level of independence and collaboration skills

Additional qualifications for the position are:
- Previous experience of principal component analysis or similar quantitative methods.

Further information
The employment is time-limited and will last until March 31, 2024. The activity level is full-time. Interviews will be conducted on a remote basis, starting in November.  Desired start date is in November 2023 or according to agreement. The project requires a research engineer, with background outside Sweden, according to MSCA-ITNs rules. 

Contact person: Henrik.jorntell@med.lu.se

How to apply
Applications are to be submitted via the University’s recruitment system. The application is to/should include a personal letter justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications. The application is to also include a CV, degree certificates or equivalent and any other document to which you would like to draw attention (copies of grade transcripts, details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.)