Assistant Researcher

Description of the workplace
At the Unit for Clinical Memory Research, research is conducted on dementia diseases. For several years, the research has been at the forefront of the field. The group consists of research and technical staff. The activities are located at the Memory Clinic in Malmö, as well as at BMC in Lund. You can read more about our exciting research at this link.
The position is located in Lund.

Within the research group, we value a good working environment with respect and care in our
relationships with one another, and we strive for a workplace that is perceived as developmental and stimulating for all employees. We continually work to create conditions for job satisfaction,
development, and participation for all staff. We care about both physical safety and the psychosocial work environment.

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
As an assistant researcher within the research group, you are responsible for analyzing data in our studies. Your tasks mainly include the analysis of genetic data and other -omics data. Other tasks within the research group may also be relevant.

Qualifications
The requirements for the position are:

• PhD in bioinformatics, genetics, statistics, computer science, mathematics, or a related field.
• Ability to independently conduct large-scale genetic analyses (GWAS).
• Expertise in bioinformatics/statistics, including programming (e.g., R or Python).
• We are searching for someone who is meticulous, driven, and collaborative. 

Additional qualifications for the position are:

• Previous experience in analyzing genetic data and biomarker data in neurological diseases.

Other
The position is time limited to 8 months (SÄVA) starting on October 1st 2025, or according to agreement (100 %). 

How to apply
You apply for the position via the University’s recruitment system. The application is to include a
personal letter describing how you meet the qualification requirements and why you are interested in the position. The application is also to include a CV, a copy of your doctoral degree and any other documents to which you wish to draw attention (copies of degree certificates, grade transcripts, details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.)