2 st Postdoctoral researchers in neurodegenerative disease neuroimaging

Description of the workplace
The Neurodegenerative Research group is focused on defining and understanding biological processes in Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases. We analyze large datasets collected from patients and cognitively unimpaired volunteers, who undergo extensive testing with neuroimaging, biomarker measurements and neuropsychological testing. Our group applies sophisticated statistical analyses to these unique and state-of-the-art datasets to model processes related to aging and disease. The postdoc will join a growing multidisciplinary team of neuroscientists, statisticians, biologists and engineers, who are dedicated to increasing understanding of neurodegenerative diseases. The research group is led by Dr. Jacob Vogel, and this position is located at the Biomedical Center (BMC) in Lund.

We aim to create a positive, supportive and inclusive work environment based on respect and mutual consideration. We strive to create an environment that promotes development and is stimulating to all employees.

We are looking for two Postdoctoral researchers for this position. 

Project description
The project will involve integrating PET, multi-modal MRI and other biomarker data to i) resolve the temporal ordering of key pathological events in Alzheimer’s disease; and ii) understand how early pathological events in AD give rise to inter-individual heterogeneity in disease expression. The project will involve integration of multiple large, longitudinal neuroimaging datasets.

Work duties and areas or responsibilities
At Lund University, a postdoctoral position should provide opportunities for scientific and pedagogical qualifications. Primarily, there is scope for qualifications in research, but also for some higher education pedagogy training. Teaching may also be part of the job duties.

As a postdoctoral researcher you will primarily participate in data analysis as it pertains to research foci described above. Other work responsibilities may include: data curation and processing; composition, editing, or executing of computational scripts; presenting data and findings at internal and external research meetings; composition of scientific manuscripts; informal mentorship of and skill-sharing with other employees; and/or composition of grants and/or research fellowships. Other work duties may also occur.

Qualifications
Requirements for the position are:  

• PhD or equivalent foreign degree within the subject of neuroscience, engineering, statistics, quantitative biology, physics, mathematics or a related discipline.
  The PhD must be completed no later than the time the employment decision is made.
• Strong ability to develop and conduct high-quality research.
• Pedagogical ability.
• Research experience in the field of neurodegenerative disease.
• Experience with curation, preprocessing and/or analysis of neuroimaging data.
• Ability to independently perform large-scale data analyses.
• Excellent communications skills in English, both verbal and written.
• A proven track record of research productivity.
• Candidate should be thorough, detail-oriented, and should demonstrate an intrinsic motivation for research into neurodegenerative diseases.

Meritorious for the position are:

• Priority will be given to applicants who have completed their degree no more than three years before the application deadline
• Familiarity and experience with high-performance cluster-based computing
• Competence in computational programming, preferably using python or R
• Experience working with fMRI data
• Experience working with PET data
• Familiarity with git and GitHub
• Familiarity with best practices in reproducibility and open science

We offer
Lund University is a governmental authority, which means you get special benefits, generous holidays and a favorable occupational pension. We also have a flexible time agreement that creates good conditions for a balance between work and leisure.

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About the employment
This is a fixed-term employment for two years, full-time (100%), with preliminary start date on or after 15th January 2026, or according to agreement.

A postdoc employment is limited to a minimum of two years, maximum three years, according to the collective agreement on fixed-term employment as a postdoctoral researcher (the Swedish Employers' Association). A postdoctoral position is intended as an initial step in a career and as an opportunity to further deepen and broaden research expertise.

How to apply
The position is sought via the university’s recruitment system. Applications must/should include a personal motivation letter, in which you describe how you meet the qualification requirements and why you are interested in the position. The application must/should also contain a diploma, CV or equivalent and anything else you wish to refer to (copies of grades, information for references, letters of recommendation, etc.).