Doctoral Student in Medical Science and Neuroscience: Lund University invites applications for a fully funded doctoral scholarship in the Department of Clinical Sciences in Malmö. The successful candidate will be part of the Neurodegenerative Research Group, focusing on neuroimaging and biomarker analysis in Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Designation
Doctoral Student in Medical Science and Neuroscience
| Key Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Neurodegenerative Diseases |
| Location | Lund, Skåne County, Sweden |
| Employment Type | Fixed-term employment |
| Employment Rate | 100% |
| Start Date | June 1, 2025, or as agreed |
| Number of Vacant Positions | 1 |
Eligibility/Qualification
- Education: Completed a Master’s degree in Neuroscience, Statistics, Quantitative Biology, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field.
- Credits: At least 240 higher education credits, including 60 at the advanced level, in medical science or equivalent.
- Language: Very good knowledge of English, both spoken and written.
- Skills:
- Good communication and presentation skills.
- Experience in programming (preferably in Python or R).
- Statistical modeling and/or AI/machine learning experience.
- Familiarity with handling and analyzing neuroimaging, genomic, or omics data.
Description
The doctoral candidate will engage in extensive data analysis, combining multiple neuroimaging and phenotypic datasets, contribute to writing scientific articles, and present findings at conferences. Additional responsibilities include data handling and processing, scripting, informal supervision of peers, and pursuing research grant opportunities.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications via the university’s recruitment system, including:
- A personal letter
- CV
- Contact information for two references
- Diplomas and transcripts
- Additional documents (e.g., letters of recommendation)
Last Date to Apply
April 27, 2025
For more information or inquiries, prospective applicants can contact Dr. Jacob Vogel at jacob.vogel@med.lu.se or Sarah Quist at sarah.quist@med.lu.se.
