Project assistant
- Lund, Skåne
- Tillfälligt
- Heltid
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 tools to these unique and state-of-the-art datasets in order to model processes related to aging and disease. The project assistant will join a growing multidisciplinary team of neuroscientists, statisticians, biologists and engineers, who are dedicated to increasing understanding of neurodegenerative diseases. The long-term goal of our research is to contribute to the development of new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases where effective treatments are still lacking. 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.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 duties and responsibilities
Recent research has highlighted the use of plasma proteomics data for simultaneously quantifying the health of various organs and bodily systems, including the brain, in living humans. Our lab is investigating the efficacy of these approaches for understanding systemic changes associated with neurodegenerative diseases. The Project Assistant will primarily focus on processing and analyzing large-scale proteomics datasets. The Project Assistant will develop workstreams and execute existing omics and machine learning-based pipelines to process and postprocess this data. The Project Assistant will be encouraged and given the opportunity to lead their own project analyzing proteomics data in the context of aging and Alzheimer’s disease. Other tasks within the research group may also be assigned. The position may also involve international travel to support training and career development.Qualifications
Requirements for the position are:
- M.Sc. in engineering, neuroscience, statistics, quantitative biology, physics, mathematics or a related discipline.
- Fluency in Python programming language.
- Experience in statistical modeling and/or machine learning.
- Experience with curation, preprocessing and/or analysis of omics data.
- Excellent communications skills in English, both verbal and written.
- We are looking for someone who is motivated, meticulous, and well-organized.
- Experience with analysis of proteomics data.
- Experience with analysis of neuroimaging data.
- Familiarity with git and GitHub.
- Competence using Linux-based high-performance parallel computing systems.
- Experience with UKBiobank.
This is a fixed-term position (SÄVA) of 12 months, 100 % of full time. Starting date in October 2025 or according to agreement.How to apply
The position is applied for via Lund University’s recruitment system Varbi. Applications must 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 also contain a CV, contact information of two references, a diploma (including a grade transcript) and other documents you wish to be considered (e.g. letters of recommendation).The Faculty of Medicine is a part of Lund University, and is responsible for education and research within medicine and healthcare. Our academic programs are closely linked with the healthcare system and are firmly anchored in the faculty’s strong research tradition. Our research spans a broad field within experimental preclinical research, near-patient clinical research and health sciences research. The Faculty of Medicine, with its 1,800 employees and 2,700 students in Lund and Malmö, is a knowledge-intensive meeting place for students, teachers and researchers from all over the world.The Department of Clinical Sciences, Malmö is one of the six departments at the Faculty of Medicine, Lund University. We have a strong focus on clinical and epidemiological research and also conduct an extensive preclinical laboratory research.We kindly decline all sales and marketing contacts. Anställningsform: särskild visstidsanställning | Anställningens omfattning: heltid | Antal lediga befattningar: 1 | Sysselsättningsgrad: 100 | Ort: Lund | Län: Skåne län | Land: Sweden | Referensnummer: PA2025/2390 | Kontakt: Jacob Vogel, rekryterande chef 046-9743788, Jacob Vogel, rekryterande chef 046-9743788, Sarah Quist, HR-partner +4640391055, Sarah Quist, HR-partner +4640391055, | Facklig företrädare: OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli 046-2229362, OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli 046-2229362, SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet kansli@saco-s.lu.se, SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet kansli@saco-s.lu.se, SEKO: Seko Civil 046-2229366, SEKO: Seko Civil 046-2229366, | Publicerat: 2025-08-29 | Sista ansökningsdag: 2025-09-13