Project Assistant to the unit Neurodegenerativ (PA2026/2516)

About the role

The Neurodegenerative Research group focuses on defining and understanding biological processes in Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases by analyzing large datasets from patients and cognitively unimpaired volunteers using neuroimaging, biomarker measurements, and neuropsychological testing. The group applies sophisticated statistical tools to model processes related to aging and disease, aiming to contribute to the development of new treatments where effective options are still lacking. The Project Assistant will join a multidisciplinary team of neuroscientists, statisticians, biologists, and engineers at the Biomedical Center (BMC) in Lund, working under the leadership of Dr. Jacob Vogel. The group emphasizes a positive, supportive, and inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Process and analyze large-scale tau-PET data
• Adapt existing analysis pipelines and analyze new data
• Assist in other tasks within the research group as assigned
• Potentially participate in international travel for training and career development

Requirements

• M.Sc. in engineering, neuroscience, statistics, quantitative biology, physics, mathematics, or a related discipline
• At least 3 years of additional relevant research experience beyond the MSc
• Fluency in Python or R programming language
• Experience with curation, preprocessing, and/or analysis of neuroimaging data
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written
• High intrinsic motivation

Merits

• Direct experience with analysis of tau-PET data
• Experience working with large (>2000) sample sizes
• Strong publication track record indicating ability to complete high-impact work
• Experience working in the field of neurodegenerative disease
• Familiarity with git and GitHub
• Competence using Linux-based high-performance parallel computing systems

Other information

This is a special fixed-term position (SÄVA) of 6 months at 100% of full time, starting October 1, 2026, or by agreement.