Research Assistants within neuropsychology

Reference number PAR 2026/260

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The Department of Psychology is seeking two research assistants for work in neuropsychology.

Job duties

We are looking for two research assistants who will work on a project titled: "Reprogramming the Brain: Investigating the Dynamics of Rapid Brain Plasticity with High-Resolution MRI". The advertised position focuses on using structural and functional MRI at 7 Tesla to investigate the timescale, maintenance, and individual predictors of brain plasticity during the learning of a new motor task.

The primary focus of the position will be on data analysis of neuroimaging and cognitive/behavioural data, including processing and analysis of high-resolution structural and functional MRI datasets. This may involve working with established neuroimaging pipelines and software, as well as contributing to the interpretation of results in the context of brain plasticity and motor learning research.

You may also be expected to participate in data collection. Duties related to data collection include: collecting demographic information, conducting and supervising computer-based cognitive testing, instructing participants concerning the MRI scanning procedure, booking them in for scanning session(s), carrying out the MRI scanning. Appropriate safety and scanning training will be provided at the 7T national facility, part of the Lund BioImaging Center (LBIC). Data collection will take place in Lund.

Qualifications

We are looking for a motivated individual for a position as research assistant in neuropsychology, with a special focus on neuroimaging.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Medicine, or related discipline.
• Possibility of working from Lund.
• Must be eligible to work in an MRI environment (no metallic implants or other MRI contraindications).
• Ability to quickly learn and operate technical equipment and software systems.
• Proficiency in using Excel spreadsheets.
• Excellent communication skills, written and spoken, in English are necessary since we work in an international environment.
• Basic knowledge of python is meritory.

Good communication skills are also vital as you will be the first and main contact person for research participants. Proficiency in Swedish is meritory. Previous experience in cognitive testing, data collection, participants’ testing, and/or MRI scanning is desirable. Previous experience in a research laboratory setting is advantageous. Experience with systematic data organization and basic data management is meritory.

The application should be written in English and must include:

• A short cover letter with the applicant’s justification for the application, i.e., that describes how the applicant meets the selection criteria
• A list of qualifications (CV)
• Copy of certificate of exam

The top ranked candidates will be selected for an interview, which might be held in English. 

Employment

This is a fixed-term position at 25% for 12 months at the Department of Psychology. Start date middle of April or by agreement.

Contact information for the position

Information about the position is provided by Gaia Olivo, gaia.olivopsy.gu.se

Questions about the employment process can be directed to HR Officer Therese Björkäng, therese.bjorkangpsy.gu.se

The University works actively to achieve a working environment with equal conditions, and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations.

Salaries are set individually at the University.

In accordance with the National Archives of Sweden’s regulations, the University must archive application documents for two years after the appointment is filled. If you request that your documents are returned, they will be returned to you once the two years have passed. Otherwise, they will be destroyed.

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