Lund University was founded in 1666 and is consistently ranked as one of the world's leading academic institutions. With approximately 46,000 students and 8,500 employees across Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö, we are united in our mission to understand, explain, and improve our world and people's conditions.
About the Workplace
MultiPark is a strategic research area at Lund University. As a global leader in research on Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and other neurodegenerative diseases, MultiPark conducts research at all levels—from basic molecular mechanisms to patient care. Our research environment encompasses approximately 50 research groups, of which over 90% are affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at Lund University.
What We Offer
Lund University is a state authority, which means you receive special benefits, generous vacation, and a favorable occupational pension. Learn more about working with us on the university's website. We value creating a positive, respectful, and stimulating work environment. We prioritize communication and collaboration, as well as a workplace that promotes learning and development for all employees.
Duties and Responsibilities
We are now seeking an engaged and responsible research engineer to serve as platform manager for the Brain Circuit Analysis (BCA) research infrastructure.
In this role, your primary responsibility will be to serve as the operational manager of a laboratory working with in vivo recordings of brain activity in rodents, based on microelectrodes, Neuropixel probes, and optical miniscope technology.
You may also participate in initial data collection and necessary preprocessing of data for further analysis. Additionally, you may assist in collecting behavioral data in conjunction with neurophysiological recordings.
As platform manager, you will introduce and train new users, and be responsible for equipment maintenance and functionality.
In summary, you will have an important role in introducing and supporting MultiPark researchers in modern in vivo neurophysiological techniques and contributing to the development of experimental tools for studying brain circuits and neural dynamics in health and disease.
Your main responsibilities:
- Maintain and ensure continued operation and performance of the platform in collaboration with the management team
- Manage booking lists and communicate with users and equipment suppliers as needed
- Introduce and train new users
- Assist in constructing and implanting components for chronic recordings/manipulations in rats and mice, such as microelectrode arrays, GRIN lenses and other light guides, optical windows, and cannulae, etc.
- Assist with recording brain activity in freely moving rodents
Qualifications
Requirements for employment:
- PhD in medicine, natural sciences, or neurotechnology
- Documented experience with in vivo neurophysiological recordings in animals using microelectrodes, Neuropixel probes, or optical recording techniques
- Documented experience assembling the above-mentioned recording instruments and associated hardware and software
- Very good command of English, both spoken and written
- Ability to independently prioritize tasks and meet external deadlines in a calm and organized manner
Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities. The role requires excellent collaboration skills and a service-oriented approach, as well as a strong interest in technical improvements and solutions to experimental problems. Good communication and organizational skills are essential, as is a genuine interest in supporting researchers.
Meritorious qualifications:
- Previous experience with in vivo electrophysiology in freely moving rodents
- Experience with miniscope technology or two-photon microscopy in chronic experiments
- Own research in areas relevant to MultiPark, particularly if it has resulted in first-author publications
Additional Information
This position is a fixed-term part-time employment at 50% for one year, starting no earlier than September 1, 2026, or by agreement.
The highest-ranked candidates will be invited for interviews at Lund University approximately 2–3 weeks before a final decision is made.
How to Apply
Submit your application through Lund University's recruitment system.
Your application should include:
- A personal letter describing your interest in the position and how your qualifications and experience fit the role
- CV
- Degree certificate or equivalent
- Any additional documents, such as transcripts, references, or recommendation letters
More About the Faculty of Medicine
The Faculty of Medicine is a department within Lund University, responsible for education and research in medicine, healthcare, and health sciences. Education takes place in close collaboration with the healthcare sector and is well-grounded in the faculty's strong research tradition. The faculty's research spans a broad range of experimental basic research, patient-oriented clinical research, and health sciences research. The Faculty of Medicine, with over 1,800 employees and 3,000 students in Lund, Malmö, and Helsingborg, is an knowledge-intensive meeting place for students, teachers, and researchers from around the world.
We decline all inquiries from advertising sales representatives, recruitment firms, and staffing agencies due to government procurement regulations.Lund University was founded in 1666 and is consistently ranked as one of the world's leading academic institutions. With approximately 46,000 students and 8,500 employees across Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö, we are united in our mission to understand, explain, and improve our world and people's conditions.
About the Workplace
MultiPark is a strategic research area at Lund University. As a global leader in research on Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and other neurodegenerative diseases, MultiPark conducts research at all levels—from basic molecular mechanisms to patient care. Our research…