Associate Researcher in Neuropsychology and Motor Learning Part-time

Associate Researcher in Neuropsychology and Motor Learning

Lund University, Department of Experimental Medical Science

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world's top universities. The University has around 46,000 students and 8,500 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain, and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard equality, equal opportunities, and diversity as a strength and an asset.

Description of the Workplace

The research group for associative learning conducts research in neurophysiology and neuroscience, with a particular focus on cerebellar function and motor learning. The group is led by Associate Professor Anders Rasmussen and is located at the Biomedical Center in Lund. The research group includes both scientific and technical staff with expertise in experimental neuroscience, behavioral studies, and data analysis.

The position is linked to a research project investigating how humans acquire new motor and cognitive skills and how these processes relate to cerebellar function. The project involves studies of patient groups and healthy control participants in which neuropsychological and motor assessments are combined with quantitative data analysis.

We Offer

Lund University is a government agency, which means you receive special benefits, generous vacation, and a favorable occupational pension.

We offer a dynamic research environment with access to modern infrastructure and close collaboration with both national and international researchers. The workplace is characterized by flexibility and an open atmosphere, with good opportunities to influence the research direction and methodological choices within the framework of the project. Read more on the university's website about being an employee at Lunds University Work at Lund University | Lund University.

Work Duties and Areas of Responsibility

As an associate researcher in the research group, you will work in an ongoing project studying learning and cognition in humans, focusing on completing data collection, analysis, and publication.

Your duties will include:

• Administering neuropsychological test batteries in Swedish to patients and control participants
• Conducting neuropsychological assessments as well as performing and evaluating motor behavioral assessments
• Collecting, processing, and analyzing behavioral data
• Performing statistical analyses of complex datasets
• Writing scientific manuscripts and handling correspondence with journals during peer review and revision
• Presenting research findings at national and international conferences

The position may also involve collaboration with clinical and international research environments.

Qualifications

Requirements for the position include:

• A completed PhD in psychology, medicine, neuroscience, or a related field
• Documented experience in administering and interpreting neuropsychological tests
• Documented experience with motor behavioral assessments or experimental studies of motor function in humans
• Documented experience in statistical analysis of behavioral data, including the use of advanced statistical methods
• Experience with statistical analysis tools such as SPSS or equivalent
• Documented experience in scientific writing, for example in the form of manuscripts or published articles
• Excellent proficiency in both Swedish and English, spoken and written

Meritorious for the position:

• Licensed psychologist
• Experience in research on motor learning, cerebellar function, or related fields
• Experience in combining neuropsychological and motor test data in research studies
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and drive projects forward
• Good collaborative skills
• Experience with longitudinal studies or studies involving clinical populations

Further Information

The position is a fixed-term employment (särskild visstidsanställning) of 6 months at 60% of full time, starting on 3 November 2026 or as agreed.

How to Apply

The position is applied for via Lund University's recruitment system.

The application should include:

• A personal letter describing how you meet the qualifications
• A CV, including publications