Platform Manager at MultiPark

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Description of 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 fundamental molecular mechanisms to patient care. Our research environment comprises approximately 50 research groups, of which over 90% are affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at Lund University.

We offer

Lund University is a government agency, which means you receive special benefits, generous leave, and a favorable occupational pension. Read more on the university's website about being employed by us Work with us 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.

Tasks and responsibilities

We are now seeking an engaged and responsible research engineer to work as the platform manager for the research infrastructure Brain Circuit Analysis (BCA). In this role, your main task will be to serve as the operational manager for 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 the initial data collection as well as in necessary data preprocessing before further analysis. Additionally, you may assist in the collection of behavioral data in connection with neurophysiological recordings. As platform manager, you will introduce and supervise new users and be responsible for the maintenance and functionality of the equipment. In summary, you will play an important role in introducing and supporting researchers within MultiPark in modern in vivo neurophysiological techniques and contributing to the development of the experimental toolkit for studies of brain circuits and neuronal dynamics in health and disease.

Your main tasks:

maintain and ensure continued operation and performance of the platform together with the management team manage booking lists as well as communicate with users and equipment suppliers when necessary introduce and train new users help construct and implant components for chronic recordings/manipulations in rats and mice, for example microelectrode arrays, GRIN lenses, and other light guides, optical windows, and cannulae, etc. assist in the recording of brain activity in freely moving rodents

Qualifications

Requirements for the position are:

a doctoral degree in medicine, natural sciences, or neurotechnology

documented experience of in vivo neurophysiological recordings in animals using microelectrodes, neuropixel probes, or optical recording techniques

documented experience of assembling the aforementioned recording instruments and associated hardware and software

very good knowledge of English, both oral and written

the ability to independently prioritize tasks and meet external deadlines in a calm and structured manner

Great importance will be placed on personal qualities. The role requires very good collaborative skills, a service-oriented approach, and a strong interest in technical improvements and solutions to experimental problems. Good communicative and organizational skills are crucial, as is a genuine interest in supporting researchers.

Meritorious qualifications:

previous experience of 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, especially if it has resulted in first-author articles

Other information

The employment is a fixed-term part-time position at 50% for one year, starting no earlier than September 1, 2026, or as agreed.

The highest-ranked candidates will be called for an interview at Lund University approximately 2–3 weeks before a final decision is made.

How to apply

Applications are sent via Lund University's recruitment system.

The application should include:

A cover letter where you describe your interest in the position and how your qualifications and experiences fit the role CV Degree certificate or equivalent Any additional documents, for example transcripts, references, or letters of recommendation

More about the Faculty of Medicine

The Faculty of Medicine is an operational area within Lund University, responsible for education and research in medicine, care, and health. Education takes place in close collaboration with healthcare and is well-anchored in the faculty's strong research tradition. The faculty's research spans a wide field within experimental basic research, patient-centered clinical research, and health science research. The Faculty of Medicine, with over 1,800 employees and 3,000 students in Lund, Malmö, and Helsingborg, is a knowledge-intensive meeting place for students, teachers, and researchers from all over the world.

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