Doctoral Student in Medical Radiation Physics (MRI)

About the role

Lund University's Department of Medical Radiation Physics is offering a doctoral position within its Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) research group. The group focuses on new techniques for quantitative MRI using different contrast mechanisms. As a doctoral student you will follow the general syllabus for postgraduate education in Medical Radiation Physics, complete a PhD programme defined in an individual study plan, and defend a thesis.

Key responsibilities

• Develop methods for enhancing and analysing diffusion MRI images, aiming to assess microstructural properties such as cell density, cell shape, cell size, blood volume and cell membrane permeability as imaging biomarkers.
• Work on image reconstruction, deep learning and programming of the MRI scanner; experimental tasks and analysis of patient data may also be included.
• Produce research articles for scientific journals that form part of the doctoral thesis.
• Take part in research projects, write the thesis, complete third-cycle courses and seminars, and possibly teach (up to 20% of working time).

Required profile

• A second-cycle degree, or equivalent knowledge, with at least 60 credits in the second cycle.
• For medical radiation physics specifically: a degree in medical physics or an equivalent foreign qualification, or another higher education programme (240 credits) with at least 60 credits directly relevant and a 30-credit master's project.
• Good results and breadth of first- and second-cycle studies, especially in mathematics, mathematical statistics, physics, signal processing and computational methods.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Required skills

• Documented knowledge of medical imaging, MRI and diffusion MRI.
• Mathematical modelling and numerical optimisation.
• Programming, for example Python, MATLAB or equivalent.
• Image processing, image registration and image correction.
• Deep learning.
• Experience with MRI and computational methods in scientific or academic projects.

The position is a full-time fixed-term appointment starting 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible. Applications are submitted in Swedish or English with a CV, personal letter, copies of study certificates and the master's thesis.