Researcher in Psychology
Örebro universitet / Samhällsvetarjobb / Örebro
2026-11-06
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Subject area
The subject area for this position is Psychology.
Background
The Division of Psychology at Örebro University is part of the School of Behavioural, Social and Legal Sciences (BSR), together with the Divisions of Legal Science, Criminology, and Social Work.
Örebro university is now hiring a researcher within the area of cognitive neuroscience of aging, with a particular focus on early life predictors of brain structural and functional connectivity in older age. The research will be conducted within the research environment LEADER (Center for Lifespan Developmental Research), which is headed by Jonas Persson, Professor in Psychology.
Duties and responsibilities
The research duties include preprocessing and analyses of structural and functional brain imaging data obtained by magnetic resonance imaging. A particular focus will be on analysing diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) data to assess structural connectivity and brain network properties in older age and how these related to health, cognition, lifestyle and other factors in childhood and adolescence. Analyses of functional connectivity data from resting-state fMRI images and the relationship with early life predictors is also expected. The applicant will also have a leading role in dissemination of the results through international peer-reviewed publication and presentations.
Qualifications
Those qualified for the appointment as a researcher are applicants who have obtained a doctoral degree or have a degree from abroad deemed to correspond to a doctoral degree.
Assessment criteria
A general basis for assessment is that the applicant is able to demonstrate the personal qualities required to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities at hand; that they are able to cooperate with other members of staff; and contribute to the development of university operations.
Specific personal abilities that are of great importance for the position is documented expertise in the fields of cognitive aging and brain imaging. Of particular importance is proficiency in analysing structural brain connectivity data, connectome-based modelling and tractography of diffusion-tensor imaging (DTI)/DWI data combined with a documented ability in analysing functional MRI data. Experience of working with longitudinal MRI data is also highly desirable, along with experience in working with software such as Matlab, R and SPM.
Information
This is a fixed-term full-time position for 12 months. At Örebro University, salary depends on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience.
For more information about the position, contact Jonas Persson +46 19 301428, email:
jonas.persson@oru.se, or Head of Unit Terese Glatz, +46 19 301205, email:
terese.glatz@oru.se.
At Örebro University, we expect each member of staff to be open to development and change; take responsibility for their work and performance; demonstrate a keen interest in collaboration and contribute to development; as well as to show respect for others by adopting a constructive and professional approach.
Örebro University actively pursues equal opportunities and gender equality as well as a work environment characterised by openness, trust and respect. We value the qualities that diversity adds to our operations.
Application
The application is made online. Click the button "Apply" to begin the application procedure.
For the application to be complete, the following electronic documents must be included:
Covering letter, outlining how you believe you can contribute to the continued development of Örebro University
CV with a relevant description of your overall qualifications and experience
Account of research qualifications and experience
Copies of relevant course/degree certificates and references verifying eligibility and criteria met
Only documents written in Swedish, English, Norwegian and Danish can be reviewed.
More information for applicants will be found on our career site:
https://www.oru.se/english/career/available-positions/applicants-and-external-experts/The application deadline is November 27, 2026. We look forward to receiving your application!
As we have already made our choices in terms of external collaboration partners and marketing efforts for this recruitment process, we decline any contact with recruitment agencies and advertisers.
As directed by the National Archives of Sweden (Riksarkivet), we are required to deposit one file copy of the application documents, excluding publications, for a period of two years after the appointment decision has gained legal force.
Så ansöker du Sista dag att ansöka är 2026-11-27
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Omfattning Detta är ett heltidsjobb.
Arbetsgivare Örebro Universitet (org.nr 202100-2924),
https://www.oru.se/english/career/available-positions/job/?jid=20260300 Fakultetsgatan 1 (
visa karta)
701 82 ÖREBRO
Kontakt Head of Unit
Terese Glatz
terese.glatz@oru.se +4619301205 Jobbnummer 10174768