17.9.2018 | Ajankohtaista
Itä-Suomen yliopisto on yksi Suomen suurimmista monialaisista tiedeyliopistoista. Tarjoamme opetusta lähes sadassa pääaineessa. Opiskelijoita on noin 15 500 ja työllistämme 2 500 henkilöä. Toimimme Joensuussa ja Kuopiossa. Kansainvälisissä yliopistojen vertailuissa sijoitumme maailman parhaiden joukkoon.
Terveystieteiden tiedekunta toimii Itä-Suomen yliopiston Kuopion kampuksella. Tiedekunnassa koulutetaan lääkäreitä, hammaslääkäreitä, ravitsemusterapeutteja, farmaseutteja ja proviisoreja sekä muita keskeisiä asiantuntijoita terveydenhuollon eri aloille. Tiedekunta on hyvin tutkimusintensiivinen. Kansainvälisesti korkeatasoinen ja monitieteinen tutkimus kytkeytyy vahvasti yliopiston strategiassa tunnistettuihin tutkimusalueisiin. Tiedekunnassa on noin 2 500 perustutkinto-opiskelijaa ja noin 450 jatko-opiskelijaa. Henkilökuntaa tiedekunnassa on 680. http://www.uef.fi/fi/ttdk
Haettavana on
Yliopistotutkija, neurobioinformatiikka, lääketieteen laitos/biolääketieteen yksikkö, Kuopion kampus
Tehtävään kuuluu neurotieteen tutkimus (erityisesti neurodegeneratiivisten sairauksien ja epilepsian tutkimus), soveltaen bioinformatiikkaa pre-kliinisten ja kliinisten tutkimus- ja väestöaineistojen tutkimukseen. Erityisalana korkean kapasiteetin -omiikka-teknologiat ja data-analyysimenetelmät. Uusien bioinformatiikan menetelmien ja ohjelmistojen kehittäminen, sekä niiden soveltaminen neurotieteen tutkimukseen. Pre-kliinisten/kliinisten aineistojen, sekä niihin liittyvän infrastruktuurin hallinta. Työskentely yhteistyössä neurotieteilijöiden kanssa, tarjoten bioinformatiikan, tiedonhallinnan ja data-analyysin asiantuntemusta.
Yliopistotutkijan palvelussuhteeseen valittavan tulee olla soveltuvan tohtorin tutkinnon suorittanut ja hänellä tulee olla hyvä opetustaito. Yliopistotutkijan tehtävään voidaan ottaa toistaiseksi tai määräajaksi (johtosääntö 31 §).
Tehtävään vaaditaan tohtorintutkinto bioinformatiikan, tietojenkäsittelytieteen tai muulta läheiseltä alalta. Käytännön kokemusta työskentelystä neurotieteen projekteissa pidetään etuna. Kokemusta bioinformatiikan projektien ja infrastruktuurien hallinnasta. Kokemusta prekliinisistä tutkimusaineistoista, laajoista kliinisistä tutkimuksista sekä väestötutkimuksista. Kokemusta kliinisen geneettisen, transkriptomisen, proteomisen sekä metabolomisen datan analysoinnista ja yhdistämisestä. Vahva teoreettinen ja käytännön tausta ohjelmoinnista ja ohjelmistotekniikasta. Vahvat yhteistyökyvyt sekä käytännön kokemus yhteistyöstä monitieteellisten akateemisten tutkimusryhmien kanssa.
Tehtävään vaadittavasta kielitaidosta on säädetty valtioneuvoston asetuksella 770/2009. Yliopiston opetus- ja tutkimustehtävää hoitavalta vaaditaan, että hän hallitsee sen kielen, suomen tai ruotsin, jolla hänen on annettava opetusta. Tiedekunnan dekaani voi myöntää erivapauden yliopistoasetuksen kielitaitovaatimuksiin.
Tehtävä täytetään määräajalle alkaen 1.1.2019 tai sopimuksen mukaan – 31.12.2019. Määräaikaisuuden perusteena on tehtävän projektiluontoisuus.
Tehtävän palkkaus määräytyy yliopistojen opetus- ja tutkimushenkilöstön palkkausjärjestelmän mukaisesti vaativuustasoille 6-7 (3 374,18 – 3 889,84 €/kk). Tehtäväkohtaisen palkanosan lisäksi maksetaan henkilökohtaiseen suoriutumiseen perustuvaa palkanosaa, joka on enintään 46,3 % tehtäväkohtaisesta palkanosasta.
Lisätietoja: Professori Mikko Hiltunen, puh. 029 4454 723, mikko.hiltunen@uef.fi ja hakumenettelyn osalta henkilöstösihteeri Tellervo Rajanto, puh. 029 4454 278, tellervo.rajanto@uef.fi
Uuden työntekijän tullessa yliopiston palvelukseen käytetään koeaikaa.
17.9.2018 | Ajankohtaista
5 TENURE TRACK ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR POSITIONS – University of Helsinki
The University of Helsinki https://www.helsinki.fi/en is a leading Nordic life science university and an international academic community comprising 40,000 students and staff. With a critical outlook and a creative attitude, we are building a better future.
Helsinki Institute of Life Science HiLIFE https://www.helsinki.fi/en/helsinki-institute-of-life-science is a new life science research institute forming an attractive international environment for researchers, and facilitating national and international partnerships in areas of research, infrastructures, and innovations. The university life science research institutes – Institute of Biotechnology, Institute of Molecular Medicine Finland FIMM, and Neuroscience Center – are included in HiLIFE as operative units. HiLIFE has joint Tenure Track Assistant/Associate Professors and HiLIFE Fellows with life science faculties on Viikki, Meilahti and Kumpula campuses.
We are now recruiting
5 TENURE TRACK ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR POSITIONS
starting June 2019 at the earliest. The HiLIFE Tenure Track positions are initially for three to five years with a possibility for extension or tenuring following successful evaluation.
The successful candidate is expected to develop an independent externally funded line of research in current or emerging areas of life sciences. The following fields have been identified by the participating faculties: forest sciences, food and nutrition sciences, agricultural sciences, microbial biotechnology (Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry); molecular and integrative biosciences, ecosystems and environment, organismal and evolutionary biology (Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences); clinical medicine (Faculty of Medicine); pharmacology and therapeutics, pharmaceutical chemistry and technology, pharmaceutical biosciences (Faculty of Pharmacy); physical biochemistry modelling, x-ray bionanoimaging, integrative paleontology, global biodiversity and ecosystem change, biosphere-atmosphere interactions and climate change (Faculty of Science).
Finalists must successfully complete an interview process that includes a research seminar and teaching demonstration. The positions come with an attractive negotiable startup package, and are initially for three to five years with a possibility for extension or tenuring following successful evaluation. All positions are shared between HiLIFE and one of the participating faculties where contracts during the tenure-track are with HiLIFE and following tenuring at the faculty. The salary is negotiable within the framework of the University of Helsinki regulations.
We seek candidates with a doctorate degree and significant post-doctoral experience and recent demonstration of excellence in research in life sciences according to career stage. Early stage independent researchers are especially encouraged to apply. The formal qualifications required for the positions are indicated in the general qualification requirements of the University of Helsinki (level 3) https://www.helsinki.fi/en/university/open-positions/qualification-requi…
Applications are submitted via the link at the bottom of the page, (employees of the University of Helsinki are requested to leave their application via the SAP HR portal), and include limited information on a form and a single pdf attached to the form. On the form the applicant includes personal information, a short motivation letter, a list of five selected publications describing the key finding and applicants contribution, and contacts for referees. In a separate attached pdf the applicant includes a curriculum vitae including teaching experience (2 pages); a list of not more than 20 publications, and a research plan (2 pages).
Applications are submitted by October 31, 2018.
Evaluation of applications is carried out by an Appointment Committee and includes external referee statements and interviews of shortlisted applicants. The interviews are expected to take place in early February, and the recruitment to be completed by the end of May 2019.
Further information:
HiLIFE director, Professor Tomi P Mäkelä tel:+358 2941 25500, e-mail: hilife-recruit@helsinki.fi
https://www.helsinki.fi/en/helsinki-institute-of-life-science/recruit
In case you need support with the recruitment portal, please contact recruitment(at)helsinki.fi
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31.10.2018 23:59 EET
13.9.2018 | Ajankohtaista
Erikoistutkija – Lääkealan turvallisuus- ja kehittämiskeskus, Fimea, (vakituinen virka ja määräaikainen), Helsinki
TYÖPAIKAN ESITTELY
Lääkealan turvallisuus- ja kehittämiskeskus Fimea on sosiaali- ja terveysministeriön alainen virasto, joka valvoo ja kehittää lääkealaa väestön terveydeksi.
TEHTÄVÄN KUVAUS
Erikoistutkijan pääasiallisena tehtävänä on biologisten lääkevalmisteiden laadun arviointi osana myyntilupahakemusten ja kliinisten lääketutkimusten kokonaisarviointia. Lisäksi tehtäviin sisältyy biologisiin lääkkeisiin liittyvää tieteellistä neuvontaa sekä kansallisella että EU tasolla ja toimijoiden ohjausta.
Avoinna olevaan virkaan ja vuoden mittaiseen määräaikaiseen virkasuhteeseen haetaan ensisijaisesti asiantuntijoita solubiologian ja biokemian osaamisalueilta.
VAATIMUKSET
Tehtävien menestyksellinen hoitaminen edellyttää:
Ylempää korkeakoulututkintoa ja tehtäväalueeseen soveltuvaa tieteellistä jatkokoulutusta tai kokemusta tieteellisestä tutkimustyöstä soveltuvilla aloilla (esim. biokemia, solubiologia, bioteknologia)
Hyviä yhteistyö- ja vuorovaikutustaitoja
Kykyä ja halua kotimaiseen ja EU-yhteistyöhön moniammatillisessa asiantuntijaorganisaatiossa
Sujuva suomen- ja englannin kielen suullista ja kirjallista taitoa sekä tyydyttävää ruotsin kielen taitoa
Hakijalle katsotaan eduksi:
Erityisosaaminen solubiologian alalta tai laaja-alainen asiantuntemus biokemian alueelta
Kokemus soluvalmisteiden tai rekombinanttiproteiinien lääkekehityksestä ja/tai lääketuotannosta
Käytännön kokemus rekombinanttiproteiinien karakterisointi-tutkimuksista sekä analyysimenetelmien validointitutkimuksista.
Sujuva suomen- ja englannin kielen suullinen ja kirjallinen taito sekä tyydyttävä ruotsin kielen taito.
LAP prosessin FBY-yksikön erikoistutkijan virka on sijoitettu vaativuusluokkaan 11a, jossa tehtäväkohtainen palkanosa on 4444,96 euroa/kk. Virassa maksetaan lisäksi henkilökohtaiseen työsuoritukseen perustuvaa palkanosaa, joka on enintään 42 % tehtävän mukaisesta palkasta.
Tai sopimuksen mukaan.
Vakinainen.
Virka on viraston yhteinen.
Fimea toimii monipaikkaisena virastona. Fimean toimipaikat ovat Kuopiossa, Helsingissä, Tampereella ja Turussa. Viran sijoituspaikka voidaan sopia.
ID: 33-263-2018
Lähde: TE-palvelujen asiakastietojärjestelmä 13.9.2018 08:40:20
13.9.2018 | Ajankohtaista
Account Manager for Clinical Microbiology – Finland bioMérieux Suomi Oy, Espoo
The bioMérieux group is a world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics for clinical and industrial applications. Present in more than 150 countries through 43 subsidiaries and a large network of distributors we provide diagnostic solutions that improve patient health and ensure consumer safety. The corporate headquarters is located in Marcy l´Étoile, Lyon in France.
About bioMérieux Clinical Diagnostics
bioMérieux Clinical Diagnostics, specialized in the in vitro diagnostics sector, designs, develops, produces and markets diagnosis systems (reagents, instruments and software) for medical or industrial applications. In vitro diagnostics tests are used to measure, identify and quantify bacteria and viruses as well as substances generated by the human body in the presence, for instance, of an infectious disease, a cancer or a cardiac pathology.
To grow our success in the bioMérieux Nordic countries we are looking for:
Account Manager for Clinical Microbiology – Finland
Job description
As Account Manager you will have comprehensive responsibility within the defined market area in Finland for budget sales in clinical bacteriology. This demands a high commitment, self -driven, result and customer oriented personality.
Job requires flexibility to travel. You will travel mainly within Finland . It also includes travel within other Nordic countries when needed.
You will be an important asset contributing to the Nordic Clinical Team.
You will report directly to the Nordic Commercial Manager based in Finland.
It is essential to have very good knowledge in the field of clinical microbiology and public health care sector. Work experience equivalent is creditable.
Desirable background and characteristics
• Bachelor / Master degree in microbiology or similar discipline
• Minimum two years working experience of similar sales work
• Good knowledge of the IVD market either having work experience in sales or at the hospital laboratories
• Mother language Finnish and good communication skills in English are mandatory. Language skills in any other Nordic language especially Swedish is creditable
• Driving license is mandatory (company car will be provided)
• Personal profile characterized by customer focus, result focus, solution orientation and service minded approach
• Good interpersonal skills and cultural awareness
• Self-driven and innovative
• IT literate with a good working knowledge of MS Office Suite is mandatory
At bioMérieux we offer a challenging and diverse job in an organization which is in a strongly expansive phase. We have an open and informal work atmosphere. In addition an attractive salary including pension, bonus system, company car, cellphone, laptop and ipad.
We are the market leader in clinical microbiology – come with us into the exiting future.
You will be an important part of the Nordic organization and we will offer you an open, developing and warm working atmosphere.
Please send us a cover letter with CV in English to nordicapplication@biomerieux.com (only by e-mail). Deadline for application is 30th of September; all applications will be handled confidentially. Position will be filled as soon as a proper candidate is available.
Please visit our website: www.biomerieux.com or www.biomerieux-nordic.com.
We look forward to your application.
13.9.2018 | Ajankohtaista
The University of Oulu is one of the largest universities in Finland. With about 16 000 students and approximately 3 000 employees it is a vibrant international scientific community. By combining multidisciplinary research/study approach, high-level infrastructure and wide cooperation with international research and educational institutes it offers students and researchers “Science with Arctic Attitude”.
More information
Subject Field And Description Of The Position
Applications are invited for a full-time doctoral student position starting at the earliest on 1.10.2018 and ending at 31.12.2020. Contract can be extended depending on the progress.
The position is supervised by Professor Lauri Eklund and affiliated with the Faculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine (FBMM) (
Requirements
To successfully occupy the position the candidate must possess a Master’s degree or an equivalent degree (e.g. licentiate). Degree must have been completed by 1.10.2018 (or latest before the job contract starts). The successful applicant is expected to have experience in physiology, neuro/vascular biology, mouse surgery and microscopical imaging. Ability to pursue independent research and excellent writing and fluency in English is expected. The selected candidate will carry out his/her doctoral studies in the Health and Biosciences Doctoral Programme of the University of Oulu Graduate School (UniOGS) and must meet the minimal requirements to receive doctoral study rights as defined in
Salary
The salary will be set on levels 2 – 4 of the national salary scale for the teaching and research staff of Finnish universities. In addition, a supplementary remuneration will be given for personal achievement and performance (max. 46.3%). The salary thus being roughly 2000 – 3700 € / month before tax.
Application
Applications must be submitted using the electronic application form by 16.9. 2018, 24:00 (Finnish local time) with the following attachments as three separate pdf files:
- Complete CV containing contact information of at least two referees (Max. size limit of the attachment: 5 Mbytes).
- Motivation letter describing experience, research merits, research interests and career plans (1-2 pages; max. size limit of the attachment: 2 Mbytes).
- Certificates/Diplomas: Scanned electronic copies of diplomas and transcripts of the records of relevant previous degrees. If the original documents are not in English or Finnish, each document must be accompanied by an official certified translation into English or Finnish. (Max. size limit of the attachment: 2 Mbytes).
Other relevant information
The eligible applicants fitting best in the research profile expected for the position may be invited to an on-site or remote interview. All applicants will be notified when the selection process is completed.
Contact
Lauri Eklund, research group leader, lauri.eklund@oulu.fi
Tiina Hurskainen, HR Manager, tiina.hurskainen@oulu.fi
12.9.2018 | Ajankohtaista
Research Scientist, CA – Apex Life Sciences, Irvine, California, United States
Job Description
One of our top clients is seeking a Research Scientist to join their team.
Job Posting Description:
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- The Research Professional will contribute to projects aimed at understanding the mechanism of action (MOA) of existing and novel drugs for dermal indications.
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- S/he will be required to independently carry out in vitro and in vivo experiments to support specific project and team goals, with strict timelines.
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- Key assays include qPCR gene expression analysis and skin models, including primary skin cells, 3D tissue models, human skin explants and in vivo models.
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- S/he will be required to interpret and present research results to key project stakeholders.
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- Experience in the fields of dermatology and skin biology is a requirement.
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- The successful candidate will collaborate extensively with other research scientists, within and outside the research group, while taking personal responsibility for success of assigned tasks and projects.
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- S/he should be a highly motivated, hands-on experimental scientist who thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
Job Qualifications:
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- A Ph.D. in biology or equivalent, with 2+ years of postdoctoral or industry experience is strongly preferred or a MS in Biology or equivalent with 4 years specific experience is required.
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- The successful candidate would have experience with qPCR gene expression analysis and skin models, including primary skin cells, 3D tissue models, human skin explants and in vivo models.
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- Experience in the field of molecular biology, skin biology and dermatology are required. Experience with ELISA, immunohistochemistry (IHC) and Western blotting is preferred. The successful candidate must work well in a team environment.
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- The successful candidate must have excellent written and oral communication skills, including experience with presenting results and writing project reports.
Please send resumes to khurlbut@apexlifesciences.com
EEO Employer
Apex is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at 844-463-6178.
12.9.2018 | Ajankohtaista
Scientific Associate (in vitro/in vivo Immunology) – Novartis, Basel, CH
Job Description
Purpose
The Autoimmunity, Transplantation and Inflammation (ATI) disease area at Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR) is looking for a qualified scientific associate with expertise in rodent disease models and ex vivo/in vitro cell biology to join our Integrated Pharmacology team. Reporting to the Lab Head, you will work in a science-driven environment with both exploratory and operational functions and have the opportunity to contribute to the investigation and understanding of novel pathways in immunology.
Your tasks will include
- Actively contribute to projects aiming at discovering new ways to modulate the immune system for the treatment of autoimmune diseases
- Perform mechanistic and disease studies in rodents
- Implement new in vitro and in vivo lab techniques according to literature, and explore new approaches
- Culture and characterization of primary rodent cells
- Establish and use molecular and in vitro cellular methods (e.g. assessment of different activation parameters of leukocytes) to investigate the function of primary human and mouse leukocytes
- Combinatorial application of a variety of readouts, like multicolor flow cytometry, western blots, ELISA and the assessment of leukocyte differentiation for the characterization of novel immunomodulating substances and pathways
- Induction of antigen-specific tolerance in rodent models.
Use of cellular and biochemical methods to determine activation of complement pathways in primary cells and organs (blood, urine, tissue) derived from rodents or humans
12.9.2018 | Ajankohtaista
Product Specialist, maternity leave substitute – Blueprint Genetics, Helsinki, Finland
Introduction
Are you interested in joining a rapidly growing clinical genetic testing company? Our Production Services Team is looking for a Product Specialist to work as a maternity leave substitute for a period of 6 months at our sample reception. We are a team of specialists that have expertise in our products and production processes. Our team works in close collaboration with all production teams as well as Client Services, Marketing and Sales.
Job Description
In this position, your main tasks include order reviewing, sample reception and accessioning. You confirm that samples arriving to our Helsinki laboratory comply with our sample requirements and that the enclosed paperwork is sufficient. You use your knowledge of our products and your background in life sciences to make sure the test choices are optimal for the customer’s needs.
Your work is very detail-oriented and guided by precise guidelines. You need problem-solving skills to apply those guidelines in practice for the diverse patient cases we get. You work closely with Client Services Team to make sure that the customer is aware of any exceptions in the process.
Qualifications
You should have a Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences. Specialization in medical/human genetics is an asset.
The Ideal Candidate Has
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- excellent written and verbal skills in Finnish and English
- working knowledge of medical/genetic terminology
- great attention to detail
- strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- motivation to work in a team towards a common goal
- enthusiasm to learn more about our products and production processes and passion and creativity to help develop them further.
What We Offer
At Blueprint Genetics, you get to work with our global team of experts who are passionate about changing peoples’ lives through development of groundbreaking solutions that take genetic diagnostics from niche to mainstream. You will be working at the forefront of health and life sciences in a company that was just named as one of Europe’s 100 hottest start-ups!
We offer you a rapidly evolving working environment, where you can learn and grow together with the company. You get to work in a flat organizational structure where is plenty of room to take responsibility and influence decision-making.
This position is fixed-term, full-time maternity leave replacement with a possibility of extension.
Please, submit your application and CV along with your salary request and preferred starting time latest on 16 th of September. Position will be filled as soon as possible, at the latest in October.
12.9.2018 | Ajankohtaista
A postdoctoral position is available in the newly established laboratory of Adj.prof. Leena Latonen in University of Eastern Finland, School of Medicine, Institute of Biomedicine, Kuopio Campus. Our laboratory studies cancer-associated cellular mechanisms against protein and RNA toxicity.
We are seeking for a motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Academy of Finland funded project studying epithelial functions of androgen receptor-linked RNA binding proteins. We are interested in understanding the roles in cellular stress responses of macromolecules aberrated in prostate cancer. We use modern cell and molecular biology techniques ranging from imaging to next generation sequencing. In this project, we focus on interactions between protein and RNA molecules as well as intracellular traffic of macromolecular complexes.
A person to be appointed as a postdoctoral researcher shall hold a suitable doctoral degree (e.g. molecular or cell biology, or alike), a publication record of high quality, fluent written and spoken English, and ability to work both independently as well as a part of a group. Previous experience in RNA biology, mammalian cell culture and/or cellular imaging will be an asset.
The Postdoctoral Researcher position is filled initially for two years starting from 1.11.2018 (or negotiated). More information from: leena.latonen@uef.fi
Information of the application procedure and requirements, and a link to the electronic application system can be found in: http://www.uef.fi/en/uef/en-open-positions.
The deadline for the postdoc applications is 30.9.2018.
The laboratory is also inviting applications for Ph.D. students. For this, send your expression of interest and CV to leena.latonen@uef.fi.
11.9.2018 | Ajankohtaista
Oletko pohtinut millaista solubiologien arki voi työelämässä olla, vai kaipailetko jonkinlaista matalan kynnyksen tapaa tutustua erilaisiin alamme työnantajiin? Olemme päättäneet esitellä solubiologien työtä Instagram-tilillämme kuvien muodossa, ja aivan ensimmäiseksi tilimme on kaapannut taloudenhoitajamme Linda Kauppinen! Ottakaahan siis @suomensolubiologit seurantaan Instagramissa, niin pääsette tutustumaan Lindaan ja hänen työhönsä Turun yliopistossa biotekniikan keskuksella tämän viikon ajan!
Haluamme tarjota teille juuri teitä kiinnostavaa kuvamateriaalia Instagram-tilillämme, joten jos sinulla on ideoita sisällön suhteen niin laitathan meille viestiä!
