13.2.2018 | Ajankohtaista
A staff scientist position is available at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), Lyon, France. IARC offers unique opportunities to study the burden, causes and prevention of cancer worldwide. The institute specializes in the integration of laboratory and population-based sciences and in coordinating and conducting multi-center studies.
The staff scientist (P2 level) will be responsible for the development, design, and conduct of research projects in cancer epigenetics (please see the link for the advert in Naturejobs –www.nature.com/naturejobs/science/jobs/636461-scientist-epigenetics). The studies are aimed at testing hypothesis on the role of early molecular events (epigenetic driver genes, “epidrivers”) and deregulated pathways involved in tumour initiation and progression, which should advance our knowledge of mechanisms of cancer development. This will involve the development and application of in vitro models and state-of-the-art approaches, (epi)genome editing (such as CRISPR/Cas9 technology), genome-wide shRNA library knockdown screens, multi-parametric cell phenotyping and functional (epi)genomics. The incumbent will also be responsible for supervision of early career scientists (post-doctoral fellows and PhD students) and technical assistants.
The 2018 net salary is EUR 57,373 per annum (EUR 4 781 per month, net of tax). Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave and allowances for dependent family members. Subject to certain conditions, internationally-recruited staff may also be entitled to relocation travel & shipment, settling-in grant upon appointment, home leave and/or education grant for dependent children.
Deadline for submitting applications: Sunday 4 March 2018
12.2.2018 | Ajankohtaista
The Department of Anesthesiology and Washington University Pain Center seeks an Postdoctoral Research Fellow for a trained electrophysiologist with additional experience in behavioral pharmacology and imaging to study mechanisms underlying opioid dependence. We are interested in studying these mechanisms within the reward pathway, so previous experience studying this circuit is required. The laboratory integrates the study of the molecular changes induced by drugs of abuse using a combination of state-of-art electrophysiological, imaging, behavioral, optogenetics and chemogenetic analyses.
For more details see publications: Fakira et al., 2016 Neuropsychopharmacology; Hipolito et al. 2015 Journal of Neuroscience; Fakira et al., 2014 Biological Psychiatry.
Candidates must have a PhD in neuroscience, biochemistry, pharmacology or biomedical sciences. Experience with brain slice electrophysiology, behavioral pharmacology, molecular biology, in vivo imaging techniques is required. The successful candidate should be able to work independently and be willing to collaborate with the groups of Dr Rob Gereau and Michael Bruchas at the Department of Anesthesiology.
Interested candidates should also forward their CV and names of 3 references to:
Jose A. Morón Concepción, PhD
Associate Professor
Depts Anesthesiology & Neuroscience
Washington University
E-mail: jmoron-concepcion@wustl.edu
12.2.2018 | Ajankohtaista
Postdoctoral Researcher (Neurosciences)
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The University of Eastern Finland, UEF, is one of the largest multidisciplinary universities in Finland. We offer education in nearly one hundred major subjects, and are home to approximately 15,500 students and 2,600 members of staff. From 1 August 2018 onwards, we’ll be operating on two campuses, in Joensuu and Kuopio. In international rankings, we are ranked among the leading universities in the world.
The Faculty of Health Sciences operates at the Kuopio Campus of the University of Eastern Finland. The Faculty offers education in medicine, dentistry, nutrition and pharmacy, as well as in some other central fields of the health care sector. The Faculty is research-intensive, and its internationally recognised research activities are closely linked to the strategic research areas of the University. There are approximately 2 500 degree students and about 450 PhD students in the Faculty. The faculty has 680 staff members. http://www.uef.fi/en/ttdk/etusivu
We are now inviting applications for
Postdoctoral Researcher (Neurosciences) position, Faculty of Health Sciences, A.I. Virtanen Institute for Molecular Sciences, Kuopio Campus
The Kanninen research group funded by the Academy of Finland is seeking a motivated and experienced postdoctoral researcher to join a highly dynamic group of researchers working on multiple aspects of neurodegeneration. The group utilizes both murine and human in vitro cultures of brain cells and mouse models of disease to investigate molecular and cellular mechanisms of neurodegeneration. The group is particularly interested in mitochondrial dysfunction in Alzheimer’s disease and the impact of environment and life style factors on brain health. More details on research interests can be found at https://www.uef.fi/en/web/aivi/junior-group-leader-katja-kanninen
The candidate should have a PhD in Neuroscience or related discipline with experience in in vitro culture of neurons and/or glia. Candidates with experience in culture of stem cells are highly encouraged to apply. In addition, experience with calcium imaging, epigenetic techniques and in vivo experimentation are considered an advantage. Experience in routine biochemical assays and immunocytochemistry are expected.
The successful candidate will be committed and motivated, display independent thinking skills, and possess the ability to work independently while supervising students. Good knowledge of written and spoken English are essential. It is required that the applicant provides the names and contact details of at least two academic referees. Recommendation letters from referees are encouraged.
A person to be appointed as a postdoctoral researcher shall hold a suitable doctoral degree. Positions of postdoctoral researchers shall always be filled for a fixed term (UEF University Regulations, Section 31).
The person to be appointed to the Postdoctoral Researcher Position is required to hold a doctoral degree, which may not have been completed more than five years ago at the time of accepting the position. In this context, the 5 years refer to a net period of time, which does not include maternity leaves, parental leaves, or military service, etc.
The position is filled for one year starting from 19.3.2018 or as agreed. The position is filled for a fixed term due to the duration of the project.
The salary of the position is determined in accordance with the salary system of Finnish universities and is based on level 5 of the job requirement level chart for teaching and research staff (€2,865.30/ month). In addition to the job requirement component, the salary includes a personal performance component, which may be a maximum of 46.3% of the job requirement component.
For further information on the position, please contact: Dr Katja Kanninen, tel. +358401354377, katja.kanninen@uef.fi For further information on the application procedure, please contact HR Secretary Asta Suhonen, tel. +358403552000, asta.suhonen@uef.fi
A probationary period is applied to all new members of the staff.
The electronic application should contain the following appendices:
– a résumé or CV
– a list of publications
– copies of the applicant’s academic degree certificates/ diplomas, and copies of certificates / diplomas relating to the applicant’s language proficiency, if not indicated in the academic degree certificates/diplomas
– a personal statement describing the applicant’s research interests, work experience and relevant skills for the position
– contact information (and recommendation letters if available) of two referees
The application needs to be submitted no later than 11.3.2018 (by 24.00 hours Finnish time) by using the electronic application form.
Neurobiology of Disease research group, PI
A.I. Virtanen Institute for Molecular Sciences
University of Eastern Finland
Email: katja.kanninen@uef.fi
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12.2.2018 | Ajankohtaista
Open positions for doctoral researchers and postdoctoral researchers at the University of Tampere & Tampere University of Technology
More information and application at http://www.biomeditech.fi/careers/
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Tampere University of Technology
Three Postdoctoral Researchers at the Centre of Excellence in Body-on-Chip Research (CoEBoC)
The Centre of Excellence in Body-on-Chip Research (CoEBoC) at the Faculty of Biomedical Science and Engineering at Tampere University of Technology (TUT) invites applications for three fixed-term (two years) Postdoctoral Researcher positions for the development of microfluidics in Organ- and Body-on-Chip systems, for development of 3D bioimaging and for either development of 3D-scaffolds (polymer or polymer-based composite) or surface functionalization.
The closing date for applications is 1 March 2018 (24.00 EET / 22.00 UTC).
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Tampere University of Technology
Doctoral Researcher at the Centre of Excellence in Body-on-Chip Research (CoEBoC)
The Centre of Excellence in Body-on-Chip Research (CoEBoC) at the Faculty of Biomedical Science and Engineering at Tampere University of Technology (TUT) invites applications for fixed-term (two years) Doctoral Researcher position for either development of 3D-scaffolds (polymer or polymer-based composite) or surface functionalization. In the project, the aim is to develop functionalized scaffolds, topografies and structures for body-on-chip research.
The closing date for applications is 1 March 2018 (24.00 EET / 22.00 UTC).
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University of Tampere
Two Postdoctoral Researchers at the Centre of Excellence in Body-on-Chip Research
Centre of Excellence in Body-on-Chip Research (CoEBoC) at the Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, the University of Tampere invites applications for two (2) fixed-term (two years) Postdoctoral Researcher positions. The planned starting date is 3 April, 2018. It is possible that the job continues after the two-year period.
The closing date for applications is 1 March 2018 at 15.45 local time.
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University of Tampere
Doctoral Researcher at the Centre of Excellence in Body-on-Chip Research
Centre of Excellence in Body-on-Chip Research (CoEBoC) at the Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, the University of Tampere invites applications for fixed-term (one year) Doctoral Researcher position. The planned starting date is 3 April, 2018. It is possible that the job continues after the one-year period.
The closing date for applications is 1 March 2018 at 15.45 local time.
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University of Tampere
Doctoral Researcher at the Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences (MEMO)
The Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, the University of Tampere invites applications for one year fixed-term Doctoral Researcher position. The planned starting date is 3 April, 2018. It is possible that the job continues after the one-year period.
The closing date for applications is 1 March 2018 at 15.45 local time.
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Tampere University of Technology
Postdoctoral Researcher (Robotic Material Testing at Micro and Nano Scales)
The Micro and Nanosystems Research Group is currently searching for a postdoctoral researcher who in addition to actively performing research on autonomous microrobotics by him/herself, has capabilities to take the responsibility on further developing and coordinating the research activities in the field. All candidates considered for postdoctoral researcher position are expected to hold a doctoral degree on robotics, microsystems, mechatronics or other comparable fields.
Application deadline is 11 February 2018.
12.2.2018 | Ajankohtaista
Would you like to contribute your creativity to an international team of scientists from all disciplines focusing on basic research in the molecular sciences?
European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) invites you to apply for PhD positions in Barcelona, Grenoble, Hamburg, Heidelberg, Hinxton (near Cambridge) and Rome.
EMBL opens the door to your scientific career – our students have an outstanding publication record, are a vital part of our global collaborations and receive their degrees jointly with our network of excellent partner universities in 17 countries.
Our PhD positions come along with generous fellowships including broad health care benefits and pension access.
Deadline for registration is 2 April 2018.
Deadline for submission of the online application is 9 April 2018.
Please apply online at
12.2.2018 | Ajankohtaista
Faculty Position in Pharmacogenetics / Pharmacogenomics of Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders
University of Kentucky
College of Pharmacy
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, 12-months, Regular Title Series
The College of Pharmacy at the University of Kentucky invites applications for a qualified pharmacogenetic / pharmacogenomic scientist at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor to coordinate and integrate research in the area of alcohol and substance use disorders (ASUD). The institution has identified faculty recruitment priorities that reflect health care disparities in the state of Kentucky particularly alcohol and substance use disorders. Other health care disparities that disproportionately affect the citizens of Kentucky include cancer, obesity, and cardiovascular disease. The College has a long history of excellence in basic, clinical and applied sciences research across its departments of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacy Practice and Science. These efforts span the translational research continuum, focusing on health issues that impact patients at the local and national level. The College is one of six colleges within the academic medical center of the University with many opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborative research. The University boasts three renowned research centers with specific focus in the ASUDs. The College seeks to grow the research enterprise by strategically investing in the ASUD focus area.
Previous work has established that ASUDs are highly heritable, developmental disorders, and genes and gene variants have been identified that may impact fundamental biological mechanisms underpinning these disorders. We seek to establish an open rank position focused on the genomics/genetics/epigenetics of ASUD to support collaborative, unifying research that integrates into practice-based research ultimately improving human health by predicting risk, developmental progression, persistence, cessation, and relapse, as well as tailoring effective therapeutics using genomic approaches.
Qualified candidates will have a PhD, MD, or PharmD in a related field; a developing or sustained record of using genomic methods designed to achieve the overall objectives in the prevention and treatment of ASUD; a developing or sustained record of scholarly achievement as appropriate based on rank; and a strong track record of acquiring extramural research funding or potential to acquire extramural funding as appropriate based on rank. Additional requirements include excellent interpersonal skills; excellent oral and written communication skills; strength in team building; a commitment to development of and scholarly participation in genomic research programs at the College of Pharmacy and the University of Kentucky, and a collaborative orientation toward University, community and state activities that enhance the health of the citizens of Kentucky.
Application review will begin March 1 and continue until the position is filled. The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
7.2.2018 | Ajankohtaista
Tampereella BioMediTech-instituutissa Aikuisen kantasolujen tutkimusryhmässä on solu-ja kudosteknologian alan gradupaikka tarjolla opintojen loppumetreillä olevalle opiskelijalle. Aikuisen kantasolujen tutkimusryhmä tutkii muun muassa mesenkymaalisten kantasolujen käyttöä luun kudosteknologisissa sovelluksissa. http://www.biomeditech.fi/research/adult-stem-cell-group/
Kyseisessä graduprojektissa tutkitaan rasvan kantasolujen luuerilaistuksen taustalla olevia molekulaarisia mekanismeja geeni-ja proteiinitasolla. Projektissa kasvatetaan ja erilaistetaan kantasoluja ja selvitetään erilaistumiselle keskeisiä signalointireittejä. Näiden mekanismien ymmärtäminen on edellytys kudosteknologisten menetelmien kehitykselle tulevaisuudessa. Projekti koostuu 5-6 kk kestävästä kokeellisesta osuudesta ja 2-3kk kirjallisen raportin (Pro Gradu-tutkielma) laatimisesta (Pro Gradu tutkielman laajuutta, 40 op, vastaava työpanos).
Työn aloitusaika on joustava. Gradun ohjaajina toimivat tohtoriopiskelija Laura Hyväri ja tutkijatohtori Sari Vanhatupa. Työn alussa saat perusteellisen ohjauksen soluviljelyyn ja tarvittaviin analyysimenetelmiin sekä ohjausta ja tukea kirjallisen osion tekemiseen. Työskentely on pääosin itsenäistä, joten tarvitset myös itsenäistä otetta tutkimuksen toteutukseen.
Tiedustelut: Laura Hyväri; laura.hyvari@uta.fi & Sari Vanhatupa; sari.vanhatupa@uta.fi
5.2.2018 | Ajankohtaista
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Postdoctoral Researcher
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The University of Eastern Finland, UEF, is one of the largest multidisciplinary universities in Finland. We offer education in nearly one hundred major subjects, and are home to approximately 15,000 students and 2,500 members of staff. From 1 August 2018 onwards, we’ll be operating on two campuses, in Joensuu and Kuopio. In international rankings, we are ranked among the leading universities in the world.
The Faculty of Health Sciences operates at the Kuopio Campus of the University of Eastern Finland. The Faculty offers education in medicine, dentistry, nutrition and pharmacy, as well as in some other central fields of the health care sector. The Faculty is research-intensive, and its internationally recognised research activities are closely linked to the strategic research areas of the University. There are approximately 2 500 degree students and about 450 PhD students in the Faculty. The faculty has 680 staff members. http://www.uef.fi/en/ttdk/etusivu
We are now inviting applications for
Postdoctoral Researcher position, A.I. Virtanen Institute for Molecular Sciences, Kuopio Campus
The position is offered by the University of Eastern Finland and relates to a project that is sponsored by a pharmaceutical company. The chosen candidate will be based in the group of Associate Professor Tarja Malm (https://www.uef.fi/en/web/aivi/tarja-malm-group) and the project will be carried out in tight collaboration with the company.
The aim of the project is to characterize the impact of Aβ and/or Tau pathology on synaptic function and structure using electrophysiology and two-photon imaging of biopsied human brain tissue obtained from idiopathic Normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) patients, some of which have concomitant Alzheimer’s pathology. Early aims will be to set up electrophysiology protocols and assays to analyze intrinsic membrane properties and understand different neuronal response properties as a function of Alzheimer’s pathology. These experiments will be complemented with functional and structural imaging of synapses using genetically-encoded fluorescent reporters using two-photon microscopy.
A person to be appointed as a postdoctoral researcher shall hold a suitable doctoral degree. Positions of postdoctoral researchers shall always be filled for a fixed term (UEF University Regulations, Section 31).
The person to be appointed to the Postdoctoral Researcher Position is required to hold a doctoral degree, which may not have been completed more than five years ago at the time of accepting the position. In this context, the 5 years refer to a net period of time, which does not include maternity leaves, parental leaves, or military service, etc.
The language requirements associated with the position are defined in the Government Decree 770/2009. Members of the university’s teaching and research staff are required to have command of the language they give teaching in (Finnish or Swedish). The Dean of the faculty may grant an exemption from the language proficiency requirements laid down in the Government Decree.
The candidate should have a PhD in Neuroscience or a related discipline with experience in analyzing functional properties of neuronal circuits. Candidates with a PhD in physics or engineering and with sufficient background in Neuroscience are also encouraged to apply. Strong and proven experience in slice electrophysiology is desired. In addition, experience in immunohistochemistry, two-photon imaging, image and data analysis is advantageous. Enthusiasm and commitment will need to be coupled to attention to detail and strong analytical skills. Good knowledge of written and spoken English is essential. An ideal candidate must have a high degree of independent thought and initiative. The applicant needs to have recommendation from two previous and recent supervisors / PIs.
You will join a very active and well-equipped group of neuroscientists studying various aspects of neuronal function, neuroinflammation in the context of different neurological diseases. You will have a direct interaction with the experts in the neuroscience behind Alzheimer’s disease and therapeutics based at the company.
The position is filled for one year starting from 15.3.2018 or as agreed. The position is filled for a fixed term due to the duration of the project.
The salary of the position is determined in accordance with the salary system of Finnish universities and is based on level 5 of the job requirement level chart for teaching and research staff (€2,865.30/ month). In addition to the job requirement component, the salary includes a personal performance component, which may be a maximum of 46.3% of the job requirement component.
For further information on the position, please contact: Associate Professor Tarja Malm, tel: +358 40 3552209, tarja.malm@uef.fi. For further information on the application procedure, please contact: HR Secretary Asta Suhonen, tel. +358 40 3552000, asta.suhonen@uef.fi.
A probationary period is applied to all new members of the staff.
The electronic application should contain the following appendices:
– a résumé or CV
– a list of publications
– copies of the applicant’s academic degree certificates/ diplomas, and copies of certificates / diplomas relating to the applicant’s language proficiency, if not indicated in the academic degree certificates/diplomas
– Recommendation letters from two previous and recent supervisors / PIs.
The application needs to be submitted no later than 25.2.2018 (by 24.00 hours Finnish time) by using the electronic application form.
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1.2.2018 | Ajankohtaista
The postdoc will be working with Kaisa Lehti, group leader at the Department of Microbiology, Tumor- and Cell biology (MTC) and Joseph Carlson, team leader in Oncology-Pathology and member of the group of Monica Nister. The expertise and background of these teams are complementary: Dr. Lehti’s group has extensive experience with cancer biology and translational studies within tumor biology. Dr. Carlson is a clinician scientist, who works in the Department of pathology, is responsible for the Gyn tumor biobank, Karolinska Hospital, and has a close working relationship with clinicians involved in ovarian cancer and sarcoma therapy. Thus the position includes excellent possibilities for translational (bench to bedside) research.
The tumors being investigated will be malignant sarcomas of the uterus (undifferentiated uterine sarcomas and uterine leiomyosarcomas) and high grade serous carcinoma of the ovary.
This position is an ideal opportunity for a recent graduate to learn new techniques and to work in an exciting translational research environment.
NOTE: The final application deadline is Feb 10!
1.2.2018 | Ajankohtaista
Senior Researcher in Breast Cancer Phosphoproteogenomics at the Centre for Biotechnology, University of Turku, Finland
Position for PhD (or soon-to-be) is available in the laboratory of Professor Jukka Westermarck at the Centre for Biotechnology, University of Turku, Finland (https://www.btk.fi/research/cancer-cell-signaling/). We are looking for a highly-motivated researcher to join our dynamic research group broadly focused on phosphoproteome signalling in human cancers.
Recent very rapidly accumulating data from others and us indicate that breast cancer progression and therapy responses are critically regulated at the phosphoproteome level, and that combination of genomic and phosphoproteome information (phosphoproteogenomics) may lead to better patient stratification strategies. The project is funded by Breast Cancer Now ([http://www.breastcancernow.org)]www.breastcancernow.org) and is focused on characterization of phosphoproteogenomics of human breast cancer cells, and on use of that information for prediction of breast cancer patient therapy responses. The project involves very close collaboration with strong bioinformatics, drug screening and breast cancer tissue explant teams with a common goal to advance the acquired information to future clinical practice.
Turku Centre for Biotechnology (TCB), University of Turku and Åbo Akademi University, is a top-quality research center harbouring several research groups with distinguished publication profile (http://www.btk.fi/). The centre harbours excellent core facilities including state-of-art proteomics facility (https://www.btk.fi/proteomics/). Furthermore, BioCity Turku umbrella organization offers very high-quality research training including e.g. frequent seminars by world recognized speakers.
Candidate requirements:
· PhD (already obtained or soon-to-be)
· At least one first author publication in a relevant journal
· Highly motivated person with strong interest in translational cancer research
· Hands-on experience in LC-MS proteomics, and especially phosphoproteomics analysis will be a clear asset
Our selected recent publications:
Wang et al., EMBO Reports, 2017
Kaur et al., Cancer Research, 2016
Kauko et al., Sci. Rep., 2015
Myant et al., Cell Reports, 2015
Laine et al., Cancer Discovery, 2013
More detailed information about the position (ID 4958), and instructions how to apply, can be found at:
http://www.utu.fi/en/university/come-work-with-us/open-vacancies/Pages/home.aspx
The DL for applications is the 5th of February, 2018.
