Suomen Solubiologit ry

Postgraduate scientist for a cell therapy research project, Finnish Red Cross Blood Service

30.12.2017 | Ajankohtaista

https://www.veripalvelu.fi/meille-toihin/avoimet-tyopaikat/postgraduate-scientist-for-a-cell-therapy-research-project

Finnish Red Cross Blood Service has a strategic interest in the development of novel cell therapeutics. Presently, mesenchymal stromal cells and keratinocytes are being manufactured at the Advanced Cell Therapy Centre for treatment of patients.

We are now looking for a cell biologist/biochemist to a research project focusing on CAR T cell technology. The project may lend itself to a PhD project.

The research project is planned to encompass four years and is funded with competetive research grants. The existing funding covers the first year, and continued grants will be applied for. The desired starting date of the project is in March/April 2018.

The research project is conducted in collaboration with research groups from the University of Helsinki. Your work involves planning the research, carrying out experiments and interpreting and reporting the results. You will operate within research groups that collaborate on developing novel CAR T cell technologies.

You have a suitable university degree and strong experience of cell culture experiments. Experience of immunology and molecular biology will be helpful. The work requires a self-driven and motivated scientist with previous experience of research. Collaboration and communication skills are also important. Describe in your application the experimental techniques that you master, and how long your experience in these techniques is, as well as your motivation for academic research.

For more information please contact:
•   Matti Korhonen, Senior Medical Officer: matti.korhonen@veripalvelu.fi, tel. +358 50 396 9450 (telephone time January 5th, 13.00–15.00 and January 10th, 9.00–10.30),
•   Pilvi Maliniemi, PhD: pilvi.maliniemi@veripalvelu.fi, +358 44 261 4646 (telephone time January 2nd 10.00-11.00 ja January 10th 13.00-14.00) or
•   Topi Tervonen, PhD: topi.tervonen@helsinki.fi

Please submit your application by January 17th 2018 via this link.

AIRC-funded Postdoctoral position in Tumor microenvironment

19.12.2017 | Ajankohtaista

A postdoctoral position is available in Enza Lonardo’s lab at the Institute of
Genetics and Biophysics Adriano Buzzati-Traverso (IGB-ABT, CNR), Naples,
Italy.

The candidate will join a project focused on understanding tumor-stroma
crosstalk in pancreatic cancer.

Our primary goal is to understand the signaling pathways implicated in
epithelial stem cell fate, their alterations during cancer and metastasis, and
the interactions between tumor cells and microenvironment. We have a
multidisciplinary approach using mouse models, cell cultures, clinical tissue
samples and molecular and cell biology techniques to translate basic research
into clinically relevant results.

Requirements

We are looking for a highly motivated person that is interested in
contributing to the field of tumor microenvironment and discover
mechanisms in cancer biology that will eventually lead to new treatments.
The successful candidate must have a PhD degree and have prior experience
in molecular biology and cancer biology.

The candidate should also have outstanding interpersonal skills, a pure
interest in science and at least one publication as first author in a peerreviewed
journal. Candidates with experience in cell culture, gene
manipulation in cancer cells (CRISPR/CAS9) and mouse manipulation will be
given preference.

We offer

• The opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research projects, work
closely with an international team of scientists and work in one of the leading
Institutes in Italy.
• A 3+2 -years full time contract, starting from March 2018. Renewal based on
performance.
Applications with cover letter (describing motivation and previous
experience), CV, publication list, doctoral degree certification, and 3
contacts for recommendation, must be sent to Enza Lonardo
(enza.lonardo@igb.cnr.it). Applications will be accepted until the position
is filled

Open position for a senior researcher (postdoctoral research fellow) in the field of virology and antiviral therapy at the Institute of Biomedicine, University of Turku

18.12.2017 | Ajankohtaista

Senior researcher (postdoctoral research fellow) position in the field of virology and antiviral therapy

University of Turku, Institute of Biomedicine is looking for a senior researcher (postdoctoral fellow) in the field of virology and antiviral therapy, for a fixed term (Jan 1, 2018 – Dec 31, 2020) in the herpesvirus research group led by Veijo Hukkanen. A later starting date can be agreed upon.

More information and apply at http://www.utu.fi/en/university/come-work-with-us/open-vacancies/Pages/home.aspx

Application deadline 20.12.2017.

UPDATED AD: Postdoctoral researcher or project researcher to study immunoregulation in Molecular Systems Immunology Group at Turku Centre for Biotechnology

13.12.2017 | Ajankohtaista

Postdoctoral researcher or project researcher to study immunoregulation in Molecular Systems Immunology Group at Turku Centre for Biotechnology

Our international multidisciplinary research group (https://www.btk.fi/research/molecular-systems-immunology/) led by Academy Professor Riitta Lahesmaa is based at Turku Centre for Biotechnology (the Centre), BioCity Turku, Turku, Finland. We are seeking for a motivated postdoctoral researcher or project researcher with possibility to continue work as a doctoral candidate.

Disorders in immune system and lymphocyte function lead to inflammatory diseases e.g. rheumatoid arthritis and Type 1 Diabetes. Project will focus on studying the molecular mechanisms underlying immune mediated diseases aiming at enabling individualized treatment in the future.

Description of recruiting organization

Molecular Systems Immunology group aims at understanding the regulation of human immune system to predict, prevent and treat immune mediated disorders. We study epigenetic and transcriptional regulation of T cells and molecular mechanisms of immune mediated diseases such as Type 1 Diabetes.

Turku Centre for Biotechnology is a joint research institute of University of Turku and Åbo Akademi University. The mission of the Centre is to promote high quality research and training. The Centre has excellent state-of-the-art technology platforms and expertise in NGS, epigenomics, proteomics, computational biology and high-end cell imaging.

Qualifications

Successful candidates have:

· A relevant doctor’s degree (postdoctoral researcher) or a relevant master’s degree (project researcher) e.g. in life sciences or in biomedicine

· High level of motivation, self-initiative and independency

· Excellent team work and communication skills in English (both oral and written)

· First-rate molecular and cell biology knowledge and skills with a strong background in epigenetics.

· Strong publication record in international journals (postdoctoral researcher) at least in one of the following areas: immunology, molecular and cellular biology, autoimmunity, genetics, epigenetics.

Application

The salary is in accordance with the University salary system (for teaching and research personnel) level 5 (postdoctoral researcher) where the work specific salary component is 2 865,30 €/month or levels 3-4 (project researcher), where the work specific salary component is 2 181,44-2 475,31 €/month. In addition, there is a share increase based on the personal performance, which is, at most, 46.3% of the base salary. The position starts at earliest on Feb 1st, 2018 (or as agreed). The positions are initially for two-three years. There is a trial period of four months.

The deadline for applications is Jan 15th, 2017. A link to the electronic application system can be found from the following link: www.utu.fi/careers . Please include a CV, full publication list, list of selected publications and contact information for three references in your application. In addition postdoctoral researcher applicants should also enclose academic portfolio (http://www.utu.fi/en/university/come-work-with-us/Pages/Coming-to-Work-for-the-University.aspx). For further information on the positions please contact: Prof. Riitta Lahesmaa, e-mail: riitta.lahesmaa@btk.fi . Enquiries on the application procedure may be directed to human resources specialist Taina Karjalainen, taina.karjalainen@utu.fi .

Postdoctoral researcher or project researcher to study immunoregulation in Molecular Systems Immunology Group at Turku Centre for Biotechnology

12.12.2017 | Ajankohtaista

Postdoctoral researcher or project researcher to study immunoregulation in Molecular Systems Immunology Group at Turku Centre for Biotechnology

Our international multidisciplinary research group (https://www.btk.fi/research/molecular-systems-immunology/ ) led by Academy Professor Riitta Lahesmaa is based at Turku Centre for Biotechnology (the Centre), BioCity Turku, Turku, Finland. We are seeking for a motivated postdoctoral researcher or project researcher with possibility to continue work as a doctoral candidate.

Disorders in immune system and lymphocyte function lead to inflammatory diseases e.g. rheumatoid arthritis and Type 1 Diabetes. Project will focus on studying the molecular mechanisms underlying immune mediated diseases aiming at enabling individualized treatment in the future.

Description of recruiting organization

Molecular Systems Immunology group aims at understanding the regulation of human immune system to predict, prevent and treat immune mediated disorders. We study epigenetic and transcriptional regulation of T cells and molecular mechanisms of immune mediated diseases such as Type 1 Diabetes.

Turku Centre for Biotechnology is a joint research institute of University of Turku and Åbo Akademi University. The mission of the Centre is to promote high quality research and training. The Centre has excellent state-of-the-art technology platforms and expertise in NGS, epigenomics, proteomics, computational biology and high-end cell imaging.

Qualifications

Successful candidates have:

· High level of motivation, self-initiative and independency

· Excellent team work and communication skills in English (both oral and written)

· First-rate molecular and cell biology skills with a strong background in epigenetics.

Postdoctoral researcher

· A doctor’s degree in life sciences or in biomedicine is required for postdoctoral researcher applicants whereas a relevant master’s degree in life sciences or in biomedicine is required for project researcher applicants.

· For postdoctoral candidates high quality publications in international journals at least in one of the following areas are prerequisite: immunology, molecular and cellular biology, autoimmunity, genetics, epigenetics.

· Successful applicant also has excellent molecular and cell biology skills with a strong background in epigenetics.

· Hands-on experience in epigenetics methods and related bioinformatics and expertise in immunology is considered an advantage

Qualifications

Successful applicants have:

· A relevant Doctoral degree (e.g. bioinformatics, computational biology, biostatistics)

· Scientific publications in high impact international journals

· Previous experience in next generation sequencing, epigenomic and genomic research and related analysis platforms and tools.

· General knowledge in bioinformatics, statistics and R, Matlab or other mathematical/statistical software

· High level of motivation, self-initiative and independency

· Excellent team work and communication skills in English (both oral and written)

· Previous experience in immunology is considered an advantage

· International research experience and experience in supervision of students is considered an advantage.

Application

The salary is in accordance with the University salary system (for teaching and research personnel) level 5 (postdoctoral researcher) where the work specific salary component is 2 865,30 €/month or levels 3-4 (project researcher), where the work specific salary component is 2 181,44-2 475,31 €/month. In addition, there is a share increase based on the personal performance, which is, at most, 46.3% of the base salary. The position starts at earliest on Feb 1st, 2018 (or as agreed). The positions are initially for two-three years. There is a trial period of four months.

The deadline for applications is Jan 15th, 2017. A link to the electronic application system can be found from the following link: www.utu.fi/careers . Please include a CV, full publication list, list of selected publications and contact information for three references in your application. In addition postdoctoral researcher applicants should also enclose academic portfolio (http://www.utu.fi/en/university/come-work-with-us/Pages/Coming-to-Work-for-the-University.aspx).

For further information on the positions please contact: Prof. Riitta Lahesmaa, e-mail: riitta.lahesmaa@btk.fi . Enquiries on the application procedure may be directed to human resources specialist Taina Karjalainen, taina.karjalainen@utu.fi .

Finnish Red Cross Blood Service is recruiting a biodata scientist

12.12.2017 | Ajankohtaista

Research and Development of the Finnish Red Cross Blood Service, located in Kivihaantie 7 Helsinki, is recruiting:

Expert in biodata analysis (master/doctor degree in a relevant subject) with a strong ICT background.

The major tasks are related to the management of data of the Blood Service Biobank (blood donors) and Hematological biobank (patients with hematological malignancies), and related scientific research. Position is open immediately and can be fulfilled till the end of year 2018 (or for 12 months) and may be renewed.

Skills needed: command of R and Python and experience and/or genuine interest in biomedical datamining. Salary: depends on experience.

The Finnish Red Cross Blood Service (FRCBS), a not-for profit organization, serves the blood product supply for entire Finland and is the sole blood bank in Finland. Our tasks include activities ranging from recruitment of blood donors, testing of donated blood, and the production and storage of blood products and selling them to hospitals. We are actively involved in cell and organ transplantation: we act as the Finnish hub for stem cell grafts and we do all clinical donor-patient compatibility tests for transplantation. We also do scientific research within our sector, with the annual research budget of ~3 million euros. We have four scientific focus areas: blood donations and donors; extracellular vesicles of blood cells; whole genome histocompatibility; and novel cell therapy products and publish more than 30 peer-reviewed papers each year.

For additional information, please contact: Dr Mikko Arvas (bioinformatics; mikko.arvas@veripalvelu.fi) or Prof Jukka Partanen (biobanks and general research issues; jukka.partanen@veripalvelu.fi). See also: www.veripalvelu.fi.

Submit your application before the 5^th of January 2018 via https://response.questback.com/veripalvelu/vnvtgspclg

An NIH funded Assistant Scientist/Senior Postdoctoral position is available in the Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, California

12.12.2017 | Ajankohtaista

Assistant Scientist/Senior postdoctoral Position

An NIH funded Assistant Scientist/Senior Postdoctoral position is available in the Department of Basic Medical Sciences at the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP), Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, California, near Los Angeles, USA.

The research involves study of brain-gut emetic circuits. The position requires a strong background in calcium imaging, immunohistochemical and histological techniques, tissue slice preparations, confocal microscopy and molecular techniques such as Western blots and cloning as well as behavioral studies. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Neuroscience or a related area with multiple publications in calcium imaging and immunohistochemical techniques. The Salary is commensurate with experience, health insurance and other benefits would be included.

Please send your curriculum vitae and names of 3 referees and their contact information to: Professor Nissar A. Darmani, Associate Dean for Basic Sciences and Research via e-mail:ndarmani@westernu.edu. Western University of Health Sciences is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Two postdoctoral positions in Systems Epidemiology at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Oulu

8.12.2017 | Ajankohtaista

Two postdoctoral positions in Systems Epidemiology at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Oulu

The Computational Medicine Research Team (http://computationalmedicine.fi/) invites highly motivated individuals to apply for postdoctoral positions at the University of Oulu, Finland. These positions are initially for 2 years with a broad focus on systems epidemiology, i.e., integration of multi-omics approaches and data in epidemiology and genetics. Potential extensions are possible for successful candidates. We would also be interested in discussing with candidates at assistant or associate professor level.

Reseach Enviroment

These positions and the work to be done are part of our global endeavour aiming to understand and improve cardiometabolic risk assessment by conducting high-throughput multi-omics profiling of extensive population cohorts and trials at unprecedented sample-sizes. Large-scale studies are a prerequisite for statistically sound metabolic stratifications as well as for understanding the (patho)physiological function of potential new disease biomarkers and the causal pathways in disease aetiology with the aid of modern genetic data. Please see the following recent papers to understand our thinking; PubMed PMID numbers: 29106475, 29038155, 28569269, 27955712, 27789667, 27005778 and 27989323.

We expect you to have a PhD degree in Bioengineering, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Medical Sciences, Statistics, Epidemiology, or in a related area. You would need to have good skills in written and spoken English. Knowledge of medical & epidemiological statistics and skills to use R would be essential. A few international peer-reviewed publications in good journals would also be a prerequisite for these positions.

More information and application at https://rekry.saima.fi/certiahome/open_job_view.html?did=5600&jc=1&id=00004670&lang=en

Applications, together with all relevant enclosures must be submitted by using the electronic application system form by Friday 15.12.2017, at 24.00 (midnight, Finnish local time, UTC + 2hr).

A postdoctoral position in the field of pharmaceutical nanotechnolgy at the University of Helsinki

8.12.2017 | Ajankohtaista

The University of Helsinki, founded in 1640, is one of the world’s leading universities for multidisciplinary research. The university has an international academic community of 40,000 students and staff members. It operates on four campuses in Helsinki and at 17 other locations.

Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, invites applications for

A POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN THE FIELD OF PHARMACEUTICAL NANOTECHNOLOGY

The initial period of appointment is from 2.1.2018 (or as agreed) to 31.12.2018.

We are looking for a highly motivate and outstand postdoctoral researcher for the project 3iRegeneration (http://www.3iregeneration.com) financed by TEKES. The aims of the project are to enhance the regeneration by induction of new cells locally in the brain by innovative pharmaceuticals and drug delivery systems. The research work is part of a large national consortium coordinated by Prof. Heikki Ruskoaho (Division of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy, Faculty of Pharmacy), involving different partners at the University of Helsinki, Aalto University and Helsinki University Central Hospital, combining expertise in areas of life sciences, chemistry, physics, engineering sciences and medicine in an innovative fashion.

More information and application at https://www.helsinki.fi/en/open-positions/postdoctoral-researcher-pharmaceutical-nanotechnology

Apply at latest 21.12.2017.

Open position for a senior researcher (postdoctoral research fellow) in the field of virology and antiviral therapy at the Institute of Biomedicine, University of Turku

4.12.2017 | Ajankohtaista

Senior researcher (postdoctoral research fellow) position in the field of virology and antiviral therapy

University of Turku, Institute of Biomedicine is looking for a senior researcher (postdoctoral fellow) in the field of virology and antiviral therapy, for a fixed term (Jan 1, 2018 – Dec 31, 2020) in the herpesvirus research group led by Veijo Hukkanen. A later starting date can be agreed upon.

More information and apply at http://www.utu.fi/en/university/come-work-with-us/open-vacancies/Pages/home.aspx

Application deadline 20.12.2017.