28.9.2025 | Avoimet työpaikat
https://duunitori.fi/tyopaikat/tyo/postdoctoral-researcher-molecular-biotechnology-sasal-19587707?utm_source=loimu&utm_medium=email
Job description
Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 13 000 students, 400 professors, and more than 4 500 other faculty and staff working on our dynamic campus in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland. Diversity is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our community’s diversity and inclusiveness. This is why we warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join our community.
The Cellular Engineering group, lead by Assistant Professor Sesilja Aranko, is looking for a
Postdoctoral Researcher in Molecular Biotechnology
We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join a project focused on understanding the role of post-translational modifications in shaping the assembly and functional properties of protein-based materials. In this position, you will develop methods for the recombinant production of post-translationally modified structural proteins, investigate their effects on material assembly and properties, and design new, functional materials. In the project, we are particularly interested in modifying proteins relevant for biomaterials, including silk- and collagen-proteins, with the aim of developing novel sustainable yet high-performing and functional biomaterials.
The successful candidate will join our Cellular Engineering research group, which operates at the interface of molecular biotechnology, protein engineering, and biomolecular materials. Our research aims to advance microbial production of sustainable solutions. To enable this, we develop methods for biomolecular protein-conjugation reactions as well as enzymatic post-translational modifications, including phosphorylations, hydroxylations, and glycosylations. We apply and develop ultra-high throughput screening technologies to facilitate efficient optimization of the enzymes and products. The applications of this research span enzyme technologies to functional biomaterials.
Scientific environment
The Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems (BIO2), one of three departments in the School of Chemical Engineering at Aalto University, has an internationally leading reputation in basic and applied research for the development of advanced materials from natural resources. It is one of Europe’s leading research and higher education institutions in the field of sustainable chemistry and engineering based on the utilization of renewable resources.
BIO2 aims to contribute to the development of novel solutions to move towards sustainable primary production and processing systems that can produce materials with fewer inputs, less environmental impact, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Within bioscience, the department has research in bioprocess technology, molecular biotechnology, enzyme technology, metabolic engineering, synthetic biology, biomolecular, and biohybrid materials.
Requirements
- Recently obtained PhD (within five years) in biotechnology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related field.
- The candidate should have sound knowledge and skills in molecular biology, including knowhow on relevant methods and characterization techniques.
- Experience and skills in microbial engineering and/or biomaterials is seen as a benefit.
- The candidate should have demonstrated expertise in dissemination of scientific results.
- Prior expertise in teaching and supervisorial duties, as well as project management is seen as an advantage. The successful candidate has the ability and willingness to drive high-profile, interdisciplinary research and to contribute to teaching and supervision of MSc and PhD level researchers.
- The candidate must have good oral and written command of English.
What we offer
At Aalto University you have the possibility to work within a well-resourced learning community where the students are rigorously selected and highly motivated. This results in an unusually interactive and intellectually engaging atmosphere. Our main campus is located in Espoo, Finland, in the capital Helsinki region. Helsinki is the lively, dynamic capital of Finland with active international social scene, good opportunities for culture or outdoor activities, and reputedly high quality of living in general.
You will work as part of a supportive and creative team, be part of a vivid, multidisciplinary scientific community, and have access to high-end laboratory infrastructure that facilitates you in achieving ambituious scientific goals and supports your career development.
The candidate will be granted fixed-term contract for two years with a possibility for extension. The expected starting salary of a postdoctoral researcher is approximately 4000-4200 EUR/month depending on experience. The contract includes occupational health care benefits and Finland has a comprehensive social security system.
Ready to apply?
To apply for the position, please submit the following application materials in English through the ’Apply’ link at the latest on 31.10.2025.
The application should include the following:
- A letter of motivation
- CV, incl. list of publications
- Names and contact details of at least 2 possible references
Evaluation of the applications may start immediately.
Aalto University’s employees and visitors should apply for the position via the internal HR system Workday (keyword Find Jobs) by using their existing Workday user account (not via the external webpage for open positions).
For more information
For additional information, please contact Prof. Sesilja Aranko (firstname.lastname@aalto.fi).
Want to know more about us and your future colleagues?
You can watch these videos: Aalto University – Towards a better world, Aalto People , and Shaping a Sustainable Future.
For more information about living in Finland: https://www.aalto.fi/en/careers-at-aalto/for-international-staff
Read more about working at Aalto: https://www.aalto.fi/en/careers-at-aalto
About Finland
Finland is a great place for living with or without family – it is a safe, politically stable and well-organized Nordic society. Finland is consistently ranked high in quality of life and was just listed again as the happiest country in the world: https://worldhappiness.report/news/its-a-three-peat-finland-keeps-top-spot-as-happiest-country-in-world/
For more information about living in Finland: https://www.aalto.fi/en/careers-at-aalto/living-in-finland
Aalto University reserves the right for justified reasons to leave the position open, to extend the application period and to consider candidates who have not submitted applications during the application period.
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28.9.2025 | Avoimet työpaikat
https://duunitori.fi/tyopaikat/tyo/laboratoriomestari-bio-ja-ymparistotieteet-sjsyv-19627548?utm_source=loimu&utm_medium=site
Työpaikkakuvaus
Haemme Jyväskylän yliopiston bio- ja ympäristötieteiden laitokselle laboratoriomestaria alkaen 3.11.2025 tai sopimuksen mukaan. Tehtävä on toistaiseksi voimassa.
Laboratoriomestarin tehtäviin kuuluvat bio- ja ympäristötieteiden alojen tutkimusta ja opetusta tukevat tehtävät. Erityisenä vastuualueena on mikrobiologiaan erikoistuneiden tutkimusryhmien tekninen avustaminen. Tähän sisältyy esimerkiksi virusten ja proteiinien puhdistamista, DNAn ja RNAn eristyksiä, sekä erilaisia laboratoriotehtäviä, kuten liuosten valmistamista, analyysilaitteiden ylläpitoa ja käyttöä. Työhön kuuluu myös laitteistosta ja työympäristöstä huolehtimista, tilausten tekemistä ja laboratoriokurssien valmistelua. Osallistut laboratorion ylläpito- ja kehitystyöhön yhdessä laboratorion muun henkilökunnan kanssa. Tarvittaessa laboratoriomestarin työtehtäviin voi sisältyä myös laboratoriossa työskentelevien opiskelijoiden avustamista ja neuvontaa.
Etsimämme henkilö
Odotamme hakijalta:
- Soveltuvaa laborantin tai laboratorioanalyytikon koulutusta tai soveltuvaa käytännön kokemusta
- Halua kehittää omaa osaamista, kykyä toimia osana kansainvälistä tutkimusympäristöä ja joustavuutta osallistua koko laitoksen toimintaan
- Tarkkaa työskentelytapaa, tiimipelaajan asennetta ja kykyä toimia itsenäisesti
- Tietoteknistä osaamista ja hyvää englannin kielen taitoa
Tehtävää täytettäessä käytetään kuuden kuukauden koeaikaa.
Tarjoamme
Jyväskylän yliopistossa olet arvostettu yliopistoyhteisön jäsen, jossa saat mahdollisuuden vaikuttaa kansainväliseen tutkimukseen. Pääset osaksi kansainvälistä ja monitieteistä yhteisöämme, jossa jokaisen hyvinvointi on tärkeää. Tarjoamme kampuksella ja sen läheisyydessä hyvät puitteet liikkuvaan ja hyvinvoivaan elämäntapaan.
Laboratoriomestarin tehtäväkohtainen palkanosa määräytyy yliopistojen palkkausjärjestelmän muun asiantuntija- ja tukihenkilöstön tehtävien vaativuustason 5 mukaan. Palkkasi on noin 2400-2800 euroa kuukaudessa riippuen aiemmasta osaamisestasi ja kokemuksestasi.
Hakeminen
Hakemuksiin tulee liittää englanninkielisinä pdf-muodossa:
Ansioluettelo (CV).Lyhyt vapaamuotoinen hakemuskirje (enintään 2 sivua).Muu liite, jolla hakija haluaa osoittaa kelpoisuutensa ja ansionsa tehtävään.
Lähetä hakemuksesi 12.10.2025 mennessä sähköisellä lomakkeella. Sähköpostitse lähetettyjä hakemuksia ei oteta huomioon.
Lisätietoja antaa professori Varpu Marjomäki, varpu.s.marjomaki@jyu.fi.
Hakemusprosessimme on läpinäkyvä, ammattimainen ja kansainvälinen. Tiedotamme hakijoita avoimesti prosessin edistymisestä sen eri vaiheissa. Arvostamme tasa-arvoa ja monimuotoisuutta työyhteisössämme ja kannustamme kelpoisuuden täyttäviä hakijoita hakemaan tehtäviä.
Tehtävään valittavasta henkilöstä voidaan tehdä hakijan suostumuksella henkilöturvallisuusselvitys (Turvallisuusselvityslaki 726/2014). Turvallisuusselvitysmenettelystä ja selvityksen kohteen oikeuksista löytyy tarkempia tietoja osoitteessa www.supo.fi.
Bio- ja ympäristötieteiden laitos
Bio- ja ympäristötieteiden laitoksen tutkimuksen vahvuusalat ovat evoluutiobiologia, luonnonvarojen ja ympäristön tutkimus sekä biologinen nanotiede. Laitoksen Ambiotica-rakennus kuuluu kiinteästi Jyväskylän Yliopiston Ylistönrinteen matemaattis-luonnontieteellisen tutkimuksen kompleksiin, jossa, kemian, fysiikan ja nanotieteiden laboratorioiden lisäksi, sijaitsee laadukkaat ekologian ja ympäristötieteen laboratoriot ja koetilat biologisiin ja kemiallisiin analyyseihin sekä erittäin motivoitunutta laboratoriohenkilökuntaa. LaserLab NSC kuuluu Nanotiedekeskukseen ja tarjoaa kansainvälisesti korkean tason laitteiston tutkimuksen tekemiseen.
Jyväskylän yliopisto on 2500 asiantuntijan ja 14 500 opiskelijan ihmisläheisestä yhteisöstä jokaisen on helppo löytää paikkansa. Meille on tärkeää, että yhteisömme jäsenet voivat hyvin ja heillä on mahdollisuudet kasvaa ja kehittyä. Kaunis puistokampuksemme sijaitsee Jyväskylän keskustassa. Olemme savuton ja tuoksuton työpaikka. Jyväskylän yliopisto on Keski-Suomen kolmanneksi suurin työnantaja.
28.9.2025 | Avoimet työpaikat
https://www.jobly.fi/tyopaikka/doctoral-researcher-vaitoskirjatutkija-cellular-and-molecular-biology-2461932
Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences create a unique environment for multidisciplinary, inspirational and high-impact research and education. Our universities community has its competitive edges in technology, health and society. www.tuni.fi/en
We are inviting applications for a Doctoral Researcher position in the context of the HARECY consortium, a collaborative project between Dr. Eric Dufour’s group at Tampere University and Dr. Jaakko Pohjoismäki’s group at the University of Eastern Finland.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The project investigates how evolutionary divergence between two closely related hare species (Lepus timidus and Lepus europaeus) leads to differences in cell cycle dynamics and regulation at both physiological and molecular levels. The work integrates core molecular and cell biology methods with advanced live-cell confocal imaging, single-cell ATAC-seq, and nascent RNA transcriptomics. Research is carried out in Tampere under the daily supervision of a postdoctoral researcher, in close collaboration with the Joensuu team.
The project aims to uncover mechanisms linking life history strategies to cell cycle regulation. In addition to its relevance for species conservation, the project is expected to provide insights relevant to cancer biology and cellular senescence.
REQUIREMENTS
- A completed Master’s degree (or equivalent) in molecular biology, cell biology, or a related field by the time of application
- Hands-on experience with molecular biology and cell culture
- Familiarity with single-cell approaches is an asset but not required
- Excellent written and spoken English, motivation for doctoral studies, and good interpersonal skills
The positions also require:
- Ability to conduct systematic scientific research, an inquiring mind and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a team and communicate clearly in a multidisciplinary and international environment but also work and think independently
Please note that before commencing the position, the selected candidate must be accepted to have study rights for the Doctoral Program at Tampere University, unless they already have one. Please visit the admissions webpage for more information on eligibility requirements.
Tampere University is a unique, multidisciplinary, and boldly forward-looking, evolving community. Our values are openness, diversity, responsibility, courage, critical thinking, erudition, and learner-centeredness. We hope that you can embrace these values and promote them in your work.
WE OFFER
The positions will be filled for a fixed-term period of 3 years, with the possibility of contract extension. The starting date will be mutually agreed, but between autumn 2025 and spring 2026. A trial period of six months applies to all our new employees.
The salary will be based on both the job requirements and the employee’s personal performance in accordance with the Finnish University Salary System. A typical starting salary for a doctoral researcher is 2700-2900 EUR per month.
Tampere University offers many benefits to its employees, e.g. occupational health services, flexible working hours, high-quality sport services and affordable lunch opportunities on campus. Please read more about working at Tampere University. You can also find more information about us and working and living in Tampere by watching Tampere Higher Education Community – our academic playground.
Tampere region is one of the fastest growing city areas in Finland. Tampere is the largest inland city in the Nordic countries and a traditional center of the Finnish industry. Today, the city is best known for its high-tech expertise and extensive know-how in various fields. Tampere is also the most popular city in Finland for higher education studies
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your application through our online recruitment system (link below). The closing date for applications is October 10th 2025, at 23:59 (EEST / UTC +3). Applications and all accompanying documentation must be in PDF format and written in English.
The following documents should accompany your application:
- A CV
- A motivation letter (max 1 page)
- A list of publications (if applicable)
Shortlisted candidates (2-3) will be invited to an online interview.
For questions and more information, please contact:
Dr. E. Dufour, eric.dufour@tuni.fi.
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Tampereen yliopisto ja Tampereen ammattikorkeakoulu muodostavat yhdessä Suomen toiseksi suurimman monitieteisen, innostavan ja vaikuttavan tutkimus- ja oppimisyhteisön. Korkeakouluyhteisömme osaamiskärjet ovat tekniikka, terveys ja yhteiskunta. Lue lisää: www.tuni.fi
Tampereen yliopistossa on haettavana Väitöskirjatutkijan (*field in Finnish*) -tehtävä.
HAKUOHJEET
Lue tarkemmat tiedot tehtävästä ja hakuohjeet yllä olevasta englanninkielisestä ilmoituksesta.
Jätäthän hakemuksesi yliopiston sähköisellä hakulomakkeella (linkki löytyy tämän ilmoituksen alta).
Hakuaika tehtävään päättyy 10.10.2025.
7.9.2025 | Avoimet työpaikat
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4293781655
About the job
Mediq is an international healthcare company with a leading market position in 13 countries. The company’s headquarters are located in Utrecht, the Netherlands. Mediq employs about 3,000 people who are committed to improving healthcare outcomes and the affordability of care. This is driven by our ambitious goal to promote innovations that enhance patient experience and healthcare outcomes, reduce treatment costs, and support the work of healthcare professionals.
At Mediq Suomi Oy, we serve Finnish healthcare and laboratory professionals. We are a solution and full-service provider in the healthcare industry and a reliable partner. We offer devices, supplies, and services that improve patients’ quality of life. We support healthcare professionals in delivering the best possible care.
Learn more about us: www.mediq.fi We offer interesting and challenging positions in an international, growing, and skilled company. In addition to sales, we have strong professionals in customer service, marketing, purchasing, logistics, financial management, and maintenance organizations.
We are looking for an experienced:
PRODUCT SPECIALIST
For the Healthcare Solutions business area to be responsible for the sales of our growing range of diagnostic devices and remote diagnostics solutions in Northern Finland.
As a Product Specialist, you will be responsible for active sales work and sales promotion in your area. In this role, you will be part of the sales team for diagnostic devices. Your work will involve planned sales activities and the implementation of marketing measures at the customer interface. Training and guidance in the use of products are also an essential part of the product specialist’s job description. At Mediq, everyone is the quality manager of their own work.
We expect the applicant to have experience in sales work related to healthcare products, as well as knowledge of health technology and the digitalization of healthcare. We also value knowledge of healthcare IT systems and good communication skills. The Product Specialist primarily operates in their own geographical area and assists the sales team elsewhere in Finland as needed. Ideally, your place of residence is located within your sales area.
You are able to work in a planned and independent manner, but you are also a team player. You are results-oriented and recognize the inner salesperson within yourself. Your educational background may include, for example, a degree in healthcare and/or business.
Success in this role requires:
• Willingness to travel
• A proactive working style and decision-making ability
• A positive approach to actions
• Resilience and problem-solving skills
• Teamwork abilities
• Perseverance and flexibility
• Proficiency in Finnish and English languages is a must
• Strong customer orientation
• The ability to work independently and in a group
We value:
• Extensive knowledge of healthcare and health technology
• IT skills
We offer you an interesting and challenging position in an international, growing, and skilled company. You will have strong professionals in customer service, marketing, purchasing, and maintenance organizations to support you. We offer competitive employee benefits and a company car benefit. At Mediq, you also have the opportunity to further develop your skills; we have specialists from various fields and interesting projects underway! Our office is located in Linnoitustie, Espoo, with good transport connections.
Would you like to hear more about the position? For more information, contact Talent Acquisition Partner Artjoms Bikovskis at +370 669 66861 or Artjoms.Bikovskis@Mediq.com.
Are you interested? We hope to hear from you soon! The application period ends on September 30, 2025, but we will begin processing applications during the application period, so please act quickly. Please also include your CV and salary expectations.
7.9.2025 | Avoimet työpaikat
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4286363878
About the job
The University of Eastern Finland is inviting applications for a Doctoral Researcher position at the A.I. Virtanen Institute for Molecular Sciences on the Kuopio Campus. The position will be filled for a 3-year fixed term from 13 October 2025 onwards (or as agreed). Please find more information below and submit your application by 15 September 2025.
Role and Salary
This project, funded by the Research Council of Finland, focuses on understanding how pain affects the entire central nervous system (CNS), including the brain and spinal cord, using advanced imaging methods. By developing a novel functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) technique, this project aims to simultaneously capture activity in the brain and spinal cord, providing new insights into how these areas communicate during pain. The study will use zero echo time fMRI, conducted on preclinical model of neuropathic pain and, furthermore, in human studies. We aim to identify patterns of activity and connectivity that serve as biomarkers for pain. The primary task of the Doctoral Researcher is to carry out their doctoral research in accordance with the approved research plan. The goal is to complete the doctoral degree as a full-time student within a maximum of four years.
During the project, you will get familiar with laboratory animal handling, behavioral studies, MRI laboratory work, fMRI experiments, signal processing and image analysis methods. The aim is also to transfer the new MRI methods to clinical scanners and thus there is a possibility to conduct fMRI on humans later on during the project.
As our new doctoral researcher, you will work in the Faculty of Health Sciences of the University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio campus.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- conducting research in accordance with the aims of the project,
- reporting and creating high-quality scientific publications,
- participating in the writing of funding applications
The position will be filled for a 3-year fixed term from 13 October 2025 onwards (or as agreed). The position will be filled for a fixed term due to it pertaining to a Doctoral Researcher candidate’s own doctoral degree. A probationary period is applied to all new members of the staff.
The salary of the position is determined in accordance with the salary system for Finnish universities. The salary comprises two components: a job-related salary element and a personal salary element. In this position, the job-related salary element is EUR 2,281.48/month, based on level 2 of the job requirement level chart for teaching and research staff. The personal salary element can be a minimum of 6% and a maximum of 50% of the above-mentioned sum. Depending on the personal salary element, the salary will be approximately EUR 2,511 –2,785 /month at the beginning of the employment relationship.
Our Requirements
- Eligibility for postgraduate studies; A Master´s degree in a relevant discipline such as biomedicine, pharmacy, biology, physics, or similar fields of science; or to have completed an applicable study programme abroad which in the awarding country gives eligibility for corresponding postgraduate education. Students in the final stages of their Master’s degree may also apply provided that they complete their degree by 31 December 2025 and deliver a copy of their degree certificate to the faculty by 31 December 2025.
- The person to be appointed as a Doctoral Researcher shall be qualified to pursue postgraduate studies, i.e., the selected candidate will have to apply and be eligible for the Faculty’s Doctoral Programme
- Excellent/good skills in oral and written English
Advantages
- Experience in programming, knowledge of Python, MATLAB or similar is considered as an asset but not required.
- Knowledge of MRI is an asset but not required.
- Willingness to work with animals is necessary. Previous work experience with animals is not required but is considered as an advantage. The necessary accreditations for performing animal procedures will be organized during the project.
- A strong motivation for science and learning new things
- The candidate can work independently, and collaborate with the research group
We are looking for candidates who, for example, have a background in biomedicine or pharmacy and is also interested in technical aspects, such as programming, signal analysis and MRI physics. Alternatively, candidate may have a background in engineering or physics but a strong interest in biology/medicine. The Doctoral student will work in a collaborative, international, and interdisciplinary research environment with opportunities for international collaboration, mobility and conference attendance.
Your Benefits
You will have access to the university’s staff benefits, including
- extensive occupational health care
- a broad selection of staff training
- staff discount on lunch in our campus restaurants, as well as on a range of other services
- affordable sports services and a tax-free bike benefit
Please read more in the Work at UEF section on our website.
You will have an opportunity to work in an interesting, meaningful and diverse role as part of our international, creative, participatory and inclusive academic community.
Enjoy your life in Finland! Known for its cleanliness, welfare know-how, modern technology and superb education system, Finland is an exotic and safe country to work in. Please visit the Life in Finland section on our website to learn more.
How to apply?
Submit your application by using our electronic application form no later than 15 September 2025 by 24:00 (midnight) Finnish time (UTC+3).
Please note that you must include the following appendices in your application
- A motivation letter (max 1 page)
- CV (Template for CV, website) including a list of publications, if applicable
- Copies of your academic degree certificates / diplomas and copies of certificates / diplomas relating to your language proficiency, if not indicated in the academic degree certificates/diplomas
- Contact information for 1–2 referees
- Any other documents with which you wish to demonstrate your merits for the position
If your diploma is not in English, Finnish or Swedish, an official English translation must be provided. All translations must be issued either by the awarding educational institution or an authorised translator. Each page of the official translation must bear the translator’s stamp and/or signature. Official translations must be accurate translations of the original documents. Translations made by the applicants themselves are not accepted.
Questions?
For further information on the position, please contact Hanne Laakso, hanne.laakso@uef.fi
For further information on the application procedure, please contact HR Controller Tarja Salmi, tarja.salmi@uef.fi
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 3 090 degree students and about 580 PhD students in the Faculty. The faculty has 800 staff members.
The University of Eastern Finland (UEF) is the most multidisciplinary university in Finland. Our university employs approximately 3,200 employees, and our community includes approximately 17,000 degree students and 16,000 adult education students. Our campuses are located in Joensuu and Kuopio. We represent the world’s cutting edge of research in many fields and produce research-based knowledge, which is made openly available to benefit everyone. Learn more about our university at www.uef.fi/en. Read also about UEF as a working community and employer and the career stories of our employees.
Työsopimuksen voimassaolo: määräaikainen työsopimus | Työsuhteen luonne: kokoaikainen | Paikkojen lukumäärä: 1 | Työllisyysaste: 100 % | Paikkakunta: Kuopio | Maakunta: Pohjois-Savo | Maa: Finland | Ilmoitusnumero: 1050/01.01.03/2025 | Yhteys: Tarja Salmi +358294458220, | Julkaistu: 2025-08-21 | Haku päättyy: 2025-09-15
7.9.2025 | Avoimet työpaikat
https://www.syopainstituutti.com/researcher-positions/open-calls/postdoctoral-cancer-researcher
The Foundation for the Finnish Cancer Institute (FCI) aims to enhance and promote high-quality cancer research in Finland and thus contribute to cancer prevention and treatment. To achieve this, FCI offers researcher positions for different career stages, organizes high-level international symposia and facilitates cancer research in general in Finland.
With the support from Cancer Foundation Finland and K. Albin Johansson Foundation, we now invite applications for
Three 3-year postdoctoral cancer researcher positions
We are seeking for dedicated and enthusiastic scientists to support their careers in any area of cancer research. Eligible applicants have obtained their doctorate no more than five years* prior to the application submission date. They present recent interesting observations and an exciting research plan executed in Finland for the duration of the 3-year position. The positions involve employment at FCI with a salary of € 4000/month and are to commence on January 1, 2026. The contract includes salary, no additional funding on materials. The positions are named Pink Ribbon Cancer Researcher or K. Albin Johansson Cancer Researcher.
*) Career breaks e.g., due to parental leave, military/civil service, severe illness, or full-time care of an ill family member are not counted
Applying
The application period is from September 1 to September 30, 2025. Applications are made in English on a web form. Required attachments in PDF format are
– Research plan (max 5 pages including introduction, aims, implementation, methods, ethical aspects, timetable, study group, funding and other resources of the study, and references)
– Curriculum vitae (CV, max 2 pages)
– List of publications including number of citations received, the journal and DOI/link to the publication. Of all the publications, three should be highlighted, their preference justified and the applicant’s role in them explained.
Attachments should be submitted as a single pdf file in the order of research plan, CV and list of publications. Name the file FCI_yourlastname_yourfirstname
Deadline for submissions: September 30, 12 pm (EEST)
Evaluation criteria and decisions
FCI’s Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) evaluates the applications against the following criteria:
– Scientific quality, significance, and potential impact of the proposal
– The feasibility of the proposal in terms of the quality of the research environment, accessible resources and the status of the project, and plans for the proposed 3-year period
– Suitability of the applicant for the position including previous research merits considering the applicant’s career stage
Conflicts of interest of reviewers are determined according to the Research Council of Finland policies in disqualification of a member of a decision-making body.
The FCI’s Board of Trustees makes decisions based on the evaluation and ranking by the SAB. Decisions are expected in November at which time all applicants are informed. No feedback on the applications will be provided to the applicants.
More information
Tiina Vesterinen
Managing Director
+358 50 448 7350
tiina.vesterinen@syopainstituutti.fi
7.9.2025 | Avoimet työpaikat
https://www.helsinki.fi/en/research/doctoral-school/university-funded-doctoral-researcher-positions?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social_owned
The University of Helsinki Doctoral School (UHDS) provides annual funding for doctoral researcher positions in doctoral programmes. These doctoral researcher positions are designated as full-time work. The aim is that the university-funded doctoral researchers will pursue a post-graduate doctoral degree, which should be completed within four years.
Application periods and instructions
There is one application period each year for University-funded doctoral researcher positions for all of the University’s doctoral programmes.
The next application period for salaried positions is from 26 August to 9 September 2025.
More detailed application instructions can be found on the Instructions for students website: https://studies.helsinki.fi/instructions/article/university-funded-doctoral-researcher-positions
7.9.2025 | Avoimet työpaikat
https://tuni.rekrytointi.com/paikat/index.php?jid=2729&key=&o=A_RJ&rspvt=9elrmytgu98ow0c8c4o4wk4gg4oko44
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The PROFI7 – Sustainable Biomedical and Toxicological Research (SUSBIO) project is looking for two Postdoctoral Research Fellows specializing in soft materials research with a solid background in materials science, chemistry, toxicology, and/or cell or molecular biology related to soft materials.The positions will be filled for a fixed-term period of three years.
SUSBIO is one of the profiling areas at Tampere University that was granted by the Research Council of Finland in the PROFI 7 Call. Several research groups from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology (MET) and the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences (ENS) at Tampere University are participating in this multidisciplinary project that aims to emphasize and enhance the collaboration between research groups from these two faculties.
The key development subjects of the SUSBIO project are to emphasize and enhance cross-faculty collaboration between MET and ENS. Scientifically, the aim is to develop novel sustainable soft materials. Another aim is to develop advanced in vitro methods for studying human physiology and simulating complex disease mechanisms. These methods should be used to study soft materials or utilize soft materials. The goal is to find new ways to model the human body, allowing a deeper understanding of complex physiological processes, which will pave the way for the development of new therapies and diagnostics, and reduce the need for animal testing. In addition, with the help of new biodegradable functional materials, it could be possible to reduce the accumulation of microplastics in different living environments in the long term.
SUSBIO is divided into three key areas: 1) Sustainable Soft Materials Design and Fabrication provides resource-friendly fabrication methods for dynamically responsive soft materials with tailored chemical and mechanical properties (combined with ECM-mimicking biomaterials that degrade in a controlled manner), and development of animal-free cell culture media and conditions; 2) Integrated in vitro platforms for tissue-materials interfaces provides combination of technologies to construct complex in vitro platforms with quantitative manipulation and measurement capabilities (electrical, mechanical, and biochemical cellular responses), using a combination of soft responsive materials and lab-on-chip; and 3) Quantitative models for physiology and toxicology provides development of integrated quantitative models of human physiology, pathologies, and toxicology (e.g. cell monocultures, 3D-bioprinted co-cultures & tissue/organ-on-chip combined with data-rich measurements) to understand the evolution of the properties of micro- and nanoplastics in human cells and tissues. The gathered information will be used to influence regulatory acceptance pathways for the in vitro models, and the design of new materials.
Job description
We are seeking two talented and motivated postdoctoral researchers to develop soft materials and their experimental and sustainable research methods for biomedical and toxicological studies. Although one of the candidates will mainly work under the Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology (MET), and the other under the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences (ENS), we emphasize and expect research collaboration between the faculties due to the multidisciplinary nature of the project. The candidate’s research topic will be determined by the chosen project topic.
A list of available research topics can be found here. Please familiarize yourself with the available research topics and choose one topic on the drop-down list when submitting your application. The precise research topic to work on can be decided based on the candidate’s research background and interests, however, in such a way that the three key areas of the SUSBIO project presented above are addressed.
In addition, data analysis, writing publications and research reports as well as funding applications and disseminations to the wider community will be needed. Furthermore, the job includes collaboration with research colleagues and support staff, both internally and within external networks. The candidate should also provide guidance and support to students, contribute to relevant teaching activities, and participate in scientific meetings.
Requirements
We are looking for versatile and independent researchers with an applicable doctoral degree and a solid background in materials science, chemistry, toxicology, and/or cell or molecular biology related to soft materials. The doctoral degree must be completed at the time of application (i.e. no later than September 15th, 2025). Candidates with proven ability to supervise M.Sc. and Ph.D. students will be considered an advantage. The position may also involve a small amount of teaching duties in the future. The position also requires that the candidate can meet the responsibilities identified in laboratory and ethical guidelines. Finally, good communication skills and fluency in English (both written and oral) will be considered important for the position. Please describe your relevant experience and skills in detail in the cover letter, and please be prepared to provide proof of your merits when requested.
Tampere University is a unique, multidisciplinary, and boldly forward-looking community. Our values are openness, diversity, responsibility, courage, critical thinking, and learner-centeredness. We hope that you can embrace these values and promote them in your work.
We offer
The two positions are filled for a fixed-term period of three years. We hope that you can start in the position on January 1st, 2026. A six-month trial period applies to all new employees.
Salaries are based on job demands and employees’ personal performance in accordance with the salary system of Finnish universities. The position of a Postdoctoral Researcher is placed on the job demands levels 5-6 (teaching and research staff). A typical starting salary of Postdoctoral Researcher is around 3600 EUR/month.
We offer you the opportunity to join our dynamic and innovative international community. As a member of the dynamic and innovative international community of Tampere University, you will have access to a range of competitive benefits, including occupational health care services, flexible work schedules, versatile research infrastructure, modern teaching facilities, and a safe and inviting campus area. You will also have a personal fund to spend on sports and cultural activities during your free time. Please read more about working at Tampere University. You can also find more information about us and working and living in Tampere by watching our video: Tampere Higher Education Community – our academic playground.
Tampere is the largest inland city in Finland and is considered a major academic hub in the Nordic countries. The region is home to a vibrant, knowledge-intensive entrepreneurial community, and the city is an industrial powerhouse with a rich cultural scene and a reputation as a centre of Finland’s information society. Additionally, Finland is known for being one of the most stable, free, and safe countries in the world, based on various ratings by prominent agencies. Tampere is surrounded by stunning nature, with forests and lakes offering countless opportunities for easy-to-access outdoor adventures and refreshments throughout the year.
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How to apply
Please submit your application through our online recruitment system (link provided below). The closing date for applications is September 15th, 2025 (at 23.59 EEST, UTC+3). All application materials, including the accompanying documentation, should be written in English, and attached in PDF format.
Please ensure that your application includes the following separate documents:
- Curriculum Vitae according to TENK guidelines
- List of publications according to Research Council of Finland guidelines
- References from two individuals
- Cover letter, which should include a brief introduction of the applicant, previous research experience, future plans, and research ambitions (what the candidate wants to study and how it relates to SUSBIO)
- When submitting your application at our online recruitment system, please choose one research topicfrom the list and justify how your own background fits into this project.
Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered. We do not accept any application letters or attachments by e-mail. Attach the requested documents to your application via the Laura recruitment system. If you have any questions regarding the application process or the position, please do not hesitate to contact us using the contact details provided in the job advertisement.
We look forward to receiving your application and thank you for your interest in joining our dynamic and innovative community at Tampere University.
For further information, please contact:
Prof. Arri Priimägi,arri.priimagi@tuni.fi
Prof. Minna Kellomäki, minna.kellomaki@tuni.fi
Coordinator Jennika Karvinen, jennika.karvinen@tuni.fi
For questions regarding the application process, please contact HR Specialists lilli.sarasvirta@tuni.fi, tuula.jaakola@tuni.fi.
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Työn kuvaus:
PROFI7 – Sustainable Biomedical and Toxicological Research (SUSBIO) -projektissa etsitään kahta tutkijatohtoria, jotka erikoistuvat pehmeiden materiaalien tutkimukseen ja joilla on vankka tausta materiaalitieteestä, kemiasta, solubiologiasta tai molekyylibiologiasta liittyen pehmeisiin materiaaleihin. Tehtävät täytetään kolmen vuoden määräajaksi.
Hakuohjeet
Tarkempi tehtävänkuvaus ja tehtäviin liittyvät tutkimusprojektit ovat esitelty ilmoituksen englanninkielisessä osassa. Ennen hakemuksen lähettämistä, tutustu tutkimusaiheisiin ja valitse yksi tutkimusaihe sähköisellä hakulomakkeella olevasta valikosta. Jätäthän hakemuksesi yliopiston sähköisellä hakulomakkeella (linkki löytyy tämän ilmoituksen alta).
Hakuaika tehtävään päättyy 15.9.2025 klo 23.59.
Application period starts: 2025-08-15 08:00Application period ends: 2025-09-15 23:59
7.9.2025 | Avoimet työpaikat
https://jobs.helsinki.fi/job/Helsinki-PROJECT-COORDINATOR/828168902/?feedId=350602&utm_source=CareerSite_UniversityOfHelsinki
We are now seeking a
PROJECT COORDINATOR
for a permanent position.
The employee will work at the University of Helsinki Meilahti campus supporting the research group led by associate professor Eliisa Kekäläinen. This research group studies the human thymus with modern system’s immunology approaches. The team consists of researchers with experimental, clinical or computational background. They work in close collaboration with Helsinki University Hospital. The recruited project coordinator might be working with other research groups with similar work duties after the onboarding period in Eliisa Kekäläinen’s group.
The duties
The successful candidate will assist in the coordination and administration of the research group together with its leader and other researchers. The tasks include planning and organizing events, meetings and trainings, facilitating collaboration with partner organizations and institutions, and communications between the partners and the public. As a project coordinator, your duties will involve support in other administrative work such as coordination of grant and project reporting, data management, contract preparation and permission applications, as well as helping with finances and HR-related tasks and in the introduction of new lab personnel. Tasks will also include communication tasks, such as maintenance of the web pages and other media channels. Support in applying for new research funding, managing ongoing projects and liaising with national and international collaborations are emphasised in the tasks of the research group. If the coordinator is interested and holds a suitable healthcare degree, they can also participate in patient recruitment and coordination of patient sample collections.
Requirements
A degree from higher education (bachelor’s, master’s or from a university of applied sciences) is required for successfully fulfilling the duties of the position. We are looking more the right person with the right attitude to work than a specific degree holder. The candidate should have excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills, strong capability to work independently as well as cooperate harmoniously with research staff. Experience in project coordination and management in projects with international staff is appreciated. The candidate should have fluency in written and spoken English; knowledge of Finnish or other languages will be an advantage. Studies in relevant fields of science, such as biomedical or life sciences in general, and the ability to participate in scientific writing for funding applications and reporting will be considered as an asset.
Why work for us?
We offer you a diverse and challenging position supporting top-level research in an international work community. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills as part of the University’s high-quality Research Services. You will be supported by skilled colleagues and the University work community. Your well-being at work is our priority, and we will help you thrive by providing, for example, flexible working hours, inexpensive and diverse sports services, and occupational health care.
The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience based on the University salary system and will in the beginning of the employment be approximately 3300 – 3500 €/month.
How to apply
Please send your application through our recruitment system by 10.9.2025 including your curriculum vitae (CV) and a short motivation letter.
Further information
For further information on the application process or the project coordinator’s work in general, please contact the Team leader, Katriina Koski, katriina.koski@helsinki.fi
For further information on the research group, please contact associate professor Eliisa Kekäläinen, eliisa.kekalainen@helsinki.fi
About Research Services
The University of Helsinki’s Research Services support our university’s internationally high-quality research and its prerequisites, doctoral education, and research impact. Research Services operate as part of University Services and are responsible for strategic research support, doctoral education services, support for research funding applications and project coordination, laboratory services, and internationalisation services for university leadership. Services are provided to the university’s leadership and researchers at the campus level, university level, and online. Research Services is a unit of approximately 150 experts, consisting of eight different service entities.
University Services
The University of Helsinki offers a comprehensive set of University Services to support research, teaching, and studying. These include Human Resources Services, Teaching and Learning Services, Financial Services, Research Services, Communications and Community Relations Services, and General Administration Services. In total, about 1,100 professionals work in University Services, both in campus-based local services and in university-level services that support them.
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2.9.2025 | Ajankohtaista
https://duunitori.fi/tyopaikat/tyo/vaitoskirjatutkija-immudocs-immunologian-alan-kansallinen-tohtorikoulutuspilotti-stsur-19555016?utm_source=loimu&utm_medium=site
Turun yliopiston lääketieteellisessä tiedekunnassa on haettavana määräaikainen väitöskirjatutkijan tehtävä ImmuDocs-tohtorikoulutuspilotissa. Työsuhde alkaa sopimuksen mukaan, kuitenkin viimeistään 1.12.2025, ja päättyy 31.12.2027.
ImmuDocs on Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriön rahoittama valtakunnallinen hanke, joka kouluttaa asiantuntijoita immunologian, diagnostiikan ja lääkekehityksen aloille. Pilottiin kuuluu 81 väitöskirjatutkijaa, ja se on osa Suomen Akatemian rahoittamaa InFLAMES-lippulaivaa.
Haussa oleva väitöskirjatutkijan paikka liittyy projektiin Evaluating Anti-viral and Immune-Based Therapies in Cytomegalovirus-Positive Colorectal Cancer, jonka vastuullisena johtajana toimii Cecilia Söderberg-Nauclér (projekti nro 54 ImmuDocs-sivustolla). Tehtäviin kuuluu oman väitöskirjatutkimuksen tekeminen sekä jatko-opintojen suorittaminen, ja valitun tutkijan odotetaan sitoutuvan ImmuDocs-pilotin ja tohtoriohjelman sääntöihin.
Hakijalta edellytetään soveltuvaa aiempaa tutkintoa sekä tohtorintutkinnon opiskeluoikeutta Turun yliopiston Immunologian tohtoriohjelmassa. Mikäli opiskeluoikeutta ei vielä ole, sitä tulee hakea 29.8.–12.9.2025 Opintopolku.fi-järjestelmässä. Tehtävään ei voida valita henkilöä, jolla on jo tohtorintutkinto tai opiskeluoikeus on myönnetty ennen 1.11.2023. Työsuhde edellyttää asumista Suomessa ja työskentelyä Turussa.
Turun yliopisto tarjoaa mielenkiintoisen tutkimusympäristön, korkeatasoista ohjausta sekä mahdollisuuden työskennellä osana ImmuDocs- ja InFLAMES-verkostoja. Palkka määräytyy yliopiston palkkausjärjestelmän mukaisesti ja vaihtelee noin 2500–3300 euron välillä kokemuksesta ja tutkimuksen edistymisestä riippuen. Tehtävä on täysipäiväinen, vuosittainen työaika on 1612 tuntia, ja työsuhteessa sovelletaan kuuden kuukauden koeaikaa.
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