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NextPharma Tampere has several decades of extensive experience in pharmaceutical development, commercial manufacturing and packaging of ophthalmic products BFS (Blow Fill Seal), MD (Multi dose) and PFMD (preservative free multi dose ophthalmic products). The products we manufacture are globally exported.
Interested in shaping Quality Excellence in Pharmaceutical Development?
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated QA Manager – Development to join our Quality organization in Tampere. In this critical leadership role, you will provide QA oversight for late-stage pharmaceutical development activities, process validation, technology transfer and commercial readiness. You will ensure that development programs progress in compliance with GMP requirements while supporting the successful transition from development to commercial manufacturing. You and your team (3-4 Specialists) work closely together especially with the site Product Development Team and Production.
This is an exciting opportunity for a quality professional who combines People skills, strong GMP expertise, scientific understanding and a collaborative mindset to support innovative pharmaceutical products through pivotal development stages.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership
Coach and develop QA professionals within the Development Quality function.
Serve as a trusted business partner to cross-functional development teams.
Influence quality decisions while maintaining independent quality oversight.
Quality Oversight of Development Activities
Provide QA support for late-stage development programs, including Phase III and registration-enabling activities.
Ensure compliance with applicable GMP, ICH, FDA, EMA, and other regulatory requirements.
Review and approve development documentation, protocols, reports, and other quality-related documents.
Process Validation & Commercial Readiness
Lead QA oversight of process validation activities, including:
Process validation
Cleaning Validation
Hold Time Studies
Analytical Method Validation and Transfer
Review and approve validation master plans, protocols, and final reports.
Ensure validation strategies are scientifically sound and compliant with regulatory expectations.
Support process characterization and risk management activities.
Technology Transfer
Act as QA representative for technology transfer projects.
Partner with Manufacturing, Product Development, Engineering, Validation, and Supply Chain teams.
Ensure readiness for commercial manufacturing and regulatory inspections.
Quality Systems & Compliance
Manage investigations, deviations, CAPAs, change controls, and risk assessments related to development and validation activities.
Monitor quality metrics and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Support internal audits, supplier audits, and regulatory inspections.
Promote a culture of quality excellence and compliance throughout the organization.
What we hope you bring:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Engineering or a related scientific discipline.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or other highly regulated industry.
Strong expertise in GMP regulations and pharmaceutical quality systems.
Leadership Experience / Potential, Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Hands-on experience with process validation and late-stage product development.
Experience supporting technology transfer and commercialization activities.
Fluency in Finnish and English.
We Appreciate:
Experience interacting with health authorities and supporting regulatory inspections.
What We Offer:
Opportunity to contribute to innovative therapies that improve patients’ lives.
A pivotal role within a growing and dynamic organization.
Collaborative international environment with strong cross-functional exposure.
Competitive compensation and benefits like flexible working hours, lunch and well-being benefit, leisure insurance and company events.
Professional development and career growth opportunities.
It is a permanent senior white-collar position and you would report to Head of Quality Tampere. We hope you could start working in September-October 2026.
Say yes to what’s next: Would you like to know more about the position? Please contact: Head of Quality Stefan Weber Stefan.weber@nextpharma.com / +358 44 430 4739. The best time to reach him is 4th or 11th Aug between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. We look forward to receiving your application preferably on our website nextpharma.com/careers before 31st of Aug 2026. Please also include your earliest possible start date. NextPharma Oy Niittyhaankatu 20, Tampere.
Haemme Lapinlahden aluelaboratorioon projektityöntekijää määräaikaiseen työsuhteeseen ajalle 1.9.2026-31.8.2027 (tai aloitus sopimuksen mukaan).
Valio Oy Lapinlahden aluelaboratorio toimii Lapinlahden tehtaan yhteydessä. Laboratoriossa työskentelee noin 25 henkilöä sekä kemiallisen että mikrobiologisen laadunvalvonnan parissa. Palvelemme Lapinlahden lisäksi myös muita Valion toimipaikkoja.
Määräaikaisen työsuhteen työtehtäviin kuuluvat projektiluonteiset kehitystyöt laboratorioanalytiikan parissa kuten laitteiden käyttöönottamiseen liittyviä tehtäviä, verifiointien suunnittelua, verifiointien toteutusta, tulosten käsittelyä sekä raportointia. Lisäksi työtehtäviin kuuluu näytteiden analysointia kemian työpisteissä, alkaen näytteiden kirjaamisesta tietojärjestelmiin ja päättyen tulosten raportointiin. Keskeiset määritykset on akkreditoitu ISO 17025 -standardiin perustuen, ja tärkeä osa työtä on laboratorion sisäisen laadunvalvonnan toteuttaminen.
Tehtävissä menestyminen edellyttää
Soveltuvaa AMK-tutkintoa tai loppuvaiheessa olevia opintoja (esim. laboratoriotekniikan insinööri, laboratorioanalyytikko)
Laboratorioanalytiikan tuntemusta ja kokemusta ISO 17025 mukaisesta laboratoriotoiminnasta
Joustavaa, vastuullista ja positiivista asennetta työhön ja työn kehittämiseen
Kemian analytiikan hallintaa, esimerkiksi XRF- sekä NIR-analytiikka
Sujuvaa englannin kielitaitoa
Arvostamme aktiivista, positiivista ja aikaan saavaa asennetta, muutosvalmiutta nopeasti muuttuvissa tilanteissa sekä halua tehdä hommia porukassa toimintaa kehittäen.
Tarjoamme sinulle vastuullisen tehtäväkokonaisuuden koko ajan kehittyvässä työympäristössä ja ammattitaitoisen työyhteisön tuen modernissa laboratoriossamme. Työsi kädenjälki näkyy Valion laadukkaissa, vastuullisesti tuotetuissa tuotteissa. Valio katsoo tulevaisuuteen kaikissa toiminnoissaan, siksi tuemme aktiivisesti työssä kehittymistä, kasvua ja kouluttautumista. Valio on arvostettu työnantaja, jonka palveluksessa voit kehittää omaa osaamistasi. Saat myös käyttöösi suuren suomalaisen elintarvikealan yrityksen henkilöstöedut.
Lisätietoja tehtävästä: Laboratoriojohtaja Anu Surakka (050 384 1344) vastaa mielellään kysymyksiisi ja kertoo lisää avoinna olevasta tehtävästä ti 4.8. klo 10-11, pe 7.8. klo 13-14 ja to 13.8. klo 13-14.
Hakemukset: Odotamme sinua jo innolla mukaan porukkaamme! Käsittelemme hakemuksia aktiivisesti jo hakuaikana, ja paikka täytetään mahdollisimman pian. Jätäthän hakemuksesi ansioluetteloineen 16.8.2026 mennessä.
Valio Oy Lapinlahden tehdassijaitsee luonnonkauniilla paikalla Lapinlahden keskustan tuntumassa hyvien liikenneyhteyksien varrella Kuopion ja Iisalmen välillä. Valmistamme teollisuuden raaka-aineeksi maito- ja herajauheita sekä kuluttajapakattuja maito- ja lastenruokajauheita sekä Edam- ja Emmental tyyppisiä juustoja. Tehdas työllistää noin 280 henkilöä erilaisissa tuotannon, kunnossapidon ja laboratorion tehtävissä.
Faculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, Disease Networks
The University of Oulu is a multidisciplinary, international research university, with about 4000 employees who produce new knowledge based on high-standards research and provide research based education to build a more sustainable, smarter, and more humane world. The University of Oulu community has about 19,000 people in total. Our northern scientific community operates globally and creates conditions for the emergence of innovations. The University of Oulu is ranked in the top 3% of the world’s universities.
We are now looking for a
Postdoctoral Researcher in Immunological Mechanisms of Inflammation and Tumorigenesis
to join us at the Faculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, University of Oulu, whose mission is to perform internationally significant research and to deliver high-level undergraduate and post-graduate education in the fields of biochemistry and molecular medicine. The Faculty’s research focus areas are cell-extracellular matrix, protein science and cellular regulatory and metabolic networks and related diseases. The Faculty has collectively about 200 employees and about half of them are from abroad.
About the job
Inflammation and cancer are worldwide significant health problems. Dysregulated immune responses are major contributors. The project aims at understanding the immunological mechanisms of inflammation and tumorigenesis, especially focusing on investigating the role of helper T lymphocytes. We will address the questions by using in vitro assays as well as in vivo disease models. Cutting-edge systems biology approaches, such as RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, proteomics and single-cell omics will apply.
The details of the research project will be mutually agreed upon, based on the qualifications, interests, and expertise of the candidate. Candidates with expertise on immunology and solid knowledge and working experience with cell biology or molecular biology will be considered.
Who are you?
As a postdoctoral researcher you must hold a recent PhD degree in life sciences. The doctoral degree must have been completed by the closing date for applications. The degree must have been obtained no more than 10 years ago.
Your experience with animal work is preferred.
Demonstrated experience in writing scientific publications, potential in acquiring supplementary funding and teaching experience will be taken as merits.
Fluent oral and written English skills, IT skills, bioinformatics as well as good communication and teamwork skills are required.
You will also be part of multidisciplinary research group. As part of the FBMM, the duties may also include supervising scientific research of BSc, MSc, and PhD students. Participation in teaching within the faculty curriculum and in acquiring research funding is expected.
What we offer
The support of an experienced and enthusiastic team, with whom you can share your expertise and grow as an expert.
Development and career options of the big organization.
We have an HR Excellence in Research -quality label, which is a recognition awarded by the European Commission for the development of researchers’ working conditions and careers.
Finland is one of the most livable countries in the world, with a high quality of life, safety, an excellent education system, and a competitive economy. Read more about living in Oulu.
Salary
The position is fixed-term for 16 months. The starting date is 01.09.2026or as soon as possible thereafter.
The salary will be based on the levels 5-6 of the demand level chart for teaching and research staff of Finnish universities. In addition, a salary component based on personal work performance will be paid (maximum of 50 % of the job-specific component). Starting gross salary will be approx. 3600-4200 € per month (before taxes).
A trial period of 6months is applied in the position.
How to apply?
Interested? If yes, please apply by 14.8.2026 (23:59 Finnish local time) through our recruitment system.
The application should be written in English and include the following:
Contact information of two persons available for recommendation
When assessing the candidate’s merits for the position of Postdoctoral Researcher, attention will be paid to scientific excellence, such as research outputs, international scientific activities and collaboration, supervision of undergraduate students, pedagogical competence, societal relevance, impact and potential of scientific activities, and services for the academic community.
The eligible applicants fitting best in the profile expected for the position will be invited to an on-site or remote interview. All applicants will be notified during the selection process.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, such as people of different ages, genders and lingual, cultural or minority groups.
Contact Information
If you have any further questions, please contact Dr Zhi Chen, Associate Professor, e-mail: zhi.chen(at)oulu.fi.
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing to life our Mission: enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development, and delivery of life-changing therapies. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.
Effective communication of evidence and information is essential to conveying the value of products. Our highly trained staff provide medical writing services for the peri- and post-approval phases of the product lifecycle, helping to create a consistency in quality and voice. Our writers prepare documents that are clear, concise, compelling, and scientifically accurate, while also ensuring they are fully aligned with regulations, industry standards, and corporate guidance.
Discover Impactful Work
The Publications and Scientific Communications team, part of the Medical Writing and Healthcare Communications department at Thermo Fisher Scientific, prepares medical publications, abstracts, posters, presentations, and other scientific communications. Our dynamic, highly collaborative team focuses on providing quality writing to internal collaborators and external pharmaceutical and biotech clients.
What You’ll Do in the Role
Write, edit, and manage manuscripts, posters, abstracts, oral presentation slide decks, and review articles, on time, within budget, and with little instruction
Raise and help resolve project management issues, such as out-of-scope requests
Ensure compliance with quality processes and industry standards
Represent the team as the lead contact on projects
Lead or provide input on process improvements
Keys to Success
We are looking for an expert publication writer to join the team. The Senior Medical Writer will be responsible for leading and producing high-quality publications and scientific communications, from kick-off to completion. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in creating publications, abstracts, and posters, as well as excellent written English and analytical skills. We seek a bright teammate who is proactive, enjoys challenges, and can thrive in a highly collaborative CRO (contract research organization) environment.
Education, Experience & Skills
Extensive proven experience as a writer of peer-reviewed medical publications
Experience working in a CRO environment preferred
Experience of generating publication extenders (e.g., plain language summaries, video/graphical abstracts) advantageous
Experience of publication planning/strategy advantageous
Excellent scientific writing, project management, and digital literacy
Bachelor’s degree or higher in a scientific field; advanced degree preferred
In-depth knowledge of different therapeutic areas
Additional qualifications (e.g., EMWA or CMPP certification) advantageous
Sound professional judgement in dealing with inquiries, issues, and customer concerns
Able to independently make decisions and solve problems
Comfortable working on multiple projects concurrently
Able to prioritize and delegate tasks effectively
Able to complete work within fixed budgets and timelines and to facilitate conflict resolution among team members and clients
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
Work will be 100% remote (home based)
Occasional domestic and international travel may be required
Why Join Us?
When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you become part of a global team that values passion, innovation, and a commitment to scientific excellence. You’ll work in an environment where collaboration and development are part of the everyday experience—and where your contributions truly make a difference.
Apply today to help us deliver tomorrow’s breakthroughs.
Thermo Fisher Scientific does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected status.
NOTE: Please include in your application a cover letter describing your qualifications for the role.
The Research Program Unit at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki invites applications for a fixed-term
Project Planner
position at the Meilahti Campus, starting June 2026 (or as agreed) for an initial period of 12 months, with the possibility of extension by agreement.
We are seeking a highly motivated project planner to join an international team. Project Planner will support the Principal Investigator in matters related to grant application writing, project management and laboratory management.
Job description
The goal of this position is to provide high-level project planning, coordination, and research administration support to the Principal Investigator and research team. You will help ensure that projects progress efficiently from idea generation and grant preparation through implementation, compliance, and publication. The role is designed to strengthen the lab’s capacity for competitive grant success, high-quality project delivery, and timely dissemination of results.
Your responsibilities will include:
Grant support: Coordinate grant applications, support proposal writing/editing, and assist with reporting, milestones and deliverables;
Project management: Organize meetings, document decisions and action points, and proactively follow up on bottlenecks across parallel projects;
Governance and compliance: Coordinate ethics applications and amendments; manage and track agreements and data/sample transfers (e.g., MTA/DTA), in line with institutional policies and GDPR requirements;
Collaboration coordination: Serve as a key coordination point for collaborations with clinicians, biobanks, and core facilities; support logistics for data/sample access and transfers;
Publication support: Support projects toward manuscript completion by coordinating inputs, timelines, revisions, and submission steps; assist with dissemination planning when needed;
Lab operations: Support lab management tasks such as documentation systems, onboarding routines, and practical coordination that improves efficiency and reproducibility.
The content of the position may be adjusted based on the selected candidate’s expertise.
Requirements
We are looking for a candidate with:
A PhD degree in one of the fields: Systems Biology, Immunology, Metabolism, RNA biology
Experience in research project preparation, administration, or research support roles
Ability to work independently and professionally on multiple parallel processes, supporting the PI and the team
Excellent scientific writing, communication, interpersonal, and networking skills
Excellent command of English
The role also involves collaboration with our partners worldwide.
The chosen applicant is expected to reside in Finland while employed by the University of Helsinki.
What we offer
Depending on the appointees’ qualifications and experience, the salary of the Project Planner will be ca. 3900 €/month. A six-month trial period will be applied.
The University of Helsinki offers comprehensive services to its employees, including occupational health care and health insurance, unemployment and pension fund, a generous holiday package, sports facilities, and opportunities for professional development (https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers).
How to apply
Applications should be submitted through the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the ”Apply now” button.
Internal applicants (i.e., current employees of the University of Helsinki) submit their applications by using the “Employee login” button.
The application needs to include the following appendices:
CV including names of two (2) referees with their contacts
Motivation letter
The closing date for applications is 30th July, 2026. The position will be filled on a rolling basis as soon as a suitable candidate is found.
For further information on the position, please contact Dr., PI Ping Chen, ping.chen (at) helsinki.fi.
If you need technical support with the recruitment system or additional information about the application process, please contact HelsinkiUni Help, uni-help (at) helsinki.fi.
About us
The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Helsinki is committed to high-quality medical research and research-based education across medicine, dentistry, psychology, and logopedics, including an international Master’s Programme in Translational Medicine. The faculty also contributes actively to healthcare expertise and ethical discourse, aiming to be a leading multidisciplinary institution.
In addition to its research and teaching activities, the faculty serves as a significant expert organisation in the healthcare sector and contributes to the discourse on ethics in the field. The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Helsinki constitutes the academic medical centre together with HUS Helsinki University Hospital and the Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE). This medical centre has been successful in international comparisons, ranking among the top 10 medical campuses in Europe and the top 50 globally. The faculty aims to be one of the best medical research faculties in the world, while reinforcing its status as a distinguished institution of multidisciplinary education in healthcare.
Lääketieteellisessä tiedekunnassa on avoinna tutkijatohtorin määräaikainen tehtävä professori Marko Salmen johtamassa immunologian tutkimusryhmässä ”Leukocyte Traffic and the Immune Response”. Tehtävä rahoitetaan Jane ja Aatos Erkon säätiön projektista.
Tutkimusryhmä selvittää immuunivasteen käynnistymistä tulehduksessa, syöpätaudeissa ja rokotuksissa (Salmilab). Keskeisiä kiinnostuksen kohteita ovat antigeenien pääsy perifeerisistä kudoksista imusolmukkeisiin imuteiden kautta, imusolmukkeen tukisolujen merkitys immuunivasteessa, myeloidisten valkosolujen erilaistuminen ja toiminta sekä tulehduksen ja syövän immunologiset biomarkkerit. Tutkimuksessa hyödynnetään laajasti mikroskooppipohjaisia biokuvantamismenetelmiä, virtaussytometriaa, yksisoluomiikoita ja funktionaalisia immunologisia analyysejä kokeellisissa malleissa.
Etsimme motivoitunutta tutkijatohtoria tutkimaan immuunivasteen säätelyä imusolmukkeessa.
Tehtävässä tutkitaan solu- ja molekyylitason mekanismeja, jotka välittävät imunesteen mukana tulevien antigeenien siirtymistä lymfasuonista imusolmukkeeseen ja antigeenien vaikutusta imusolmukkeen lymfaendoteelisoluihin, fibroblasteihin ja imusolmukkeen residentteihin myeloidisiin soluihin. Tavoitteenamme on kehittää uusia keinoja, joiden avulla elimistön immuunivastetta pystytään muokkamaan paikallisesti halutussa imusolmukkeessa syöpä- ja tulehdustaudeissa sekä rokotuksen aikana.
Tehtävään kuuluu laboratoriokokeiden (ml. in vivo mallit) toteuttamista, kudos- ja solunäytteiden analysointia biokuvantamisen ja omiikkateknologioiden avulla, uusien menetelmien kehittämistä, väitöskirjatutkijoiden ja muiden opiskelijoiden ohjaamista ja tieteellisten artikkeleiden kirjoittamista. Tehtävässä on myös mahdollisuus kehittää uusia projekteja ja lähestymistapoja sekä osallistua opetukseen, mikä tukee tutkijatohtorivaiheen jälkeisiin uravaiheisiin siirtymistä.
Valtaosa työstä tehdään lähityönä Turun kampuksella.
Etsimämme henkilö
Edellytämme seuraavia:
Tohtorin tutkinto immunologian, solubiologian, biokemian, biologian, lääketieteen biolääketieteen tai muiden soveltuvien biotieteiden alalta
Merkittävä kokemus immunologisesta, vaskulaaribiologisesta tai syöpäbiologisesta tutkimuksesta
Kyky sekä oma-aloitteiseen ja itsenäiseen työhön että ryhmätyöskentelyyn
Erinomainen suullinen ja kirjallinen englannin kielen taito
Korkeatasoinen tieteellinen tuotanto.
Laadukkaat vuorovaikutustaidot.
Seuraavat taidot katsotaan eduksi:
Kokemus yksisoluomiikoista, bioinformatiikasta, biokuvantamisesta, virtaussytometriasta ja/tai in vivo tulehdusmalleista
Tehtävän kelpoisuusehdot löytyvät Turun yliopiston johtosäännöstä (johtosääntö). Arvostamme yhdenvertaisuutta ja monimuotoisuutta työyhteisössämme. Kannustammekin erilaisia taustoja omaavia päteviä hakijoita hakemaan avoimia tehtäviämme.
Tarjoamme
Tarjoamme sinulle vastuullisia ja mielenkiintoisia työtehtäviä sekä mahdollisuuden kehittää osaamistasi ja uraasi monipuolisessa toimintaympäristössä. Työskentelet ammattitaitoisen ja innostavan tutkimusryhmän jäsenenä. Pääset mukaan n. 60 tutkimusryhmää käsittävään monitieteiseen ja kansainväliseen InFLAMES lippulaivaan. Pystyt hyödyntämään myös Turun yliopiston muiden immunologiaan keskittyneiden ohjelmien (esim. IMMUFELLOW MSCA COFUND -postdoktoraalikoulutus (IMMUFELLOW) ja kansallinen tohtorinkoulutuspilotti (Immudocs) järjestämää koulutusta ja verkostoitumismahdollisuuksia. Käytössäsi on myös monipuolinen ja moderni immunologiseen tutkimukseen erinomaisesti sopiva tutkimusinfrastruktuuri samassa rakennuksessa (Turku Bioscience; Turku Bioimaging).
Terveys, diagnostiikka ja lääkekehitys sekä immunologia ovat Turun yliopiston profiloitumisalueita. Korkealaatuinen perustutkimus ja tiiviit yhteydet yliopistosairaalaan luovat pohjan kansainväliselle huippututkimukselle.
Palkkaus ja koeaika
Palkka määräytyy yliopistojen työehtosopimuksen mukaisesti. Tehtävä kuuluu opetus-ja tutkimushenkilökuntaan. Tutkijatohtorin keskimääräinen palkka työsuhteen alussa on koulutuksesta, osaamisesta ja kokemuksesta riippuen noin 3700-4000 eur/kk.
Työsuhde alkaa sopimuksen mukaan syksyllä 2026. Tehtävä täytetään 2-3 vuoden ajaksi sopimuksen mukaan, ja siinä on kuuden kuukauden koeaika. Tehtävän jatkosta on mahdollisuus neuvotella.
Hakuohjeet
Jätäthän hakemuksesi sähköisen rekrytointijärjestelmämme kautta 17.08.2026, klo 16.00 mennessä.
Hakijoiden on liitettävä hakemukseensa:
Tutkintotodistukset suomen- tai englanninkielisinä tai virallisesti käännettynä jommalle kummalle kielelle
Motivaatiokirje (enintään 1 sivu)
Ansioluettelo (enintään 3 sivua)
Julkaisuluettelo
Erillinen luettelo enintään 5 tärkeimmästä julkaisusta ja selvitys omasta roolista niissä
Kahden suosittelijan yhteystiedot
muut mahdolliset tehtävän täyttämiseen vaikuttavat asiakirjat
Huomaathan, että hakulomakkeen lopussa on lisäksi yksi pakollinen videokysymys.
Lisätietoja antaa
Lisätietoja avoimesta tehtävästä antaa prof. Marko Salmi (marko.salmi(at)utu.fi).
Hakuprosessissa avustaa henkilöstöasiantuntija Anne Jackson (anne.jackson(at)utu.fi) pe 3.7.2026 asti ja jälleen alkaen 10.8.2026. Muina aikoina hakua koskeviin teknisiin kysymyksiin liittyen voi lähettää viestiä osoitteella HR-Kupittaa@utu.fi; teknistä apua on kuitenkin saatavilla heinäkuussa rajoitetusti.
Hakulomaketta ei voi tallentaa keskeneräisenä. Voit kuitenkin palata muokkaamaan ja täydentämään hakemustasi sen lähettämisen jälkeen aina hakuajan päättymiseen saakka. Saat linkin hakemuksesi muokkaamista varten sähköpostiisi, kun olet jättänyt hakemuksesi järjestelmään.
Sinulla on 6 tuntia aikaa työhakemuksesi täyttämiseen ennen aikakatkaisua.
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 focuses on multimodal cancer imaging and will be filled for a fixed term of 3 years from 1 September 2026 onwards (or as agreed). Please find more information below and submit your application by 6 August 2026.
Role and Salary
The cross-disciplinary consortium project “Cancer immunotherapy utilizing multifunctional vector technology, PET imaging and metabolic MRI“, funded by the Research Council of Finland, focuses on the development of a novel preclinical cancer immunotherapy against triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), and on the development of advanced PET and MRI techniques (in particular deuterium and carbon based metabolic MRI and state-of-the art diffusion MRI) for the detection of therapy related cell death in preclinical animal models. The candidate will work in the multimodal imaging arm of the project and will develop methods that will be then applied to cancer therapy models in collaboration with our partner developing immunotherapy approaches on the same campus. During the project, you will become familiar with laboratory animal handling, preclinical multimodal imaging (MRI and PET, including method development), data analysis and scientific communication. 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.
We require that the candidate to be appointed as a Doctoral Researcher is qualified to pursue postgraduate studies, i.e., the selected candidate must be eligible, apply and be accepted to the Faculty’s Doctoral Programme as soon as possible from the start of the employment (in the beginning of employment the title will be “Project Researcher” and will change to “Doctoral Researcher” upon acceptance to the Faculty’s Doctoral Programme).
Your main responsibilities will include:
conducting research in accordance with the aims of the project
designing and performing multimodal imaging experiments in preclinical animal models
collaborating with other scientists within the consortium
reporting and creating high-quality scientific publications.
As our new Doctoral Researcher, you will work in the Faculty of Health Sciences of the University of Eastern Finland on the Kuopio campus. The position will be filled for a fixed term of 3 years as from 1 September 2026 (or as agreed). The position will be filled for a fixed term due to it pertaining to the Doctoral Researcher candidate’s own doctoral degree. If the title will be a Project Researher in the beginning of the contract, the position will be filled for a fixed term due to it pertaining to the specific project tasks. A trial period is applied to all new members of 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 2,331,67/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 2,700–2,845 /month at the beginning of the employment relationship.
Our requirements
We are looking for motivated candidates who have a background in, e.g., biomedicine or pharmacy and are also interested in technical aspects, such as programming and data analysis. Alternatively, the candidate may have a background in engineering or physics, but has a strong interest in biology/medicine. The Doctoral Researcher will work in a collaborative, international, and interdisciplinary research environment with opportunities for international collaboration, mobility and conference attendance.
Requirements
Does not have a doctoral degree at the time of the call deadline.
Is eligible for postgraduate studies; holds a Master´s degree in a relevant discipline such as biomedicine, pharmacy, biology, physics or a similar field; or has 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 deliver a copy of their degree certificate to the faculty by 31 August 2026.
Has willingness to work with preclinical animal models. The necessary accreditations for performing animal procedures will be organized during the project where needed.
Has excellent/good skills in spoken, read and written English.
Advantages
Has good communication skills to facilitate collaboration within the consortium.
Can work independently to formulate and solve research problems.
Has strong motivation for science and learning new things.
Knowledge of MRI/MRS and/or PET is an asset but not required.
Previous experience in cancer biology or animal work is an asset but not required.
Experience in programming, e.g. knowledge of Python, MATLAB or similar, is an asset but not required.
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 and
affordable sports services.
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 3 August 2026 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)
A CV (Template for CV, website) including a list of publications (Instructions, Research Council of Finland website), 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 authorized 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 Mikko Kettunen, mikko.kettunen@uef.fi.
Technical support for the Varbi system is available: hraivi@uef.fi (not the week 29), varbituki@uef.fi (not the weeks 29 and 30) and throughout the summer: support@varbi.com.
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.
in structural biology and biophysics, with a strong interest in understanding how molecular machines drive cell motility and host-pathogen interactions.
The research unit is one of the three research focus areas of theFaculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine. The Faculty provides a dynamic research environment and cutting-edge research infrastructure services to academics and other users in Finland and abroad.
About the job
We have an opening for a fixed-term, full-time doctoral researcher position in a research project headed by Professor Inari Kursula in the Protein and Structural Biology research unit. The doctoral studies are expected to be completed in four years.
Work in our group is focused on understanding malaria parasite gliding motility and the molecular machinery behind it at the molecular level. To address these questions, we combine structural biology and biochemical/biophysical approaches, including X-ray crystallography, cryo-EM and protein interaction/functional assays. In this project, the candidate will investigate how Plasmodium myosins generate force and interact with their binding partners, with the aim of establishing structure-function relationships underlying parasite motility and host cell invasion.
What we offer
A collaborative and international research environment with access to state-of-the-art structural biology infrastructure, including X-ray crystallography and cryo-EM facilities.
The support of an experienced and enthusiastic team of 5-10 people, where you can contribute your ideas, develop your expertise, and grow as a scientist.
We have an HR Excellence in Research quality label, which is a recognition awarded by the European Commission for the development of researchers’ working conditions and careers.
Finland is one of the most livable countries in the world, with a high quality of life, safety, an excellent education system, and a competitive economy. Read more about living in Oulu.
Who are you?
We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with an interest in structural biology, molecular mechanisms of cell motility, host-pathogen interactions, and motor protein function. To succeed in this position, we expect you to have:
Master’s degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related field. A Master’s degree must have been completed before the start of employment.
Experience in recombinant protein production.
Ability to work as part of a team while also demonstrating critical thinking and independence.
Strong motivation for fundamental science and doctoral studies.
Fluency in written and spoken English.
You must apply for the right to study for a doctoral degree at the beginning of your employment in accordance with the requirements of the University of Oulu Graduate School (UniOGS).
In addition, the following are considered as assets:
Experience with structural biology methods, computational analysis, molecular modelling, or related approaches.
Experience with biophysical characterization of proteins and their interactions.
Experience with eukaryotic cell culture.
Salary
The position isfixed-term for 4 years as of 1.9.2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The salary will be based on the levels 2-4 of the demand level chart for teaching and research staff of Finnish universities. In addition, a salary component based on personal work performance will be paid (a maximum of 50 % of the job-specific component). The starting gross salary will be approx. 2600-3200 € per month (before taxes). A trial period of 6months is applied to the position.
How to apply?
Interested? If yes, please apply by 10.7.2026 (23:59 Finnish local time) through our recruitment system (see link below).
The application should be written in English and include the following:
The applicants who best match the profile will be invited to an on-site or remote interview. All applicants will be notified during the selection process. The verification of the diplomas and contacting the referees will be conducted at the latest for the shortlisted candidates.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including people of different ages, genders, languages, cultures, and minority communities.
Contact Information
If you have any further questions, please contact Professor Inari Kursula, inari.kursula@oulu.fi
Faculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, Protein and Structural Biology
The University of Oulu is a multidisciplinary, international research university, with about 4000 employees who produce new knowledge based on high-standards research and provide research based education to build a more sustainable, smarter, and more humane world. The University of Oulu community has about 19,000 people in total. Our northern scientific community operates globally and creates conditions for the emergence of innovations. The University of Oulu is ranked in the top 3% of the world’s universities.
We are now looking for a
Doctoral Researcher
who has interest in biochemistry, structural biology and early-stage drug discovery to work on a project in protein ADP-ribosylation.
The host research team also belongs to Biocenter Oulu, which offers a high-level international multidisciplinary environment supplied with cutting-edge infrastructures. Under this framework, the Health and Biosciences Doctoral Program (HBS-DP) offers doctoral training in clinical medicine, biomedicine, biochemistry, molecular medicine, dentistry, health sciences, and medical technology.
About the job
We have now an opening for a fixed-term, full-time doctoralresearcher position in a research project headed by Professor Lari Lehtiö in the Protein and Structural Biology research unit. The doctoral studies are expected to be completed in four years.
Our team focuses on structure, function and selective inhibition of ADP-ribosyltransferases, also known as PARPs. These proteins are involved in signaling through ADP-ribosylation – a post-translational modification affecting protein stability, function, and interactions in multiple cellular pathways. Our goals are to study how the multidomain PARPs function and are regulated by addressing several key questions in their oligomerization, protein-protein and protein-nucleic acid interactions and use structural information for rational design to develop specific inhibitors.
The successful candidate will work on understanding PARP activation, integrating structural and biochemical information and develop protein-protein interaction inhibitors. We use a range of biochemical, structural and biophysical methods including X-ray crystallography and CryoEM to study PARPs function. The project can be somewhat tailored on the skills and interest of the recruited researcher.
What we offer
The support of an experienced and enthusiastic team of 10-15 people, with whom you can share your expertise and grow as an expert.
We have an HR Excellence in Research -quality label, which is a recognition awarded by the European Commission for the development of researchers’ working conditions and careers.
Finland is one of the most livable countries in the world, with a high quality of life, safety, an excellent education system, and a competitive economy. Read more about living in Oulu.
Who are you?
To successfully occupy this position, you must possess a Master’s degree or an equivalent degree (e.g. licentiate) preferably in biochemistry or related fields. Degree must have been completed with good grades or strong evidence for graduation before the appointment must be demonstrated.
The position is intended for an Early-Stage Researcher (ESR) who is defined as a researcher in the first four years (full-time equivalent) of his/her research activity, including the period of research training. Applicants will be either starting their doctoral training or will have completed no more than two full years of training (adjusted for possible previous part-time status) at the time the position is filled. The selected candidate will carry out his/her doctoral studies in the HBS-DP of the University of Oulu Graduate School (UniOGS) and must meet the minimal requirements to receive doctoral study rights as defined in UniOGS requirements.
Salary
The position isfixed-term for4 years starting on 01.09.2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The salary will be based on the levels 2-4 of the demand level chart for teaching and research staff of Finnish universities. In addition, a salary component based on personal work performance will be paid (a maximum of 50 % of the job-specific component). The starting gross salary will be approx. 2600-2900 € per month (before taxes). A trial period of 6months is applied to the position.
How to apply?
Interested? If yes, please apply by 5.7.2026 (23:59 Finnish local time) through our recruitment system.
The application should be written in English and include the following:
The eligible applicants fitting best in the profile expected for the position will be invited to an on-site or remote interview. All applicants will be notified during the selection process.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including people of different ages, genders, languages, cultures, and minority communities.
Contact Information
If you have any further questions, please contact Professor Lari Lehtiö (lari.lehtio-at-oulu.fi).
The Department of Biological and Environmental Science is seeking to recruit Doctoral Researcher in Cell and Molecular Biology starting 1.10.2026, or as soon as possible after that for a maximum of 3,5 years. The fixed-term position is for completing doctoral studies.
Poorly functioning endothelial layers and mucosal surfaces influence susceptibility to infections and non-communicable diseases. The Doctoral Researcher will focus on preventive approaches that support health by discovering nature-based bioactive molecules and by identification of molecular mediators of health benefits of exercise and their synergistic effects. To do this, the doctoral candidate will perform experimental work with microbial and cell cultures and possibly in experimental animal models. The position is related to the University’s profiling area Ageing, Environment and Functioning, and includes collaboration between Faculty of Mathematics and Science (Prof. Lotta-Riina Sundberg) and Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences (Prof. Riikka Kivelä).
Who should apply
We expect the candidates to have:
Strong expertise in cell and molecular biology
Familiarity with microbiology, bioinformatics and/or physiology
Understanding of metabolism or cardiovascular diseases is preferable but not essential
Independence and problem-solving skills. The project allows flexibility for developing original ideas and subprojects
Ability and motivation to work as part of a team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
The tasks of a Doctoral Researcher focus on research aiming at the completion of a doctoral thesis, doctoral studies, assisting teaching tasks, and other related tasks to these. The duties, qualification requirements, and the language skills of Doctoral Researchers are stipulated by the University of Jyväskylä Regulations and language skills guidelines (Doctoral Students). A good command of English is required. A trial period of six months will be used in the beginning of the employment.
The eligible candidate has, or is about to obtain, a suitable Master’s degree. In addition, the Doctoral Researcher must have a permission for post-graduate studies at the University of Jyväskylä. After selection, the selected person must apply for postgraduate study rights through a separate application procedure from the Faculty of Mathematics and Science.
Benefits
Come to Jyväskylä, Finland, and join our vibrant and inspiring community!
At the University of Jyväskylä, you will be a valued member of our community with a unique opportunity to contribute to international research. You will become part of our international and multidisciplinary community that prioritizes the wellbeing of each individual. Our lively campus provides excellent opportunities for maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle.
Finland, named the world’s happiest country for consecutive years since 2018, offers a high standard of living with free education (also in English), affordable childcare, generous family benefits, and comprehensive healthcare. Work–life balance is highly valued in Finland, and employees enjoy four to six weeks of annual holiday. Jyväskylä is located in central Finland, just three hours by train from the capital Helsinki. Part of the Finnish Lakeland, the city offers easy access to nature and a range of outdoor, sports and exercise activities. As a major centre of education with a large student population, it also features a vibrant cultural scene. For more information about the University of Jyväskylä, the city of Jyväskylä, and living in Finland, see the University’s International Staff Guide.
Salaries are based on job demands and employees’ performance following the Finnish University Salary System. The salary for a Doctoral Researcher is determined based on the task-specific demand level 2–4 for teaching and research staff. The starting salary will be approximately 2550 €/month (gross income). A holiday bonus is paid to all employees. With progress of thesis work, the salary will be revised in accordance with the Collective Agreement of Finnish Education Employers. If you are relocating from abroad, we will support your move to Jyväskylä and Finland.
How to apply?
The application documents that should be included in English and in PDF format:
A short motivation/cover letter (max 2 pages), including your research interests, career goals and previous experience and merits in relation to the qualifications for this position.
Degree certificate (highest degree).
We look forward to receiving your application in our recruitment system by August 9, 2026.
For further information, please contact Professor Lotta-Riina Sundberg, lotta-riina.sundberg@jyu.fi or Professor Riikka Kivelä, riikka.m.kivela@jyu.fi.
Our application process is transparent, professional and international. We communicate openly with the applicants throughout the recruitment process. All appointment decisions are based on careful consideration within the faculty. We value equality and diversity in our work community and encourage qualified applicants, regardless of background, to apply for this position.
Department of Biological and Environmental Science
The research in the Department of Biological and Environmental Science focuses on three core areas: evolutionary biology, natural resources and environment, and biological nanoscience. The Department building, Ambiotica, is an integral part of the University of Jyväskylä’s Ylistönrinne Mathematics and Science Research Complex, which includes buildings of chemistry, physics and nanoscience. Ambiotica houses high quality laboratories for bioscience and experimental facilities for a wide range of biological and chemical analyses as well as highly motivated laboratory personnel.
The University of Jyväskylä is a human-centred environment of 2,500 experts and 14,500 students. Our goal is to create wisdom and wellbeing for us all. It is essential that each member of the community thrives and has opportunities to develop and grow. We cherish openness of thinking as well as the balance between research and education. Our naturally beautiful campus is located at the heart of the city of Jyväskylä. JYU is the third largest employer in Central Finland.
