Tervetuloa rakentamaan omannäköistä työarkea Keski-Suomen hyvinvointialueelle!
Haemme nyt Keski-Suomen hyvinvointialueelle Biopankkiin vakituiseen työsuhteeseen
TUOTANTOPÄÄLLIKKÖÄ
Tämä on ainutlaatuinen mahdollisuus olla mukana kehittämässä biopankkitoimintaa Keski-Suomessa. Tarjoamme sinulle merkityksellisen ja monipuolisen työn sekä mahdollisuuden kehittyä ja kasvaa ammatillisesti osana innovatiivista ja dynaamista tiimiä.
Keski-Suomen Biopankki kerää vapaaehtoisilta täysi-ikäisiltä näytteitä ja terveystietoja tutkimuskäyttöön. Biopankin tutkimusalue kattaa biologisen, lääketieteellisen ja liikunta- ja terveystieteellisen tutkimuksen ja tuotekehityksen. Biopankin tehtävä on tukea sairauksien ennaltaehkäisyä ja diagnostiikan ja hoidon kehitystä palvelemalla tutkimusalueeseen kuuluvaa tutkimusta ja tuotekehitystä.
Keskeisimpiin tehtäviisi kuuluu: – Biopankin käytännön toiminta: Osallistut aktiivisesti projektien toteutukseen ja varmistat sujuvan toiminnan. – Laatujärjestelmän kehitys: Kehität ja valvot biopankin laatujärjestelmää toimien laatuvastaavana. – Asiakasyhteistyö: Teet tiivistä yhteistyötä tutkimuslaitosten ja yritysten tutkijoiden kanssa. – Kansallinen kehittäminen: Kehität kansallista biopankkitoimintaa yhteistyössä muiden suomalaisten biopankkien kanssa sekä organisoit uusien menetelmien käyttöönoton Keski-Suomen Biopankissa. – Laboratoriotyö: Osallistut laboratoriotyön prosessien kehittämiseen ja suunnitteluun. – Perehdytys: Perehdytät työntekijöitä ja opiskelijoita biopankkitoimintaan.
Tuotantopäällikkönä toimit tiiviissä yhteistyössä biopankin projektihenkilöstön, tietojärjestelmäasiantuntijoiden ja laboratoriotyöntekijöiden kanssa. Lisäksi toimit jäsenenä kansallisen biopankkiverkoston työryhmissä.
Nimeämme sinulle oman perehdyttäjän, mutta kokonaisuutena kuitenkin koko tiimi huolehtii siitä, että pääset mukaan porukkaamme. Perehdytys suunnitellaan osaamisesi mukaan.
Panostamme työntekijöidemme hyvinvointiin tarjoamalla liikunta-, kulttuuri- ja hyvinvointipalvelut kattavan hyvinvointiedun. Lisäksi henkilökortillasi pääset hyödyntämään erilaisia yritysalennuksia, joita hyvinvointialueellamme on jo pitkä lista!
Kelpoisuusehtona on tehtävään soveltuva korkeakoulututkinto. Tehtävän menestyksekäs hoitaminen edellyttää sujuvaa suomen ja englannin kielen taitoa. Edellytämme kokemusta laboratorioalaan liittyvästä työstä. Arvostamme aikaisempaa kokemusta laboratoriolaatujärjestelmistä, biopankkitoiminnasta, biopankkilain ja eettisten näkökulmien tuntemuksesta sekä hyviä vuorovaikutustaitoja, viestintä- ja verkostoitumistaitoja.
Palvelussuhteen ehdot määräytyvät Hyvinvointialueiden työ – ja virkaehtosopimuksen mukaisesti (HYVTES). Työsuhteessa noudatetaan koeaikaa.
The University of Eastern Finland is inviting applications for a Doctoral Researcher/Project Researcher position on the Kuopio Campus. The position will be filled from 1 September 2024 onwards (or as agreed). Please find more information below and submit your application by 12 July 2024. Most potential candidates will be invited to an interview in early August.
Role and salary
As our new Doctoral or Project Researcher, you will be working in the A.I. Virtanen Institute at the Faculty of Health Sciences within the EU-funded NEMESIS consortium that aims to develop “Novel effect biomarkers for metabolic disruptors: evidence on health impacts to answer science and policy needs”. The aim of the subproject is to comprehensively profile the effects of selected compounds and their mixtures on human liver cell function in vitro and to identify molecular pathways and networks underlying EDC-mediated adverse metabolic effects. The work will be done in collaboration with scientists from NEMESIS as well as the ENKORE Cluster. The position is located in Kuopio, Finland.
You will focus on the profiling of dose- and time-dependent effects of selected EDCs and their metabolites, relevant microbiome-derived compounds, and their real-world mimicking mixtures on mitochondrial function and associated pathways in human hepatic cell models (in vitro). Your main responsibilities will include laboratory work (at Kuopio campus), data analysis, and the drafting of manuscripts and reports.
The position is filled for a fixed term until 31 August 2026, with a preferable start date of 1 September 2024, or as agreed. The position will be filled for a fixed term due to it pertaining to a specific project tasks. 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 of Finnish universities. The salary comprises two components: a job-related salary element and a personal salary element. In this position, the job requirement level is based on level 2 of the job requirement level chart for teaching and research staff. The personal salary element is 6–22% of the job-related salary element. Depending on the salary elements, the salary will be approximately EUR 2,580-2,715/month.
Requirements
Our requirements and expectations
A MSc degree in a relevant discipline, such as biomedicine, toxicology, or another similar suitable field.
Experience in laboratory work, especially mammalian cell culture (hepatic cell lines) and molecular biology techniques appropriate for the project.
Proficiency in oral and written English. English is the main working and reporting language in the project.
An independent, active, and meticulous approach to working in a laboratory and to conducting research.
Proficient skills in data analysis and reporting.
The following will be considered advantages
Prior experience in research related to EDCs and metabolic disease.
A strong interest in interdisciplinary and international research work.
Your Benefits
You will have access to the university’s staff benefits, including
the opportunity for flexible multi-location work
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 the opportunity to work in an interesting and meaningful 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 12 July 2024 by 24:00 (midnight) Finnish time (UTC+3)
Please note that you must include the following appendices in your application:
CV (Template for CV , www-page)
A list of publications (Instructions, www-page)
A copy of your academic degree certificate and a transcript of academic records and copies of certificates / diplomas relating to your language proficiency, if not indicated in the academic degree
A motivation letter of a maximum of two pages.
In addition, enclosing at least two reference letters or the contact information of two referees is highly encouraged.
You can also provide other documents to demonstrate your merits for the position.
All documents must be in either Finnish or English. For translated documents, only a Diploma Supplement issued by the higher education institution in question and/or other official translations issued by the awarding higher education institution or an authorised translator are accepted.
Questions?
For further information on the position, please contact Senior Researcher Jenni Küblbeck, email jenni.kublbeck@uef.fi
For further information on the application procedure, please contact HR Secretary Tarja Salmi, tarja.salmi@uef.fi, tel. +358 29 445 8220 (1 – 19 June 2024) and HR Controller Nea Itkonen, nea.itkonen@uef.fi (24 June – 12 July 2024).
Haemme terveystieteiden tiedekuntaan projektipäällikköä kahden vuoden määräajaksi. Tehtävä sijoittuu Kuopion kampukselle ja alkaa 01.09.2024 tai sopimuksen mukaan. Lue lisää alta, ja hae viimeistään 26.6.2024.
Tehtävä ja palkkaus
Projektipäällikön tehtävässä työskentelet terveystieteiden tiedekunnan yhteisissä palveluissa Kuopion kampuksella.
Tehtävä liittyy Itä-Suomen yliopiston kampusten kehittämisen hankkeeseen terveystieteiden tiedekunnan osalta. Projektipäällikön tehtävänä on koordinoida terveystieteiden tiedekunnan toimintojen keskittämistä ja uusien toiminnallisten kokonaisuuksien suunnittelua Kuopion kampuksella Canthia-, Mediteknia- ja Medistudia-rakennuksiin. Projektin tavoitteena on mm. koota tiedekunnan tutkimus- ja koulutustoimintoja yhteen, luoda uusia toiminnallisia konsepteja ja tehostaa tilojen käyttöä
Projektipäällikön keskeisinä tehtävinä ovat:
koordinoida tiedekunnan toiminnallisten kokonaisuuksien ja tilojen käytön suunnittelua,
osallistua Itä-Suomen yliopiston kampuskehittämishankkeen hankesuunnitteluun tiedekunnan avainhenkilöiden kanssa ja edistää sitä yhteistyössä arkkitehtitoimiston, hankeorganisaation ja keskeisten sidosryhmien (esim. Pohjois-Savon hyvinvointialue, yritykset) kanssa,
koordinoida tiedekunnassa kampuskehityshankkeen toteuttamista dekaaniston johdolla.
Tehtävä täytetään 1.9.2024 alkaen (tai sopimuksen mukaan) kahden vuoden määräajalle. Määräaikaisuuden perusteena on projektityö. Uuden työntekijän tullessa tehtävään käytetään koeaikaa.
Tehtävä on mahdollista jakaa myös kahteen osa-aikaiseen 50 % tehtävään, jota voi hoitaa erikseen sovittaessa osana hakijan nykyistä tehtävää.
Kokoaikaisessa tehtävässä palkkaus määräytyy yliopistojen muun asiantuntija- ja tukihenkilöstön palkkausjärjestelmän mukaisesti. Palkka koostuu tehtäväkohtaisesta palkanosasta ja henkilökohtaiseen suoriutumiseen perustuvasta palkanosasta. Tässä tehtävässä tehtäväkohtainen palkanosa on muun asiantuntija- ja tukihenkilöstön vaativuustasoluokittelussa tasolla 9-10 (3213,69 – 3707,43 €/kk). Lisäksi maksetaan henkilökohtaiseen suoriutumiseen perustuvaa palkanosaa, joka on 6 – 50 % tehtäväkohtaisesta palkanosasta. Hakijalla on myös mahdollisuus esittää palkkatoive.
Mitä edellytämme ja toivomme sinulta
Edellytämme
soveltuvaa ylempää korkeakoulututkintoa,
hyvää englannin- ja suomenkielen taitoa,
kokemusta yliopistossa työskentelystä.
Katsomme eduksi
ymmärryksen terveystieteiden tiedekunnan tutkimuksesta ja infrastruktuureista,
kykyä kommunikoida laajasti tiedekunnan toimijoiden, sidosryhmien, arkkitehtien sekä hankeorganisaation kanssa,
vahvaa tulevaisuuteen suuntaavaa kehittämisotetta sekä
kykyä tehdä päätöksiä ja valintoja itsenäisesti.
Tarjoamme sinulle
mielenkiintoisen työtehtävän osana kansainvälistä, luovaa, osallistuvaa ja osallistavaa yliopistoyhteisöä,
mahdollisuuden joustavaan monipaikkatyöhön,
Itä-Suomen yliopiston henkilöstöedut, joihin kuuluvat muun muassa kattava työterveyshuolto, laaja henkilöstökoulutustarjonta, edulliset kampusravintolalounaat, Sykettä-liikuntapalvelut ja mahdollisuus työsuhdepolkupyörään.
Hae näin
Jätä hakemus viimeistään 26.6.2024 sähköisellä hakulomakkeella.
Huomioi, että hakemukseen tulee liittää mukaan:
CV
tutkintotodistukset
motivaatiokirje
mahdolliset muut asiakirjat, joilla haluat osoittaa ansiosi tehtävään
Kysymyksiä?
Lisätietoja tehtävästä antaa dekaani Jussi Pihlajamäki puh. +358 50 3440187, sähköposti jussi.pihlajamaki@uef.fi
Lisätietoja hakemisesta ja hakuprosessista antaa johtava hallintopäällikkö Hanna Ollikainen-Richards, puh. +358 40 355 2163, sähköposti hanna.ollikainen-richards@uef.fi
Haemme Bio- ja ympäristötieteen laitokselle tutkimusavustajaamääräaikaiseen työsuhteeseenajalle 1.9.2024-30.11.2024 akatemiatutkija Reetta Penttisen johtamaan tutkimusprojektiin ”Plasmidivälitteisen antibioottiresistenssin ekologia ja evoluutio ihmisen suolistomikrobiomissa”. Tehtävä voi sopimuksen mukaan olla myös pidempi osa-aikainen sopimus. Tehtäviin kuuluu laboratoriokokeissa avustaminen, sekä perehdytyksen jälkeen laboratoriotyöskentely (ml. BSL-2 laboratoriossa) mikrobiologian ja molekyylibiologian menetelmiä käyttäen. Tutkimusavustaja työskentelee projektissa, jossa tutkitaan antibioottiresistenssin leviämistä ja siihen vaikuttavia tekijöitä suolistobakteereilla. Työ on pääasiassa laboratoriotyötä, jossa hyödynnetään bakteeriviljelytekniikoiden lisäksi mm. ddPCR- ja qPCR- sekä hakijan kiinnostuksen mukaan myös DNA-sekvenssianalyysiä bioinformatiikan työkaluilla.
Mitä odotamme hakijalta?
Kandidaatin tai maisterin tutkintoa esim. solu- ja molekyylibiologian, biotieteiden, mikrobiologian, genetiikan ja muulta soveltuvalta alalta.
Kokemusta laboratoriotyöskentelystä, erityisesti molekyylibiologian (esim. PCR-tekniikat) sekä mikrobiologian (esim. bakteeriviljely) menetelmien hallinta katsotaan hyödyksi.
Mitä tarjoamme?
Jyväskylän yliopistossa olet arvostettu yliopistoyhteisön jäsen, jossa saat mahdollisuuden vaikuttaa työhösi. Pääset osaksi kansainvälistä ja monitieteistä yhteisöämme, jossa jokaisen hyvinvointi on tärkeää. Tarjoamme kampuksella ja sen läheisyydessä hyvät puitteet liikkuvaan ja hyvinvoivaan elämäntapaan.
Tutkimusavustajan tehtäväkohtainen palkanosa määräytyy yliopistojen palkkausjärjestelmän opetus- ja tutkimushenkilöstön tehtävien vaativuustason 1-2 perusteella. Palkkasi on noin 2200-2400 €/kk riippuen osaamisestasi ja aiemmasta kokemuksestasi.
Hakeminen
Sähköiseen hakulomakkeeseen tulee liittää PDF-tiedostoina:
Ansioluettelo (cv)
Lyhyt hakemuskirje, joka sisältää perustelut sille, miksi juuri sinä olisit tehtävään sopiva henkilö
Mahdolliset koulu-/tutkintotodistukset
Lisätietoja antaa akatemiatutkija Reetta Penttinen, reetta.k.penttinen@jyu.fi
Haku alkaa 11. kesäkuuta 2024 ja päättyy 20. kesäkuuta 2024, klo 23.59 (Europe/Helsinki)
The University of Eastern Finland is inviting applications for a Doctoral Researcher position on the Kuopio Campus. The position will be filled for a two or three-year term starting from 1 September 2024 (or as agreed). Please find more information below and submit your application by 5 July 2024.
Role and salary
As our new Doctoral Researcher in Bioinformatics (focus on toxicogenomics and drug safety assessment), you will be working in the School of Medicine at the Faculty of Health Sciences. The position is located in Kuopio, Finland.
As our new Doctoral Researcher in Bioinformatics, your main responsibilities will include:
conducting research in accordance with your research proposal,
participating in the preparation of research projects in your field,
reporting and producing high-quality scientific publications,
planning and conducting studies.
Other responsibilities include conducting research within the NEMESIS project, which financially supports this position. This research requires knowledge of the pre-processing and downstream analysis of gene expression data derived from either RNA-seq or microarray-based platforms. Experience of the pre-processing and analysis of DNA methylation and ATAC-seq data is considered to be an advantage. During the project, the doctoral student will learn how to conduct network-based analysis of the mentioned omics data, which will be integrated into pathway-based analyses to characterize the mechanisms of action of chemical exposures in in vivo and in vitro models.
The objective is to further expand the developed methods within the NEMESIS project for application in drug safety assessment and for the development of in silico (machine/graph learning-based) approaches to predict/assess drug-related toxicity. This computational framework aims to assess adverse drug reactions associated with individuals or patient subgroups in cancer-based cohorts.
The salary of the position is based on the salary system for the teaching and research staff of Finnish universities. The salary consists of a job-related salary element and a personal salary element. In this position, the job-related salary element is based on level 2–4 of the job requirement level chart (EUR 2,225.83 – 2,775.28), and the personal salary element is 6–50% of the job-related salary element. In the position of a Doctoral Researcher, the salary is determined based on the stage of doctoral research and doctoral studies, as well as on personal performance.
Our requirements and expectationsRequirements
Requirements:
Good coding skills in R and/or Python.
Qualifications to pursue postgraduate studies.
A strong research record.
Good skills in oral and written English. English is used as the language of instruction and supervision in this position.
An independent approach to conducting research.
The following will be considered an advantage:
A good knowledge of pre-processing and downstream analysis of RNA-seq data and DNA sequencing data (ATAC-seq)
Data mining skills (e.g., network/graph theory, machine learning)
Your benefits
You will have access to the university’s staff benefits, including
opportunity for flexible multi-location work
extensive occupational health care
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 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/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 5 July 2024 by 24:00 (midnight) Finnish time (UTC+3)
Please note that you must include the following appendices in your application
CV (Template for CV, www-page)
a list of publications (Instructions, www-page)
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
motivation letter
other documents to demonstrate the applicant’s merits for the position
Questions?
For further information on the position, please contact Dr. Vittorio Fortino, vittorio.fortino@uef.fi
For further information on the application procedure, please contact hrbiomed@uef.fi
Postdoctoral Researcher in Structural Biology of innate immune response in modulation of neuronal synapse loss in Alzheimer’s disease/neurodegeneration
The HiLIFE – Institute of Biotechnology at the University of Helsinki, renowned for its international research excellence, is excited to announce an opening for a postdoctoral researcher to join the group of Dr. Tommi Kajander
Project Description
The research in this project is focused on structural biology and biophysics of protein interactions in neuronal synapse function and in regulation of synapse loss in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) by the complement system (see e.g Chernyaeva et al. EMBO Reports (2023)). We have long standing interest in complement research (e.g. Kajander et al. PNAS (2011); Bhattacharjee et al. J Biol Chem (2013)), and synaptic adhesion (e.g. Karki et al. Sci Reports (2020), Kim et al. PNAS (2022)). Other projects in the group focus currently e.g. on endoplasmic reticulum stress response regulation, and overall on the HiLIFE protein crystallization core facility operation and related projects.
The successful candidate will work on protein production and molecular interaction studies of complement proteins protective of neuronal synapses in AD, in collaboration with Dr. Karita Haapasalo’s group at the medical faculty. Specifically, protein-protein interactions of complement proteins and ApoE and synaptic proteins will be studied biophysically, biochemically, and by structural biology methods to visualize at the atomic level the protein interactions involved in the complement function at the synapse in disease states.
About you
• You are ambitious, goal-oriented, collegial and motivated to tackle challenging new projects
• Have PhD degree in (or in final stages to submit) in protein biochemistry/molecular biology/molecular biophysics.
• Prior experience in protein biochemistry and expression and purification (FPLC) and molecular biology is essential
• Expertise in some degree of cell culture work (e.g. insect cell expression) and molecular biophysics is desired
• High interest in learning/knowledge of structural biology techniques (X-ray crystallography and CryoEM)
• Commitment to scientific excellence as demonstrated by a publication record
• Excellent command of English (working language at the institute)
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational and time management skills
What we offer
• A fixed-term 2-year position with possible extension
• A collaborative, innovative and inclusive work environment
• Support and mentoring for postdoctoral fellowship applications
• A competitive salary depending on your qualifications and personal performance, 5-7 weeks of annual holiday leave, flexible working hours
• Financial support with Finnish visa and residency permits, if applicable
• Occupational health care and access to high-quality sports facilities
About the Institute of Biotechnology, HiLIFE, University of Helsinki
The Institute of Biotechnology is an independent research institute within the Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE), at the University of Helsinki, Finland, and at the global forefront of life science research with state-of-the-art research core facilities in genomics, biological imaging and structural biology. According to the 2024 Times Higher Education World University survey, the University of Helsinki is ranked among the top 80 universities worldwide in life science research. The University of Helsinki is committed to providing a welcoming environment for international researchers, offering comprehensive services and support for relocating to Finland—a country known for its high quality of life, excellent education system, and robust support for research and innovation.
How to apply?
Welcome with your application in English (click the ‘apply’ link), as soon as possible or no later than 30.6. Please note that applications will be continually reviewed. The position is available from 1st of September or according to mutual agreement. Applications should include a cover letter, CV, and contact details of three references. For further information (not applications) on the position, please contact Dr. Tommi Kajander (tommi.kajander at helsinki.fi).
We are seeking a doctoral researcher to join the Photosynthetic Microbes group led by Professor Yagut Allahverdiyeva. The positions are part of the PhotoFactory consortium, which has recently received > 2.2 Mil EUR from the ErkkoFoundation. The positions will be based in the Faculty of Technology within the Department of Life Technologies in Turku, Finland. Employment starts on 1.8.2024, or as agreed upon. The successful doctoral researcher will be offered a fixed two-year contract, with the possibility of extension until the completion of the PhD thesis.
About the Photosynthetic Microbes Research Group: We are studying the regulation of photosynthesis and applying photosynthetic principles to develop sustainable biotechnologies. The research areas encompass various aspects, including the understanding of alternative electron transport routes, utilizing photosynthetic microbes as biocatalysts for production of solar chemicals (including photoH2), biophotovoltaics (BPV) and developing solid-state photosynthetic cell factories, as well as large-scale algae cultivation for phytoremediation and the production of solar chemicals (such as biostimulants and biopesticides). The PhotoMicrobes group is involved in several EU, Nordic, and national projects and regularly publishes research outcomes in hihghly respected journals. We have established a large research network with connections to well-known international laboratories and industrial partners. Our team members not only active participants in international conferences but also regularly organise symposia and conferences (e.g. Nordic Photosynthesis Congress and the Nordic Algae Symposium). In addition, we have several talented post-doctoral and senior researchers who will provide step-by-step guidance to the PhD students in the lab.
To learn more about the Photosynthetic Microbes research group, you can visit our website at www.utu.fi/photo-microbes or follow us on LinkedIN and Twitter at @PhotoMicrobes.
Job description
Our group is pioneering cutting-edge technology for photosynthetic production of chemicals and fuels using 3-D printed biocatalysts, also known as solid-state photosynthetic cell factories. For this purpose, we are developing intelligent matrices comprising photosynthetic cells and functional nanomaterials integrated with a network of sensors for monitoring and controlling photosynthetic production. The PhD student will play a pivotal role in establishing infrastructure for AI-assisted cultivation and developing protocols for data collection, processing, and digitalization, enabling data-driven modelling and optimization. The PhD project involves a close collaboration with Prof. Milica Todorovic, head of the Materials Informatics Laboratory at the University of Turku. Her research combines artificial intelligence algorithms and first-principles simulations with the objective to optimize functional materials and their performance in devices.
Apply between 6 May 2024 and 1 July 2024 16:00 (Europe/Helsinki)
Who we are looking for
We seek a highly motivated candidate with a passion for sustainability and a keen interest in data-driven systems at the edge of cross-disciplinary technologies. The ideal candidate should possess a robust background in data-driven systems and artificial intelligence, along with experience in programming, data collection, and organization. Knowledge of photosynthesis, microalgae or cyanobacteria would be advantageous.
Applicants should have an MSc in data sciences, or related fields (a good GPA is considered). If you have not completed your MSc, you can still apply and start as a Research Assistant until the MSc degree is completed, and you are accepted to the UTUGS graduate school. Proficiency in written and verbal English communication is essential for this position.
Our selection criteria are based on the principle of finding the most qualified and suitable candidate for the positions. In practice, this means that not only education, scientific merits and working experience but also personal qualities, communication, motivation, and other relevant criteria will be considered.
Benefits
We offer you responsible and interesting tasks and the opportunity to develop your professional skills in a versatile operating environment. You get a professional and inspiring team to support your work. We take care of your well-being at work and the functionality of your everyday life, e.g. with the help of flexible working hours and our well-being services.
Please read more about University of Turku as an employee from our Come work with us! pages.
The European Commission has awarded the University of Turku the right to use the HR Excellence in Research logo. The logo is a token of the University’s commitment to continuous development of the position and working conditions of researchers according to the guidelines set forth in the European Charter for Researchers.
The university offers good support and orientation for international hires. Please learn more about the Finnish culture and relocation to Finland:
The salary is determined by the collective agreement system of the Finnish universities. The positions belong to our research personnel and the salary for a Doctoral Researcher or a Project Researcher is in the range of 2500–2600 €/month and for a Research Assistant in the range of 2200 – 2300 €/month on average and the trial period is 6 months.
Please write your application and accompanying documents in English.
Applicants should enclose with their application:
motivation letter, including statement of motivation, summarizing scientific work and research interest (max 1 page)
CV, including education, positions, professional experience, names and contact details of two academic referees (max 2 pages)
list of publications (please do not attach your thesis or papers)
degree certificate(s) in English or in Finnish
For further information about the position, please contact: professor Yagut Allahverdiyeva, allahve(at)utu.fi
With questions about the application process, please contact: HR-specialist Paula Luoma paula.luoma(at)utu.fi
This is an enriching job opportunity in a rapidly evolving field – we warmly welcome you to join our multicultural working community.
The Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry at the University of Helsinki invites applications for the position of a Doctoral researcher in Food Microbiology/Food Science
The Doctoral researcher will be appointed for a fixed-term 2-year contract (start date: 1 September 2024 or as agreed) to work in a project entitled “HealthFerm- Innovative pulse and cereal-based food fermentations for human health and sustainable diets” more information at https://www.healthferm.eu/ . The position will be supervised by University Lecturer Rossana Coda , at the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry.
Fermented foods are widely consumed in Europe and across the globe because of their sensory characteristics, cultural value and – especially in the past few decades – nutritional and perceived health benefits. However, knowledge on the impact of food fermentation on human health and mechanisms behind such impact is limited due to the lack of dedicated and integrated studies. Such knowledge is required to start designing fermented foods with optimal health benefits instead of relying on spontaneous fermentation processes. Such designed foods will preferentially be plant-based (grain-based) as a shift from diets rich in animal-based products to plant-based diets is key in transitioning towards a more sustainable global food system. Fermentation technology provides opportunities to overcome the challenges associated with the incorporation of plant-based raw materials and, hence, supports the required shift. Rational design will require novel microbial resources and rethinking the approach towards food fermentations.
Doctoral researcher : We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled researcher with a Master’s degree and experience in food microbiology, food science, or related field.
A successful candidate should be able to:
Identify, design, conduct, and report research within the scope of the project.
Contribute to undergraduate student supervision and teaching within the department.
Engage with the scientific community, research partners and the wider public, internationally and domestically through scientific publications, conference presentations, press releases, blogs etc.
The candidate is expected to have:
Education, Experience And Technical Skills
A relevant Master’s degree including experience in food microbiology/microbiology/food science.
Fluency in English and excellent writing skills.
Experience in working with basic microbiological techniques.
Personal attributes and competencies
Interest in basic and applied food science/food microbiology.
Excellent analytical and innovative research planning skills.
Experience in microbial cultivation, phenotyping, PCR methods, and fermentation
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, experienced in working within multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.
High motivation for academic research, having initiative and capable of working independently as well as in team environments.
Values continuous improvement based on constructive evaluation, self-reflection and learning.
The appointee should either already have the right to pursue a doctoral degree at the University of Helsinki by the start of the appointment or apply for the right and obtain it within the probationary period of six months of their appointment. If the candidate does not already have the right to pursue a doctoral degree at the University of Helsinki, it must be applied for separately, please see: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/research/doctoral-education/the-application-process-in-a-nutshell
The starting salary of the Doctoral researcher will be based on level 2 of the demands level chart for teaching and research personnel in the salary system of Finnish universities. In addition, the appointee will be paid a salary component based on personal performance. The starting salary of the Doctoral researcher will be ca. 2400-2600 euros/month, depending on the appointees’ qualifications and experience. 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. A six-month trial period will be applied.
How To Apply
Please submit your application as A SINGLE PDF FILE in English using the University of Helsinki Recruitment System.
A cover letter explaining your motivation for the research work and a short research plan (e.g. approach, research materials and methods) (up to 3 pages).
Curriculum vitae showing your education, completed qualifications, work experience, possible list of publications and contact information of 2 persons for references (up to 3 pages). In your CV, please state clearly your experience in microbial cultivation, phenotyping, PCR methods, and fermentation
Copies of Master’s, and Bachelor’s degree certificates and official transcripts of the records, and their translations, if the originals are not in Finnish, Swedish or English.
External applicants, please submit your application using the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the Apply Now button.
Applicants who have a helsinki.fi username and a valid employment contract, a grant researcher’s contract or a visiting researcher’s contract at the University of Helsinki are requested to leave their application by using the Employee Login button.
The University of Helsinki welcomes applicants from a variety of genders, linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
The closing date for applications is 10 June 2024 at 23:59 EEST.
Further information
About the position: University Lecturer Rossana Coda, rossana.coda@helsinki.fi
Support for international staff: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/welcome and https://ihhelsinki.fi (International House Helsinki)
About Us
The Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry is located on the Viikki campus, ten kilometres from the Helsinki city centre.The mission of the faculty is to promote the sustainable use of renewable natural resources through scientific research and research-based teaching. We focus on agricultural and forest sciences, food and nutrition, microbiology, as well as on economics and management. We cover the full natural resource chain from farm to fork, the entire field of forest sciences from soil chemistry to marketing, as well as the environmental effects of related activities. Graduates from the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry are versatile experts in biosciences and business, able to meet the needs of both the business sector and society at large.
The Department of Food and Nutrition is the largest food campus in Finland and provides a dynamic and innovative environment for education and research. The Department has strong chemistry and microbiology expertise. The competence in biotechnologies applied to plant-based food, such as cereals, faba bean, and side-streams, has led to participation to large national and international projects, putting UH team at the forefront of EU research.
Most of the members working in HealthFerm belong to the Grain Technology group. The group studies and imparts knowledge on the physical and chemical characteristics of cereal grains and grain legumes. Its goal is to contribute to the development of wholesome, delicious foods for the world’s expanding population. Beta-glucan and other cereal fibers, cereal and pulse proteins, flavor, fermentation and bioprocessing of grain-based raw materials, and grain safety are the main areas of its current research.
Turku Bioscience Centre has an open position for a postdoctoral and/or doctoral researcher. The position is for two years, with a possibility for extension. The start date is September 1st 2024, but is negotiable.
Turku Medical Bioinformatics Centre (https://elolab.utu.fi) at Turku Bioscience Centre is looking for a postdoctoral or doctoral researcher for projects that identifies molecular factors and their regulatory networks involved in human diseases. Using large-scale omics datasets and computational methods, the project studies, how the human immune system functions and how this understanding could be utilized in developing new treatments for immune-mediated diseases and cancer. The research employs statistical and machine learning methods as well as bioinformatics tools. The project is carried out in close collaboration with biomedical research teams.
Job description
The tasks include both the analysis of omics data (e.g. single-cell profiling, proteomics) and the testing and further development of data analysis methods. The focus can be tailored according to the expertise and interests of the applicant. Additionally, the position involves collaboration with multidisciplinary research teams and following the rapidly developing latest methods in the field.
Apply between 7th of May 2024 and 12th of June 2024 16:00 (Europe/Helsinki)
Who we are looking for
The applicant is required to have a PhD or MSc degree in a suitable field (bioinformatics, biostatistics, data science, computer science or similar). We may also consider applicants who have not yet completed their MSc studies, but are graduating soon.
We are looking for a researcher with a proficient understanding of bioinformatics tools and good programming skills (e.g. R, Python). The position requires a proactive approach in problem solving, self-direction and good cooperation skills. Fluent oral and written English is essential.
The job title of MSc level applicant will be specified during the recruitment phase. If the applicant has the right to study for a doctoral degree at University of Turku, the job title is doctoral researcher. Otherwise, the job title is project researcher or a research assistant.
We consider as a plus
• Experience in proteomics or single-cell data analysis
• Research experience in the field of biomedicine
We value equality and diversity in our work community and encourage qualified applicants, regardless of background, to apply for our open positions.
Benefits
• Top-level research environment
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities, resources, and unique high-quality datasets
• An excellent working community
• Versatile and varied tasks
• Flexible working hours
• Support for continuous professional development
Please read more about University of Turku as an employee from our Come work with us! pages.
The European Commission has awarded the University of Turku the right to use the HR Excellence in Research logo. The logo is a token of the University’s commitment to continuous development of the position and working conditions of researchers according to the guidelines set forth in the European Charter for Researchers.
The university offers good support and orientation for international hires. Please learn more about the Finnish culture and relocation to Finland:
The salary is determined by the collective agreement system of Finnish universities, aligning with the research personnel category. The demand level of the postdoctoral researcher position is 5 and the doctoral researcher position 2 – 3. In addition, a salary component based on personal performance is paid. The average monthly salary, depending on previous experience and skills, is around 3450 – 3800 euros per month for postdoctoral researcher and around 2400 – 2900 euros per month for doctoral researcher/project researcher at the beginning of the employment.For a research assistant the salary will be 2200 – 2300 euros per month.
The position is subject to a six (6) month trial period.
How to apply
Please submit your application through our online recruitment system. Applications may already be processed during the application period.
Applicants should enclose with their application:
motivation letter (max. one page)
CV
list of publications, if applicable
degree certificate(s) / a transcript of records
contact information of two referees
other documents that may influence the filling of the position
Are you interested in shaping the future of food by producing new sustainable food ingredients with cutting edge technology and with superb colleagues who are top experts in their field? Onego Bio might be just the place for you.
Onego Bio is a Finnish leading food-biotech company producing animal-free egg protein with precision fermentation. The company’s award-winning technology has placed them at the forefront of the industry, having cracked the code to producing bioidentical egg proteins that provide the same taste, functionality, and nutrition but without the poor efficiency and harmful impacts of animal agriculture. Onego Bio is launching its first product Bioalbumen® as an ingredient for the food industry and transforming the food system to meet the urgent sustainability requirements of the world. The company is focused on scaling precision fermentation to industrial scale with the superior Trichoderma reesei production platform.
Founded by alternative protein pioneer Maija Itkonen (CEO) and precision fermentation trailblazer Christopher Landowski (CTO), Onego Bio is a spin-off that salutes the remarkable work done by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland for the next level cellular agriculture products and applications. In April 2024 Onego raised a $40M Series A funding round (one of the largest in the Nordics) for fueling scale up and go-to-market in the US. Since launching, the company has received massive international recognition, including being selected as a winner of Fast Company’s 2023 World Changing Ideas Awards. Onego Bio is a founding member of Food Fermentation Europe and Precision Fermentation Alliance US. Get to know us better by exploring our webpage www.onego.bio/about-us
We are now looking for an experienced Research Scientist to join our R&D team
In this position, you will play an essential role in developing, planning, and carrying out research projects with a project team and contribute towards our greater goal of providing animal free egg protein ingredients to the world. Ultimately, we aim to be part of building a sustainable food system with the help of our partners throughout the world. Towards this goal our R&D team will create microbial production systems for expressing egg white proteins using filamentous fungi.
Your responsibilities as Research Scientist:
Scientific project work in the fields of molecular biology, protein production and fungal biology.
Using your expertise in molecular biology and strain engineering to create excellent fungal production strains for egg white proteins.
Developing strain screening technologies and workflows for filamentous fungi.
Further developing our fungal expression platforms using the newest innovations.
Working with our bioprocess team to improve the strains and bioprocess conditions.
Who we are looking for:
Proven, excellent laboratory skills and experience in molecular biology techniques such as DNA cloning, genome engineering, protein analysis, protein purification, and possibly genome analysis.
Completed MSc or PhD in biotechnology, molecular biology, or related field.
One year or more of experience working with filamentous fungi, or possibly yeast.
Good scientific reporting skills.
Good written and spoken English skills.
Industrial experience working in a biotechnology company would be a big plus.
As a person, we hope that you:
Skillfully and precisely plan and perform experiments.
Self-motivated and willing to take the initiative to get projects accomplished.
Have strong communication and collaboration skills.
Work well with other team members and contribute to a good working environment.
Can tolerate pressure and maintain a good work-life balance.
Are flexible to take on a variety of tasks anticipated in a start-up company.
At Onego Bio, you’ll enjoy:
Molecular biology with an impact. Onego Bio works on creating cutting-edge microbial protein production systems. Microbial production technology to produce egg white protein shows potential to significantly mitigate environmental impacts up to 90% according to recent study published in Nature Food. The positive impact of our technology does not only contribute positively on the environment but also supply chain stability, global health, food security and animal welfare. Egg is one of the world’s most popular proteins and our team stands to meet the demand in a way that preserves the future of our planet.
Superb colleagues. We offer working in a passionate environment within a fun and diverse team who want to make an impact in the world. With Onego Bio, you will join a dedicated group of top experts in their respective fields who foster a culture of trust, openness, and sharing ideas.
Competitive salary. We want to attract the best people, so we will provide competitive salaries.
Nordic work–life balance. Working in Finland, the happiest country in the world, enables a high quality of life. At Onego Bio, we make our people’s well-being a priority. We offer 6 weeks paid vacation a year, among other benefits including extended occupational healthcare, and exercise and culture benefits.
Apply now and join our community of brilliant minds!
Please send your CV and application letter as soon as possible but at the latest by 16th of June 2024. We will process applications as they come in and fill the position as soon as we find the right candidate.
Interested and want to hear more?
For further information, please contact Head of Biology, Taija Leinonen +358 44 493 8253 on 21.05.2024 at 10:30 – 11:00 and on 11.06.2024 at 10:30 – 11:00.