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Scientist, Molecular Diagnostics, Assay Development – Hologic, Inc. Espoo

27.5.2023 | Avoimet työpaikat

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3592860489

About the job

Scientist I, II – Molecular Diagnostics, Assay DevelopmentLocation: On-site Espoo, Finland

Travel: Occasional international (up to once per month)

Contract: Permanent

Language requirement: English

Hologic, Inc. is a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of premium molecular diagnostic products and services that are used to diagnose human diseases, screen donated human blood and to aid in biomedical research. Hologic is also a leader in the development, manufacturing and sales of medical imaging systems and biopsy devices as well as surgical and treatment products, with an emphasis on serving the healthcare needs of women. Our business is dedicated to impacting the lives of people across the globe through the early detection of disease, improved diagnosis and less invasive treatments.

There has never been a more exciting time to join us. Bright people, working together to pioneer advances in human health care, have created Hologic’s success. Our company believes that people are our greatest asset and only by recruiting, hiring, developing and retaining the most talented employees can we continue to be successful. Our work atmosphere is stimulating, innovative and customer focused. We provide employees with state-of-the art tools and technology, a collaborative and passionate work environment and the ability to make a dramatic difference in the world of healthcare.

We are looking for two Scientists to join our Assay Research & Development team in Espoo, Finland. In Espoo R&D, we are developing new innovative molecular diagnostics products in infectious disease area on our Novodiag platform. These tests are targeted for the global health care markets and will be developed according to the European, US and other relevant regulatory standards and Hologic Science of Sure development process. You will join around 50 colleagues in Espoo R&D and work in very close collaboration with our R&D centers in Paris and San Diego, with expertise in e.g. assay development, chemistry, microbiology, bioinformatics, mechanical and electrical engineering, microfluidics, software and algorithm development. Espoo R&D is located in Keilaniemi, where we are working on multiple new product development projects.

We expect from candidates for all positions:

  • Good verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Excellent teamwork skills coupled with proactive way of working
  • Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills
  • Good computer skills, willingness to learn new software tools used in R&D
  • Advanced knowledge and expertise in laboratory procedures and molecular biology methods, especially PCR, related instruments and equipment
  • Basic knowledge of microbiology

The following skills are considered as plus:

  • Experience in working in IVD, life-science or medical device companies as well as familiarity of the applicable regulations and standards in IVD test development (EU, USA, ROW)
  • Experience in working in a global company
  • Experience with relevant bioinformatics tools and algorithms
  • Understanding/execution of basic statistical calculations and statistical design of experiments (DOE)

SCIENTIST 1

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Designs and executes moderately complex experiments to complete a segment of the overall project and incorporates findings into design of future experiments.
  • Integrates own data with those of others within and outside of the project team.
  • Writes and reviews product documentation.
  • Presents data to internal groups.
  • Writes study protocols and reports covering several lines of experimentation.
  • Operate complex lab equipment and perform routine maintenance/repair.
  • Assists in the establishment of procedures and research methodologies.
  • Provide recommendations and observations to scientific staff.
  • Initiates literature review and searches.
  • Trains others on project assay and serves as a resource for solving product issues.
  • May oversee junior level Research Associates.

Education & Experience:

  • Technical Bachelor Degree (AMK) with 3-5 years of experience
  • MSc Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or related field with 1-2 years of experience
  • Or related education and working experience in appropriate field

SCIENTIST 2

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Responsible for molecular diagnostic product development within a dynamic team environment. May also manage and mentor Research Associates/Scientists as part of daily responsibilities.
  • Experience in one or more of the following areas:
    • Research – Nucleic acid amplification methods and manipulation including purification, amplification, hybridization, etc. Genomic analysis including qPCR, DNA sequencing or NGS. D ata analysis using appropriate software (R, Excel, JMP etc.)
    • Feasibility – Multiplex assay design (qPCR or similar technology), sample processing, assay formulation optimization and troubleshooting of automated workflows.
    • Product Development – Formulation optimization including DOE; transfer of methods and formulations to manufacturing; establish QC methods and specifications for product release testing. Interface with SW and HW engineers to support software development, results processing, and instrument integration.
    • Present work both internally and externally at scientific meetings.
    • May serve as the R&D technical representative on a project Core Team.
    • Collaborate and communicate effectively with junior level employees, peers, and cross-functional teams across all levels of the organization.
  • MSc Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or related field with 3-5 years of experience, preferably industrial
  • PhD Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or related field
  • Or related education and working experience in appropriate field

So why join Hologic?

We are committed to making Hologic the company where top talent comes to grow. For you to succeed, we want to enable you with the tools and knowledge required and so we provide comprehensive training when you join as well as continued development and training throughout your career.

We offer a competitive salary and annual bonus scheme, one of our talent partners can discuss this in more detail with you.

From a benefits perspective, you will join our wide-ranging benefits policy including retirement savings plan, medical insurance and many more!

If you have the right skills and experience and want to join our team, apply today. We can’t wait to hear from you!

Post-doc/Project Researcher, Neuronal response phenotyping for neurodevelopmental Rasopathies – Turku Bioscience

27.5.2023 | Avoimet työpaikat

https://rekry.saima.fi/certiahome/open_job_view.html?id=000014916&did=5600&lang=en&jc=14

We have a position open to lead the development and application of dynamic phenotypic screens applied to neurons differentiated from human iPS cells representing three rare diseases of the Ras pathway that affect the nervous system. The screens will be used to identify repurposable molecules with potential for rapid entry into clinical use.

The project makes use of optical probes and actuators together with high-throughput imaging and lab automation instrumentation at a facility developed by our lab. Please find more information about the EURAS consortium here and our involvement in it here.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Generation of neural cultures expressing optical reporters and actuators from induced pluripotent stem cell lines in high density arrayed cultures.
  • Using automation infrastructure to identify robust dynamic and longitudinal phenotypes of neurons in these cultures and deriving a screening assay
  • Using automation infrastructure to perform screens of a drug library on differentiated neurons from a limited number of representative lines to identify hits
  • Confirming and validating hits on a neural cultures originating from a larger range of iPS cell lines
  • Supervision of junior researchers and collaboration with colleagues and project partners
  • Documentation and reporting

Essential qualifications

  • We are primarily looking for a person who has a relevant PhD degree in cell biology, molecular neuroscience or a related field. An applicant with a Masters’ degree and fewer qualifications may alternatively be considered for a Doctoral Researcher’s position or a Project Researcher’s position. In the case of a Doctoral Researcher, the applicant is expected to apply to join a doctoral programme of the University of Turku and have the corresponding required English language qualification or exemption.
  • Experience in neuronal cell biology, cell signalling methods, gene transfer methods, fluorescence microscopy and neuronal cell culture
  • Experience of data analysis pipelines with ImageJ/FIJI or equivalent
  • Knowledge of screening concepts and statistic methods relevant to phenotypic screens
  • Good knowledge of neuronal cell biology and cell signalling
  • Strong motivation, persistence, initiative and independence
  • Good knowledge of written and spoken English

Desirable qualifications

  • Strong publication record in international journals in the field relevant to the position
  • Experience with handing, transcription-factor based differentiation and maintenance of iPS cells to neuronal lineages
  • Experience with the application of lab automation infrastructure
  • Generation, titer quantification and use of viral gene transfer systems (AAV & lenti)
  • Experience with use of imaging-based signalling reporters and dynamic and longitudinal imaging
  • Good knowledge of R, Python and/or Java
  • Familiarity with 3D printing and open source hardware development
  • Experience of molecular cloning and optical reporter/actuator design

Our selection criteria are based on the principle of finding the most qualified and suitable candidate for the work. In practice, this means that not only education, publications and working experience but also personal qualities, communication and motivation factors and other relevant criteria will be considered.

Duration of contract

The start of employments is negotiable, preferably in August–September 2023. The position is fixed-term for 24 months (negotiable), with an eventual possibility for an extension. A six (6) month trial period applies to the position. The qualification requirements of the positions are written in the University of Turku Rules of Procedure.

What we offer you

The salary is determined in accordance with the university salary system for teaching and research personnel and will depend on the degree and qualifications of the applicant. The salary for a Doctoral Researcher/Project Researcher will be in average 2300 – 2500 euro/month and for a Post-Doctoral Researcher in average 3300 – 3500 euro/month depending on competence and experience.

Salaried positions in Finland automatically include payments to a pension fund, unemployment funds, an extensive occupational healthcare, affordable sports services and even a holiday allowance. All these positions belong to the personnel group of teaching and research personnel and have flexible working possibilities as we support a work-life balance.

What to do next

Please submit your application through the online application system no later than 19.6.2023. Kindly use a link to the online application system https://www.utu.fi/en/university/come-work-with-us.

In addition, applications must have the following enclosures (in English):

1) motivation letter (max 1 page) focusing on your strengths related to our research topics

2) CV (max 2 pages)

3) copies of degree certificates

4) contact details for at least three referees (name, working place, e-mail address)

5) a list of publications, highlighting the five most relevant ones

In case you need help with the application process, please turn to biocityhrservices(at)utu.fi

About us

Read more about the team and their research

Turku Bioscience is an advanced research centre hosting, in a single site, research teams with expertise in high-end core facilities housed in this independent unit affiliated with both the University of Turku and Åbo Akademi University. The facilities for proteomics, screening and cell imaging the most relevant to the projects and are situated either in close proximity to or within our lab space, facilitating internationally competitive science in a stimulating, highly networked international community with more than half of the personnel having an international background. The working language is English. Supercomputer facilities at the Center for Scientific Computing (csc.fi) will also be used. More details about the departmental infrastructure can be found at bioscience.fi

We value equality and diversity in our work community and encourage qualified applicants, regardless of background, to apply for our open positions. Read more about us as an employer on the “Come Work with Us!” page and the welcome services for newcomers  

For further information about the position, please don’t hesitate to contact michael.courtney(at)utu.fi

Postdoctoral researcher in genetics and/or functional genomics – University of Helsinki

27.5.2023 | Avoimet työpaikat

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3617921611

INVITATION FOR APPLICATIONS

Postdoctoral researcher

We are looking for a skilled postdoctoral fellow with a bioinformatic, computational, and/or statistical, background in genetics and/or functional genomics at the Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland FIMM , Helsinki Institute of Life Science, HiLIFE in the research groups of Professor Aarno Palotie (Research Group Palotie ) and Dr. Olli Pietiläinen ( Research Group Pietiläinen ). The position is part of research program that aims to discover biological mechanisms in schizophrenia and related neuropsychiatric disorders. The program bridges multidisciplinary group of researchers in the interface of genetic discoveries and multi-omic molecular biology using collections from over 500 000 genotyped participants from clinical and population studies with medical data. These include the FinnGen ( https://www.finngen.fi/en ) and SUPER studies ( https://www.superfinland.fi/english ). The Palotie group applies modern large-scale genetic analysis approaches to discover genetic mechanisms in common diseases with focus on neurological, neurodevelopmental, and neuropsychiatric traits. Palotie leads major research efforts at the University of Helsinki and The Stanley Center for Psychiatric Research at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. The Pietiläinen group combines state-of-art functional genomics and molecular cell biology approaches to understand how genetic risk factors identified in the disorders mediate their causative effects in human cells. The Pietiläinen laboratory is based at the Neuroscience Center and has close links with the Stanley Center for Psychiatric Research at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard ( https://www.broadinstitute.org/stanley ).

Role description:

We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work on a multidisciplinary project that utilizes genomic and medical registry data from over 500 000 individuals and a collection human induce pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) from genetically defined patients and controls. With these resources our goal is to model genetic and cellular processes involved in neuropsychiatric disorders. We are looking for a person for planning, conducting, and supervising multifaceted analysis of genetic and multi-omic data generated from the study participants and human cellular models, including RNA sequencing, and proteomics.

Key Requirements

We are looking for a highly motivated and creative person with a primary interest in molecular genetics and genomics data analysis to discover mechanisms in neurological disorders, and to work in multidisciplinary team of clinical, wet lab, and computational scientists. Candidates should have a PhD in bioinformatics, statistical genetics, applied statistics or mathematics with experience in genetic and/or functional genomics data analysis. We require previous experience and skills in research computing in high-performance cluster computing environment and/or cloud computing. The ideal candidate will have experience in at least one of the aforementioned areas, and a interest in the others.

The position is available from August 2023 onwards, or earlier, if required. It is a two-year fixed-term position, with a possibility of extension. Trial period of 6 months will be applied.

The salary will be based on level 5 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 with the overall starting salary amounting to approximately 3600 – 4500 EUR per month, depending on the qualifications and previous relevant research experience of the candidate.

Please submit your application via the University of Helsinki Recruitment System by clicking the ‘Apply now’ button below. If you need support with the recruitment system, please contact recruitment@helsinki.fi.

Please attach the following documents to your application as a single PDF file:

  • CV (including publications)
  • cover letter (maximum 1 page) that details your past experience and motivation
  • contact details of at least two references

The deadline for applications is June 30th, 2023. Interviews will be conducted either in person or online. For more information on the position, please contact Dr. Olli Pietiläinen (olli.pietilainen@helsinki.fi).

University of Helsinki

The University of Helsinki (UH), founded in 1640, is a vibrant scientific community of 40,000 students and researchers. It is one of the leading multidisciplinary research universities and ranks among the top 100 international universities in the world. It is currently investing heavily in life sciences research. UH offers comprehensive services to its employees, including occupational health care and health insurance, sports facilities, and opportunities for professional development.

Helsinki Institute of Life Science

Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE) is a new institute established in 2017 that supports high quality life science research across the University campuses and faculties. HiLIFE builds on existing strengths and new recruits and partnerships to create an attractive international environment for researchers to solve grand challenges in health, food, and environment. HiLIFE coordinates research infrastructures in life sciences and provides research-based interdisciplinary training.

Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland

The Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM) is an international research unit focusing on human genomics and personalised medicine at the Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE) of the University of Helsinki – a leading Nordic university with a strong commitment to life science research. As part of Academic Medical Center Helsinki in Meilahti campus FIMM collaborates locally with the Faculty of Medicine, Helsinki University Hospital and National Institute for Health and Welfare. FIMM is part of the Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine, composed of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) and the centres for molecular medicine in Norway, Sweden and Denmark, and the EU-LIFE Community

HiLIFE -Neuroscience Center

The Neuroscience Center is an international research unit within Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE) of the University of Helsinki, a leading Nordic university with a strong commitment to life science research. The research focus of NC is on translational brain plasticity. We carry out research relevant for the human brain both in health and disease, and during development and aging, by applying versatile approaches and modern technology platforms. NC aims at making fundamental discoveries about brain functions and especially translate research findings into improvements in the treatment, prevention and diagnosis of psychiatric and neurological disorders. The research in NC spans across several scales from stem cell research and molecular neuroscience to systems and cognitive neuroscience in both animal and human models.The research groups of NC conduct research in neuroscience at the highest international level and actively apply the results for the benefit of the society. NC collaborates actively with other units of HiLIFE and faculties of the University of Helsinki, Helsinki University Central Hospital, and Neurocenter Finland.

Senior In vivo Scientist – Admescope

18.4.2023 | Avoimet työpaikat

https://www.admescope.com/about-us/careers/senior-in-vivo-scientist.html

18 April 2023

Admescope (www.admescope.com) provides research services to pharmaceutical companies and thus we contribute to discovery and development of new therapies to promote people´s health. The special expertise of our rapidly growing company is in drug metabolism, drug-drug interactions, quantitative bioanalysis and pharmacokinetic studies (ADME), and toxicology. The company offers versatile and challenging tasks as a partner of international pharmaceutical and biotech companies. Admescope (Symeres Finland Oy) is part of the Dutch company Symeres, which employs approximately 600 people in the Netherlands, Finland, the Czech Republic, and the USA (www.symeres.com).

We are hiring a

Senior In vivo Scientist

to join our DMPK team to support our customers’ drug discovery and development projects.

The position comprises mainly of design and supervision of in vivo DMPK studies, collaboration with supporting in-house teams, operational guidance of the laboratory team, data processing and analysis, and study report generation.

You have a university degree in a suitable field (e.g. pharmacy, biology or toxicology) and preferably hold a PhD degree. You have a strong background in in vivo sciences, and ideally are experienced in setting up novel procedures in a laboratory environment. Any experience in DMPK sciences, or surgical techniques is considered a benefit. Also, understanding of pharmacokinetic concepts as well as relevant software will be valuable. You are effective in managing tasks with deadlines, recognize when prioritization is a path forward, and work well as a team member. The position requires good communication skills in English, fluency with Windows programs and completion of appropriate laboratory animal course (FELASA C-category).

The position will be filled in spring 2023, as soon as a suitable person is identified.

We offer an interesting, versatile, and challenging position in a strongly growing company with a great atmosphere, and colleagues across our global organization. Furthermore, you will have an opportunity to be part of a continuously evolving drug discovery and development landscape. The position is available at our site in Oulu, Finland, and is a full-time position.

Please send your application with salary request along with your CV, highlighting the relevant education and work experience to recruitment@admescope.com, with email subject line “Senior In vivo Scientist”. Please apply at the latest on May 14th, 2023. 

Vacancy is open for EU residents only.


Email: recruitment@admescope.com

Doctoral Researcher positions, Doctoral Programme of Health Sciences – University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio

16.4.2023 | Avoimet työpaikat

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3565952808

About the job

Haemme terveystieteiden tiedekunnan tohtoriohjelmiin yhteensä 23 väitöskirjatutkijaa. Tehtävät sijoittuvat terveystieteiden tiedekuntaan Kuopion kampukselle ja alkavat 1.1.2024 (tai sopimuksen mukaan ko. vuoden aikana). Lue lisää alta, ja hae viimeistään 9.5.2023.

Tehtävä ja palkkaus 

Tämän hakuilmoituksen kautta voi hakea väitöskirjatutkijan tehtävää terveystieteiden tohtoriohjelmassa, joka kouluttaa korkeatasoisia ja kansainvälisesti orientoituneita tutkijoita ja asiantuntijoita erilaisiin vaativiin kansallisiin ja kansainvälisiin tehtäviin. Tohtoriohjelma on monitieteinen ja se kattaa monipuolisesti seuraavat terveystieteiden alat: epidemiologia, geriatria, hoitotiede, kansanterveystiede (ml. ergonomia), liikunta- ja urheilulääketiede, ravitsemustiede (ml. elintarviketieteet), työterveys ja yleislääketiede.

Väitöskirjatutkijan tehtävänä on väitöskirjatyön tekeminen hyväksytyn tutkimussuunnitelman mukaisesti. Tavoitteena on tohtorin tutkinnon suorittaminen neljässä vuodessa päätoimisesti opiskellen rahoituslähteestä riippumatta.

Väitöskirjatutkijan tehtävät täytetään 1.1.2024 alkaen tai sopimuksen mukaan ko. vuoden aikana. Väitöskirjatutkijan tehtävän ja sen ajanjakson myöntämisessä huomioidaan aikaisemmat nuoremman tutkijan/väitöskirjatutkijan palvelussuhdejaksot rahoituslähteestä riippumatta. Tohtorikoulutuspaikan voi saada yhteensä maksimissaan neljän vuoden ajaksi. Uuden työntekijän tullessa tehtävään käytetään koeaikaa. Määräaikaisuuden perusteena on jatko-opintoihin liittyvä väitöskirjatyö.

Väitöskirjatutkijan tehtävää voi hakea kokoaikaisena tai osa-aikaisena. Osa-aikainen väitöskirjatutkijan paikka tulee rahoittaa yhteisrahoitteisena toisen rahoituslähteen (esim. yliopiston ulkopuolinen apuraha tai toinen organisaatio) kanssa, siten että rahoituskokonaisuus mahdollistaa kokoaikaisen väitöskirjatyön tekemisen. Haussa voi hakea myös yksittäisiä tutkijakuukausia.

Tehtävän palkkaus määräytyy yliopistojen opetus- ja tutkimushenkilöstön palkkausjärjestelmän mukaisesti. Palkka koostuu tehtäväkohtaisesta palkanosasta ja henkilökohtaiseen suoriutumiseen perustuvasta palkanosasta. Tässä tehtävässä tehtäväkohtainen palkanosa on vaativuustasoluokittelussa tasoilla 2–4 väitöskirjatutkimuksen ja jatko-opintojen vaiheesta riippuen. Lisäksi maksetaan henkilökohtaiseen suoriutumiseen perustuvaa palkanosaa, joka on 6–50 % tehtäväkohtaisesta palkanosasta. Palkka työsuhteen alkaessa on noin 2 413–3 164 €/kk.

Mitä edellytämme sinulta 

  • olet jatkokoulutuskelpoinen; sinulla on soveltuva ylempi korkeakoulu- tai ylempi ammattikorkeakoulututkinto tai soveltuva ulkomainen koulutus, joka asianomaisessa maassa antaa kelpoisuuden vastaaviin korkeakouluopintoihin,
  • sinulla on hyvä englannin kielen taito,
  • täytät tohtoriohjelmasi opiskelijavalinnan kriteerit,
  • olet suunnittelemassa tai tekemässä ensimmäistä tohtorintutkintoasi,
  • olet Itä-Suomen yliopiston jo kirjoilla oleva jatko-opiskelija tai suunnittelet tekeväsi tohtorintutkintosi Itä-Suomen yliopistossa. Myös maisterintutkinnon loppuvaiheen opiskelijat voivat hakea paikkoja edellyttäen, että tutkinto on valmis 31.7.2023 mennessä ja tutkintotodistuksen kopio toimitettu tiedekuntaan 31.8.2023 mennessä,
  • olet tehnyt väitöskirjatutkimustasi 31.12.2023 mennessä (täysipäiväisesti) alle neljä vuotta.

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 9.5.2023 sähköisellä hakulomakkeella. Väitöskirjatutkijan paikkaa tulee hakea siitä tohtoriohjelmasta, josta olet hakenut/tulet hakemaan jatko-opinto-oikeutta Itä-Suomen yliopistoon.

Huomioi, että hakemukseen tulee liittää mukaan seuraavat liitteet englanninkielisenä:

  • ansioluettelo (http://www.tenk.fi/fi/tutkijan-ansioluettelomalli)
  • julkaisuluettelo, jossa on eritelty väitöskirjaan sisällytettävät julkaisut (https://www.aka.fi/julkaisuluettelo/) tai julkaisuluettelo voidaan sisällyttää ansioluetteloon
  • Tutkimussuunnitelma ml. tutkimuksen rahoitussuunnitelma, jossa kuvataan tutkimuksen edellyttämät ja olemassa olevat resurssit sekä lyhyt kuvaus tutkimuksen merkityksestä/vaikuttavuudesta. Jo kirjoilla olevien jatko-opiskelijoiden tulee toimittaa päivitetty tutkimussuunnitelma sisältäen selvityksen väitöskirjatyön edistymisestä ja aikataulusuunnitelman väitöskirjatyön loppuunsaattamisesta ja esitarkastuksen käynnistämisestä. Maksimipituus on 3 sivua ilman kirjallisuusviitteitä. Ks. Terveystieteiden tiedekunnan Tutkimussuunnitelman ohje: https://www.uef.fi/fi/avoimet-tyopaikat#paragraph-10004
  • Motivaatiokirje (1 sivu), jossa hakija kuvaa motivaatioitaan jatko-opintoihin ja tutkimuksen tekemiseen
  • Tutkintotodistuksen kopio ja opintorekisteriote jatko-opintoihin oikeuttavasta korkeakoulututkinnosta henkilöiltä, joilla ei ole jatko-opinto-oikeutta Itä-Suomen yliopistossa

Vain kaikki hakuilmoituksen mukaiset liitteet sisältävät hakemukset arvioidaan ja huomioidaan valinnassa. Hakemukset arvioidaan yhtenäisin kriteerein hyödyntäen ulkopuolisia asiantuntijoita.

Tutkimussuunnitelma arvioidaan seuraavilla kriteereillä: tutkimussuunnitelman laatu ja selkeys, tutkimussuunnitelman uutuusarvo ja toteuttamiskelpoisuus väitöskirjatutkimuksena, hakijan näytöt aikaisemmasta tutkimustyöstä ja hakijan motivoituneisuus motivaatiokirjeen perusteella.

Arviointiin voi sisältyä haastattelu. Tavoitteena on, että tiedekunta tekee päätöksen paikoille valittavista henkilöistä syyskuun loppuun mennessä.

Kysymyksiä? 

ttjatkokoulutus@uef.fi

Terveystieteiden tiedekunta toimii Itä-Suomen yliopiston Kuopion kampuksella. Tiedekunnassa koulutetaan lääkäreitä, hammaslääkäreitä, ravitsemusterapeutteja, farmaseutteja ja proviisoreja sekä muita keskeisiä asiantuntijoita terveydenhuollon eri aloille. Tiedekunta on hyvin tutkimusintensiivinen. Kansainvälisesti korkeatasoinen ja monitieteinen tutkimus kytkeytyy vahvasti yliopiston strategiassa tunnistettuihin tutkimusalueisiin. Tiedekunnassa on noin 3090 perustutkinto-opiskelijaa ja noin 580 jatko-opiskelijaa. Henkilökuntaa tiedekunnassa on 800.

Itä-Suomen yliopisto (UEF) on yksi Suomen monialaisimmista tiedeyliopistoista. Yliopistossamme työskentelee noin 3200 tutkijaa, opettajaa ja asiantuntijaa, ja yhteisöömme kuuluu noin 16000 tutkinto-opiskelijaa. Kampuksemme toimivat Joensuussa ja Kuopiossa. Tutkimuksemme on useilla aloilla maailman kärkeä, ja tuotamme tutkittua tietoa avoimesti käytettäväksi ja kaikkien hyväksi. Tutustu yliopistoomme verkossa www.uef.fi. Tutustu myös yliopistoon työyhteisönä ja työnantajana sekä työntekijöidemme uratarinoihin.

Työsopimuksen voimassaolo: määräaikainen työsopimus | Työsuhteen luonne: kokoaikainen/osa-aikainen | Paikkojen lukumäärä: 1 | Työllisyysaste: 100 | Paikkakunta: Kuopio | Maakunta: Pohjois-Savo | Maa: Finland | Ilmoitusnumero: | Julkaistu: 2023-04-11 | Haku päättyy: 2023-05-09

Application Scientist for Next Generation Sequencing – PerkinElmer, Inc. Turku

16.4.2023 | Avoimet työpaikat

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3559459109

About the job

About The PerkinElmer Life Sciences and Diagnostics Company

The PerkinElmer Life Sciences and Diagnostics company – which is to be renamed during the second quarter of 2023 – provides end-to-end solutions that help scientists, researchers and clinicians better diagnose disease and discover new and more personalized drugs. Its dedicated team of 11,000 collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver reagents, assays, instruments, automation, informatics and strategic services that accelerate workflows, deliver actionable insights and support improved decision making. The Company is also deeply committed to good corporate citizenship through dynamic ESG and sustainability programs.

The Company reported revenues of approximately $3.3 billion in 2022, serves customers in 190 countries, and is a component of the S&P 500 index.

PerkinElmer’s commitment to scientific innovation is at the heart of everything we do. In PerkinElmer meaningful work arises to a whole new level. When working with us you really have the opportunity to make a positive impact on babies’ and mothers‘ lives.

The Turku Site, with 650 employees, represents one of PerkinElmer’s major manufacturing and product development sites for newborn and maternal fetal health screening. As the global market leader in newborn screening, our solutions have tested over 560 million babies worldwide for life-threatening diseases.

About the Role

We are looking for a Principal Application Scientist specialized in Next Generation Sequencing to join our New Technologies R&D Team at Turku. NGS is an emerging trend in the field of screening for genetic disorders and this is an opportunity to shape the way this technology will be adopted for this novel use.

You are a highly independent technical expert on NGS working in the very beginning of the new product development pipeline. Your responsibility is to bring to life a Reproductive Health -related next generation sequencing product portfolio working closely together and in active communication with our business teams.

You have good networking skills and a passion for finding and collaborating with internal and external key opinion leaders in the field to find out the true customer needs. You are not afraid of the challenge of independently generating new ideas for novel products that also make commercial sense.

You have the responsibility of reporting on your work to the R&D and Business management. Internal marketing and driving of your ideas are also essential parts of your role.

The New Technologies team you will be a part of and working with is a cross-scientific group of independent and innovative experts in their fields tasked with generating new content for our new product development pipeline. The team provides its members with an excellent environment to reflect on ideas from many different technological points of view.

Role Requirements

  • At least a MSc degree, Ph.D. preferred (role-relevant natural science)
  • Minimum 5 years of experience life science, genomics with hands on experience with NGS assays
  • Expert-level knowledge of NGS assay development – You have not only used NGS in your work but also designed e.g. targeted sequencing panels
  • Proactive, independent, collaborative, enjoys networking with new people and a good team player
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Experience within medical device / IVD industry or in a healthcare-related laboratory would be advantageous.

What We Offer

  • Unique opportunity for truly meaningful work in positively impacting the world
  • Be at the forefront of bringing NGS to a new field of use
  • Development opportunities
  • Positive and inspiring workplace with great co-workers
  • Truly international working environment

If you feel you have the necessary skills and can see yourself as a part of our dedicated team of professionals, please apply now!

Postdoctoral Researcher to work on Nanoscience for biomedical applications – Aalto University, Otaniemi, Uusimaa, Finland. Hybrid

16.4.2023 | Avoimet työpaikat

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3570336814

About the job

Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 13 000 students, 400 professors and close to 4 500 other faculty and staff working on our dynamic campus in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland. Diversity is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our community’s diversity and inclusiveness. This is why we warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join our community.The School of Chemical Engineering is one of the six schools of Aalto University. It combines natural sciences and engineering in a unique way.The Department of Chemistry and Materials Science is looking for:

Postdoctoral Researcher to work on Nanoscience for biomedical applications

You will be developing superhydrophobic surfaces that will be used for single cell labelling and other biomedical applications. Your work will contribute towards the fields of biotechnology and nanoscience with the aim of improving medical diagnostics and single cell analysis.Your task will include developing and fabricating micro- and nanoscale superhydrophobic surfaces and devices. You will also work together with collaborators on developing the biomedical applications.

Your background and expertise

We are looking for a researcher who has passion to become a scientist working in an interdisciplinary topic combining micro-and nanoscience to biomedical and biomaterials science.We expect the candidate to have a doctoral degree and a strong background in one of the following. The other aspect can be learned on the job.

  • Micro- and nanofabrication, for example optical or e-beam lithography, film deposition and etching. Typical characterization techniques, electron microscopy, goniometry.
  • Expertise in working with single cell labelling or trapping (with droplet microfluidics or microwell arrays for example) or applications of superhydrophobic surfaces in biomedical science.

What We Offer

We offer an inspiring scientific environment. You would work in the facilities of Micronova in Otaniemi in a project headed by Dr. Ville Jokinen and you would become part of the Microfabrication group (led by professor Sami Franssila).You will also have an opportunity to be involved in collaboration with a research group in University of Helsinki (Faculty of Medicine) in order to develop the biomedical applications.The expected starting salary for a postdoctoral researcher is approximately 3570€/month. This is a fixed term position for 18 months.The contract includes occupational health benefits and Finland has a comprehensive social security system.Starting date will be late summer to fall of 2023. Exact date per agreement.

Ready to apply?

If you would like to join our community, please submit your application through our online recruiting system by using the link provided. Please include the following documents in English.Please note: Aalto University’s employees and visitors should apply for the position via our internal system Workday -> find jobs (not external aalto.fi webpage on open positions) by using their existing Workday user account.

  • Motivation letter: free form 1 page letter where you describe yourself and why you are interested in this particular position.
  • CV describing education and employment history

The call is open until Friday June 9th, 2023, but we will start reviewing and interviewing candidates immediately. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.If you have any questions, Dr. Jokinen is happy to give you more information about the position ville.p.jokine(a)aalto.fiAalto University reserves the right for justified reasons to leave the position open, to extend the application period and to consider candidates who have not submitted applications during the application period.Want to know more about us and your future colleagues? You can watch these videos: Aalto University – Towards a better world, Aalto People, and Shaping a Sustainable Future. You can also check out our webpage about Aalto and Finland: https://www.aalto.fi/en/services/welcome-to-aalto-university-and-finland-info-package and our new virtual campus experience: https://virtualtour.aalto.fi/.

About Finland

Finland is a great place for living with or without family – it is a safe, politically stable and well-organized Nordic society. Finland is consistently ranked high in quality of life and was just listed again as the happiest country in the world: https://worldhappiness.report/news/its-a-three-peat-finland-keeps-top-spot-as-happiest-country-in-world/. For more information about living in Finland: https://www.aalto.fi/en/careers-at-aalto/why-finlandMore about Aalto University:

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Medical Advisor (Biomarkers, Oncology and Hematology), Finland – MSD Finland, Espoo

16.4.2023 | Avoimet työpaikat

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3557412734

About the job

Job Description

Do you want to make a difference for patients and health care providers by generating data, launching new medicines and at the same time, achieve your full potential in a high performing team?

You will develop medical strategies and execute tactics to demonstrate the clinical value of our medicines – and ensure their correct use. Patients are at the center of all what we do.

You are our scientific ambassador to the healthcare community

As our new Medical Advisor, oncology, you develop and extend our network among national scientific leaders and medical professionals throughout Finland. You engage in scientific exchange to bridge science to clinical practice aiming to improve patient outcomes and access. Driven by science, you will engage in knowledge-sharing activities with scientific leaders and key decision makers to close data gaps and provide solutions to the unmet medical needs of patients. At the same time, you establish a trustful and productive long-term engagement between our company and the local health care community. You pride yourself in proactively driving medical affairs projects and have a mindset of co-ownership of our scientific and medical aspects important to the entire company.

Internally, you collaborate with your colleagues in understanding clinical practice within your responsible therapy areas in Finland and work on developing medical strategies that will lead to better patient outcomes in our country.

You take an active part in turning your insights into action that will deepen our understanding of the health care sector and scientific landscape. This includes collaborating with the clinical research department in identifying potential clinical trials and mapping the clinical landscape in Finland.

As you can see, your tasks as Medical Advisor are many and varied. They include

  • Scientific exchange for knowledge-sharing and gathering insights for unmet medical needs
  • Active participation in forming our therapy area medical strategies and tactics based on your external insights
  • Real World Evidence generation exploring data gaps
  • Providing medical education to key stakeholders in the health care sector
  • Attending and contributing to national scientific events and international conferences
  • Participating in cross-functional activities
  • Ensuring 100% compliance with all applicable SOPs, rules, and regulations

You understand science – and people

You have a strong scientific background within oncology/hematology, or biomedical sciences. Prior experience with medical affairs as a Medical Science Liaison, Medical Advisor or an equivalent position is valuable but not a requirement. Having a PhD or MD degree is a requirement.

You have a strong focus on patients’ and stakeholders’ needs. Being a team player and an excellent communicator are prerequisites for success in this position.

Combining a strong head for science with business acumen, you can convert the scientific insights into a clear direction when forming medical strategies internally. Impactful communication skills with various stakeholders are crucial to your success. You are goal-oriented and have a desire to reach results while observing the high ethical standards our company is known and respected for.

As a person, you have the flexibility to adapt and succeed in a rapidly changing environment, and your people skills are equally impressive. You can work independently with little supervision but still be a team player. You are open-minded, yet you know when and how to speak your mind and get your point across in a way that makes colleagues and external stakeholders appreciate your expertise, and high ethical standard. You exhibit the following qualities

  • Excellent verbal and written skills
  • Impactful communication skills
  • Excellent command of Finnish and English
  • Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills

Approximately 30 % of your time will be spent travelling.

You will join our highly ambitious, skilled, and collaborative Finnish Medical Affairs team and cross-functional teams. We focus on actions driven by science and strategy while enjoying our time at work. Psychological safety, personal development, and well-being are the cornerstones of our work at our company in Finland.

The Finnish Medial Affairs belongs to a Nordic Cluster where you will have numerous opportunities for your career development through Nordic and Regional projects and workstreams.

Application and further information

Start the application process by clicking the application button. Application deadline is April 21st, 2023.

Who We Are …

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, New Jersey, USA is known as “Merck” in the United States, Canada & Puerto Rico. We are known as “MSD” in Europe, Middle East, Africa, Latin America & Asia Pacific. We are a global biopharmaceutical leader with a diverse portfolio of prescription medicines, oncology, vaccines, and animal health products.

We are driven by our purpose to develop and deliver innovative products that save and improve lives. With 69,000 employees operating in more than 140 countries, we offer state of the art laboratories, plants and offices that are designed to Inspire our employees as we learn, develop, and grow in our careers. We are proud of our 125 years of service to humanity and continue to be one of the world’s biggest investors in Research & Development.

In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit, and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue Inventing For Life, Impacting Lives while Inspiring Your Career Growth.

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Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status

Regular

Relocation

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship

Travel Requirements

Flexible Work Arrangements

Shift

Valid Driving License

Yes

Hazardous Material(s)

Requisition ID R232939

Clinical Project Manager (m/f/d) – Optimapharm, Espoo

16.4.2023 | Avoimet työpaikat

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3520267809

About the job

Location: Company’s offices in Finland, Espoo, or home-based (fully remote).

Who we are?

Optimapharm is a leading, mid-sized, full-service CRO working across Europe and North America to deliver new therapies to improve and save patients’ lives. Optimapharm’s key priorities are our people and consistently exceeding our client’s expectations.With 27 strategically located offices, Optimapharm operates in 40+ countries, giving unrivaled access to Patients and Investigators in all countries in Europe and North America.After 10 years of strong and successful collaboration, in December 2021, OPTIMAPHARM acquired Crown CRO, a highly reputable full-service CRO from Finland, and since then, significantly strengthened its presence in the Nordic and Baltic regions.In-depth expertise and long-standing experience, combined with a flexible and collaborative approach, allow optimization of design and planning; through its strong track record of delivery excellence and committed and stable project teams, Optimapharm has secured a high level of repeat business over the years.We are looking for a CPM to join our Clinical Project Management team and support us in making a tangible difference to project sponsors and benefiting patients and their families all around the world.

What do we offer?

  • Working in a successful company that’s growing and changing every day
  • Working with a highly experienced team of the clinical research professionals
  • International projects and professional growth
  • Performance bonus
  • Training opportunities

Who are we looking for?

Qualifications And Experience

  • University degree, preferably in medical or life sciences
  • Minimum 5 years of previous experience in clinical research or other relevant experience
  • Previous experience as Clinical Project Manager preferred but not essential
  • Excellent knowledge of GCP and ICH Guidelines
  • Excellent knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, oral and administrative skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
  • Computer proficiency is mandatory
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals
  • Fluent in local language and English, both written and verbal
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Very good interpersonal and negotiation skills
  • Ability to convey thoughts and findings in a clear concise and accurate manner
  • Affinity to work effectively and efficiently in a matrix environment
  • Excellent numerical skills and reasoning ability

Your responsibilities

  • To manage and oversee the Project through the whole Project cycle (from set-up phases, throughout recruitment and maintenance phases until project closure) and ensure that the Project is delivered to the highest quality and in accordance with agreed project targets, KPIs, time and budget
  • To coordinate and lead the assigned clinical Project Team and assess the performance of team members according to project deliverables and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure efficient and effective project execution
  • To ensure effective cross-functional teamwork among local project team members including both internal and external ancillary services
  • To promote new business by participating in the preparation of Project bids and attendance to the Client presentations/meetings (e.g. bid defense meetings) as appropriate and requested by Clinical Project Resourcing and Efficiency Director (CPRED) and/or Clinical Project Management Director (CPMD).
  • To liaise with senior management within the organization to continuously assess and improve operational project delivery

By joining our fast-growing and prosperous team, you will have a great opportunity for further personal growth and career development.

If you would be interested in joining the Optimapharm team, please send your CV in English and note that only shortlisted candidates that meet the requirements will be contacted for the further selection process.

Clinical Research Associate II – PSI CRO AG, Helsinki

16.4.2023 | Avoimet työpaikat

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3525617729

About the job

Company Description

PSI is a leading Contract Research Organisation with more than 25 years in the industry, offering a perfect balance between stability and innovation to both clients and employees. We focus on delivering quality and on-time services across a variety of therapeutic indications.

Job Description

As a CRA II, you will work on the frontline of communication with project stakeholders, ensuring timelines, targets and standards of clinical research projects in a variety of therapeutic indications. You will build and maintain relationships with clinical sites and investigators. Your focus will be on subjects’ rights, safety and well-being and quality of data compliance.Home-based position from anywhere in Finland

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Conducting and reporting all types of onsite monitoring visits
  • Performing CRF reviews, source document verification and query resolution
  • Be responsible for site communication and management
  • Supervising study activities, timelines, and schedules for each site
  • Acting as a point of contact for in-house support services and vendors
  • Supporting quality control, such as compliance monitoring and reports review
  • Supporting the regulatory team in preparing documents for study submissions and regulatory approval

Qualifications

  • Degree in Life Sciences (or similar), or an equivalent combination of education, training & experience
  • At least 2 years of experience conducting independent on-site monitoring visits, ideally on multiple projects at a time
  • Demonstrable experience in all types of monitoring visits in Phase II and/or III
  • Experience supporting Oncology studies
  • Native/Fluent Finnish
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of MS Office
  • Ability to plan, multitask and work in a dynamic team environment
  • Communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills are essential
  • As you will be monitoring multiple sites, you must have a full and clean driver’s license, and the ability to travel.

Additional Information

Make the right call and take your career to a whole new level. Join the company that focuses on its people and invests in their professional development and success. Our recruitment process is easy and straightforward, and we’ll be there with you every step of the way. We will guide and support you with information, making your experience as smooth as possible.