Ajankohtaista

Doctoral student, Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine

https://rekry.saima.fi/certiahome/open_job_view.html?did=5600&jc=1&id=000010988&lang=fi

The North changes the world – more sustainable, more intelligent, more humane. We, at the University of Oulu, work as part of the international science community to produce new scientific information and science-based solutions. We are committed to educate future pioneers to build a more sustainable, intelligent and humane world. Creating new, taking responsibility and succeeding together are values that build a strong foundation for all our actions. We offer a working environment where individuals can cultivate their skills, do meaningful work, and develop professionally. Our university’s several specialized research and service units enable extensive and diverse development and career opportunities for experts in various fields.

We are looking for a Doctoral student in Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine for a part-time (50%), fixed-term two-year position at the University of Oulu at the Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine.

Project

This research project focuses on the interplay between hypoxia signalling, metabolism and fibrosis. The selected student will work under supervision of professors Peppi Karppinen and Terhi Piltonen. The aim of the project is to reveal the causality and relations between these pathways using the sex-hormone driven polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) as a disease model. This is a common syndrome in women affecting about 10% the female population. Fibrosis in liver, ovary and adipose tissue is associated with PCOS and may contribute to high comorbidity among affected women. Our main interests are the hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF) and its regulating HIF prolyl 4-hydroxylases. We use mainly molecular and cell biology methods as well as gene-modified mice and preclinical disease models to understand how these pathways interact. This is a project with multidisciplinary approach aiming to answer important clinical questions. We offer a research environment with excellent technological facilities and a motivating and supporting community. More information can be found on our web pages:

https://www.oulu.fi/fbmm/peppi_karppinen

https://www.oulu.fi/mrc/research-groups/piltonen

Requirements

To successfully occupy the position, the candidate must possess a degree entitling them to obtain a doctoral degree (MSc or equivalent) preferably in the field of biochemistry, molecular or cell biology, medical sciences or related fields. Degree must have been completed before starting the position and must not be obtained more than 5 years ago. License to conduct animal experiments within the EU is required (proven by a course diploma showing competence according to EU Directive 2010/63, Article 23). Prior experience on animal experiments, preclinical disease models and knowledge on molecular and cellular biology as well as histological and imaging methods are an advantage. Ability to pursue independent research, work productively in a team as well as excellent writing and fluency in English are expected.

When assessing the applicant’s qualifications, issues to be considered will include study grades, research experience, possible scientific publications, activity in the scientific community, familiarity with the research field and teamwork skills. The applicant is expected to actively take part in co-applying for funding during the two-year period.

The applicant will be enrolled to University of Oulu Graduate School, so the applicant must fulfill the requirements for admission: https://www.oulu.fi/uniogs/requirements_for_admission .

What we offer

• You will become a part of a highly talented research group, working on strategically and globally significant research area
• You will receive support not only from your team and supervisor, but also from university´s wide variety of support services, so that you can excel in your studies and research.
• The salary will be in accordance with the Finnish universities salary system (for teaching and research personnel): level 2. In addition, a salary component based on personal work performance will be paid (maximum of 50 % of the job-specific component). Further information regarding the salary can be asked from professor Karppinen and professor Piltonen. 
• Other benefits: The successful candidate will receive full benefits provided by the University of Oulu to university employees, including free time corresponding to holidays and free occupational health care services.

Application

Applications must be submitted using the electronic application form by April 11, 2021 (23:59 Finnish local time), with the following attachments as three separate pdf files:

1)      Complete CV containing contact information of at least two referees (Max. size limit of the attachment: 5 Mbytes)

2)      Motivation letter describing prior knowledge and research interests and career plans (maximum 1 page).

3)      Certificates/Diplomas: Scanned electronic copies of diplomas and transcripts of the records of relevant previous degrees. If the original documents are not in English, Finnish or Swedish, each document must be accompanied by an official certified translation into English or Finnish. (Max. size limit of the attachment: 2 Mbytes). Additionally, a certificate of sufficient language skills in English and/or Finnish are required for those who have not completed a secondary or higher education degree in the Finnish language (more info, see: https://www.oulu.fi/uniogs/requirements_for_admission, 4. Language skills)

Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Other relevant information

The eligible applicants fitting best in the research profile expected for the position may be invited to an on-site or remote interview. All applicants will be notified when the selection process is completed. The earliest start date is 3^rd of May 2021. A trial period of six months is applied in the position. 

For Further Information Contact:  

Prof. Peppi Karppinen, e-mail: peppi.karppinen (at) oulu.fi

Prof. Terhi Piltonen, e-mail: terhi.piltonen (at) oulu.fi

R&D Projektipäällikkö

https://ats.talentadore.com/apply/RD-Projektip%C3%A4%C3%A4llikk%C3%B6/8rrqa8

Tulet keskeiseen rooliin vastaamaan soluvapaan DNA:n verinäytteiden käsittelyyn liittyvän tuotteen kehitystyöstä. Patentoidun ratkaisumme osa-alueiden prototyypit ovat olemassa ja olemme siirtymässä testauksen kautta kohti tuotannollistamista.  

Käytännössä tehtäviisi tulee kuulumaan ensi vaiheessa tuotteen IPR-portfolion laajentaminen, kehitystyön loppuun vieminen, kaupallisen prototyypin kehitys, markkinaselvitysten teko ja tuotteen saattaminen markkinoille. 

Projektiin osallistuu laboratoriohenkilöstömme ja toimitusjohtajamme, jolle myös raportoit. 

Työsi on ensisijaisesti parin vuoden projekti, mutta tavoitteemme on laajentaa tehtävänkuvaasi taustasi ja kiinnostustesi mukaan analytiikan kehitykseen, uusien tuotekehitysprojektien ohjaamiseen tai liiketoiminnan kehitykseen ja kaupallistamiseen. 

Tarjoamme 

Mahdollisuuden tehdä työtä uusien palveluiden ja tuotteiden parissa sekä osallistua yrityksemme tulevaisuuden kehitykseen. Nestebiopsiaa hyödyntävä diagnostiikka-ala on vahvassa kasvussa ja haluamme olla osana sitä. 

Odotuksemme 

Istut tehtävään ja tiimiimme erinomaisesti, mikäli sinulla on solu- ja molekyylibiologian tai biokemian vahva osaaminen. Toivomme kokemusta erityisesti kehitys- tai tutkimusprojektityöstä yliopistosta/yksityiseltä sektorilta, bioteknologiasta tai lääketieteellisten laitteiden kehityksestä. Englannin ja suomen kielen hyvä hallinta on työssä menestymisen edellytys. 

Toivottavasti kiinnostuit. Lue meistä lisää www.biopsense.com 

Lähetä hakemuksesi palkkatoiveineen viimeistään 22.04 mennessä oheisen linkin kautta.  

Lisätietoa saat soittamalla konsultillemme Lauri Taalikalle / Wilma Consulting Oy 041 3133 180 tai lauri(at)wilmaconsulting.fi.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in molecular cell technology applications with cornea regeneration/ Tutkijatohtori molekulaarisen soluteknologian sovellukset sarveiskalvon kudosteknologiassa – Tampere University/University of Tampere

https://tuni.rekrytointi.com/paikat/?o=A_A&jid=954

Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences create a unique environment for multidisciplinary, inspirational and high-impact research and education. Our universities community has its competitive edges in technology, health and society. www.tuni.fi/en  

Professor Heli Skottman’s eye group develops novel human stem cell-based tools for the corneal and retinal repair through cell transplantation and ophthalmic in vitro tissue models that can be used to model human specific eye disorders. The research group was the first to create parts of human corneas using 3D bioprinting technology and currently group is developing this emerging technology with aim to 3D bioprint full-thickness human corneas for therapeutic applications with fight against cornea blindness.

Job description 

The post-doctoral position will focus on molecular and functional analyses of human stem cell derived corneal cells produced with innovative methods created by the group, in vitro ophthalmic disease modeling with these cells as well as molecular and functional characterization of novel 3D bioprinted corneal structures.

The candidate will gain expertise in working with multidisciplinary and international research area and supervision of younger researchers and students. The research group fully support also with establishment of independent research pathway in future.

Requirements 

We are seeking outstanding candidates who have a track record of internationally significant research in molecular cell biology. In addition, knowledge on human stem cells and eye tissue biology is preferred but not obligatory.

The suitable candidate has:

• a doctoral degree 
• an ability to independently conduct internationally significant research in the field with potential for excellence in research
• strong methodological expertise with molecular cell biology
• experience in collaborating with international scientific networks
• communication skills needed to successfully perform the duties and functions of the position
• proficiency in English

We offer 

We invite you to be a part of our research team as well as an active, internationally renowned research community at Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology. Tampere University and its higher education community offer a unique multidisciplinary environment for research and education. A trial period of six months (6) applies to all our new employees. The duration of this fixed-term position is two years. The aim is to fill the position from the beginning of August, 2021 but this can be negotiated.

Salaries are based on the job demands level and personal performance appraisal according to the Finnish University Salary System. Postdoctoral Researcher is placed on the job demands levels 5-6 (teaching and research staff category). In addition, salary includes a personal performance component. 

Finland offers one of the most advanced and comprehensive social security benefits in the world, including personal and family health care and a variety of family benefits. The Finnish educational system is renowned worldwide. For more information on Finland, please check InfoFinland and This is Finland.

Please read more about working at Tampere University. You can also find more information about us and working and living in Tampere by watching Tampere Higher Education Community – our academic playground. 

How to apply 

Please submit your application through our online recruitment system (link below). The closing date and time for applications is 10.5.2021 at 23:59 EEST / UTC+3.

Please write your application and all accompanying documents in English and attach them in PDF format. Applications should include the following documents: 

1. Curriculum Vitae (according to Finnish Advisory Board on Research Integrity guidelines) 
2. List of publications in international, peer-reviewed and indexed scientific journals  (according to the Academy of Finland guidelines). Please indicate your four most important publications and include hyperlinks to these publications. If the publications indicated are not found by link, please attach them to application as a separate PDF attachment.
3. Cover letter explaining why you are applying to the position and why you would be particularly suited to it.  
4. The names, positions and contact details (institutional email addresses) of two professional references who can support your application.

Candidates may be invited to a video interview during the recruitment process. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview. 

For more information about the position, please contact:

professor Heli Skottman, heli.skottman@tuni.fi; +358 50 3969645

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Tampereen yliopisto ja Tampereen ammattikorkeakoulu muodostavat korkeakouluyhteisön, joka uskoo ihmiseen ja tieteeseen. Tekniikan, terveyden ja yhteiskunnan huippuosaajat muuttavat maailmaa Suomen toiseksi suurimmassa monitieteisessä ja innostavassa tutkimus- ja oppimisympäristössä. www.tuni.fi 

Professori Heli Skottmanin silmätutkimusryhmä kehittää ihmisen kantasoluista uusia kudosteknologisia hoitomuotoja silmän verkkokalvon ja sarveiskalvon sairauksien ja vammojen hoitoon, sekä menetelmiä silmäsairauksien solubiologiseen mallintamiseen. Tutkimusryhmä on saavuttanut kansainvälistä mainetta mm. tutkimuksellaan, jossa he 3D biotulostivat ensimmäisenä maailmassa ihmisen sarveiskalvon uloimpia rakenteita. Parhaillaan tutkimusryhmä edelleen kehittää tätä teknologiaa ja heidän tavoitteenansa on hyödyntää sitä ihmisen sarveiskalvojen kliinisessä tuotannossa tulevaisuudessa. 

Tehtävänkuvaus

Tehtävään valittu tulee keskittymään tutkimuksessaan ihmisen kantasoluista tuotettujen sarveiskalvon solujen molekyylibiologisiin ja toiminnallisiin analyyseihin, in vitro tautimallinnukseen tuotettujen solujen avulla sekä 3D biotulostettujen sarveiskalvorakenteinen molekyylibiologisiin ja toiminnallisiin analyyseihin.

Tehtävässä saa tutkimuskokemusta monitieteisessä kansainvälisessä tutkimuksessa sekä kokemusta nuorenpien tutkijoiden sekä opiskelijoiden ohjauksessa. Tutkimusryhmä tarjoaa valitulle myös vahvan tuen oman tutkimusuran kehittämiseen tulevaisuudessa.

Edellytykset

Etsimme erinomaisia hakijoita, joilla on vahva näyttö kansainvälisesti korkeatasoisesta tutkimuksesta molekulaarisen solubiologian alalta. Tämän lisäksi kokemus ihmisen kantasoluista sekä silmän kudosbiologiasta katsotaan eduksi, joskaan ei välttämättömäksi.

• tohtorin tutkinto
• kyky tehdä itsenäistä, kansainvälisesti merkittävää alan tutkimusta
• vahvaa menetelmällistä osaamista molekulaarisessa solubiologiassa
• kokemusta yhteistyöstä kansainvälisten tieteellisten verkostojen kanssa 
• viestinnälliset taidot, joita tehtävän menestyksellinen hoitaminen edellyttää
• hyvä englannin kielen taito

Lisätiedot ja hakuohjeet

Katso yllä olevasta englanninkielisestä ilmoituksesta tarkemmat tiedot tehtävästä sekä hakuohjeet. Hakuaika päättyy 10.5.2021 klo 23:59.Application period starts: 2021-03-25 14:00 Application period ends: 2021-05-10 23:59

Touchpoint Specialist, Customer journey – Blueprint Genetics

https://careers.blueprintgenetics.com/jobs/1110379-touchpoint-specialist-customer-journey

Blueprint Genetics is a leading clinical genetic testing company aspiring to bring world-class genetic knowledge to mainstream healthcare. As our company continues to grow, we are looking for a Touchpoint Specialist to join our Customer Experience team in Keilaniemi, Espoo. This is a permanent, full-time position.

Job Description

Placing an order and receiving the final product are key touchpoints in the customer journey, and designing these processes will be the main focus for the new Touchpoint Specialist. In this position, you will play an important role in making sure we continue delivering the exceptional customer experience we offer today and developing it further. You will work on ordering and delivering touchpoint concepts, logistics, and development. You will update the global customer-facing teams about the new features as well as provide technical expertise that enables them to successfully introduce the touchpoints to our customers. Together with our CX & Brand team, you will co-create touchpoint-related content eg, printed and digital materials, product training presentations, website texts, and other touchpoint-related materials. You will suggest touchpoints enhancements to improve the customer experience by performing market and competitor analysis as well as collecting internal and external feedback. Ultimately, you act as the champion of our touchpoints.

Your main tasks will include:

• Developing and maintaining the ordering and reporting touchpoints and processes together with CX, Client Services and Production Services, Sales, and Marketing
• Using customer insights and market analysis to define touchpoints requirements
• Working as a gatekeeper of the changes and maintenance of the steps of the buying journey
• Ensuring order forms, kits and reports are on par with the CX/Brand promise (CX, scientific, quality and accessible)
• Coordinating cross-functional projects and following up on tasks, schedules and targets during specific projects
• Developing and implementing the ordering and reporting processes through service design thinking approach
• Ensuring all work is performed in compliance with company policies/QMS including Privacy/HIPAA and other regulatory, legal, and safety requirements.

The ideal candidate has:

• At least 2 years of work experience in a similar position, preferably in healthcare, service design or product management
• Preferably MSc in Business, Marketing, Biosciences or other relevant fields of studies
• Good understanding of the ordering and delivering processes of products and services
• Desire to learn and understand the genetic testing market, the science behind it as well as the brand
• Ability to reliably deliver multiple projects on strict deadlines with strong attention to detail and focus on quality
• Research and analytical mindset with the ability to draw conclusions and turn them into concrete actions
• Ability to work autonomously
• Adept at seeing change as an opportunity to improve business performance, and campaigning for it when necessary
• Strong commercial design, marketing, presentation and project management skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong collaboration and team-working skills and experience from a cross-functional role

We are looking for a colleague who is committed to finding the best solutions possible for our customers. Since this is a new team and position at Blueprint Genetics, we hope you are ready to take a holistic view on our customer journey and ownership of the tasks at hand. We are working in an international and high-growth work environment, so we aspire to find a person who has adaptability to change and eagerness to learn and grow with us.

What we offer

At Blueprint Genetics you will be a part of a global team of innovative, dynamic, and motivated people at the forefront of health and life sciences. We offer a chance to develop your skills further in a positive, low-hierarchy working environment. This new position provides a unique opportunity to help us in our mission to bring world-class genetic knowledge to mainstream healthcare.

If this sounds like you, take the next step and apply latest on Sunday, April 4. We will be interviewing candidates on a rolling basis.

If you have any further questions about the position, you can contact our Customer Experience Senior Manager, Thomas Vincent by email thomas.vincent@blueprintgenetics.com or by phone +358452262110 on Thursday, March 24 between 1 and 2 pm (EET) or Wednesday, March 31 between 1 and 2 pm.

Tut­ki­mus­tek­nik­ko / La­bo­ra­to­rio­koor­di­naat­to­ri /La­bo­ra­to­rioin­si­nöö­ri

https://www2.helsinki.fi/fi/avoimet-tyopaikat/tutkimusteknikko-laboratoriokoordinaattori-laboratorioinsinoori

Biotekniikan instituutti (BI) on Helsingin yliopiston biotieteiden instituutin HiLIFE: n operatiivinen yksikkö. BI:n tehtävänä on edistää biotieteiden perustutkimusta ihmisten ja ympäristön hyödyksi. Huippututkimuksen lisäksi BI ylläpitää korkealaatuisia tutkimusinfrastruktuureja.

Helsingin yliopiston Biotekniikan Instituutin Proteomiikka yksikkö (Proteomics Unit) (https://www2.helsinki.fi/en/infrastructures/protein-proteome-network-hel…) hakee TUTKIMUSTEKNIKKOA / LABORATORIOKOORDINAATTORIA / LABORATORIOINSINÖÖRIÄ määräaikaiseen työsuhteeseen 1.5.2021 – 31.12.2023 (aloituspäivämäärä neuvoteltavissa).

Tutkimusryhmä hakee tutkimusteknikkoa/laboratoriokoordinaattoria/laboratorioinsinööriä avustamaan eri molekyylibiologian, biokemian ja proteomiikan tehtävissä sekä osallistumaan massaspektrometrian laitteistojen ylläpitoon, käyttöön ja menetelmien kehittämiseen. Lisäksi työtehtäviin kuuluu yleisiä laboratorion ylläpitotehtäviä. Työ on monipuolista ja tarjoaa oman osaamisen kehittämistä.

Tehtävään valittavalta henkilöltä toivomme kokemusta joissakin yllä mainituista osa-alueista. Lisäksi hänen tulee olla innostunut oppimaan uutta. Hakijalla tulee olla kykyä oma-aloitteiseen ja itsenäiseen työskentelyyn sekä hyvät organisointi- ja tiimityöskentelytaidot. Työ vaatii vuorovaikutustaitoja mm. ohjaus- ja opastustilanteissa, sekä hintaneuvotteluissa yritysten edustajien kanssa. Yksikön toiminta on kansainvälistä, joten edellytämme hyvää englannin kielen taitoa.

Soveltuvia tutkintoja tehtävän täyttöön ovat esimerkiksi laboratorioalan perustutkinto, insinöörin- tai maisterintutkinto. Tehtävän palkkaus perustuu yliopistojen palkkausjärjestelmän muun henkilöstön vaativuustasokartan tasoihin 6-9, riippuen henkilön koulutuksesta ja työkokemuksesta. Lisäksi maksetaan henkilökohtaiseen suoriutumiseen perustuva palkanosa. Tehtävässä on kuuden kuukauden koeaika.
Hakijoita pyydetään toimittamaan hakemuksensa yhtenä pdf-tiedostona, joka sisältää seuraavat liitteet:
– CV (sisältäen ainakin kahden suosittelijan yhteistiedot),
– motivaatiokirje (max. 1 sivu).

Hakemus liitteineen jätetään Helsingin yliopiston sähköiseen rekrytointijärjestelmään Hae työpaikkaa -linkistä. Helsingin yliopistoon työsuhteessa olevat sisäiset hakijat jättävät hakemuksensa SAP HR -portaalin kautta. Hakuaika päättyy 9.4.2021.

Lisätietoja antaa tutkimusjohtaja Markku Varjosalo, markku.varjosalo(at)helsinki.fi.

Project Researcher/ Post-doc Researcher (Medical bioinformatics)

https://www.utu.fi/en/university/come-work-with-us/open-vacancies

We are seeking a part-time (50%) researcher with experience in bioinformatics to join the team of Professor Jukka Westermarck at Turku Bioscience Centre. The project is focused on predicting drug responses in cancer cells based on the existing multiomics data. The main task is to process and analyze different sequencing data (including transcriptomics, proteomics and genetics), and based on this to predict drug responses. Experimental validation of cell lines is also included.

Essential qualifications

Experience in various bioinformatic data analysis tools
Good programming skills (e.g. Python, R) and ability to work with version control tools (e.g. Git)
Good communication skills in English and strong interpersonal skills
Academic degree in a relevant discipline

Desirable qualifications

Experience in biomedical research including experimental designing and implementation of cell experiments
Hands-on experience in mouse work
Prior publications in the field of biomedicine

Salary

The salary is determined by the collective agreement system of Finnish universities. The position belongs to the category of teaching and research personnel. The salary will be in average 1150-1500 eur/month for a person holding MSc degree, and in average 1550 – 1800 eur/month for a person holding PhD degree.

Duration of the contract

The start of the employment is on May 1st 2021. The position is 50% part-time, and fixed-term until December 31st 2021.The qualification requirements of the position are stated in the University of Turku Rules of Procedure: https://www.utu.fi/en/university/organisation

Application

The applications must be submitted at the latest on April 7, 2021 using the electronic system. The application should include a motivation letter, CV, degree certificates and contact information for two referees. A link to the electronic application system can be found at https://www.utu.fi/en/university/come-work-with-us/open-vacancies

For further information please contact jukka.westermarck@bioscience.fi or +358 (0)29 450 2880.

In case you need help with the application process, please turn to HR Specialist Paula Luoma paula.luoma(at)utu.fi.

Client Services Specialist – Blueprint Genetics

https://careers.blueprintgenetics.com/jobs/1108234-client-services-specialist

Do you have an ambition for creating exceptional customer experience? Are you enthusiastic about life sciences? Does joining a rapidly growing and global company sound interesting?

Blueprint Genetics is a leading clinical genetic testing company aspiring to bring world-class genetic knowledge to mainstream healthcare. As we continue to grow, we are looking for permanent, full-time Client Services Specialist to join our operations in Keilaniemi, Espoo.

We are looking for you, who wants to make a difference

The quality of our genetic testing has been praised by many of the world’s best medical centers. We are committed to providing clinicians, and their patients, with comprehensive and high-quality tools and resources for diagnostics of genetic conditions. Our Client Services Team has a pivotal role in this quest. The team consists of 10 energetic customer communication professionals with strong expertise in our services and offering. They are the key support for our customers in the EMEA region, and they work in close collaboration with several teams across the organization, including laboratory, production, and clinical interpretation teams, as well as with marketing and sales.

Your tasks will include

In this position, your primary goal is to offer high-quality customer support, and ensure that our delivery process runs smoothly. As a Client Services Specialist, you will get to use your customer service skills, product expertise, and background in life sciences to help our customers in ordering, sample requirements, clinical statements, and product related questions.

Your daily work will consist of:

• Handling customer support tickets in a timely manner
• Submitting initial test reports and maintaining records in our CRM system.
• Communicating with customers via email and phone mainly in English and Finnish
• Collaborating with several teams across the organization
• Contributing to developing our customer communication process further

What we expect from you

We are looking for a colleague who is truly interested in life sciences and passionate about creating world-class customer experience. We hope you thrive in a fast-paced environment, and you are comfortable with routine administrative tasks as well. You have excellent communication skills, and you don’t get startled by tricky client queries but consider these as opportunities to learn. Furthermore, you are a team player with the ability to work proactively yet independently across teams. Most importantly, we aspire to find a person, who is eager to learn more about our products and services, and who fits in the inclusive and open culture of Blueprint Genetics.

Our ideal candidate would have:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in life sciences or other relevant education
• 1-2 years of experience from customer service position, and enthusiasm to develop in this area
• Strong verbal and written skills in Finnish and English are required, other languages i.e. Spanish are seen as an asset
• Excellent problem-solving skills and result-oriented mindset, with strong attention to detail
• Previous work experience from medical or life science environment is considered as an advantage

What we offer

At Blueprint Genetics you will work with dedicated and innovative colleagues and experts with versatile backgrounds, whilst having an opportunity to support industry-changing solutions at the forefront of health and life sciences. We offer you an open, global and collaborative work environment where you can learn and grow together with the company. You will have full support from our lively Client Services team, with whom you are free to be the outgoing and positive person you are!

If this sounds like you, take the next step and apply latest on Sunday, March 28. We will be interviewing candidates on a rolling basis.

If you have any further questions about the position, you can turn to our Senior Manager, Client Services, Anette Iso-Mustajärvi +358 50 5456225 on Thursday, March 18 at 15-16 or Monday, March 22 at 13-14.   

Scientist for a Research Project (biology, production and applications of blood cell derived extracellular vesicles (EV) – The Finnish Red Cross Blood Service, Helsinki, Finland

https://www.sympahr.net/public/pq.aspx?ab636a62&lang=en-US

The Department of Research and Development of the Finnish Red Cross Blood Service, Helsinki, Finland, is looking for a project scientist (MSc in cell or molecular biology or pharmacy, or equivalent) in a project focusing on biology, production and applications of blood cell derived extracellular vesicles (EV).

The research project is funded by the Academy of Finland Flagship program GeneCellNano (2020-2024). The person hired for this post will be employed by the University of Eastern Finland, but carry out the actual work at the Department of R&D of the Finnish Red Cross Blood Service, located in the Biomedicum 1, Helsinki Meilahti Campus area. The scientist will be working as a member of the EV research team that focuses on biology and applications of EVs produced by blood cells. The team is led by Dr Saara Laitinen; team’s recent activities are described in the following key publications (10.1016/j.bios.2020.112510 , 10.1080/20013078.2018.1535750, 10.1016/j.bbalip.2019.03.011, 10.1016/j.bbalip.2019.06.010  ).

The work will be performed in close collaboration with, but independently from, the EVE –project, aiming to novel products from blood and funded by the Business Finland. The position is primarily aimed for a post-graduate PhD student.

The project is conducted in collaboration with research groups from the Universities of Helsinki, Oulu and Eastern Finland. The work involves planning the research, carrying out experiments and interpreting and reporting the results.

Skills and experience

The candidate should have a suitable university degree and experience on or interest in cell biology and nanoscience techniques. Experience in various analytical laboratory technologies and basic molecular biology techniques such as protein chemistry, vibrational spectroscopy, liquid chromatography, and further knowledge in imaging techniques such as flow cytometry, microscopy and other more advanced imaging techniques would be an asset. The project will employ many in vitro and in vivo functional assays in house and through national and international collaboration. The work requires self-driven and motivated scientists with previous experience of research. Collaboration and communication skills are important. Describe in your application the experimental techniques in cell culture, analytical chemistry and molecular biology that you master, and how strong your experience in these techniques is, your motivation for academic research and lab-work, as well as possible references.

How to apply and inquiries

Submit your application latest by 30.03.2021 via our application form below.

Please note that the position can be filled immediately when we find the suitable applicant.

For more information please contact R&D Manager Saara Laitinen, saara.laitinen@veripalvelu.fi, 050-4318284. Eventual interviews will be conducted virtually.

Welcome to apply for a job!

La­bo­ra­to­rio­koor­di­naat­to­ri – Helsingin yliopisto

https://www.helsinki.fi/fi/avoimet-tyopaikat/laboratoriokoordinaattori

Lääketieteellisen tiedekunnan Tutkimusohjelmayksikön Translationaalisen Syöpälääketieteen tutkimusohjelmaan (CAN-PRO) professori Pirjo Laakkosen laboratorion iCAN syöpätutkimuksen lippulaivahankkeeseen Meilahden kampukselle haetaan

LABORATORIOKOORDINAATTORIA

määräaikaiseen työsuhteeseen 1.3.2021 alkaen tai sopimuksen mukaan. Tehtävä on määräaikainen 31.12.2022 saakka.

iCAN digitaalisen yksilöllistetyn syöpälääketieteen osaamiskeskus on yksi Suomen kymmenestä tutkimuksen lippulaivahankkeesta. iCANissä yhdistetään uudella tavalla täsmälääketieteen työkaluja ja digitaalista terveystietoa tavoitteena tehokkaampi ja yksilöllinen syövän hoito.

Laboratoriokoordinattorin tehtäviin kuuluu ensisijaisesti potilasnäytteiden nouto leikkaussalista, solujen eristäminen, soluviljely, DNA- ja RNA- eristysten tekeminen Pirjo Laakkosen iCAN projektissa sekä laboratorion perusylläpito ja tilausten tekeminen. Odotamme sinulta vahvan solubiologian osaamisen lisäksi erinomaista organisointikykyä ja yhteistyötaitoja sekä hyvää englannin kielen osaamista. Aiempi työkokemus biolääketieteellisen tutkimuksen parissa katsotaan eduksi.

Tehtävän palkkaus perustuu yliopistojen palkkausjärjestelmän muun henkilöstön vaativuustasokartan tasoon 7-8 koulutuksesta ja kokemuksesta riippuen. Lisäksi maksetaan henkilökohtaiseen suoriutumiseen perustuva palkanosa. Tehtävässä käytetään 6 kuukauden koeaikaa.

Hakemukseen tulee liittää hakukirjeen lisäksi ansioluettelo ja mahdollisten suosittelijoiden yhteystiedot.

Hakemus liitteineen jätetään Helsingin yliopiston sähköiseen rekrytointijärjestelmään Hae työpaikkaa -linkistä. Helsingin yliopistoon työsuhteessa olevat sisäiset hakijat jättävät hakemuksensa SAP HR -portaalin kautta. Tehtävä täytetään heti sopivan henkilön löydyttyä, joten jätäthän hakemuksesi mahdollisimman pian, kuitenkin viimeistään 28.2.2021.

Lisätietoja tehtävästä antaa professori Pirjo Laakkonen (pirjo.laakkonen(at)helsinki.fi). Rekrytointiprosessiin liittyvissä kysymyksissä lisätietoja antaa henkilöstöasiantuntija Päivi Sinisalo (paivi.sinisalo(at)helsinki.fi). Apua sähköisen rekrytointijärjestelmän tai SAP HR -portaalin käyttöön saa osoitteesta rekrytointi(at)helsinki.fi.

Lääketieteellinen tiedekunta edistää korkeatasoista tieteellistä tutkimusta ja vastaa tutkimukseen perustuvasta lääketieteen ja hammaslääketieteen, psykologian ja logopedian perusopetuksesta ja jatkokoulutuksesta sekä englanninkielisestä Transmed-maisterikoulutusohjelmasta. Opetus- ja tutkimustoiminnan ohella tiedekunta toimii myös terveydenhuollon alan merkittävänä asiantuntijaorganisaationa ja osallistuu alan eettiseen keskusteluun. Tiedekunnan päämääränä on yltää tutkimuksessa maailman parhaiden lääketieteellisten tiedekuntien tasolle ja vakiinnuttaa ja vahvistaa asemaansa lääketieteellisen opetuksen huippuyksikkönä.

Helsingin yliopiston lääketieteellinen tiedekunta muodostaa yhdessä HUS Helsingin yliopistollisen sairaalan ja Helsinki Institute of Life Sciences (HiLIFE) kanssa Akateemisen lääketiedekeskus Helsingin (AMCH). Tämä lääketieteen keskus on menestynyt erittäin hyvin kansainvälisissä arvioissa lukeutumalla Euroopan 10 ja maailman 50 parhaan lääketiedekampuksen joukkoon.

Haku päät­tyy

28.02.2021 23:59 EET

Doc­to­ral Stu­dent, Nanomedici­ne trans­la­tion into the cli­nic – University of Helsinki

https://www.helsinki.fi/fi/avoimet-tyopaikat/doctoral-student-nanomedicine-translation-into-the-clinic

The University of Helsinki is an international scientific community of 40,000 students and researchers. It is one of the leading multidisciplinary research universities in Europe and ranks among the top 100 international universities in the world. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer an attractive and diverse workplace in an inspiring environment with a variety of development opportunities and benefits.

The Faculty of Pharmacy is ranked #46 in the world in the ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2020. It is located on Viikki Campus in Helsinki and has about 200 employees and about 800 undergraduate and 160 postgraduate students with well-organized doctoral school programmes.

The Nanomedicines and Biomedical Engineering Lab at the Faculty of Pharmacy, invites applications for the position of a

DOCTORAL STUDENT (Nanomedicine translation into the clinic, ESR4 in MSCA-ITN-EJD P4 FIT)

for a full-time position funded for three years. Earliest starting date in June 2021, with the exact starting date negotiable after selection. Further funding will be applied during the project.

Position Description

Prof. Hélder Santos’ lab is seeking for a PhD student in nanomedicine translation into the clinic. The selected PhD candidate will obtain a double degree at the University of Helsinki and Università degli Studi “Magna Graecia” di Catanzaro. The PhD position consists of studies at Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki (UH, Finland) and at Dipartimento di Medicina Sperimentale e Clinica, Università degli Studi “Magna Graecia” di Catanzaro (UNICZ, Italy), and secondments at Karolinska Institutet (Sweden), Bayer Oy (Finland) and Capsamedix Oy (Finland). The supervisors of the PhD double degrees are Prof. Hélder Santos (UH) and Prof. Massimo Fresta (UNICZ). The position is funded by the Innovative Training Network (ITN) project “Perspectives For Future Innovation in Tendon repair (P4 FIT)” of the Horizon 2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA).

The topics of the PhD candidate: (1) Evaluate the scaling-up and batch control of nanomaterials for composite tendon biomimetic hydrogels and nanoplatforms. (2) Optimize the physicochemical properties of composite tendon biomimetic scaffolds, hydrogels, and newly and already tested therapeutic nanoplatforms for scale-up, low cost and large production before and after the integration of various components as nanomedicines. (3) Compare the composition of safe and biocompatible nanomaterials, as well as the physicochemical properties of nanomedicines before and after the scale-up and large production. (4) Design and develop protocols, and validate nanomedicines for the scale-up. (5) Design, setup, and built-up regulatory documents. (6) Translate the protocols developed for the production of nanomedicines in clinic and treat patients affected by tendinopathies.

P4 FIT Project Description

Perspectives For Future Innovation in Tendon repair (P4 FIT) fosters to build a new generation of ESRs with adequate skills to explore non-conventional therapeutic and diagnostic solutions by exploiting the technological advances in nanomedicine. The translation of innovative nanodevices carried out on integrated pre-clinical and vet/human clinical settings are expected to produce solid evidence-based datasets able to reduce fragmentation still limiting the impact of biomedical discoveries and to offer a unique opportunity for identifying new predictive biomarkers through the use of AI and deep learning data analysis. Working across disciplines and sectors, P4 FIT will foster the 15 ESRs to be creative, critical, autonomous intellectual risk takers at the frontiers of research with the R&I mind-set necessary for thriving careers. P4 FIT will allow to fill the EU gap in tendon healthcare, building up a generation of researchers able to develop nano-based biomedical devices by integrating biology advances to technology innovation, and to computational revolution. The P4 FIT cross-disciplinary approach includes 6 beneficiaries and 21 partner organizations (10 academic and 11 non-academic) from across Europe.

Requirements

• To be an Early-Stage Researcher (ESR): You must, at the time of recruitment, be in the first four years (full-time equivalent) of your research career and have not been awarded a doctoral degree. Full-time equivalent research experience is measured from the date when you obtained the degree, which formally entitles you to embark on a doctorate, either in the country in which the degree was obtained or in the country in which the research training is provided, irrespective of whether or not a doctorate was envisaged.
• Mobility rule: At the time of the recruitment, you must not have resided or carried out your main activity (e.g. work and studies) in Finland for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to your recruitment. Short stays, such as holidays, are not taken into account.
• English language: Network fellows (ESRs) must demonstrate that their ability to understand and express themselves in both written and spoken English is sufficiently high for them to derive the full benefit from the network training.
• Master level in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Nanomedicine, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, or related field, ideally with a multidisciplinary background in microfluidics and nanoparticles.

The selected applicant is expected to enroll to doctoral programmes leading to the award of a doctoral degree at the University of Helsinki and Medical University of Vienna by the end of December 2021 and has the standard 6-month probationary period.

Salary and Benefits

The salary is competitive and complies with the MSCA Work Programme: 3500 euros per month before taxes, consisting of Living and Mobility allowance. A conditional Family allowance of 385 euros can be added to the salary. The guaranteed PhD funding is for 36 months (i.e., funding from the European Commission, additional funding to cover the last year of the PhD will be discussed later). In addition to their individual scientific projects, all ESRs will benefit from further continuing education, which includes internships and secondments, a variety of training modules as well as transferable skills courses and active participation in workshops and conferences.

Standard Finnish pension benefits and occupational health care are provided for University of Helsinki employees. Read more about the employee benefits at the University of Helsinki and why the University of Helsinki is an excellent career choice: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/university/working-at-the-university. Please also see about arrival and family support: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/university/careers-at-the-university-of-helsi….

How to apply

Please submit your application, together with the required attachments AS A SINGLE PDF FILE, through the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the button Apply for the position. You may fill in only the mandatory fields (*) in the Recruitment System.

The application must contain the following documents AS A SINGLE PDF FILE (all provided in English language):
• MSCA-ITN-EJD P4 FIT ESR application form (download it on the P4 FIT website https://www.p4fit.eu/jobs) to be filled.
• Curriculum Vitae (max 2 pages).
• Cover letter (max 1 page): Indicate your motivation to apply for the position and your skills that are specifically adapted to the topic, providing support evidence to your arguments.
• Certificate of Master’s Degree* (or equivalent) with transcript of records.
• Proof of English proficiency.
• Recommendation letter(s) from previous supervisors or employers (max 3).
• List of publications, if applicable.
• Manuscript of listed publication, if applicable.
• Work/research experience certificates, if applicable.

*All official certificates should be provided in their original European language or associated official English translation for non-European documents. If you are applying for a country different from your native country, an English supplement of the certificates with transcripts should also be provided.

Application deadline is on the 31st of March 2021 at 23:59 (EET).

Further information on:
• The P4 FIT project and the open positions on P4 FIT website: https://www.p4fit.eu/jobs. You may also follow P4 FIT in Twitter: @P4Fit.
• Santos’ Lab: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/researchgroups/nanomedicines-and-biomedical-e…. You may also follow Santos’ Lab in Twitter: @Santos_Lab15.
• The project and position: Professor Hélder Santos, helder.santos(at)helsinki.fi
• Technical support in applying: HR Specialist Heidi Kauppinen, heidi.m.kauppinen(at)helsinki.fi
• Other questions: Project Manager for P4 FIT Pauliina Hyttinen, pauliina.hyttinen(at)helsinki.fi
• MSCA ITN Guide for Applicants: https://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/data/ref/h2020/other/guides_f…
• Faculty of Pharmacy: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-of-pharmacy
• Application process to doctoral education at the University of Helsinki: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/research/doctoral-education/the-application-p… (includes also information on accepted ways of proving language skills, when applying to doctoral education; specific research plan and other doctoral application material will be prepared together with the PhD supervisor(s) if selected to this position)

This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant agreement No 955685.

Haku päät­tyy

31.03.2021 23:59 EEST