PhD student – University of Helsinki and Folkhälsan Research Center, Biomedicum in Meilahti, Helsinki, Finland
19.3.2019A Ph.D. student position is available at the University of Helsinki and Folkhälsan Research Center, Biomedicum in Meilahti, Helsinki, Finland. Our research involves the clinical and genetic characteristics of osteoporosis, skeletal dysplasias, early-onset obesity, and mineral metabolism. Please see https://www.helsinki.fi/en/researchgroups/metabolic-bone-diseases for more information.
We offer you:
• an opportunity to work in a high-quality group of bone researchers
• a chance to be involved in cross-field science and develop new techniques for the research of
bone diseases in cell biology, molecular biology, clinical medicine, and animal work
• an inspiring research environment on the largest biomedical research campus in Finland
• a chance for completing a Ph.D
• financial support through a grant with the possibility of applying for University Graduate
Schools later on
What is expected of you:
• MSc degree in biological or biomedical sciences field
• high motivation level and work morale
• capability to work both independently and in group
• to manage overlapping projects
• previous experience in genetics, cell biology or molecular biology is required
• experience in laboratory work with cell culture
• Skills and training in working with model animals (zebrafish) are an advantage. The project
will involve animal work
• adequate written and oral skills in the English language
• a possibility of interviewing at Folkhälsan Research Center in person (not via Skype)
The start time is negotiable, but spring 2019 is preferable. Please address your queries and applications in English, with CV, to Minna Pekkinen, minna.pekkinen(at)helsinki.fi, tel. 050 4485670, 31.3.2019 at the latest.