6.10.2026 | Avoimet työpaikat
https://www.jobly.fi/tyopaikka/tenure-track-position-cell-biology-molecular-biology-or-biochemistry-assistant-professor-1?source=job_alert&utm_source=job_alert&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=job_alert&utm_content=job_title
Tiivistelmä työpaikkailmoituksesta:
- Tampere University is recruiting 1–3 tenure‑track Assistant Professors in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or Biochemistry at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology.
- Candidates must hold a relevant doctoral degree with postdoctoral experience and demonstrate an excellent international research track record, teaching competence, and potential to secure external funding.
- The position offers a five‑year initial appointment with tenure‑track progression, a negotiable substantial start‑up package, access to comprehensive research infrastructures, and university benefits.
- A typical starting salary is approximately €4,800–5,100 per month, and applications (in English, PDFs) must be submitted online by 26 October 2026.
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We are looking for an Assistant Professor in the field of Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or Biochemistry. We have 1-3 positions open at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology at Tampere University.
The Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology (MET) is committed to high quality research and education in the fields of biomedical engineering, biotechnology, medicine, and health technology. We conduct basic, applied, clinical, and translational research in collaboration with Tampere University Hospital (TAYS).
Job description
We are seeking highly motivated applicants with an exceptional track record of internationally leading research that complement the research interests of the MET faculty within fields of cell biology, molecular biology, or biochemistry. We particularly encourage applications from outstanding early-career scientists with proven excellence and ambitious research goals.
We seek applicants with a compelling vision for advancing and renewing the field through innovative research questions, novel methodological approaches, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
You will be expected to pursue and supervise scientific research in your topic area at the highest level. Active collaboration with local, national and global research partners, as well as with clinical stakeholders and industry is encouraged. The successful candidate will be expected to secure substantial external funding for your research as well as nurture interactions with the wider society. You are also expected to contribute to degree education in line with your own expertise.
The positions will be placed in one of the three basic science units of the MET faculty, determined by the research profile and interests of the selected applicant.
- In BIO unit, research focuses on fundamental cellular processes and immunology. We utilize molecular genetics, biophysics, biochemistry, systems and cell biology.
- In MEDI unit, genome wide methods, computational approaches and experimental models are developed and utilized to understand the mechanisms of diseases, e.g. in celiac disease and cancer.
- In TECH unit, interdisciplinary research areas include cell technologies for various tissue and disease states, research in biomaterials, biomedical micro- and nanotechnologies, health informatics, bioimaging, biophysics, biosensors and body-on-chip technologies.
Requirements
You should have an applicable doctoral degree and postdoctoral training in a relevant area for pursuing a tenure track career in the field of cell biology, molecular biology, or biochemistry. Teaching experience is regarded favorably.
For the Assistant Professor position, we also require:
- proof and track record on scholarly activity at a high international level of excellence,
- teaching skills required to successfully perform the duties and functions of the position, and
- ability and potential for applying and acquiring external funding.
The positions require good communication skills in English. If the appointee is not proficient in Finnish, they are expected to acquire moderate proficiency within a reasonable time after the appointment for management of administrative responsibilities and for enhancing competitiveness and societal impact. Support for language studies is offered.
Tampere University is a unique, multidisciplinary, and boldly forward-looking community. Our values are openness, diversity, responsibility, courage, critical thinking, and learner-centeredness. We hope that you can embrace these values and promote them in your work.
We offer
We offer an initial appointment for Assistant Professor for five years. Subject to successful performance evaluation, you will advance in tenure track model and become a permanent member of the faculty staff. You will enjoy a substantial startup package, subject to negotiation, and receive support throughout the five-year period to facilitate the establishment of an internationally competitive research programme. Please read more about the Tenure track career path at Tampere University.
Tampere University provides state-of-the-art research infrastructure and core facilities, including for example bioinformatics, genomics, proteomics, imaging, biomaterial and micro- and nanostructure fabrication and characterization, and animal facilities.
The planned starting date in the position is in the fall of 2027, or as mutually agreed upon by both parties.
Salaries are based on the job demands and employees’ personal performance in accordance with the Finnish University Salary System. A typical starting salary for an Assistant Professor is approximately 4800-5100 EUR/month. Higher salaries may be agreed dependent upon experience and/or performance. A trial period of six months applies to all our new employees.
We offer you the opportunity to join our dynamic and innovative international community. As a member of staff at Tampere University, you will enjoy a range of competitive benefits, such as occupational health care services, flexible work schedule, versatile research infrastructure, modern teaching facilities and a safe and inviting campus areas as well as a personal fund to spend on sports and cultural activities in your free time. Please read more about working at Tampere University. You can also find more information about us and working and living in Tampere by watching our video: Tampere Higher Education Community – our academic playground.
Finland is among the most stable, free and safe countries in the world, based on prominent ratings by various agencies. Tampere is the largest inland city of Finland, and the city is counted among the major academic hubs in the Nordic countries. Tampere region is the most rapidly growing urban area in Finland and home to a vibrant knowledge-intensive entrepreneurial community. The city is an industrial powerhouse that enjoys a rich cultural scene and a reputation as a centre of Finland’s information society. Tampere is also surrounded by vivid nature with forests and lakes, providing countless opportunities for easy-to-access outdoor adventures and refreshment throughout the year.
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How to apply
Please submit your application through our online recruitment system (link below). The closing date for applications is 26th of October, 2026 (at 23:59 EET / UTC +2).
Please write your application and all accompanying documents in English and attach them in PDF format. Applications should include the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae according to TENK guidelines
- Merits and increased competencies according to the guidelines of the Research Council of Finland
- List of publications according to the guidelines of the Research Council of Finland(Please indicate your most important publications and add hyperlinks to these publications. For any of the most important publications that are not open access, please append full copies of the published manuscript at the end of the PDF file).
- A short letter of motivation (max. 2 pages)
- A research plan (max. 5 pages) including your research vision for the future in this field and a realistic implementation plan (research questions, methods, collaboration, funding etc.) for your research for the next five years.
- Teaching portfolio according to our guidelines.
Candidates may be invited for a video interview during the recruitment process. The top candidates will also undergo a review by external experts and will be invited for an on-site visit at a later stage. An aptitude assessment may also be included in the selection process.
For more information, please contact:
- Head of BIO unit, Professor Vesa Hytönen, tel. +358 40 190 1517, vesa.hytonen@tuni.fi
- Head of MEDI unit, Professor Matti Nykter, tel. +358 50 318 6869, matti.nykter@tuni.fi
- Head of TECH unit, Professor Leena Ukkonen, tel. +358 44 534 1507, leena.ukkonen@tuni.fi
- Dean Seppo Parkkila, tel. +358401901825, seppo.parkkila@tuni.fi
With questions related to the recruitment process, please contact:
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Lääketieteen ja terveysteknologian tiedekunnassa on avoinna 1-3 solubiologian, molekyylibiologian tai biokemian tenure track -tehtävää (apulaisprofessori).
Lue tarkemmat tiedot tehtävästä ja hakuohjeet yllä olevasta englanninkielisestä ilmoituksesta. Jätäthän hakemuksesi yliopiston sähköisellä hakulomakkeella (linkki löytyy tämän ilmoituksen alta). Hakuaika tehtävään päättyy 26.10.2026 klo 23:59.
6.10.2026 | Avoimet työpaikat
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4471895141
About the job
The University of Eastern Finland is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position in the field of Gene regulation and Single cell genomics. The position is hosted by the School of Medicine at the Faculty of Health Sciences and located on the Kuopio Campus. The position will be filled for a 3-year term from 1 January 2027 onwards (or as agreed) in the research team led by Prof. Merja Heinäniemi. Please find more information below and submit your application by 12 October 2026.
Role and salary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, broadly knowledgeable Postdoctoral Researcher who is familiar with genomics and bioinformatics methodology to drive projects focusing on deciphering gene regulatory mechanisms in leukemic and immune cells.
As our new Postdoctoral Researcher in Gene regulation and Single cell genomics, your research focus will be on generating, analysing and integrating transcriptome, chromatin access and transcription factor binding datasets at bulk and single cell resolution with the aim to connect these profiles with the underlying regulatory networks, and immune/leukemia cell state dynamics.
You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a wide-reaching international and interdisciplinary team of leading experts in leukemia biology, immunology, gene regulation, computational biology and clinicians.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- planning and conducting genomics-based studies related to leukemia biology and immunology,
- benchmarking and developing genomics and single cell methodology,
- reporting and creating high-quality scientific publications,
- participating in the preparation of research proposals in your field.
Other responsibilities include the co-supervision of PhD students. The researcher can take part in undergraduate teaching in their expert area. The position will be filled for a 3-year term from 1 January 2027 onwards (or as agreed). The position will be filled for a fixed term due to them pertaining to data generation and integration in a specific project. A probationary period is applied to all new members of the staff.
The salary of the position is determined in accordance with the salary system of the Finnish universities. The salary comprises two components: a job requirement element and a personal performance element. In this position, the job requirement element is 3,366.36 euros/month, based on level 5 of the job requirement chart for teaching and research staff. The personal performance element can be a minimum of 6 % and a maximum of 50 % of the above-mentioned sum. Depending on the personal performance element, the salary will be approximately 3703 – 4073 €/month at the beginning of the employment relationship.
Our requirements and expectations
Requirements :
We are looking for a researcher who is initiative and self-driven, enthusiastic in solving biomedical problems, and rigorous in their scientific work.
- A doctoral degree in a field relevant to the proposed project. The doctoral degree may not have been completed more than five years ago at the time of accepting the position (a net period of time, which does not include parental leaves, military service etc.)
- Excellent/good skills in oral and written English. English is used as the language of instruction and supervision in this position.
Expectations:
- A formal background in molecular biology or related fields
- Practical experience with genomics and bioinformatics methods
- A solid knowledge of single cell omics technologies and data analysis
- A strong research record
Advantages:
- Experience in the analysis of gene regulatory networks
- Experience with CRISPR and/or lineage barcoding methods
- Experience in genomics method development
- Experience in leukemia or immunology research
- Experience in international research cooperation
- Experience in supervision of undergraduate/graduate students
Your benefits
You will have access to the university’s staff benefits, including
- opportunity for flexible multi-location work
- excellent opportunities for professional development and continuous learning
- extensive occupational health care
- broad selection of staff training
- staff discount on lunch in our campus restaurants, as well as on a range of other services
- affordable sports services
Please read more in the Work at UEF section on our website.
You will have an opportunity to work in an interesting/meaningful/diverse role as part of our international, creative, participatory and inclusive academic community.
Enjoy your life in Finland! Known for its cleanliness, welfare know-how, modern technology and superb education system, Finland is an exotic and safe country to work in. Please visit the Life in Finland section on our website to learn more.
How to apply?
Submit your application by using our electronic application form no later than 12.10.2026 by 24:00 (midnight) Finnish time (UTC+3)
Please note that you must include the following appendices in your application:
- CV (Template for CV, TENK web page)
- a list of publications (Instructions, Research Council of Finland Web page)
- copies of your academic degree certificates / diplomas, and copies of certificates / diplomas relating to your language proficiency, if not indicated in the academic degree certificates/diplomas
- motivation letter
Questions?
For further information on the position, please contact Professor Merja Heinäniemi, merja.heinaniemi@uef.fi, +358 40 3553842
For further information on the application procedure, please contact hrbiomed@uef.fi
The Faculty of Health Sciences operates at the Kuopio Campus of the University of Eastern Finland. The Faculty offers education in medicine, dentistry, nutrition and pharmacy, as well as in some other central fields of the health care sector. The Faculty is research-intensive, and its internationally recognised research activities are closely linked to the strategic research areas of the University. There are approximately 3 090 degree students and about 800 PhD students in the Faculty. The faculty has 960 staff members.
The University of Eastern Finland (UEF) is the most multidisciplinary university in Finland. Our university employs approximately 3,200 employees, and our community includes approximately 17,000 degree students and 16,000 adult education students. Our campuses are located in Joensuu and Kuopio. We represent the world’s cutting edge of research in many fields and produce research-based knowledge, which is made openly available to benefit everyone. Learn more about our university at www.uef.fi/en. Read also about UEF as a working community and employer and the career stories of our employees.
