Yhdistys edistää solubiologian tutkimusta, koulutusta, tiedotusta ja työpaikkojen perustamista solubiologeille harjoittaen koulutus- ja tiedotustoimintaa.
ChemBio Finland 2026 – kemian- ja bioalan ammattitapahtuma valtaa Helsingin Messukeskuksen 15.-16.4.2026. Suomen Solubiologit osallistuu tapahtumaan ensimmäistä kertaa järjestämällä keskiviikkona 15.4. klo 10.30-15.30 salissa 3 symposiumin otsikolla “Beyond the Animal Model: Ethical, Technological and Human-Based Innovations in Biomedical Research”.
Symposiumissa ovat puhumassa Miina Björninen (Tampereen yliopisto), Cecilia Sahlgren (Åbo Akademi), Mikko Airavaara (Helsingin yliopisto), Aarno Palotie (FIMM, Helsingin yliopisto), Miika Fadjukov (Vaste Co), Ilona Mäkinen (Tampereen yliopisto), Joel Janhonen (Turun yliopisto, Bioetiikan instituutti), Dario Greco (Tampereen yliopisto) ja Jiri Funda (Euro-BioImaging).
Erinomaisen puhujakattauksen lisäksi symposiumin yhteistyökumppaneinamme ovat Euro-BioImaging, Scellex, Bioname ja Vaste Co.
Jäsenemme voivat seurata symposiumin ohjelmaa myös etäyhteydellä. Symposiumin online-rekisteröityminen on avoinna vain jäsenillemme tämän linkin kautta: https://forms.gle/Wrp41MeQNGfap4UB8
ChemBio-messuille on ilmainen sisäänpääsy, mutta rekisteröityminen vaaditaan. Tarkempia lisätietoja symposiumin ohjelmasta, messuille rekisteröitymisestä ja muusta messuihin liittyvästä ChemBion verkkosivuilta.
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ChemBio Finland 2026 – the professional event for the chemistry and biosciences fields – will take over the Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre on April 15–16, 2026. The Finnish Society for Cell Biology will participate in the event for the first time by organizing a symposium on Wednesday, April 15, from 10:30 to 15:30 in room 3. The title of the symposium is ”Beyond the Animal Model: Ethical, Technological and Human-Based Innovations in Biomedical Research”.
The symposium will feature talks by Miina Björninen (Tampere University), Cecilia Sahlgren (Åbo Akademi University), Mikko Airavaara (University of Helsinki), Aarno Palotie (FIMM, University of Helsinki), Miika Fadjukov (Vaste Co), Ilona Mäkinen(Tampere University), Joel Janhonen (University of Turku, Institute of Bioethics), Dario Greco (Tampere University), and Jiri Funda (Euro-BioImaging).
In addition to our excellent lineup of speakers, our symposium partners include Euro‑BioImaging, Scellex, Bioname, and Vaste Co.
Members of SSB may also follow the symposium program remotely. Online registration for the symposium is open exclusively to our members via this link: https://forms.gle/Wrp41MeQNGfap4UB8
Entry to the ChemBio expo is free of charge, but registration is required. More detailed information about the symposium program, registration, and other ChemBio-related matters can be found on the ChemBio Website.
The University of Oulu is a multidisciplinary, international research university, with about 4000 employees who produce new knowledge based on high-standards research and provide research based education to build a more sustainable, smarter, and more humane world. The University of Oulu community has about 17,000 people in total. Our northern scientific community operates globally and creates conditions for the emergence of innovations.
We are now looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher
to join us in the Research Unit for Population Health, a multidisciplinary research unit at the Faculty of Medicine. The postdoctoral position is set within Health Dimensions Theme 1, Multidimensional Mapping of Disease. Health Dimensions is a multidisciplinary research initiative funded by the Research Council of Finland. The research programme brings together researchers an groups exploring the complex, multidimensional nature of human health, with the aim to prevent chronic diseases and multimorbidity through a new level of understanding and acting on these dimensions – lifelong molecular, physiological, environmental, behavioural and societal mechanisms.
About the job
The postdoctoral researcher will join a multidisciplinary research group with expertise in genetic epidemiology, biostatistics, gerontology, clinical medicine, and life‑course health research. Our team investigates the biological (genetics and other omics) determinants of aging, with a particular focus on healthspan, frailty, and age‑related multimorbidity.
In this position, you will work with large-scale genomic, biomarker, and nationwide register data from Finland and other Nordic countries to uncover genetic and molecular mechanisms that shape aging trajectories. The project aims to analyze omics data (e.g., genomics, epigenomics, metabolomics, and proteomics) with Mendelian randomization and machine learning methods with longitudinal health and healthcare information to identify pathways influencing vulnerability, resilience, and health decline across the life course.
Key focus areas
Investigating genetic and molecular determinants of frailty, healthspan, and age‑related diseases
Applying advanced statistical, bioinformatic, and machine learning methods to multi‑omics and population‑level data
Characterizing biological pathways and risk profiles that contribute to heterogeneity in aging and vulnerability
Key duties and responsibilities
Conducting advanced statistical and computational analyses in large and complex datasets
Leading and contributing to scientific manuscripts for peer‑reviewed journals
Presenting research findings at scientific meetings and conferences
Collaborating closely with research group members and external partners in data analysis, interpretation, and dissemination
Contributing to the preparation of research funding applications
What we offer
The support of an experienced and enthusiastic team, with whom you can share your expertise and grow as an expert.
Development and career options of the big organization.
We have an HR Excellence in Research -quality label, which is a recognition awarded by the European Commission for the development of researchers’ working conditions and careers.
Finland is one of the most livable countries in the world, with a high quality of life, safety, an excellent education system, and a competitive economy. Read more about living in Oulu.
Who are you?
We welcome applications from highly motivated candidates with a proven track record of independent research and a strong interest in genetic epidemiology, omics research, and/or bioinformatics as well as a keen interest into health in aging/biological aging.
We expect you to demonstrate the following:
A doctoral degree in a suitable field (e.g. genetic epidemiology, bioinformatics, statistics, data science, or other quantitative field)
A strong interest in the biological determinants of health in aging/biological aging
Solid analytical skills using statistical or programming software (e.g. R, Stata and/or Python)
Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English
A track record of scientific publications
Experience of presenting your work to colleagues and stakeholders
Ability to take initiative, organise your work and complete tasks to an agreed timetable
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, with senior and junior colleagues
We also appreciate:
Excellent written and spoken Finnish
Experience in causal inference (e.g. Mendelian randomization) and machine learning methods
Experience of, or interest in, teaching and/or supervision in a higher education setting
Salary
The position is fixed-term for 1 year as of 01.09.2026 or as agreed.
The salary will be based on the levels 5-6 of the demand level chart for teaching and research staff of Finnish universities. In addition, a salary component based on personal work performance will be paid (a maximum of 50 % of the job-specific component). The starting gross salary will be approx. 3700-4200 € per month (before taxes).
A trial period of 6 months is applied to the position.
How to apply?
Interested? If yes, please apply by 15.05.2026 (23:59 Finnish local time) through our recruitment system.
The application should be written in English and include the following:
Human Brown Fat Research Group (located in Turku, Turku PET Centre) is looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher for a fixed term position, starting 1 August 2026, ending 31 Januray 2028.
Job description
Your responsibility is the following: to implement and conduct a clinical exercise trial and conduct O-15 O2 and O-15 H2O measurements for brown fat and skeletal muscle perfusion and oxygen consumption (if available) using PET-CT imaging. Other measurements, including OGTT, fitness tests, continuous glucose monitoring, energy expenditure, etc., will be included. Other responsibilities include data analysis and reporting, scientific publishing, participation in supervision and research group activities, grant applications as well as national and international collaboration.
Who we are looking for
The candidate should hold a PhD degree. We are seeking a candidate with a strong background in Exercise Physiology and prior experience conducting clinical exercise trials. Experience with imaging methods -particularly PET-CT and MRI- is required.
The position involves designing, conducting, and analysing measurements using a PET/CT system. Candidates should preferably be able to demonstrate previous expertise in these areas, for example through relevant publications.
In addition, the role will involve working with omics data derived from skeletal muscle and adipose tissue. Experience in this field, particularly when combined with PET-CT image analysis, will be highly valued. Knowledge and experience related to obesity physiology are also considered an advantage.
Essential skills include excellent written and spoken English and Finnish, strong communication abilities, the capacity to conduct independent research and contribute to scientific publishing, as well as effective teamwork skills.
We value collegiality and promote equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We encourage all qualified applicants with different backgrounds to apply for our open positions.
Apply between 23 April 2026 and 8 May 2026 16:00 (Europe/Helsinki)
Benefits
We offer you responsible and interesting tasks and the opportunity to develop your professional skills in a versatile operating environment. You get a professional and inspiring team to support your work. We take care of your well-being at work and the functionality of your everyday life, e.g. with the help of flexible working hours and our well-being services.
Possibilities to develop your expertise – We encourage our personnel to develop their professional expertise by offering versatile training and competence development possibilities which employees can take advantage of during their working hours. Also, the course offering of Open University is free of charge for our personnel.
Your well-being is important to us! – In addition to comprehensive occupational health care, our own well-being services monitor, support and develop the well-being of our personnel. You are entitled to use the CampusSport’s services at a personnel price.
We support your work-life balance – Flexible working hours and extensive remote work options help you balance work and leisure time.
An inspiring and supportive work community – We encourage each other and value working together!
Please read more about University of Turku as an employer from our Come work with us! pages.
The European Commission has awarded the University of Turku the right to use the HR Excellence in Research quality label. The label is a token of the University’s commitment to continuous development of the position and working conditions of researchers according to the guidelines set forth in the European Charter for Researchers.
The university offers good support and orientation for international hires. Please learn more about the Finnish culture and relocation to Finland:
The University of Turku is among the top of the world’s universities in most rankings and among the best universities in the world in certain fields. Our high-quality basic research, a multidisciplinary research profile and close cooperation in research infrastructures creates the basis for international top research. Read more about University of Turku in international university rankings.
Salary is determined in accordance with levels OV05-OV06, the Finnish Universities Salary System for Research and Teaching Personnel. The task-specific salary is 3 293,89 – 3 841,13 EUR per month. In addition to task-specific salary, personal performance based salary is paid.
The position has a trial period of six months.
How to apply
Please submit your application through our online recruitment system. The closing date for applications is 8.5.2026 at 16.00 (Europe/Helsinki).
Please write your application and accompanying documents in English.
Applicants should enclose with their application:
cover letter including a short description of applicant’s relevant skills and the motivation for this post
CV
Complete list of publications (if applicable)
degree certificate(s)
letter of recommendation from a previous supervisor with contact information
Please ensure that you submit all requested attachments.
Further information
For further information about the position, please contact: Docent Francisco M. Acosta (facman@utu.fi)
With questions about the application process, please contact: HR Specialist Mirjami Jaakkola (mirjami.a.jaakkola@utu.fi). Postdoctoral Researcher
