We were thrilled to host around 200 participants, both on-site and online, for a day filled with inspiring talks, exciting innovations, and valuable networking opportunities. 💡🤝
The Yellow Room proved to be a fantastic venue—beautiful, spacious, and perfect for both the seminar presentations and our coffee & networking session. ☕✨
A HUGE thank you to all the amazing speakers, participants, and our generous sponsors for making this event such a success:
Tampere University Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology
PrecisionPhage Ltd
UPM Biomedicals
StemSight Oy
Grundium
Scellex
Genevia Technologies
Euro-BioImaging
Your contributions and enthusiasm are what drive the life sciences community forward. 💪🌟
We can’t wait to see what comes next—let’s keep the innovation and collaboration going!
Explore cutting-edge functional imaging techniques at the FEBS Advanced Lecture Course on Microspectroscopy: Functional Imaging of Biological Systems, held in Wageningen, The Netherlands on 18-24 May 2025.
💡 Grants are available for young researchers! Note: Applicants must be members of a FEBS-affiliated society, such as BioBio in Finland: https://www.biobio.org/fi/seura
Are you interested in shaping the future of food by producing new sustainable food ingredients with cutting edge technology and with superb colleagues who are top experts in their field? Onego Bio might be just the place for you.
Onego Bio is a Finnish leading food-biotech company producing animal-free egg protein with precision fermentation. The company’s award-winning technology has placed them at the forefront of the industry, having cracked the code to producing bioidentical egg proteins that provide the same taste, functionality, and nutrition but without the poor efficiency and harmful impacts of animal agriculture. Onego Bio is launching its first product Bioalbumen® as an ingredient for the food industry and transforming the food system to meet the urgent sustainability requirements of the world. The company is focused on scaling precision fermentation to industrial scale with the superior Trichoderma reesei production platform.
Founded by alternative protein pioneer Maija Itkonen (CEO) and precision fermentation trailblazer Christopher Landowski (CTO), Onego Bio is a spin-off that salutes the remarkable work done by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland for the next level cellular agriculture products and applications. In April 2024 Onego raised a $40M Series A funding round (one of the largest in the Nordics) for fueling scale up and go-to-market in the US. Similarly, in July 2024 Onego secured €14M / $15.2M new funding from the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator Program and additional Series A investors. In 2024 Onego Bio has successfully raised altogether €50.5M / $55M, bringing the company’s total funding to € 65M / $70.8M. Since launching, the company has received massive international recognition, including being selected as a winner of Fast Company’s 2023 World Changing Ideas Awards. Onego Bio is a founding member of Food Fermentation Europe and Precision Fermentation Alliance US. Get to know us better by exploring our webpage www.onego.bio/about-us
We are now looking for an experienced Protein Scientist to join our R&D team in Helsinki, Finland
In this position, you will play an essential role in supporting and leading development projects within R&D and contribute towards our greater goal of providing animal-free egg protein ingredients to the world. We aim to play a significant role in building the sustainable food system with the help of our partners throughout the world. Towards this goal our team utilizes microbial production systems for expressing egg white proteins using filamentous fungi.
Your responsibilities as Protein Scientist:
Conducting scientific projects in the fields of molecular biology and protein production.
Using your expertise in molecular biology and protein engineering to address challenges in egg white protein production.
Developing protein screening technologies and workflows for novel egg white protein production.
Further developing our protein expression platforms with the newest innovations.
Comprehensive and timely documentation of activities in electronic lab notebooks and relevant databases.
Who we are looking for:
Candidate should have a Master’s degree in biotechnology, molecular biology, protein chemistry, or related field.
Proven, excellent laboratory skills and experience in molecular biology and protein science techniques, including DNA cloning and mutagenesis, protein expression, protein purification using chromatography techniques, protein analysis, assay development, and protein functional characterization.
Preference will be given to candidates with experience working in yeast or filamentous fungi.
Industrial experience working in a biotechnology company would be a big plus.
Good scientific reporting skills.
Good written and spoken English skills.
Proven ability to effectively execute and manage scientific activities: both on the bench and beyond.
As a person, we hope that you:
Independently plan your work and execute experiments skillfully and precisely.
Are self-motivated and willing to take the initiative to get things accomplished.
Eagerly want to continuously develop methods and ways of working.
Have effective communication skills.
Work well with other team members and contribute to a good working environment.
Can tolerate pressure and maintain a good work-life balance.
Are flexible to take on a variety of tasks anticipated in a start-up company.
With Onego Bio, you’ll enjoy:
Molecular biology with an impact. Onego Bio works on creating cutting-edge microbial protein production systems. Microbial production technology to produce egg white protein shows potential to significantly mitigate environmental impacts up to 90% according to recent study published in Nature Food. The positive impact of our technology does not only contribute positively on the environment but also supply chain stability, global health, food security and animal welfare. Egg is one of the world’s most popular proteins and our team stands to meet the demand in a way that preserves the future of our planet.
Superb colleagues. We offer working in a passionate environment within a fun and diverse team who want to make an impact in the world. With Onego Bio, you will join a dedicated group of top experts in their respective fields who foster a culture of trust, openness, and sharing ideas.
Competitive salary. We want to attract the best people, so we will provide competitive salaries.
Nordic work–life balance. Working in Finland, the happiest country in the world, enables a high quality of life. At Onego Bio, we make our people’s well-being a priority. We offer 6 weeks paid vacation a year, among other benefits including extended occupational healthcare, and exercise and culture benefits.
Employment type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Helsinki Finland (on site)
Apply now and join our community of brilliant minds!
Please send your CV, application letter and salary request as a combined file as soon as possible but at the latest by 30th November 2024. We will process applications as they come in and fill the position as soon as we find the right candidate.
Interested and want to hear more?
For further information, please contact: Senior Scientist, Dr. Sudeep Karki, email: sudeep.karki@onego.bio
Orion Animal Health is seeking to hire a Regulatory Affairs Officer to join our team of regulatory professionals!
Description of Position
The purpose of this role is to contribute to the management and support of regulatory activities for veterinary medicinal products, ensuring they meet global standards. As a Regulatory Affairs Officer you will have the opportunity to develop expertise in regulatory procedures, particularly for new marketing authorisation applications in the EU and US. You’ll also gain a deeper understanding of regulatory guidelines and processes while collaborating with internal teams, and global partners. Additionally, the position involves ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and regulatory procedures, playing a key part in supporting the company’s broader regulatory strategy.
As a Regulatory Affairs Officer, you will play a key role in the entire lifecycle of veterinary medicinal products – from the development of new medicinal products to initial global marketing authorisation applications, market launches as well as maintaining current authorisations.
You will collaborate closely with the Orion Animal Health regulatory team located in Finland, Belgium and France, as well as with other organisations and stakeholders internally and externally.
Your main responsibilities as a Regulatory Affairs Officer will include:
preparing administrative documentation for global regulatory submissions (e.g. Clinical Trial Authorisations, Marketing Authorisation Applications, variations) in EU, USA and elsewere
engaging with Competent Health Authorities before and during regulatory proceedings
preparing and updating product information materials (Summary of Product Characteristics, label, package leaflet)
serving as a regulatory affairs expert in cross-functional teams and/or in projects
documenting outcome of regulatory procedures in our IT-systems and request change controls
review and approval of artwork
coordinate regulatory procedures internally, with service providers and global partners
follow GxP practices, regulatory procedures, and processes
You have the opportunity to develop yourself as a regulatory affairs expert and to contribute to global regulatory strategies. This is a permanent position based in Turku, Finland.
Description of Unit
This position is located in the Regulatory Affairs & Pharmaceutical Development team, which belongs to the Animal Health R&D organisation within the Orion Animal Health Business Unit. In this dynamic cross-functional team we have experts from different areas of expertise working across different countries: Finland, France and Belgium.
Orion Corporation’s business division Animal Health (AH) comprises more than 350 employees in 11 countries. We produce and distribute over 300 veterinary medicines and are present in over 100 markets around the world servicing the needs of our customers in both the companion animal and livestock sectors. Our manufacturing and supply chain operations are located in Finland, France and Belgium.
Orion Corporation is a pharmaceutical company listed on the Helsinki, Finland stock exchange. Read more about Orion as an employer from the website https://www.orion.fi/en/careers/orion-as-an-employer/
We Offer
We offer you versatile, interesting and challenging responsibilities in a multi-professional and international environment. You will be part of a great team with skilled and highly motivated colleagues. Appreciation of colleagues and continuous development are part of our core values. You will have the chance to grow your skills, learn new things, and improve your strengths. We offer a supportive working environment and development opportunities.
Requirements
The ideal candidate would have the following qualifications and competencies:
A relevant educational background, such as Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in, e.g. Pharmacy, Life sciences or Languages
Good co-operation and team working skills, but also capability to work independently
Strong attention to detail and precision
Willing to stick to deadlines
A desire to learn and grow
Readiness to take responsibility and willingness to develop processes further
Proactiveness and solution-orientated mindset
Fluent communication and negotiation skills in English. Skills in other languages is an adventage
Good skills in MS Office
Hands-on experience of regulatory affairs or other expert work in the pharmaceutical industry is considered an advantage.
Additional Information
If you think this position is made for you, please send your CV and your application no later than 17th November 2024.
Inquiries can be done by telephone: Kristina Bergström, Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager, tel. +358 50966 7618 on 4th Nov 9:00-11:30, 7th Nov 11:00-12:00 and 14th Nov 12:00-14:30.
We will carry out a security clearance prior to the employment for the selected person.
Orion Corporation operates in more than 30 countries, where we Orionees, 3600 in total, work in all kinds of positions. Among us there are Research Scientists, Laboratory Technicians, Engineers and IT Specialists as well as people working in Production, just to mention some examples. We offer diverse and responsible jobs to our personnel in a truly multi-disciplinary work environment. We encourage people to develop their competences and offer opportunities to affect the job description and creating their own career path at Orion. We are searching for top talents who are ready to share our passion for the work that we do.
The University of Eastern Finland is inviting applications for a Project Researcher position on the Institute of Biomedicine, Kuopio Campus. The position will be filled from 1 January 2025 (or as agreed). Please find more information below and submit your application by 30 November 2024.
Role and salary
We are seeking a Project Researcher with strong skills in computer science, statistics and bioinformatics for a 6-month intern position. The Computational Genomics Lab is led by Dr. Lu Cheng at the Institute of Biomedicine at the Faculty of Health Sciences in Kuopio, Finland.
The main responsibilities of the Project Researcher include:
conducting research in one of the following fields:
Nanopore sequencing of proteins
Super-enhancer data analysis
Large language model for scRNA-seq data
participating in the preparation of research projects and grant applications in your field,
reporting and producing high-quality scientific publications,
The position will be filled for a 6-month term from 1 January 2025 (or as agreed). The position will be filled for a fixed term due to it pertaining to a specific project task. 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 elements: a job requirement element and a personal performance element. In these positions, the job-related salary element is based on level 2 of the job requirement level chart, and the personal salary element is 6–50% of the job-related salary element. The estimated monthly salary at the beginning of the employment will be EUR 2,448– 2,671 /month.
Our requirements and expectations
Requirements
A completed or close to completed Master’s degree in a field relevant to the project
If the applicant doesn´t have the Master´s degree, the title of the position will be Research Trainee, in which case the job-related salary element is based on level 1 of the job requirement level chart and the personal salary element will be 6–50% of the job-related salary element.
Research experience: Demonstrated experience in research
Proficiency in programming in Python and R.
Proficiency with Linux, bash
Familiarity with machine learning topics
Excellent skills in oral and written English.
The following will be considered an advantage:
High motivation in research
Strong programming skills
Experience with machine learning method development.
Your benefits
You will have access to the university’s staff benefits, including
opportunity for flexible multi-location work
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 and tax-free bike benefit.
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 30 November 2024 by 24:00 (midnight) Finnish time (UTC+2)
Please note that you must include the following appendices in your application
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: a detailed letter explaining your interest in the project, how you believe you can contribute to our objectives, and why you consider yourself a strong fit for the role
names and contact details of 2 references
Questions?
For further information on the position, please contact Dr Lu Cheng, +358 50 463 2350, lu.cheng@uef.fi
For further information on the application procedure, please contact: Human Resources 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 580 PhD students in the Faculty. The faculty has 800 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.
Applications are invited for 1-3 fully funded PhD positions in Biological and Environmental Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä. Positions will start on August 1st 2025 or as agreed, for a maximum of fixed term of four years.
The Doctoral Programme in Biological and Environmental Science offers doctoral education in Aquatic Science, Ecology and Evolution Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology and Environmental Science. The selected Doctoral Researcher will be assigned to the appropriate research group in the Department.
1. Determining the mechanism causing intraspecific variation in fungal traits that impact carbon use efficiency in soils, supervisor Carlos Aguilar-Trigueros
Can a single fungal species vary its growth or metabolism? Does that variation impact carbon dynamics? We are looking for one student to address these unanswered, fundamental questions! Fungi play a crucial role in soil carbon dynamics by assimilating carbon during growth—which enhances soil carbon storage—and by releasing CO₂ through metabolism, and this project will answer these questions by measuring how Neurospora crassa adjusts its growth and metabolism in response to genetic differences and phenotypic plasticity. This project is an incredible research opportunity for a PhD student to significantly advance our understanding of fungal ecology and soil carbon dynamics. This PhD program is part of a larger Academy Research Fellowship project focused on predicting fungal contributions to carbon cycling based on their traits. It provides a unique opportunity to test the hypothesis—namely, that because fungi have an adaptable, non-centralized, web-like body, their growth is exceptionally variable. The PhD student chosen for this four-year project will be offered a unique balance of independent and structured work as she or he pursues four integrated objectives: (1) quantifying trait variation in N. crassa, (2) assessing phenotypic plasticity across conditions, (3) disentangling genetic vs. environmental contributions to trait variation, and (4) identifying genetic markers via GWAS. The PhD student chose for this project will gain essential transferrable skills in: (1) trait-based ecological theory; (2) handling living collections of fungi in the lab; (3) trait measurement in controlled environments; (4) advanced image analysis using MatLab; (5) analyzing complex data using R; and (6) Genome-Wide-Association Analysis (GWAS). This exciting opportunity will take place in a highly dynamic ecology lab at JYU and integrates foundational theory with technical, analytical, and cutting-edge methodological skills to address a global ecological concern.
2. The biodiversity drivers of soil microarthropods, supervisor Sten Anslan
We are seeking a dedicated PhD candidate to join our research project on soil biodiversity. This PhD project aims to uncover the drivers of soil microarthropod diversity and their role in regulating soil microbial communities. The candidate will employ techniques such as DNA metabarcoding, as well as microscopy and DNA barcoding to enhance the DNA reference library for soil microarthropods, facilitating high-throughput biomonitoring.
For more information, please contact the project leader Sten Anslan
3. Land use change and browning of lakes – long-term impacts on lake biogeochemistry and communities, supervisor Minna Hiltunen
Browning of freshwater systems (i.e. increase in water color) due to increased leaching of organic matter and iron from the catchment has affected many lakes during the past few decades. One important driver of browning is land use change, for example logging, ditching, and peat mining in the catchment area of the lake. Browning can influence the structure and function of lakes in many ways, such as changing the elemental cycles, or decreasing the diversity and biomass of invertebrates and fish. This PhD project will study how forestry practices have influenced browning of lakes, and what kind of changes this has caused in lake biogeochemistry, production, and biological communities. The study will utilize lake sediment time series from lakes with different histories of forestry practices in their catchment, and investigate the trends of browning in these lakes during the past approximately 100 years. The study sites for the PhD project will be chosen based on GIS analyses and the land use history explored for example from old aerial photographs, remotely sensed forest loss, or historical land use maps. The collaboration network of the project, which includes the Research Council of Finland -funded project Hippicap at JYU, and researchers from Natural Resources Institute Finland (LUKE), Finnish Environmental Institute (SYKE) and several universities in Canada, will provide state-of-the-art methodology for studying lake browning and valuable contacts for the PhD candidate. An eligible candidate should hold a Master’s degree in biology, aquatic sciences, ecology, environmental sciences, geosciences, or forest sciences.
For more information, please contact the project leader Minna Hiltunen
4. Colorectal Cancer-Associated Fibroblasts (CAFs) in Tumor Progression, supervisor Tiina Jokela
The project explores the role of cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) in colorectal cancer, focusing on their impact on ECM remodeling, tissue stiffness, metastasis and overall cancer progression. Through multiplex immunohistochemistry, we will analyze CAF phenotypes and their interaction with tumor. Additionally, advanced techniques like Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) will be used to assess ECM changes and tissue stiffness. Combining these methods, the study aims to uncover how CAFs contribute to tumor progression and metastasis, providing potential therapeutic insights for colorectal cancer.
For more information, please contact the project leader Tiina Jokela
5. Natural mucosal viromes in the health of vertebrates, supervisor Reetta Penttinen
In natural environments, bacteria are constantly accompanied by local viromes. These interactions are a key element in maintaining the structure and evolution of microbial communities. In vertebrates, the mucous layers in particular form a central interface for bacteria and phages to counteract. While the importance of mucosal microbiomes, such as those of the human gut, is well established, the role of mucosal virome on vertebrate health has remained poorly understood. In this PhD project, we attempt to address this question by studying the impact of mucins as well as antibiotic treatment on mucosal virome and on bacterial community. The main research questions of this PhD project are: 1) How does the presence of mucin or antibiotics modify the gut virome? 2) How is mucosal virome linked to vertebrate health and does it protect from bacterial pathogens? 3) Does the presence of mucin modify the interactions of phages and their bacterial hosts via CRISPR immunity? The project will utilize gut microcosms and zebra fish infection model to investigate the role of microbial interactions in vertebrate homeostasis.
For more information, please contact the project leader Reetta Penttinen
6. Sustainability challenges in increasing wind power in forested landscapes, supervisor Johanna Yletyinen
The plan to significantly increase wind power construction in Finland’s forested areas has raised concerns about the diverse effects of wind farms on forest wildlife, land use, and local communities, including their role in the decision-making process. However, the negative local effects of wind farms are often defended by citing the critical role of wind energy in the national and global sustainability transformation strategies. This project will investigate the effects of wind farm installations in forests on the resilience of local social-ecological systems and develop an integrated social-ecological framework to guide sustainable wind farm development in forested landscapes. By emphasizing the multi-scalar nature of sustainability transformations, the project will develop solutions for balancing national wind energy goals with local environmental protection and community well-being.
For more information, please contact the project leader Johanna Yletyinen
Qualifications
An eligible candidate needs to have
A Master’s degree, or are about to obtain a Master’s degree, in a relevant discipline.
Strong interest to the research project you are applying to.
Curiosity and interest in fundamental scientific questions.
Ability and motivation to work as part of a team, combined with independence and problem-solving skills.
The tasks of a Doctoral Researcher focus on research aiming at the completion of a doctoral thesis, doctoral studies, assisting teaching tasks, and other related tasks.
The duties, qualification requirements and language skills of a Doctoral Researcher are stipulated by the University of Jyväskylä Regulations and language skills guidelines. The MSc degree required for the position must have been completed before starting the position. A good command of English is required. Doctoral Researcher needs to be also enrolled in the doctoral programme which can be applied with a separate application from the Faculty of Mathematics and Science after selection for the position. The employment starts with a trial period of six months.
We offer
At the University of Jyväskylä, you are a recognized member of our community with a unique opportunity to influence international research. You get to participate in our international and multidisciplinary community where the welfare of each individual is important. At the University of Jyväskylä, we offer a great and lively campus area with opportunities to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle.
Finland has a high standard of living, with free schooling (also in English), affordable childcare, good family benefits, and healthcare. Jyväskylä is located in central Finland amidst Finnish lakes and has excellent opportunities for different nature, outdoor, and sports activities. The city of Jyväskylä is a major educational center and the city has a large student population. As such there is a vibrant cultural scene in the city. To find useful information about the University of Jyväskylä, the City of Jyväskylä, and living in Finland, University’s International Staff Guide.
The initial annual salary will be approximately 30,000 EUR (gross income, including a holiday bonus). With progress of the thesis work, the salary will be revised in accordance with the Collective Agreement of Finnish Universities. The employment starts with a trial period of six months.
How to apply
Please attach the following documents to the online application form in English and in PDF format:
A Curriculum vitae, composed according to good scientific practice and considering the template for researcher´s curriculum vitae by The Finnish Advisory Board on Research Integrity and including contact information of two academics willing to provide a reference
A short and informal motivation/cover letter (max 2 pages), including your research interests, career goals and previous experience and merits in relation to the qualifications for this position. It should be clearly identified the project which is applied for.
Degree certificate (highest degree, or the date of completion the MSc)
Other relevant documents (eg. English language test record)
At the end of the application form, select the project you are applying to. Research plan is not needed at this point. Applications sent via emails will not be considered.
For more information of the call, please contact professor Varpu Marjomäki, varpu.s.marjomaki@jyu.fi.
In recruitment, we follow the Code of Conduct and Recommendations for the Recruitment of Researchers as defined in the European Charter for Researchers European Charter for Researchers. The University of Jyväskylä is committed to fairness, consistency and transparency in selection decisions, and undertakes the recommendations for the responsible evaluation of a researcher in Finland and DORA-declaration. The application process is transparent, professional and international. We communicate openly with the applicants throughout the recruitment process.
We value equality and diversity in our work community and encourage qualified applicants, regardless of background, to apply for this position.
Apply between 28 October 2024 and 24 November 2024 23:59 (Europe/Helsinki)
Department of Biological and Environmental Science
The research in the Department of Biological and Environmental Science focuses on three core areas: evolutionary biology, natural resources and environment, and biological nanoscience. The Department building, Ambiotica, is an integral part of the University of Jyväskylä’s Ylistönrinne Mathematics and Science Research Complex, which includes buildings of chemistry, physics and nanoscience. Ambiotica houses high quality laboratories for bioscience and experimental facilities for a wide range of biological and chemical analyses as well as highly motivated laboratory personnel.
The University of Jyväskylä is a human-centered environment of 2,500 experts and 14,500 students. Our goal is to create wisdom and wellbeing for all. JYU’s naturally beautiful campus is located in the heart of the city of Jyväskylä. JYU is the third largest employer in Central Finland.
Valtakunnallinen PET-keskus hakee 1-2 väitöskirjatutkijaa tai projektitutkijaa määräaikaiseen tehtävään alkaen syksyllä 2024 (tarkka aloituspäivä sovittavissa) ja päättyen 31.12.2028.
Haemme tutkijaa hankkeeseemme, jossa kartoitetaan positroniemissiotomografian ja toiminnallisen magneettikuvantamisen avulla aivojen ja muun kehon tunnesilmukoiden toimintaa. Hanketta johtaa prof. Lauri Nummenmaa ja sitä rahoittaa Euroopan tiedeneuvosto (ERC).
Tehtävänkuvaus
Väitöskirjatutkijan / projektitutkijan tehtäviin kuuluu PET- ja MRI tutkimusten tekeminen, tutkimusaineistojen analysoiminen ja niiden raportoiminen. Lisäksi tehtäviin kuuluu laboratorion digitaalisten tietovarantojen ylläpidossa avustaminen.
Etsimämme henkilö
Etsimme henkilöä, joka on kiinnostunut kokeellisesta PET- tai MRI-kuvantamisesta, kognitiivisesta ja affektiivisesta neurotieteestä tai psykiatrisesta kuvantamisesta. Hakijoilta edellytetään maisterin tutkintoa soveltuvalta alalta (esimerkiksi lääketiede, tekniikka, luonnontieteet tai psykologia). Hyvä kirjallinen ja suullinen englannin kielen taito on välttämätön. Etsimällämme henkilöllä on kyky itsenäiseen tutkimustyöhön sekä koehenkilöiden kanssa työskentelemiseen, valmiudet opetella kuvantamisaineistojen käsittelemistä sekä perustiedot tutkimusaineiston tilastollisesta analyysista ja tieteellisestä kirjoittamisesta. Kyky työskennellä suuressa kansainvälisessä tutkimusryhmässä on myös välttämätön.
Lisäksi väitöskirjatutkijalta edellytetään korkeakoulututkinnon suorittamisen yhteydessä tai muutoin osoitettua kykyä ja motivoitumista jatko-opintoihin ja tohtorintutkinnon suorittamiseen tutkimussuunnitelman mukaisesti.
Mikäli tehtävään valittavalla ei ole tohtorintutkinnon opinto-oikeutta tehtävään valittaessa, tehtävä täytetään nimikkeellä projektitutkija.
Tarjoamme
Kilpailukykyisen palkan
Huipputason tutkimusympäristön
Erinomaisen työyhteisön
Monipuoliset ja vaihtelevat työtehtävät
Palkkaus ja koeaika
Palkka määräytyy yliopistojen palkkausjärjestelmän (YPJ) opetus- ja tutkimushenkilöstön vaativuustason OV02 mukaisesti, jolloin tehtäväkohtainen palkka on 2 225,83 €/kk. Tehtäväkohtaisen palkanosan lisäksi maksetaan henkilökohtaiseen suoriutumiseen perustuvaa palkanosaa. Kokoaikaisesti työskentelevän väitöskirjatutkijan/projektitutkijan aloituspalkka on työsuhteen alussa noin 2 400-2 600 euroa/kk, riippuen aiemmasta kokemuksesta ja osaamisesta.
Tehtävässä on kuuden (6) kuukauden koeaika.
Hakuohjeet
Toimita hakemuksesi Turun yliopiston sähköisen hakemusjärjestelmän kautta viimeistään 14.11.2024 kello 16.00. Laadi hakemusdokumentit englanniksi.
Hakemukseen tulee liittää:
Motivaatiokirje
Ansioluettelo
Kopio tutkintotodistuksista
Suosituskirjeet nyt avoinna olevaa tehtävää varten kahdelta aikaisemmalta ohjaajalta tai esimieheltä yhteystietoineen
Lisätietoja
Lisätietoja avoimesta tehtävästä antaa prof. Lauri Nummenmaa Turun PET-keskuksessa (latanu@utu.fi).
https://www.oulu.fi/fi/yliopisto/tiedekunnat-ja-yksikot/luonnontieteellinen-tiedekunta/ekologia-ja-genetiikka tehdään monipuolista ja laaja-alaista biologista tutkimusta ja koulutetaan osaajia opetus-, tutkimus- ja asiantuntijatehtäviin. Yksikön tutkimusryhmissä tutkitaan useisiin ekologiaan, genetiikkaan ja molekyylibiologiaan sekä näiden rajapintoihin liittyviä aiheita.
Työtehtävät Yliopisto-opettajan tehtävänä on toimia superomaopettajana kaikille kandivaiheen biologian opiskelijoille koko heidän kanditutkintonsa ajan, sekä kansallisen biologian koulutusyhteistyön koordinaattorina.
Mitä tarjoamme? – Ekologian ja genetiikan yksikössä pääset kehittymään ja jakamaan asiantuntemustasi. – Ison organisaation tarjoamat kehitys- ja uramahdollisuudet. – Merkityksellisen työn ja toimintakulttuurin, jossa sinulla on vapaus työn ja muun elämän yhteensovittamiseen. https://www.oulu.fi/fi/yliopisto/toihin-yliopistoon. – Liikunta-, kulttuuri- ja hyvinvointietuja (ePassi). https://www.oulu.fi/fi/yliopisto/toihin-yliopistoon/henkilostoedut.
Mitä etsimme? Odotamme sinulta:
– Ylempää korkeakoulututkintoa biologian alalta tai ylempää korkeakoulututkintoa ja vähintään 60 opintopistettä yliopistotasoisia biologian opintoja. – Hyviä yhteistyö- ja vuorovaikutustaitoja sekä sujuvaa suullista ja kirjallista suomen ja englannin kielen taitoa.
Lisäksi katsomme eduksi:
– Yliopistopedagoginen tai pedagoginen koulutus – Opinto-ohjaajan koulutus, muu ohjaajakoulutus tai opinnäytetöiden ohjauskokemus – Kokemus verkko-opintojen kehittämisestä ja opetuksesta – Kokemus laajojen verkostojen koordinoinnista – Tuntemus Oulun yliopistosta opiskelu- ja/tai työskentely-ympäristönä
Palkkaus Tehtävä on määräaikainen neljälle vuodelle alkaen 1.1.2025 (tai sopimuksen mukaan).
Tehtävä sijoittuu yliopiston palkkausjärjestelmän opetus- ja tutkimushenkilöstön vaativuustasolle 5. Lisäksi maksetaan henkilökohtaiseen suoriutumiseen perustuvaa palkanosaa, joka on enintään 50 % tehtäväkohtaisesta palkanosasta. Palkka vastaavissa tehtävissä on tyypillisesti 3700-4000 €/kk. Tehtävässä sovelletaan 6 kuukauden koeaikaa.
Kuinka hakea? Jos kiinnostuit, haethan paikkaa rekrytointijärjestelmän kautta viimeistään 15.11.2024. Liitä mukaan:
– Hakemus, johon liitetään kahden suosittelijan yhteystiedot – CV – Opetusportfolio, joka sisältää seuraavat otsikoidut kohdat: – Opetusfilosofia ja opetusmenetelmät – Opetuskokemus ja opetuksen kehittäminen – Oppimateriaalin tuottaminen – Ammatillinen kehitys opettajana – Opetuksesta saatu palaute (opiskelija-arviot, vertaisarvioit, palkinnot ja hyväksytyt opetusnäytteet) – Tavoitteet ja kehittymissuunnitelmat opettamisessa
Tehtävään parhaiten soveltuvat hakijat kutsutaan haastatteluun etäyhteydellä tai kasvokkain. Opetustaitoa arvioidaan opetusportfolion ja opetusnäytteen perusteella. Tulemme olemaan yhteydessä kaikkiin hakijoihin hakuprosessin aikana.
Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences create a unique environment for multidisciplinary, inspirational and high-impact research and education. Our university community has its competitive edges in technology, health and society. www.tuni.fi/en .
The Hemato-oncology research group studies the molecular mechanisms underlying childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), aiming to develop novel, mechanism-based targeted therapies. Our approach combines a variety of genomic and molecular analyses, drug screening, patient samples, and disease modeling using both cellular and animal systems, including zebrafish.
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). Our existing research areas in health research include biomedical engineering fields from biomaterials and microtechnologies to health data science, cell and molecular biology, with applications in areas such as cancer, cardiovascular and celiac diseases, immunology, and ophthalmology.
Job description
We are looking for a talented and motivated postdoctoral researcher to join a project led by Prof. Olli Lohi. The project, funded by the Jane & Aatos Erkko Foundation, focuses on developing targeted therapies for T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL). Our research aims to identify novel and effective combination treatments for T-ALL, enhance immunotherapies, and investigate the mechanisms of drug resistance. The work involves the use of cell lines, patient samples, zebrafish models, and a variety of cellular, molecular, and genome-wide assays.
Requirements
We are seeking a versatile and independent researcher with experience and a proven track record-such as published work or a thesis-in a wide range of cellular and molecular biology techniques, including cell culture, drug testing, CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, and data analysis (e.g., NGS data, R software). Prior experience with leukemia research or zebrafish experimentation would be appreciated.
Applicable doctoral degree in the field, e.g. Molecular and Cellular Biology, Immunology, Cancer Biology, or Genomics
High motivation and a strong research orientation
The ability to work independently, and stay current with relevant literature
Strong interpersonal and networking skills, along with a willingness to mentor junior researchers
Fluency in spoken and written English.
Tampere University is a unique, multidisciplinary, and boldly forward-looking community. Our values are openness, diversity, responsibility, courage, critical thinking, and learner-centredness. We hope that you can embrace these values and promote them in your work.
We offer
The position will be filled for a fixed-term period of three years, starting on 1 January 2025 or as mutually agreed. A trial period of six months applies to all our new employees.
The salary will be based on both the job requirements and the employee’s personal performance in accordance with the Finnish University Salary System. The position of a Postdoctoral Researcher is placed on the job demands levels 5-6 (teaching and research staff). A typical starting salary of Postdoctoral Researcher is around 3500-3800 EUR/month.
We offer a world-class research environment in internationally recognized research groups. We have strong collaborative networks and offer great opportunities for researchers to develop their careers in an international setting. 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 area 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 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.
Please submit your application through our online recruitment system. The closing date for applications is 4 November 2024 (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:
With questions related to the recruitment process, please contact: HR Specialist Lilli Sarasvirta, lilli.sarasvirta@tuni.fi
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Tampereen yliopisto ja Tampereen ammattikorkeakoulu muodostavat yhdessä Suomen toiseksi suurimman monitieteisen, innostavan ja vaikuttavan tutkimus- ja oppimisyhteisön. Korkeakouluyhteisömme osaamiskärjet ovat tekniikka, terveys ja yhteiskunta. Lue lisää: www.tuni.fi
Tampereen yliopiston lääketieteen ja terveysteknologian tiedekunnan alla toimivassa hemato-onkologisessa (HemoRes) -tutkimusryhmässä on haettavana tutkijatohtorin määräaikainen tehtävä translationaalisen leukemiatutkimuksen alalta.
Lääketieteen ja terveysteknologian tiedekuntamme on monialainen biolääketieteen tekniikan, bioteknologian, lääketieteen ja terveysteknologian tutkimuksen ja opetuksen korkeatasoinen yksikkö. Teemme kansainvälisesti merkittävää perus- ja soveltavaa tutkimusta.
Lue tarkemmat tiedot tehtävästä ja hakuohjeet yllä olevasta englanninkielisestä ilmoituksesta. Jätäthän hakemuksesi yliopiston sähköisellä hakulomakkeella (linkki löytyy tämän ilmoituksen alta). Hakuaika tehtävään päättyy 4.11.2024 klo 23.59.
FIMM is currently seeking a MSCA Doctoral Researcher for spatial multiplexed immunofluorescence profiling of metastases of different cancer types
in a team led by Dr. Teijo Pellinen
We are seeking a highly motivated Doctoral Researcher for a fully funded, 4-year research position in multiplexed immunofluorescence profiling of metastases from various cancer types. This project, part of the Mac4Me consortium, involves advanced tissue imaging and computational analysis to study immune-tumor cell interactions in clinical samples, including brain, bone, and liver metastases. You will work closely with Genevia Technologies Oy (Finland) and The Norwegian Radium Hospital (Norway) to integrate imaging data with multi-omics datasets using cutting-edge AI tools.
This position is part of the European Union’s Horizon Europe MSCA Doctoral Network programme, which focuses on identifying new immunotherapy targets through innovative research on tumor-immune system interactions. The Mac4Me network provides a unique training environment, combining expertise from 18 academic and industry partners across Europe. Successful candidates will benefit from interdisciplinary training, research visits, and opportunities for skill development in fields ranging from systems biology to AI-driven cancer research.
Work tasks As a Doctoral Researcher in Dr. Teijo Pellinen’s team, you will apply innovative multiplexed immunofluorescence technology to spatially profile cells and their interactions in intact tumor tissue sections. You will analyze imaging data to uncover clinically relevant patterns by linking the imaging results to patient health records using advanced computational methods. More information on Dr. Pellinen’s work can be found here (Teijo Pellinen – University of Helsinki).
Key objectives of this PhD project include: 1. Designing and constructing tissue microarrays (TMAs) with appropriate control tissues, including tumor tissues (prostate cancer, breast cancer, neuroblastoma), metastasis target tissues (bone, liver, brain), and tissues with high immune cell content (e.g., lymph node, appendix). 2. Collecting and organizing clinical and pathological data associated with these tissue samples into a shared clinical database. 3. Developing and optimizing antibody panels for multiplex fluorescence immunohistochemistry (mfIHC). 4. Performing mfIHC on TMAs and analyzing the resulting high-resolution images for single-cell phenotyping.
Expected results This project will provide crucial insights into immune cell behaviour within metastases from prostate cancer, breast cancer, and neuroblastoma. Through single-cell spatial imaging, you will identify the key immune cell subsets and their activation or inhibition states in clinical metastasis samples. The project will also reveal the interactions and proximities between immune cells and tumor cells, offering a deeper understanding of immune responses in metastatic environments.
The imaging data will be systematically indexed and integrated with clinical datasets. You will collaborate with partners from Genevia Technologies Oy and The Norwegian Radium Hospital to merge your results with additional multi-omics data. These analyses will contribute to identifying new immune targets and potential therapeutic approaches for cancer treatment.
The Doctoral Researcher will be based at the Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM), University of Helsinki, and work within a vibrant multidisciplinary team embedded in the wider context of Dr. Olli Kallioniemi’s Precision Systems Medicine group at the University of Helsinki (Precision systems medicine | University of Helsinki).
Opportunities for professional development include attending relevant University of Helsinki courses, presenting your findings at national and international conferences, and conducting research visits to other partners in the Mac4Me Doctoral Network.
Eligibility criteria To be eligible for this position, you must meet the following criteria: • Transnational mobility: At the time of recruitment, you must not have resided or carried out your main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Finland for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to your start date. • Early-Stage Researchers (ESRs): You must have less than 4 years of research experience since completing your first MSc degree and must not have been awarded a doctoral degree at the time of recruitment. • English proficiency: You must have a strong command of the English language, demonstrated through a recognized English proficiency certificate.
Please ensure that you meet all these criteria before applying.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
MSc degree in a relevant field such as molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, bioengineering, computer science, biostatistics, bioinformatics, biomathematics, systems biology, biomedical sciences, or a closely related discipline. Strong analytical and communication skills, including proficiency in scientific writing and confident interpersonal communication. Experience in bioinformatics or large-scale omics data analysis, including familiarity with commonly used tools and methods. Programming skills (e.g., Python, R) are considered an advantage. Knowledge of cancer research, preclinical model systems, and image analysis techniques is beneficial but not mandatory.
We are seeking a motivated and independent researcher who is eager to learn new skills and contribute to a multidisciplinary project at the intersection of cancer biology, immunology, and data science.
Personal qualities We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following personal attributes: • Eagerness to learn and develop new skills across multidisciplinary fields. • Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team. • Problem-solving mindset with a proactive and solution-oriented approach. • Strong communication skills, especially when working within a multidisciplinary team. • Commitment to meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality results. We offer • A dynamic and inspiring work environment with access to cutting-edge technology and a vibrant, multidisciplinary research community. • Flexible working hours and regular, personalized supervision to support your professional development. • Access to unique datasets and cutting-edge methodologies in cancer research, molecular pathology, and image analysis. • Competitive salary with yearly wage agreements in accordance with Finnish university guidelines. • Comprehensive benefits including pension fund membership and insurance coverage. • Opportunities for career development, including attending relevant courses, presenting at national and international conferences, and research visits to partner institutions across Europe. • Work-life balance in a supportive and diverse working culture, aligned with the Nordic approach to well-being.
To apply, please submit the application through the University of Helsinki electronic recruitment system by clicking on Apply for job.
Please apply no later than 22nd of November 2024
The employment may begin as soon as possible or as agreed.
The Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM) is an international research institute focusing on human genomics and personalised medicine at the Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE) of the University of Helsinki FIMM integrates molecular medicine research, technology centre and biobanking infrastructures under one roof, promoting translational research in grand challenge projects, specifically, the impact of genome information from the Finnish population in personalised health and medicine, individualised cancer medicine, and digital molecular medicine. 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.
