The Research Program Unit at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki invites applications for a fixed-term
Project Planner
position at the Meilahti Campus, starting June 2026 (or as agreed) for an initial period of 12 months, with the possibility of extension by agreement.
We are seeking a highly motivated project planner to join an international team. Project Planner will support the Principal Investigator in matters related to grant application writing, project management and laboratory management.
Job description
The goal of this position is to provide high-level project planning, coordination, and research administration support to the Principal Investigator and research team. You will help ensure that projects progress efficiently from idea generation and grant preparation through implementation, compliance, and publication. The role is designed to strengthen the lab’s capacity for competitive grant success, high-quality project delivery, and timely dissemination of results.
Your responsibilities will include:
Grant support: Coordinate grant applications, support proposal writing/editing, and assist with reporting, milestones and deliverables;
Project management: Organize meetings, document decisions and action points, and proactively follow up on bottlenecks across parallel projects;
Governance and compliance: Coordinate ethics applications and amendments; manage and track agreements and data/sample transfers (e.g., MTA/DTA), in line with institutional policies and GDPR requirements;
Collaboration coordination: Serve as a key coordination point for collaborations with clinicians, biobanks, and core facilities; support logistics for data/sample access and transfers;
Publication support: Support projects toward manuscript completion by coordinating inputs, timelines, revisions, and submission steps; assist with dissemination planning when needed;
Lab operations: Support lab management tasks such as documentation systems, onboarding routines, and practical coordination that improves efficiency and reproducibility.
The content of the position may be adjusted based on the selected candidate’s expertise.
Requirements
We are looking for a candidate with:
A PhD degree in one of the fields: Systems Biology, Immunology, Metabolism, RNA biology
Experience in research project preparation, administration, or research support roles
Ability to work independently and professionally on multiple parallel processes, supporting the PI and the team
Excellent scientific writing, communication, interpersonal, and networking skills
Excellent command of English
The role also involves collaboration with our partners worldwide.
The chosen applicant is expected to reside in Finland while employed by the University of Helsinki.
What we offer
Depending on the appointees’ qualifications and experience, the salary of the Project Planner will be ca. 3900 €/month. A six-month trial period will be applied.
The University of Helsinki offers comprehensive services to its employees, including occupational health care and health insurance, unemployment and pension fund, a generous holiday package, sports facilities, and opportunities for professional development (https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers).
How to apply
Applications should be submitted through the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the ”Apply now” button.
Internal applicants (i.e., current employees of the University of Helsinki) submit their applications by using the “Employee login” button.
The application needs to include the following appendices:
CV including names of two (2) referees with their contacts
Motivation letter
The closing date for applications is 30th July, 2026. The position will be filled on a rolling basis as soon as a suitable candidate is found.
For further information on the position, please contact Dr., PI Ping Chen, ping.chen (at) helsinki.fi.
If you need technical support with the recruitment system or additional information about the application process, please contact HelsinkiUni Help, uni-help (at) helsinki.fi.
About us
The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Helsinki is committed to high-quality medical research and research-based education across medicine, dentistry, psychology, and logopedics, including an international Master’s Programme in Translational Medicine. The faculty also contributes actively to healthcare expertise and ethical discourse, aiming to be a leading multidisciplinary institution.
In addition to its research and teaching activities, the faculty serves as a significant expert organisation in the healthcare sector and contributes to the discourse on ethics in the field. The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Helsinki constitutes the academic medical centre together with HUS Helsinki University Hospital and the Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE). This medical centre has been successful in international comparisons, ranking among the top 10 medical campuses in Europe and the top 50 globally. The faculty aims to be one of the best medical research faculties in the world, while reinforcing its status as a distinguished institution of multidisciplinary education in healthcare.
Lääketieteellisessä tiedekunnassa on avoinna tutkijatohtorin määräaikainen tehtävä professori Marko Salmen johtamassa immunologian tutkimusryhmässä ”Leukocyte Traffic and the Immune Response”. Tehtävä rahoitetaan Jane ja Aatos Erkon säätiön projektista.
Tutkimusryhmä selvittää immuunivasteen käynnistymistä tulehduksessa, syöpätaudeissa ja rokotuksissa (Salmilab). Keskeisiä kiinnostuksen kohteita ovat antigeenien pääsy perifeerisistä kudoksista imusolmukkeisiin imuteiden kautta, imusolmukkeen tukisolujen merkitys immuunivasteessa, myeloidisten valkosolujen erilaistuminen ja toiminta sekä tulehduksen ja syövän immunologiset biomarkkerit. Tutkimuksessa hyödynnetään laajasti mikroskooppipohjaisia biokuvantamismenetelmiä, virtaussytometriaa, yksisoluomiikoita ja funktionaalisia immunologisia analyysejä kokeellisissa malleissa.
Etsimme motivoitunutta tutkijatohtoria tutkimaan immuunivasteen säätelyä imusolmukkeessa.
Tehtävässä tutkitaan solu- ja molekyylitason mekanismeja, jotka välittävät imunesteen mukana tulevien antigeenien siirtymistä lymfasuonista imusolmukkeeseen ja antigeenien vaikutusta imusolmukkeen lymfaendoteelisoluihin, fibroblasteihin ja imusolmukkeen residentteihin myeloidisiin soluihin. Tavoitteenamme on kehittää uusia keinoja, joiden avulla elimistön immuunivastetta pystytään muokkamaan paikallisesti halutussa imusolmukkeessa syöpä- ja tulehdustaudeissa sekä rokotuksen aikana.
Tehtävään kuuluu laboratoriokokeiden (ml. in vivo mallit) toteuttamista, kudos- ja solunäytteiden analysointia biokuvantamisen ja omiikkateknologioiden avulla, uusien menetelmien kehittämistä, väitöskirjatutkijoiden ja muiden opiskelijoiden ohjaamista ja tieteellisten artikkeleiden kirjoittamista. Tehtävässä on myös mahdollisuus kehittää uusia projekteja ja lähestymistapoja sekä osallistua opetukseen, mikä tukee tutkijatohtorivaiheen jälkeisiin uravaiheisiin siirtymistä.
Valtaosa työstä tehdään lähityönä Turun kampuksella.
Etsimämme henkilö
Edellytämme seuraavia:
Tohtorin tutkinto immunologian, solubiologian, biokemian, biologian, lääketieteen biolääketieteen tai muiden soveltuvien biotieteiden alalta
Merkittävä kokemus immunologisesta, vaskulaaribiologisesta tai syöpäbiologisesta tutkimuksesta
Kyky sekä oma-aloitteiseen ja itsenäiseen työhön että ryhmätyöskentelyyn
Erinomainen suullinen ja kirjallinen englannin kielen taito
Korkeatasoinen tieteellinen tuotanto.
Laadukkaat vuorovaikutustaidot.
Seuraavat taidot katsotaan eduksi:
Kokemus yksisoluomiikoista, bioinformatiikasta, biokuvantamisesta, virtaussytometriasta ja/tai in vivo tulehdusmalleista
Tehtävän kelpoisuusehdot löytyvät Turun yliopiston johtosäännöstä (johtosääntö). Arvostamme yhdenvertaisuutta ja monimuotoisuutta työyhteisössämme. Kannustammekin erilaisia taustoja omaavia päteviä hakijoita hakemaan avoimia tehtäviämme.
Tarjoamme
Tarjoamme sinulle vastuullisia ja mielenkiintoisia työtehtäviä sekä mahdollisuuden kehittää osaamistasi ja uraasi monipuolisessa toimintaympäristössä. Työskentelet ammattitaitoisen ja innostavan tutkimusryhmän jäsenenä. Pääset mukaan n. 60 tutkimusryhmää käsittävään monitieteiseen ja kansainväliseen InFLAMES lippulaivaan. Pystyt hyödyntämään myös Turun yliopiston muiden immunologiaan keskittyneiden ohjelmien (esim. IMMUFELLOW MSCA COFUND -postdoktoraalikoulutus (IMMUFELLOW) ja kansallinen tohtorinkoulutuspilotti (Immudocs) järjestämää koulutusta ja verkostoitumismahdollisuuksia. Käytössäsi on myös monipuolinen ja moderni immunologiseen tutkimukseen erinomaisesti sopiva tutkimusinfrastruktuuri samassa rakennuksessa (Turku Bioscience; Turku Bioimaging).
Terveys, diagnostiikka ja lääkekehitys sekä immunologia ovat Turun yliopiston profiloitumisalueita. Korkealaatuinen perustutkimus ja tiiviit yhteydet yliopistosairaalaan luovat pohjan kansainväliselle huippututkimukselle.
Palkkaus ja koeaika
Palkka määräytyy yliopistojen työehtosopimuksen mukaisesti. Tehtävä kuuluu opetus-ja tutkimushenkilökuntaan. Tutkijatohtorin keskimääräinen palkka työsuhteen alussa on koulutuksesta, osaamisesta ja kokemuksesta riippuen noin 3700-4000 eur/kk.
Työsuhde alkaa sopimuksen mukaan syksyllä 2026. Tehtävä täytetään 2-3 vuoden ajaksi sopimuksen mukaan, ja siinä on kuuden kuukauden koeaika. Tehtävän jatkosta on mahdollisuus neuvotella.
Hakuohjeet
Jätäthän hakemuksesi sähköisen rekrytointijärjestelmämme kautta 17.08.2026, klo 16.00 mennessä.
Hakijoiden on liitettävä hakemukseensa:
Tutkintotodistukset suomen- tai englanninkielisinä tai virallisesti käännettynä jommalle kummalle kielelle
Motivaatiokirje (enintään 1 sivu)
Ansioluettelo (enintään 3 sivua)
Julkaisuluettelo
Erillinen luettelo enintään 5 tärkeimmästä julkaisusta ja selvitys omasta roolista niissä
Kahden suosittelijan yhteystiedot
muut mahdolliset tehtävän täyttämiseen vaikuttavat asiakirjat
Huomaathan, että hakulomakkeen lopussa on lisäksi yksi pakollinen videokysymys.
Lisätietoja antaa
Lisätietoja avoimesta tehtävästä antaa prof. Marko Salmi (marko.salmi(at)utu.fi).
Hakuprosessissa avustaa henkilöstöasiantuntija Anne Jackson (anne.jackson(at)utu.fi) pe 3.7.2026 asti ja jälleen alkaen 10.8.2026. Muina aikoina hakua koskeviin teknisiin kysymyksiin liittyen voi lähettää viestiä osoitteella HR-Kupittaa@utu.fi; teknistä apua on kuitenkin saatavilla heinäkuussa rajoitetusti.
Hakulomaketta ei voi tallentaa keskeneräisenä. Voit kuitenkin palata muokkaamaan ja täydentämään hakemustasi sen lähettämisen jälkeen aina hakuajan päättymiseen saakka. Saat linkin hakemuksesi muokkaamista varten sähköpostiisi, kun olet jättänyt hakemuksesi järjestelmään.
Sinulla on 6 tuntia aikaa työhakemuksesi täyttämiseen ennen aikakatkaisua.
The University of Eastern Finland is inviting applications for a Doctoral Researcher position at the A.I. Virtanen Institute for Molecular Sciences on the Kuopio Campus. The position focuses on multimodal cancer imaging and will be filled for a fixed term of 3 years from 1 September 2026 onwards (or as agreed). Please find more information below and submit your application by 6 August 2026.
Role and Salary
The cross-disciplinary consortium project “Cancer immunotherapy utilizing multifunctional vector technology, PET imaging and metabolic MRI“, funded by the Research Council of Finland, focuses on the development of a novel preclinical cancer immunotherapy against triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), and on the development of advanced PET and MRI techniques (in particular deuterium and carbon based metabolic MRI and state-of-the art diffusion MRI) for the detection of therapy related cell death in preclinical animal models. The candidate will work in the multimodal imaging arm of the project and will develop methods that will be then applied to cancer therapy models in collaboration with our partner developing immunotherapy approaches on the same campus. During the project, you will become familiar with laboratory animal handling, preclinical multimodal imaging (MRI and PET, including method development), data analysis and scientific communication. The primary task of the Doctoral Researcher is to carry out their doctoral research in accordance with the approved research plan. The goal is to complete the doctoral degree as a full-time student within a maximum of four years.
We require that the candidate to be appointed as a Doctoral Researcher is qualified to pursue postgraduate studies, i.e., the selected candidate must be eligible, apply and be accepted to the Faculty’s Doctoral Programme as soon as possible from the start of the employment (in the beginning of employment the title will be “Project Researcher” and will change to “Doctoral Researcher” upon acceptance to the Faculty’s Doctoral Programme).
Your main responsibilities will include:
conducting research in accordance with the aims of the project
designing and performing multimodal imaging experiments in preclinical animal models
collaborating with other scientists within the consortium
reporting and creating high-quality scientific publications.
As our new Doctoral Researcher, you will work in the Faculty of Health Sciences of the University of Eastern Finland on the Kuopio campus. The position will be filled for a fixed term of 3 years as from 1 September 2026 (or as agreed). The position will be filled for a fixed term due to it pertaining to the Doctoral Researcher candidate’s own doctoral degree. If the title will be a Project Researher in the beginning of the contract, the position will be filled for a fixed term due to it pertaining to the specific project tasks. A trial period is applied to all new members of staff.
The salary of the position is determined in accordance with the salary system for Finnish universities. The salary comprises two components: a job-related salary element and a personal salary element. In this position, the job-related salary element is EUR 2,331,67/month, based on level 2 of the job requirement level chart for teaching and research staff. The personal salary element can be a minimum of 6 % and a maximum of 50 % of the above-mentioned sum. Depending on the personal salary element, the salary will be approximately EUR 2,700–2,845 /month at the beginning of the employment relationship.
Our requirements
We are looking for motivated candidates who have a background in, e.g., biomedicine or pharmacy and are also interested in technical aspects, such as programming and data analysis. Alternatively, the candidate may have a background in engineering or physics, but has a strong interest in biology/medicine. The Doctoral Researcher will work in a collaborative, international, and interdisciplinary research environment with opportunities for international collaboration, mobility and conference attendance.
Requirements
Does not have a doctoral degree at the time of the call deadline.
Is eligible for postgraduate studies; holds a Master´s degree in a relevant discipline such as biomedicine, pharmacy, biology, physics or a similar field; or has completed an applicable study programme abroad which in the awarding country gives eligibility for corresponding postgraduate education. Students in the final stages of their Master’s degree may also apply provided that they deliver a copy of their degree certificate to the faculty by 31 August 2026.
Has willingness to work with preclinical animal models. The necessary accreditations for performing animal procedures will be organized during the project where needed.
Has excellent/good skills in spoken, read and written English.
Advantages
Has good communication skills to facilitate collaboration within the consortium.
Can work independently to formulate and solve research problems.
Has strong motivation for science and learning new things.
Knowledge of MRI/MRS and/or PET is an asset but not required.
Previous experience in cancer biology or animal work is an asset but not required.
Experience in programming, e.g. knowledge of Python, MATLAB or similar, is an asset but not required.
Your benefits
You will have access to the university’s staff benefits, including
extensive occupational health care
a broad selection of staff training
staff discount on lunch in our campus restaurants, as well as on a range of other services and
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 and 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 3 August 2026 by 24:00 (midnight) Finnish time (UTC+3).
Please note that you must include the following appendices in your application
A motivation letter (max 1 page)
A CV (Template for CV, website) including a list of publications (Instructions, Research Council of Finland website), if applicable
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
Contact information for 1–2 referees
Any other documents with which you wish to demonstrate your merits for the position.
If your diploma is not in English, Finnish or Swedish, an official English translation must be provided. All translations must be issued either by the awarding educational institution or an authorized translator. Each page of the official translation must bear the translator’s stamp and/or signature. Official translations must be accurate translations of the original documents. Translations made by the applicants themselves are not accepted.
Questions?
For further information on the position, please contact Mikko Kettunen, mikko.kettunen@uef.fi.
Technical support for the Varbi system is available: hraivi@uef.fi (not the week 29), varbituki@uef.fi (not the weeks 29 and 30) and throughout the summer: support@varbi.com.
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.
in structural biology and biophysics, with a strong interest in understanding how molecular machines drive cell motility and host-pathogen interactions.
The research unit is one of the three research focus areas of theFaculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine. The Faculty provides a dynamic research environment and cutting-edge research infrastructure services to academics and other users in Finland and abroad.
About the job
We have an opening for a fixed-term, full-time doctoral researcher position in a research project headed by Professor Inari Kursula in the Protein and Structural Biology research unit. The doctoral studies are expected to be completed in four years.
Work in our group is focused on understanding malaria parasite gliding motility and the molecular machinery behind it at the molecular level. To address these questions, we combine structural biology and biochemical/biophysical approaches, including X-ray crystallography, cryo-EM and protein interaction/functional assays. In this project, the candidate will investigate how Plasmodium myosins generate force and interact with their binding partners, with the aim of establishing structure-function relationships underlying parasite motility and host cell invasion.
What we offer
A collaborative and international research environment with access to state-of-the-art structural biology infrastructure, including X-ray crystallography and cryo-EM facilities.
The support of an experienced and enthusiastic team of 5-10 people, where you can contribute your ideas, develop your expertise, and grow as a scientist.
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 are looking for a highly motivated candidate with an interest in structural biology, molecular mechanisms of cell motility, host-pathogen interactions, and motor protein function. To succeed in this position, we expect you to have:
Master’s degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related field. A Master’s degree must have been completed before the start of employment.
Experience in recombinant protein production.
Ability to work as part of a team while also demonstrating critical thinking and independence.
Strong motivation for fundamental science and doctoral studies.
Fluency in written and spoken English.
You must apply for the right to study for a doctoral degree at the beginning of your employment in accordance with the requirements of the University of Oulu Graduate School (UniOGS).
In addition, the following are considered as assets:
Experience with structural biology methods, computational analysis, molecular modelling, or related approaches.
Experience with biophysical characterization of proteins and their interactions.
Experience with eukaryotic cell culture.
Salary
The position isfixed-term for 4 years as of 1.9.2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The salary will be based on the levels 2-4 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. 2600-3200 € per month (before taxes). A trial period of 6months is applied to the position.
How to apply?
Interested? If yes, please apply by 10.7.2026 (23:59 Finnish local time) through our recruitment system (see link below).
The application should be written in English and include the following:
The applicants who best match the profile will be invited to an on-site or remote interview. All applicants will be notified during the selection process. The verification of the diplomas and contacting the referees will be conducted at the latest for the shortlisted candidates.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including people of different ages, genders, languages, cultures, and minority communities.
Contact Information
If you have any further questions, please contact Professor Inari Kursula, inari.kursula@oulu.fi
Faculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, Protein and Structural Biology
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 19,000 people in total. Our northern scientific community operates globally and creates conditions for the emergence of innovations. The University of Oulu is ranked in the top 3% of the world’s universities.
We are now looking for a
Doctoral Researcher
who has interest in biochemistry, structural biology and early-stage drug discovery to work on a project in protein ADP-ribosylation.
The host research team also belongs to Biocenter Oulu, which offers a high-level international multidisciplinary environment supplied with cutting-edge infrastructures. Under this framework, the Health and Biosciences Doctoral Program (HBS-DP) offers doctoral training in clinical medicine, biomedicine, biochemistry, molecular medicine, dentistry, health sciences, and medical technology.
About the job
We have now an opening for a fixed-term, full-time doctoralresearcher position in a research project headed by Professor Lari Lehtiö in the Protein and Structural Biology research unit. The doctoral studies are expected to be completed in four years.
Our team focuses on structure, function and selective inhibition of ADP-ribosyltransferases, also known as PARPs. These proteins are involved in signaling through ADP-ribosylation – a post-translational modification affecting protein stability, function, and interactions in multiple cellular pathways. Our goals are to study how the multidomain PARPs function and are regulated by addressing several key questions in their oligomerization, protein-protein and protein-nucleic acid interactions and use structural information for rational design to develop specific inhibitors.
The successful candidate will work on understanding PARP activation, integrating structural and biochemical information and develop protein-protein interaction inhibitors. We use a range of biochemical, structural and biophysical methods including X-ray crystallography and CryoEM to study PARPs function. The project can be somewhat tailored on the skills and interest of the recruited researcher.
What we offer
The support of an experienced and enthusiastic team of 10-15 people, with whom you can share your expertise and grow as an expert.
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?
To successfully occupy this position, you must possess a Master’s degree or an equivalent degree (e.g. licentiate) preferably in biochemistry or related fields. Degree must have been completed with good grades or strong evidence for graduation before the appointment must be demonstrated.
The position is intended for an Early-Stage Researcher (ESR) who is defined as a researcher in the first four years (full-time equivalent) of his/her research activity, including the period of research training. Applicants will be either starting their doctoral training or will have completed no more than two full years of training (adjusted for possible previous part-time status) at the time the position is filled. The selected candidate will carry out his/her doctoral studies in the HBS-DP of the University of Oulu Graduate School (UniOGS) and must meet the minimal requirements to receive doctoral study rights as defined in UniOGS requirements.
Salary
The position isfixed-term for4 years starting on 01.09.2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The salary will be based on the levels 2-4 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. 2600-2900 € per month (before taxes). A trial period of 6months is applied to the position.
How to apply?
Interested? If yes, please apply by 5.7.2026 (23:59 Finnish local time) through our recruitment system.
The application should be written in English and include the following:
The eligible applicants fitting best in the profile expected for the position will be invited to an on-site or remote interview. All applicants will be notified during the selection process.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including people of different ages, genders, languages, cultures, and minority communities.
Contact Information
If you have any further questions, please contact Professor Lari Lehtiö (lari.lehtio-at-oulu.fi).
The Department of Biological and Environmental Science is seeking to recruit Doctoral Researcher in Cell and Molecular Biology starting 1.10.2026, or as soon as possible after that for a maximum of 3,5 years. The fixed-term position is for completing doctoral studies.
Poorly functioning endothelial layers and mucosal surfaces influence susceptibility to infections and non-communicable diseases. The Doctoral Researcher will focus on preventive approaches that support health by discovering nature-based bioactive molecules and by identification of molecular mediators of health benefits of exercise and their synergistic effects. To do this, the doctoral candidate will perform experimental work with microbial and cell cultures and possibly in experimental animal models. The position is related to the University’s profiling area Ageing, Environment and Functioning, and includes collaboration between Faculty of Mathematics and Science (Prof. Lotta-Riina Sundberg) and Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences (Prof. Riikka Kivelä).
Who should apply
We expect the candidates to have:
Strong expertise in cell and molecular biology
Familiarity with microbiology, bioinformatics and/or physiology
Understanding of metabolism or cardiovascular diseases is preferable but not essential
Independence and problem-solving skills. The project allows flexibility for developing original ideas and subprojects
Ability and motivation to work as part of a team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
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 to these. The duties, qualification requirements, and the language skills of Doctoral Researchers are stipulated by the University of Jyväskylä Regulations and language skills guidelines (Doctoral Students). A good command of English is required. A trial period of six months will be used in the beginning of the employment.
The eligible candidate has, or is about to obtain, a suitable Master’s degree. In addition, the Doctoral Researcher must have a permission for post-graduate studies at the University of Jyväskylä. After selection, the selected person must apply for postgraduate study rights through a separate application procedure from the Faculty of Mathematics and Science.
Benefits
Come to Jyväskylä, Finland, and join our vibrant and inspiring community!
At the University of Jyväskylä, you will be a valued member of our community with a unique opportunity to contribute to international research. You will become part of our international and multidisciplinary community that prioritizes the wellbeing of each individual. Our lively campus provides excellent opportunities for maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle.
Finland, named the world’s happiest country for consecutive years since 2018, offers a high standard of living with free education (also in English), affordable childcare, generous family benefits, and comprehensive healthcare. Work–life balance is highly valued in Finland, and employees enjoy four to six weeks of annual holiday. Jyväskylä is located in central Finland, just three hours by train from the capital Helsinki. Part of the Finnish Lakeland, the city offers easy access to nature and a range of outdoor, sports and exercise activities. As a major centre of education with a large student population, it also features a vibrant cultural scene. For more information about the University of Jyväskylä, the city of Jyväskylä, and living in Finland, see the University’s International Staff Guide.
Salaries are based on job demands and employees’ performance following the Finnish University Salary System. The salary for a Doctoral Researcher is determined based on the task-specific demand level 2–4 for teaching and research staff. The starting salary will be approximately 2550 €/month (gross income). A holiday bonus is paid to all employees. With progress of thesis work, the salary will be revised in accordance with the Collective Agreement of Finnish Education Employers. If you are relocating from abroad, we will support your move to Jyväskylä and Finland.
How to apply?
The application documents that should be included in English and in PDF format:
A short 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.
Degree certificate (highest degree).
We look forward to receiving your application in our recruitment system by August 9, 2026.
For further information, please contact Professor Lotta-Riina Sundberg, lotta-riina.sundberg@jyu.fi or Professor Riikka Kivelä, riikka.m.kivela@jyu.fi.
Our application process is transparent, professional and international. We communicate openly with the applicants throughout the recruitment process. All appointment decisions are based on careful consideration within the faculty. We value equality and diversity in our work community and encourage qualified applicants, regardless of background, to apply for this position.
Department of Biological and Environmental Science
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The University of Jyväskylä is a human-centred environment of 2,500 experts and 14,500 students. Our goal is to create wisdom and wellbeing for us all. It is essential that each member of the community thrives and has opportunities to develop and grow. We cherish openness of thinking as well as the balance between research and education. Our naturally beautiful campus is located at the heart of the city of Jyväskylä. JYU is the third largest employer in Central Finland.
As summer approaches, it feels like a timely moment to pause and reflect on what we have managed to accomplish during the first half of the year, and why it matters. This spring, I have found myself thinking in particular about the importance of the work carried out by the Finnish Society for Cell Biology at a time when many students and professionals in our field are looking towards the future with a degree of uncertainty. When concerns about employment prospects begin to weigh more heavily, our role in supporting networks, working-life skills and a sense of community becomes ever more significant.
The difficult labour market situation was reflected in our activities early this year. Instead of our full summer job webinar series, we were able to organise just one webinar, delivered in collaboration with Admescope. I had the opportunity to open the session at a time when the news was dominated by reports of Finland rising to the top of European unemployment statistics. Feedback from the webinar offered a sobering glimpse into the student perspective: one participant described the employment situation in our field as so weak that it undermines motivation to continue their studies. In this context, events related to internships, summer jobs and employment opportunities are among the most valuable forms of support we can provide. As the respondent put it, our work is therefore of critical importance. I have always felt a strong sense of pride and gratitude for what our society has achieved throughout its history, but perhaps especially so in times like these. Supporting networking and working-life skills has always been central to our activities, and for this reason we are committed to strengthening this focus further in the coming autumn.
Our board is currently organising a working life seminar in Kuopio for the autumn. Members from across Finland will be able to join via Zoom, but I would warmly encourage attending in person, as the informal networking session following the seminar offers valuable opportunities alongside the formal programme. Within the board, we have been reflecting on how to further develop this relaxed drinks-and-snacks-style gathering so that it better serves and supports our participants. Various mentoring initiatives have been under discussion for some time, and I am hopeful that this autumn’s seminar will provide an opportunity to pilot something new in this area.
Alongside our working life initiatives, one of the highlights of the spring was our participation in the ChemBio fair for the first time in March. Planning and discussions around this began as early as autumn 2024, so it was genuinely rewarding to finally find ourselves at Messukeskus hosting our very first SSB ChemBio event. We approached the event with some anticipation and, admittedly, a fair degree of uncertainty, as many aspects were entirely new to us. The venue and seminar facilities were unfamiliar, and unlike our usual events, fair visitors do not register in advance but move between sessions according to their own interests and schedules.
To our great delight, the event attracted a very encouraging number of participants. The ChemBio fair also provided an excellent opportunity to demonstrate our years of experience in organising events, the professionalism of our board members, and our practical, can-do approach. Indeed, we were asked on site whether we were some kind of company; an observation prompted by how professional our activities appeared. At our annual meeting, we also received positive feedback from one of our long-standing supporters and members, Harri Kämäräinen from Nuppulinna, who remarked on how strong and vibrant the society appears. I would like to extend my sincere thanks for this kind of feedback to our entire board and to the editorial team of Solubiologi. It speaks to the fact that our long-term efforts are bearing fruit: the Finnish Society for Cell Biology is visible, active, and recognised as a valued contributor within the field.
We are also delighted to welcome two new members to the board: Kirsti Härkönen from Kuopio and Beata Hanhisalo from Tampere. Kirsti will already be familiar to many, as she designed our striking overall patch when it was renewed a couple of years ago. Beata, in turn, is known as a highly active contributor to academic communities and serves, among other roles, as an innovation ambassador at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology at Tampere University. I would like to once again extend a very warm welcome to both Kirsti and Beata. They are an integral part of the work we began this spring to introduce a new logo and visual identity for the society, and to further develop our social media communications.
The arrival of summer also means that a freshly published issue of Solubiologi will soon be delivered to your home. Once again, the editorial team has prepared an excellent collection of reading, which we hope will offer a moment of calm after a busy start to the year. Perhaps you might share a photo on social media, using the hashtag #SuomenSolubiologit, of the summery setting in which you find yourself reading our journal?
Wishing you a restful and sun-filled summer!
5 June 2026 Johanna Matilainen Chair, Finnish Society for Cell Biology
Kesän lähestyessä tekee mieli pysähtyä hetkeksi sen äärelle, mitä kaikkea alkuvuoden aikana on ehditty tekemään, ja miksi sillä on merkitystä? Tänä keväänä olen ajatellut erityisen paljon sitä, miten tärkeää Suomen Solubiologit ry:n tekemä työ on tilanteessa, jossa moni kohdealojemme opiskelija ja osaaja katsovat tulevaisuuteen epävarmuuden keskeltä. Kun alalle työllistyminen huolestuttaa, tehtävämme verkostojen, työelämätaitojen ja yhteisöllisyyden tukijana korostuu entisestään.
Haastava työmarkkinatilanne heijastui alkuvuoden toimintaamme sitä kautta, että kokonaisen kesäduuniwebinaarisarjan sijasta saimme järjestettyä vain yhden webinaarin, joka järjestettiin Admescopen kanssa. Pääsin alustamaan webinaaria aikana, jolloin uutisoitiin paljon siitä, kuinka Suomi oli kivunnut Euroopan työttömyysasteen kärkeen. Saimme webinaaripalautteiden kautta tilannekuvaa opiskelijalta, joka kuvaili alan työtilannetta niin heikoksi, että se syö opiskelijan motivaatiota jatkaa alan opintoja. Harjoittelupaikkoihin, kesätöihin ja töihin liittyvät tapahtumat ovat tässä tilanteessa tärkeimpiä opiskelijoille, ja siksi tekemämme työ on palautetta antaneen opiskelijan mukaan äärimmäisen tärkeää. Olen aina saanut kokea suurta ylpeyttä ja kiitollisuutta siitä työstä, mitä yhdistyksemme on koko historiansa aikana tehnyt, mutta aivan erityisesti näinä haastavina aikoina. Jäsentemme verkostoitumisen ja työelämätaitojen tukeminen on ollut toimintamme keskiössä aina, ja juuri tästä syystä haluamme jatkaa työelämäteeman vahvistamista myös tulevana syksynä.
Hallituksemme järjestelee työelämäseminaaria Kuopiossa ensi syksylle. Seminaariin voi osallistua jokainen jäsen ympäri Suomen Zoomin kautta, mutta suosittelen lämpimästi osallistumaan tapahtumaan paikan päällä, jotta voit varsinaisen seminaariohjelman lisäksi hyödyntää tapahtuman jälkeisen verkostoitumistilaisuuden. Olemme ideoineet hallituksessa sitä, miten voisimme kehittää tätä rentoa drinks & snacks -tyylistä tapahtumaamme niin, että se palvelisi ja auttaisi seminaariosallistujiamme entistä enemmän. Erilaiset mentorointikokeilut ovat olleet mielessämme pitkään ja uskon, että pääsemme viimein kokeilemaan jotain uutta tällä saralla syksyn työelämäseminaarissamme.
Työelämäteeman rinnalla yksi alkuvuoden hienoimmista onnistumisista oli osallistumisemme ChemBio-messuille ensimmäistä kertaa maaliskuussa. Tähän liittyvät keskustelut ja järjestelyt on taidettu aloittaa jo vuoden 2024 syksyllä, joten oli todella hienoa viimein päästä Messukeskukseen paikan päälle viettämään ihka ensimmäistä SSB ChemBio-tapahtumaa. Tapahtumaa jännitettiin hallituksessa etukäteen aika paljon, sillä aika moni asia oli lopulta sellainen, josta emme oikein tienneet mitä odottaa. Messukeskus ja sen tarjoamat seminaarisalit olivat meille tapahtumaympäristöinä täysin uusia, minkä lisäksi messukävijät eivät erikseen ilmoittaudu tapahtumiin vaan tulevat ja menevät mielenkiintonsa ja aikataulujensa mukaan.
Suureksi iloksemme saimme kuitenkin todeta, että tapahtumamme keräsi ilahduttavan suuren määrän seminaarikävijöitä. ChemBio-messuilla pääsi erityisen hyvin esille myös vuosien kokemuksemme tapahtumien järjestämisessä, hallituslaistemme ammattitaito sekä tekemisen meininki. Meiltä nimittäin kysyttiin paikan päällä, että olemmeko me jonkinlainen yritys, viitaten siihen kuinka ammattimaiselta toimintamme vaikuttaa. Lisäksi saimme kuulla vuosikokouksessamme yhdistyksemme pitkäaikaiselta tukijalta ja jäseneltä, Nuppulinnan Harri Kämäräiseltä, kuinka hyvältä ja elinvoimaiselta yhdistykseltä Suomen Solubiologit ry vaikuttaa. Kaikki nämä palautteet ovat sellaisia, joista haluan kiittää koko yhdistyksemme hallitusta ja Solubiologi-lehden toimituskuntaa. Ne kertovat siitä, että pitkäjänteinen työmme kantaa hedelmää: Suomen Solubiologit ry näkyy, kuuluu ja tunnistetaan aktiiviseksi alan toimijaksi.
Toinen asia, josta saamme iloita, on se, että olemme saaneet hallitukseemme kaksi uutta jäsentä, Kirsti Härkösen Kuopiosta ja Beata Hanhisalon Tampereelta. Kirsti on hallituslaisille ja koko yhdistyksellemme tuttu ennestään, sillä pari vuotta sitten uudistettu, upea haalarimerkkimme on hänen suunnittelemansa. Beatan tiedämme rautaiseksi yhdistysaktiiviksi, joka toimii muun muassa Tampereen yliopiston Lääketieteen ja terveysteknologian tiedekunnan innovaatiolähettiläänä. Haluan vielä kerran toivottaa Kirstin ja Beatan lämpimästi tervetulleiksi hallitukseemme! He ovat oleellinen osa tänä keväänä käynnistetyssä työssä, jonka myötä julkistamme yhdistyksen uuden logon ja brändin, sekä kehitämme viestintäämme sosiaalisessa mediassa.
Lähestyvä kesä tarkoittaa aina sitä, että saat pian uunituoreen Solubiologi-lehden kotiisi kannettuna. Lehden toimituskunta valmistelee sinulle jälleen hienon lukupaketin, jonka ääreen pääset toivottavasti rauhoittumaan alkuvuoden uurastuksen jälkeen. Ehkä voisit iloksemme jakaa somessa kuvan tunnisteella #SuomenSolubiologit siitä kesäisestä lokaatiosta, jossa luet jäsenlehteämme?
Aurinkoista ja rentouttavaa kesää sinulle!
5.6.2026
Johanna Matilainen, Suomen Solubiologit ry:n puheenjohtaja
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. on maailman johtava tiedeyhteisön palveluiden tarjoaja, jonka vuosittainen liikevaihto on noin 40 miljardia dollaria. Missiomme on mahdollistaa asiakkaillemme terveellisempi, puhtaampi ja turvallisempi maailma. Lisätietoja löydät osoitteesta www.thermofisher.com.
Thermo Fisher Scientific ilmoitti hiljattain solmineensa sopimuksen mikrobiologialiiketoimintansa myynnistä Astorgille, joka on johtava eurooppalainen pääomasijoitusyhtiö ja jolla on vahva asiantuntemus terveydenhuollon alalla. Astorg keskittyy valikoituihin toimialoihin, kuten lääkepalveluihin ja -teknologiaan, terveysteknologiaan sekä life science – ja diagnostiikkaratkaisuihin.
Päätös perustuu huolelliseen arviointiin osana Thermo Fisherin jatkuvaa strategiaa kehittää ja vahvistaa liiketoimintaportfoliotaan aktiivisesti.
Yrityskaupan odotetaan toteutuvan vuoden 2026 jälkipuoliskolla viranomaislupien ja muiden tavanomaisten ehtojen täytyttyä. Siihen saakka Thermo Fisher Scientific jatkaa liiketoiminnan operointia normaalisti.
Mikäli liityt mikrobiologialiiketoimintaan ennen yrityskaupan toteutumista, työsuhteesi odotetaan siirtyvän Astorgille yrityskaupan yhteydessä.
Toimipisteemme Suomessa sijaitsevat Vantaalla ja Joensuussa, ja työllistämme yli 800 ammattilaista tutkimus- ja kehitystoiminnan, tuotannon, toimitusketjun, laadun, markkinoinnin, myynnin ja hallinnon tehtävissä. Rekrytoimme asiantuntijoita monilta eri aloilta, kuten tekniikan, kemian ja mikrobiologian parista.
Vantaan toimipisteellämme kehitetään laboratorioautomaation ratkaisuja, kliinisen ja teollisen kemian analysaattoreita ja testejä, elintarviketurvallisuuden testiratkaisuja sekä muita diagnostiikka- ja tutkimusratkaisuja.
Miten pääset työssäsi vaikuttamaan?
Etsimme ennakoivaa, oma-aloitteista ja tavoitteellista tiimipelaajaa R&D-Laboratorioteknikon tehtävään. Viihdyt korkean teknologian tuotteiden parissa ja pystyt edistämään useita projekteja samanaikaisesti. Haluat kehittää sekä omaa osaamistasi että työskentelytapoja jatkuvasti. Haemme ihmistä, joka on kiinnostunut huolehtimaan siitä, että R&D-laboratoriomme tarjoaa tutkijoillemme sujuvasti toimivan työympäristön.
Tarjoamme motivoivia ja monipuolisia tehtäviä innovatiivisessa ja kansainvälisessä työympäristössä. Tässä roolissa työskentelet osana ruokaturvallisuuden R&D -tiimiä.
Mitä tulet tekemään?
Toimit osana Molecular Food Protection R&D -tiimiä, joka vastaa uusien molekyylidiagnostisten tuotteiden suunnittelusta ja kehittämisestä täydentämään nykyistä mikrobiologisten tuotteiden valikoimaa.
Työtehtäviisi kuuluvat muun muassa:
Tuotekehitystehtävät molekyyli- ja mikrobiologisten menetelmien parissa
Näytteenkäsittely, reaaliaikaiset PCR-kokeet sekä tulosten analysointi
Laboratorioiden ja laitteiden ylläpito sekä kalibroinnin varmistaminen
Laboratoriotilojen organisointi ja toiminnan sujuvuudesta huolehtiminen
Virallisten laboratoriotietojen dokumentointi ja tulosten raportointi R&D-tiimille
Projektien toteuttaminen sovittujen suunnitelmien ja aikataulujen mukaisesti
Oman työn suunnittelu yhteistyössä Senior R&D Scientistin kanssa
Materiaalien tilaaminen sekä yhteistyö ulkoisten toimittajien ja huoltotahojen kanssa.
Tehtävä tarjoaa mahdollisuuden työskennellä edistyksellisen teknologian parissa sekä osallistua uusien molekyylidiagnostisten tuotteiden kehittämiseen ja valmistukseen.
Mitä sinulta odotetaan?
Soveltuvaa laboratorioalan, bioteknologian tai muun luonnontieteellisen alan koulutusta (esim. mikrobiologia, biokemia tai molekyylibiologia)
Vähintään 3 vuoden kokemusta laboratoriotyöstä bioteknologian tai tutkimuslaboratorioiden parissa
Vahvaa osaamista molekyylibiologisista menetelmistä, erityisesti reaaliaikaisesta PCR:stä
Hyvää mikrobiologisten menetelmien tuntemusta sekä kokemusta laboratorioympäristöissä työskentelystä
Kykyä hallita useita projekteja samanaikaisesti sekä toimia suunnitelmallisesti muuttuvassa ympäristössä
Hyviä yhteistyö-, organisointi- ja ongelmanratkaisutaitoja sekä oma-aloitteista työskentelyotetta
Sujuvaa suomen ja englannin kielen taitoa sekä hyviä tietoteknisiä valmiuksia.
Katsomme eduksi kokemuksen BSL2- ja BSL3-laboratorioista sekä laboratorion päivittäisen toiminnan koordinoinnista.
Mielenkiintoisen ja monipuolisen tehtävän lisäksi tarjoamme sinulle:
Palkitsemista useilla eri tavoilla aina tulospalkkiosta työkaverin tunnustamiseen
Kattavat työterveyshuollon palvelut
Lounas- ja virkistysetuja
Harrastuskerhoja ja mahdollisuuden osallistua hyväntekeväisyystoimintaamme
Marja Mikkola’s research group at the Institute of Biotechnology, University of Helsinki invites applications for the position of a
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER
to work in the Epithelial Morphogenesis group, starting as soon as possible. The employment is fixed term of 2 years with a possible extension.
The position
A Postdoctoral Researcher position is available in the Epithelial Morphogenesis group led by Dr. Marja Mikkola at the Institute of Biotechnology, HiLIFE, University of Helsinki (https://www.helsinki.fi/en/researchgroups/epithelial-morphogenesis). We are seeking a highly motivated researcher to join our team. We use a wide range of molecular, cellular, transcriptomic, and advanced imaging techniques, in combination with ex vivo and in vivo manipulation of developing mouse organs.
The project will focus on how signaling pathways operate at the intersection of growth control and branching morphogenesis in the developing mammary gland and can be tuned according to the interests and skills of the applicant. The project will use mouse mutants and may use techniques such as single-cell RNA sequencing and live confocal whole-mount imaging. The position is also suitable for an applicant who wishes to build their independent career after the post-doc period. We offer an international, inspiring, and supportive research environment and excellent research facilities with access to the state-of-the art technologies.
Qualifications
We invite applications from candidates with a solid theoretical and wet-lab background and a PhD degree in cell/molecular biology, developmental biology, genetics, biomedicine, or another appropriate field. Previous experience in confocal imaging and image analysis, scRNA-seq data analysis, or genetically engineered mouse models is considered advantageous. A problem-solving mindset, excellent written and oral skills in English, and the ability to work productively both independently and as part of a team are a necessity. A willingness to supervise students and staff is expected. The position may include one to two short (2-4 weeks) visits to a collaborator’s lab in Europe.
The chosen applicant is expected to reside in Finland while employed by the University of Helsinki.
What we offer
The position is for a fixed term of 2 years, available as soon as possible, with the possibility of extension until August 31, 2029. A six-month trial period will be applied.
The salary will be based on level 5 of the University salary system for teaching and research personnel and includes a component based on personal performance. Standard Finnish pension benefits, occupational health care, and opportunities for professional development are provided for university employees: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers.
The University of Helsinki offers comprehensive services to its employees, including occupational health care, insurance for work-related travel and occupational accidents, sports services at a reduced price, and opportunities for professional development.
The International Staff Services office assists employees from abroad with their transition to work and life in Finland.
Applications are to be sent by June 7, 2026, using the University’s recruitment system via the button ”Apply now”. Internal applicants (i.e., current employees of the University of Helsinki) submit their applications by using the Employee Login button.
Please submit your application, which includes the following documents in English:
– Cover letter (max 1 page) describing your scientific background and expertise, motivation for the position. – CV (max 3 pages) including a list of publications, and the names and contact information (e-mail, telephone number, relation to the applicant) of at least two references who have agreed to provide a written statement on behalf of the applicant. – Copy of your Doctoral diploma.
Note that applications will be reviewed already during the application period, and the position may be filled before the application deadline if a suitable candidate is identified.
Contact details
For further inquiries regarding the project and the position, please contact Marja Mikkola, Research director: marja.mikkola@helsinki.fi.
Lan Q, Trela E, Lindström R, Satta JP, Kaczyńska B, Christensen MM, Holzenberger M, Jernvall J, Mikkola ML. Mesenchyme instructs growth while epithelium directs branching in the mouse mammary gland. Elife 13:e93326, 2024.
Satta JP, Lindström R, Myllymäki SM, Lan Q, Trela E, Prunskaite-Hyyryläinen R, Kaczyńska B, Voutilainen M, Kuure S, Vainio SJ, Mikkola ML. Exploring the principles of embryonic mammary gland branching morphogenesis. Development 151:dev202179, 2024.
Myllymäki SM, Kaczyńska B, Lan Q, Mikkola ML. Spatially coordinated cell cycle activity and motility govern bifurcation of mammary branches. J Cell Biol 222:e202209005, 2023.
Sulic AM, Das Roy R, Papagno V, Lan Q, Saikkonen R, Jernvall J, Thesleff I, Mikkola ML. Transcriptomic landscape of early hair follicle and epidermal development. Cell Rep 42:112643, 2023.
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About us
University of Helsinki is one of the world’s leading universities for multidisciplinary research. The Helsinki Institute of Life Science HiLIFE is an independent research institute that supports high-quality life science research across university campuses and faculties. The Institute of Biotechnology (BI), a part of HiLIFE, is an internationally renowned research institute with an inclusive and curiosity-driven working culture. The research activities are carried out in research groups joined into three multidisciplinary research programs. The Institute hosts several shared research infrastructures, including cutting-edge facilities for light microscopy, sequencing, and proteomics. For more information, please visit https://www.helsinki.fi/hilife/bi
