The University of Eastern Finland, UEF, is one of the largest
multidisciplinary universities in Finland. We offer education in nearly
one hundred major subjects, and are home to approximately 15,500
students and 2,500 members of staff. We operate in Joensuu and Kuopio.
In international rankings, we are ranked among the leading universities
in the world.
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 2 500 degree students and about 450
PhD students in the Faculty. The faculty has 680 staff members. http://www.uef.fi/en/ttdk/etusivu
We are now inviting applications for
a Postdoctoral Researcher (Microstructural Imaging) position, Faculty
of Health Sciences, A.I. Virtanen Institute for Molecular Sciences,
Kuopio Campus
We are seeking a highly motivated person with an
engineering/computation/physics background interested in working in a
multidisciplinary project. The work will involve applying new and
advanced image processing methods to analyse 3D electron microscopy
datasets of the brain. The ultimate goal will be modelling and
simulation of the obtained data to diffusion magnetic resonance imaging
(dMRI) in order to correlate imaging information to tissue
ultrastructure. The research work will be conducted at the A. I.
Virtanen Institute for Molecular Sciences. The candidate will be
supervised by Research Director Alejandra Sierra López in collaboration
with Associate Professor Jussi Tohka’s research groups. The ideal
candidate has experience and/or studies in signal processing, image
processing or machine learning. Prior experience in medical or
biological imaging is a plus but not required. The candidate is required
to be proficient in English and have programming experience in Matlab
and/or Python.
A person to be appointed as a postdoctoral
researcher shall hold a suitable doctoral degree. Positions of
postdoctoral researchers shall always be filled for a fixed term (UEF
University Regulations, Section 31).
The person to be appointed
to the Postdoctoral Researcher Position is required to hold a doctoral
degree, which may not have been completed more than five years ago at
the time of accepting the position. In this context, the 5 years refer
to a net period of time, which does not include maternity leaves,
parental leaves, or military service, etc.
The position is
filled for a two-year period starting from 1.2.2020 or as agreed.
Position is filled for fixed-term due to the project work.
The
salary of the position is determined in accordance with the salary
system of Finnish universities and is based on level 5 of the job
requirement level chart for teaching and research staff (€2,935.55/
month). In addition to the job requirement component, the salary
includes a personal performance component, which may be a maximum of 50 %
of the job requirement component.
For further information on the
position, please contact: Research Director Alejandra Sierra López,
+358 44 2746 948, For further information on the application procedure,
please contact HR-secretary Asta Suhonen, +358 29 4454 125,
asta.suhonen@uef.fi.
A probationary period is applied to all new members of the staff.
The electronic application should contain the following appendices: – a résumé or CV – a list of publications
– copies of the applicant’s academic degree certificates/ diplomas, and
copies of certificates / diplomas relating to the applicant’s language
proficiency, if not indicated in the academic degree
certificates/diplomas – motivation letter – recommendation letters and/or contact information from two previous and/or recent supervisors
The application needs to be submitted no later than 19.12.2019 (by
24.00 hours Finnish time) by using the electronic application form.
The University of Eastern Finland, UEF, is one of the largest
multidisciplinary universities in Finland. We offer education in nearly
one hundred major subjects, and are home to approximately 15,500
students and 2,500 members of staff. We operate in Joensuu and Kuopio.
In international rankings, we are ranked among the leading universities
in the world.
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 2 500 degree students and about 450
PhD students in the Faculty. The faculty has 680 staff members. http://www.uef.fi/en/ttdk/etusivu
We are now inviting applications for
a Postdoctoral Researcher or Project Researcher (Neurosciences)
position, Faculty of Health Sciences, A.I. Virtanen Institute for
Molecular Sciences, Kuopio Campus
We are looking for a motivated
candidate to characterize the impact of Aβ and/or Tau pathology on
cellular functions using two-photon imaging and electrophysiology. You
will be working with human-based in vitro models and join a very active
and well-equipped group of neuroscientists studying various aspects of
neuronal function and neuroinflammation in the context of different
neurological diseases. The chosen candidate will be based in the group
of Professor Tarja Malm (https://www.uef.fi/en/web/aivi/tarja-malm-group) funded by Horizon2020 and the Academy of Finland.
A person to be appointed as a postdoctoral researcher shall hold a
suitable doctoral degree. Positions of postdoctoral researchers shall
always be filled for a fixed term (UEF University Regulations, Section
31).
The person to be appointed to the Postdoctoral Researcher
Position is required to hold a doctoral degree, which may not have been
completed more than five years ago at the time of accepting the
position. In this context, the 5 years refer to a net period of time,
which does not include maternity leaves, parental leaves, or military
service, etc.
If the doctoral degree has been awarded more than
five years ago, the post will be one of a Project Researcher. The
person to be appointed to the Project Researcher Position is required to
hold a doctoral degree.
The candidate should have a PhD degree
in Neuroscience, Molecular Biology or in a relevant discipline. In depth
experience in in vitro modelling of neurodegeneration is expected.
Experience specifically in organotypic slice cultures is an advantage.
Enthusiasm and commitment will need to be coupled with attention to
detail and adherence to good laboratory techniques. Good knowledge of
written and spoken English is essential. An ideal candidate will have a
high degree of independent thought and initiative. The candidate is
expected to have a letter of recommendation from two previous and recent
supervisors / PIs.
The position is filled for a two-year period
starting from 1.2.2020 or as agreed. The position is filled for a fixed
term due to the project work.
The salary of the position is
determined in accordance with the salary system of Finnish universities
and is based on level 5 of the job requirement level chart for teaching
and research staff (€2,935.55/ month). In addition to the job
requirement component, the salary includes a personal performance
component, which may be a maximum of 50 % of the job requirement
component.
For further information on the position, please
contact: Professor Tarja Malm, +358 29 4454 076, tarja.malm@uef.fi. For
further information on the application procedure, please contact:
HR-secretary Asta Suhonen, +358 29 4454 125, asta.suhonen@uef.fi.
A probationary period is applied to all new members of the staff.
The electronic application should contain the following appendices: – a résumé or CV – a list of publications – a motivation letter
– copies of the applicant’s academic degree certificates/ diplomas, and
copies of certificates / diplomas relating to the applicant’s language
proficiency, if not indicated in the academic degree
certificates/diplomas – recommendation letters from two previous and recent supervisors / Pls
The application needs to be submitted no later than 19.12.2019 (by
24.00 hours Finnish time) by using the electronic application form.
The University of Eastern Finland, UEF, is one of the largest
multidisciplinary universities in Finland. We offer education in nearly
one hundred major subjects, and are home to approximately 15,500
students and 2,500 members of staff. We operate in Joensuu and Kuopio.
In international rankings, we are ranked among the leading universities
in the world.
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 2 500 degree students and about 450
PhD students in the Faculty. The faculty has 680 staff members. http://www.uef.fi/en/ttdk/etusivu
We are now inviting applications for
an Early Stage Researcher (Cardiovascular Biology, Molecular Genomics)
position, Faculty of Health Sciences, A.I. Virtanen Institute for
Molecular Sciences, Kuopio Campus
The Cardiovascular Genomics
Laboratory at the Faculty of Health Sciences, A.I. Virtanen Institute
for Molecular Sciences, Kuopio, has an exciting opportunity for a PhD
student in the field of Cardiovascular Biology and Molecular Genomics.
The overall goal of the lab is to gain molecular level understanding of
mechanisms that underlie the development metabolic disorders such as
coronary artery disease. We employ a wide-array of next-generation
sequencing methods (scRNA-Seq, GRO-Seq, TRAPSeq, bulk RNA-Seq, ChIP-Seq)
to study disease-associated gene regulatory mechanisms in cellular
(primary human cells) and mouse models of disease. During the PhD
project, the researcher will develop wetlab (e.g. cell culture, qPCR,
(sc)RNA-Seq, ChIP-Seq, CRISPR-screening, functional cell culture assays,
immunohistochemistry, etc.) and computational skills (e.g. analysis of
high-throughput sequencing data), providing the candidate an excellent
skillset for a future interdisciplinary career either in academia or
industry.
A person to be appointed as an early stage researcher
shall be qualified to pursue postgraduate studies, i.e. he or she is
required to have completed a suitable higher university degree or an
equivalent education abroad which in the country in question would
qualify the person for similar academic studies. Positions of early
stage researchers shall always be filled for a fixed term (UEF
University Regulations, Section 31).
We are looking for a highly
motivated, enthusiastic and efficient researcher with an MSc in a
relevant discipline and solid understanding of genetics and molecular
and cellular biology. Furthermore, we expect basic laboratory skills and
experience in molecular/cell biology techniques. Prior knowledge of the
R programming language is viewed favourably but not required. Very good
written and spoken English is important. The successful candidate will
be capable of working independently while integrating into our highly
international research team that works towards a common goal.
The
position is filled for a fixed term starting from 1.2.2020 (or as
agreed) until 31.12.2023. Position is filled for fixed-term due to the
doctoral studies.
The salary of the position is determined in
accordance with the salary system of Finnish universities and is based
on levels 2-4 of the job requirement level chart for teaching and
research staff (€2,033.29 – 2,535.20/month). In addition to the job
requirement component, the salary includes a personal performance
component, which may be a maximum of 50 % of the job requirement
component.
For further information on the position, please
contact: Associate Professor Minna Kaikkonen-Määttä, +358 29 445416,
minna.kaikkonen@uef.fi. For further information on the application
procedure, please contact HR-secretary Asta Suhonen, +358 29 4454 125,
asta.suhonen@uef.fi.
A probationary period is applied to all new members of the staff.
The electronic application should contain the following appendices: – a résumé or CV – a list of publications
– copies of the applicant’s academic degree certificates/ diplomas, and
copies of certificates / diplomas relating to the applicant’s language
proficiency, if not indicated in the academic degree
certificates/diplomas – motivation letter
The application
needs to be submitted no later than 19.12.2019 (by 24.00 hours Finnish
time) by using the electronic application form.
We are a vibrant research lab of about 16 researchers, including
postdocs, graduate students and highly skilled research assisting
personnel. Our mission is to translate high-impact laboratory
discoveries for the benefit of breast cancer patients. We are seeking an
experienced laboratory manager, available immediately, to work at the
interface of the Klefström lab and several HiLIFE research services,
especially the Helsinki Virus (HelVi) core.
In the Klefström lab the candidate takes care of operational lab
management and maintenance tasks, but also participates in a variety of
research projects. In the HiLIFE HelVi unit the candidate will mainly
focus on the management of the recombinant virus laboratory (BVC)
including biosafety training and generation of lenti- and retroviral
particles for in vitro and in vivo purposes.
We are looking for a lab manager with a higher vocational diploma or a
master’s degree in molecular biology, biotechnology or equivalent. A
successful candidate must have 5+ years of work experience in biomedical
research, excellent communication skills in Finnish and English,
experience in cell culture and molecular and cell biology methods and
competence for operational lab management. Ideally, the candidate has a
license and previous experience in in vivo methods and BSL2 gene
transfer methods. We offer variety of tasks in a teamwork-spirited
environment, as well as excellent possibilities to develop skills in
vivo techniques and in state-of-the-art functional genomics and
translational technologies.
Note! The deadline for the application is December 20th 2019 but the position is filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.
To apply, please send a cover letter, CV and names of two referees to Research Director Juha Klefström via E-mail: klefstromjobs@gmail.com with the quoting reference Labmanager2019. Closing date: December 20th, 2019.
Targovax
(OSE:TRVX) is a clinical stage immuno-oncology company developing
oncolytic viruses to target hard-to-treat solid tumors. Targovax’s lead
product candidate, ONCOS-102, is
a genetically modified oncolytic adenovirus, which has been engineered
to selectively infect cancer cells and activate the immune system to
fight the cancer. ONCOS-102 is currently being tested in mesothelioma,
melanoma and peritoneal malignancies and has already
shown promising clinical results both as monotherapy and in combination
with chemotherapy and checkpoint inhibitors
Targovax
seeks dedicated, passionate and hardworking individuals who will bring
their experiences, unique perspectives and problem-solving skills to our
team. In return, Targovax cultivates
an environment that rewards and recognizes hard work and provides
opportunities for learning and growth as part of the team. Targovax
aspires to make a difference in the lives of patients by working towards
our mission: Activating the patient’s immune system
to fight cancer! For more information about the company, please visit: www.targovax.com.
Targovax
Oy is currently looking for a CMC scientist to join our Chemistry,
Manufacturing and Control (CMC) team. The position is a fixed term for
one year (1.1.2020 – 31.12.2020). There
may be an option for continuation after the period. Targovax Oy office
is based in Ruoholahti, Helsinki, and the work will demand presence in
the office.
You
will get varied and exciting responsibilities, as you participate in
the development of a new cancer treatment in a motivating environment of
an innovative and active start-up company.
You will join a team of experienced and nice colleagues who will support
you to succeed. The position will report to Director, CMC.
Tasks
Your
main responsibility will be leading the oncolytic adenovirus drug
substance downstream process (purification process based on
chromatography) development and up-scaling activities
at external CMO/CRO collaborators. The key tasks will include designing
experiments with sound scientific rationale, interpreting the results
and steering the process development to obtain the project goals.
You
will also participate in other activities, such as upstream process
(cell culture) development, troubleshooting and risk assessment
activities, CMO sourcing and supervision, analytical
development, clinical supply and regulatory writing. This part of the
work will be tailored based on your experience and interests.
Qualifications:
Scientific mindset
PhD or Master’s degree in biochemistry, bioengineering, biology, chemistry or related scientific discipline
Experience in chromatographic purification techniques and bioprocessing
Fluent in English
Good scientific writing skills
Good team work skills
Flexible attitude
Willingness to work in highly regulated area
Willingness to travel a few days per month
Additional beneficial experience, knowledge and skills:
Fluent in Finnish
Drug development/process development and up-scaling experience
Experience in working with CMOs
Knowledge of working with EU, US GXP and ICH requirements
Experience in virology or cell biology
For further information please contact Director, CMC, Kristiina Hyvärinen by phone (+358-504341270)
on Monday 25.11. at 10-12 or on Monday 2.12. at 15-17 or by e-mail Kristiina.Hyvarinen@Targovax.com.
If you are interested in the position, please submit your CV and application to renate.birkeli@targovax.com
as soon as possible and at latest on Tuesday 3.12.2019.
Only applications and CV in English will be considered.
The
Assistant Professor position is a tenure track, full-time faculty
position at OSU Center for Health Sciences in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
The position offers an exciting opportunity to join an integrated and
innovative learner-centered academic program. The duties of the
Assistant Professor include research, teaching medical and graduate
courses, and service/outreach. Start-up funding is available.
Tampere
University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences create a unique
environment for multidisciplinary high-impact research
and education in technology, health and society. www.tuni.fi/en
Tampere
ImmunoExcellence (TIE) is a multidisciplinary platform for
vaccine-related immunobiology and public health research at Tampere
University. TIE creates a dynamic, interdisciplinary research
environment for strong preclinical, clinical and postlicensure
vaccine-related
research, including breakthroughs in understanding the immune system and
evaluating the population impact of vaccination programs.
The tenure track position with a focus in immunobiology research will be affiliated with the Faculty
of Medicine and Health Technology, MET. The position with a focus in public health research will be affiliated with the Health Sciences Unit (HES) in the Faculty
of Social Sciences, SOC.
We
are seeking outstanding candidates who have a track record of
internationally significant research in the TIE platform
focus areas, such as immunobiology, immunomodulators, clinical vaccine
research and, vaccine-related public health research. However, the
specific area of research focus is open.
We are seeking a motivated and
talented individual for studying the role of transcription factors and
enhancer malfunction in various diseases such as cancer using modern
genome-wide next generation sequencing (NGS) and
CRISPR methods. These include but are not limited to transcription
factor binding and activity (e.g. ChIP-seq), open chromatin (ATAC-seq),
gene expression (bulk and single-cell RNA-seq), and 3D genome
organization (in situ Hi-C). The candidate will be involved
in generation and analysis of genome-wide functional genomics datasets
to understand the epigenetic landscape and enhancer reprogramming in
cancer.
The Enhancer Biology group (https://www.helsinki.fi/en/researchgroups/enhancer-biology)
led by Dr. Biswajyoti Sahu belongs to the Applied Tumor Genomics Program
in the Faculty of Medicine in University of Helsinki. The institute
provides an excellent research environment with strong focus on cancer
research and is very well-equipped with modern
facilities for genomics, proteomics, microscopy and stem cell biology (https://www.helsinki.fi/en/helsinki-institute-of-lifescience/hilife-research-infrastructures).
We offer the position in an ambitious, multi-disciplinary, and
well-equipped group that is comprised of both wet-lab and computational
scientists.
The candidate should have a PhD
degree in any field of life sciences and a good understanding of
biochemistry, genomics experiments and statistics is expected. Prior
experience with mammalian cell culture, expression
systems and molecular biology methods is required, and familiarity with
NGS methods and analysis of high-throughput omics datasets will be an
asset. Candidates with proven track record in terms of publications will
be given preference.
With English as a working
language, excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
Knowledge of Finnish language is not required. The first contract will
be for a period of one year with a six-month trial
period and can be extended further depending on performance. Salaries
are based on the Finnish universities salary system (YPJ) and is in the
range of 40-45,000 euros per annum depending on experience level and
includes good occupational health care, holiday
and pension benefits.
Details on the project and other informal queries are very welcome and should be sent to biswajyoti.sahu@helsinki.fi.
Applications should include a single-PDF file containing:
(1) one-page cover letter describing your research goals, interest and motivation;
we are pleased to announce the Call for Abstracts for The Joint Meeting of the Finnish Connective Tissue Society and the Finnish Society for Cell Biology, which will be held at the Biomedicum Helsinki (Haartmaninkatu 8, lecture room 3), on February 13th, 2020. Please see the attached file for more information.
The Finnish Connective Tissue SocietyThe Finnish Society for Cell Biology
Tutkijatohtori tai
projektitutkija immuunisäätelyn tutkimukseen molekulaarisen
systeemi-immunologian ryhmään Turun Biotiedekeskukseen
Akatemiaprofessori Riitta Lahesmaan ohjaamassa monialaisessa
kansainvälisessä tutkimusryhmässä Turun Biotiedekeskuksessa on avoinna
tehtävä immuunisäätelyn tutkimuksessa (https://bioscience.fi/research/molecular-systems-immunology/profile/). Etsimme motivoitunutta tutkijatohtoria tai projektitutkijaa, jolla on mahdollisuus jatkaa työtä väitöskirjatyöntekijänä.
Häiriöt immuunijärjestelmässä ja lymfosyyttien toiminnassa
johtavat tulehduksellisiin sairauksiin kuten nivelreumaan ja tyypin 1
diabetekseen. Projektissa selvitetään immuunivälitteisten sairauksien
syntymekanismeja tavoitteena kehittää yksilöllisiä hoitomuotoja
tulevaisuudessa.
Rekrytoivan organisaation kuvaus
Ryhmämme tutkii ihmisen immuunijärjestelmän säätelyä
tavoitteena ymmärtää immuunivälitteisten sairauksien syntymekanismeja.
Tämä on edellytys näiden tautien ja hoidon kehittämiseksi. Tutkimme mm.
lymfosyyttien epigeneettistä ja transkriptionaalista säätelyä
molekyylitasolla.
Turun Biotiedekeskus (https://bioscience.fi)
on Turun yliopiston ja Åbo Akademin yhteinen erillinen laitos.
Keskuksen tehtävä on edistää korkeatasoista tutkimusta ja koulutusta.
Turun Biotiedekeskus tarjoaa moderneja teknologioita ja huippuosaamista
mm. seuraavilla tutkimuksen aloilla:yksisoluanalyysi, NGS,
epigenomiikka, proteomiikka, laskennallinen biologia ja
solunkuvantaminen.
Hakijoilta edellytetään:
Soveltuvaa tohtorin tutkintoa (erikoistutkijan/tutkijatohtorin
tehtävä) tai soveltuvaa maisterin tutkintoa (projektitutkijan tehtävä)
esim. luonnontieteiden tai biolääketieteen alalta
Kykyä oma-aloitteiseen työskentelyyn ja erinomaisia vuorovaikutustaitoja (sekä suullinen että kirjallinen taito)
Tieteellisiä julkaisuja korkeatasoisissa kansainvälisissä lehdissä
ainakin yhdellä seuraavista aloista: immunologia, molekyyli- ja
solubiologia, autoimmuniteetti, genetiikka, epigenomiikka
(tohtoritutkijan tehtävä)
Erinomaisia tietoja ja taitoja molekyyli- ja solubiologiassa sekä vahvaa taustaa epigenetiikassa.
Käytännön kokemus epigenomiikan tekniikoista ja tähän liittyvästä bioinformatiikasta sekä immunologiasta katsotaan eduksi.
Hakemus
Palkka määräytyy yliopistojen työehtosopimuksen mukaisesti.
Tehtävät kuuluvat tutkimushenkilökuntaan. Tutkijatohtorin keskimääräinen
palkka on 2600 -3600 eur/kk (tai 3100 – 4200 eur/kk kokemuksesta riippuen) ja projektitutkijan palkka on keskimäärin 2150 – 2600 eur/kk.
Tehtävä alkaa aikaisintaan 1.1.2020. Aloitusajankohta on
neuvoteltavissa. Tehtävä täytetään alustavasti kahden vuoden ajaksi,
mutta saattaa jatkua vielä vuoden ajan. Tehtävässä on kuuden kuukauden
koeaika.
Hakemukseen tulee liittää ansioluettelo, julkaisuluettelo,
luettelo valikoiduista julkaisuista ja kolmen suosittelijan
yhteystiedot. Lisäksi erikoistutkijan/tutkijatohtorin tehtävää hakevien
tulee liittää hakemukseen akateeminen portfolio (https://www.utu.fi/fi/yliopisto/tule-meille-t%C3%B6ihin/akateeminen-portfolio)
Lisätietoja avoimesta tehtävästä antaa Prof. Riitta Lahesmaa,
email: riitta.lahesmaa(at)utu.fi ja hakuprosessista
henkilöstöasiantuntija Paula Luoma paula.luoma(at)utu.fi.
