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Manufacturing Engineer / Tuotantoinsinööri – Thermo Fisher Scientific Oy

26.9.2019 | Avoimet työpaikat

https://tyopaikat.oikotie.fi/avoimet-tyopaikat/manufacturing-engineer-tuotantoinsinoori/1302426?utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=social_share

When you’re part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do challenging work, and be part of a team that values performance, quality and innovation. As part of a successful, growing global organization you will be encouraged to perform at your best. With revenues of more than $24 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.

About Finland

Our Finland locations include Vantaa and Joensuu, employing over 900 professionals supporting functions such as production, instrument and reagent manufacturing, R&D, marketing, sales, quality, administrative support and supply chain. We hire experts in different fields including engineering, chemistry, microbiology and bioinformatics. Our Vantaa site develops and manufactures pipettes, microplate instruments, magnetic particle processing systems as well as clinical chemistry and industrial chemistry analyzers, laboratory automation solutions and food safety kits. It is conveniently located close to the Vantaankoski railway station. Please read more about Finnish sites, innovative work and collaborative colleagues at https://jobs.thermofisher.com/page/show/Finland.

Read how our software professionals in Finland are enjoying our innovative work atmosphere and the role they are playing in helping humankind: https://tyopaikat.oikotie.fi/merkityksellista-tyoelamaa/software-engineering-that-matters.

How will you make an impact?

We are looking for a proactive Manufacturing Engineer with a background in chemistry, biosciences, laboratory sciences or other applied natural sciences, with a knowhow or interest in process engineering. Ideally you have experience of production processes in a regulated industry. You will support production processes of existing products and design transfer of new products into manufacturing in the Clinical Diagnostics Solutions business unit of Vantaa Operations organization. In addition, you will be responsible for maintaining and updating the manufacturing documentation and managing common operational system instructions in the area of own responsibility. One of the responsibilities is managing the customer feedback investigation of the products. Furthermore, you will be involved in validation planning, execution and reporting of various manufacturing related processes. The position is fixed-term until 31st of August 2020.

What will you do?

  • Lead annual stability plans preparation, execution, data processing, reporting and documentation for clinical and industrial diagnostics products, supporting regulative and other quality requirements.
  • Act as one responsible person in the validation planning, execution, data processing, reporting and documentation for the manufacturing processes of new products, or existing ones requiring revalidation.
  • Participate in design transfers of new products from the R&D phase into production and product ramp ups, and to manage all the data generating and documentation actions related to these tasks.
  • Support the manufacturing of clinical and industrial diagnostic products by maintaining the products’ structures (BOM) and manufacturing instructions, and developing the existing manufacturing processes. The products portfolio includes also some plastic consumables like cuvettes that may need to be managed.


You can work independently, are able to make analysis and draw conclusions, and have the ability to generate reports and manage the documentation. You communicate efficiently with different counterparties in the organization and want to learn new skills. Thermo Fisher Scientific will provide you with an environment of challenging work, growth and development through the course of your career.

How will you get here?

  • BSc in chemistry, biosciences (e.g. biochemistry, microbiology) or other related field, Laboratory Technician/Analyst or a person with equivalent education and relevant working experience can also be considered as an applicable candidate. Laboratory working experience is beneficial.
  • Knowledge of production management systems and production processes is preferred. Interest and understanding in process engineering and process development is beneficial.
  • Strong analytical skills and a proactive problem solving competence with other stakeholders.
  • Sufficient computer skills and experience in MS Office package.
  • Organized, flexible, persistent and proactive way of working.
  • Fluent communication skills in spoken and written Finnish and English.


Additionally we value:

  • Knowledge of ISO13485 and ISO9001 standards and understanding of validation requirements.
  • Knowledge of IVD quality requirements and regulations and validation requirements.
  • Knowledge and experience on statistical methods when analyzing data and reporting results.
  • ERP knowledge (especially SAP) and understanding of Product Lifecycle Management systems.


Please send in your application, including a cover letter and CV in English. Please apply via http://adtrk.tw/tp/rj6.kKwEZ.I_K by 6th of October. Reference: 103892BR. Please apply as soon as possible, the position will be filled as soon as suitable candidate is found.

If you have questions about Thermo Fisher Scientific and/or the position – please contact Heikki Ryynänen, Production Manager, 010 329 2151 (25.9. 14:00–15:00 or 2.10. 14:00–15:00).

About us:
Each one of our 70,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. It’s not just a career, it’s a chance to realise your best – professionally and personally. Join us and contribute to our mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer: http://jobs.thermofisher.com

Postdoctoral Researcher – Turun yliopisto, University of Turku, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Medicine, Turku

26.9.2019 | Avoimet työpaikat

https://paikat.te-palvelut.fi/tpt/10110613

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER position (fixed-term) for the period of 1 January 2020 – 31 December 2021.

The start of employment is negotiable. The position is fixed-term for 24 months with a possibility for extension. Trial period is 4 months.

We are seeking a highly motivated computational biologist to join the research group of Dr Teemu Niiranen (Department of Clinical Medicine) as a Postdoctoral Researcher. We work on a wide range of topics with a current focus on multi-omics analysis in large-scale population cohorts. The research can comprise both applied and methodological aspects depending on the candidate’s interests and expertise.

The duties of Postdoctoral Researcher include the analysis of population-level omics data (genomics, metagenomics, metabolomics etc.) aiming at groundbreaking biological discoveries. The key data sources include comprehensively phenotyped, large national and international human cohorts whose plasma and/or fecal samples have been analyzed in leading laboratories using high-throughput (metagenomic) sequencing and/or state-of-the-art mass spectrometry. Different project areas related to multi-omics data integration, analysis of longitudinal cohort data, and the discovery of personalized disease biomarkers are available.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Qualification requirements for the position of a Postdoctoral Researcher are stated in the Rules of Procedure of the University of Turku. Postdoctoral Researcher is required to have an applicable doctoral degree. They should also be able to conduct research independently and possess teaching skills required in the position.

A suitable candidate has:

– PhD in Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Biology, Mathematics, Medicine or a related field
– Relevant background knowledge including proven bioinformatics skills and a solid publication track record
– Experience in statistical data analysis, integration, and visualization
– Fluency in at least one data science language (such as Python, R, or Julia)
– Ability to work both independently and in a team
– Willingness to learn new and multidisciplinary skills as needed
– Good communication and interpersonal skills and English language skills
– Good scientific writing skills

We also appreciate the following:

– Familiarity with processing genomic, metabolomic, and metagenomic data
– Experience with Linux/Unix environment
– Experience with computing clusters, pipelines of batch jobs or cloud- and high-performance computing

SALARY

The salary is determined in accordance with the salary system for universities. The salary of Postdoctoral Researcher is at levels 4-6 on the job demands chart of teaching and research personnel. The job-related salary element is 2535,20-3423,25 euros per month. In addition, a personal salary element will be paid. The personal salary element is a maximum of 50 % of the job-related salary element.

WHY JOIN US

We are a team of young scientists with a solid track record of successful mentoring, inter-institutional international collaborations in multi-disciplinary research ranging from classical clinical epidemiology to population-level genetics in hundreds of thousands of individuals. Our collaborators for this project come from several top five universities in the world, allowing for excellent networking opportunities with leading researchers from a wide spectrum of fields.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted via the electronic application form of the University of Turku by 15 October 2019 at 11.59 p.m. at the latest. A link to the application form is available above the announcement of this position at https://www.utu.fi/en/university/come-work-with-us/open-vacancies. The application should be written in English and include a motivation letter (one page), CV (max 4 pages), list of publications, copies of relevant degree certificates, and contact information of 1-2 referees.

For further information about the position, please contact Dr. Teemu Niiranen (teemu.niiranen@utu.fi). For possible technical support with the application system, please contact HR Specialist Henna Huovinen (henna.huovinen@utu.fi, tel. +358 50 382 1869).

Lähde: TE-palvelujen asiakastietojärjestelmä 26.9.2019 12:29:43

Early Stage Researcher (Bioinformatics/Omics Data Analytics and Machine Learning) – University of Eastern Finland, Institute of Biomedicine

20.9.2019 | Avoimet työpaikat

https://rekry.saima.fi/certiahome/open_job_view.html?id=00007946&did=5600&lang=en&jc=16&nav_from_open_jobs_view_new=true

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 (Bioinformatics / Omics Data Analytics and Machine Learning) position, School of Medicine, Institute of Biomedicine, Kuopio Campus

The position is available in the Biomedical Informatics research group (http://www.uef.fi/web/biomedicine/biomedicalinformatics) led by Dr Vittorio Fortino, in the recently launched EU H2020 project BIOMAP.

The project is focused on the analysis of multi-omics data for identifying and targeting personalized treatments in two common chronic skin diseases: atopic dermatitis (AD) and psoriasis (Pso). The aim of the project is to develop novel computational methods and tools for multi-omics data modelling and the definition of disease subtypes and predictive biomarkers. The topics of the research projects will be discussed in more detail during the interview of the selected candidates.

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).

Good command of the English language is required.

Applicants with a background in molecular biology and bioinformatics analysis of next-generation sequencing and microarray data are encouraged to apply. Persons graduating in the near future are also encouraged to apply. However, they are expected to hold a relevant MSc degree (or equivalent) by the starting date of the early stage researcher position. A successful candidate will have good command of the English language and basic skills in data analysis and programming, specifically experience in R/Python and Linux is a plus.

The position is initially filled for a fixed-term of two years. The full-time position will start in November 2019, or later by agreement.

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 (€2,033,17 – 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:
 Dr Vittorio Fortino, email: vittorio.fortino@uef.fi, phone +358 29 445 4197. For further information on the application procedure, please contact HR Secretary Tellervo Rajanto, email: tellervo.rajanto@uef.fi, phone +358 29 445 4278.  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
– 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

The application needs to be submitted no later than Friday 4.10.2019 (by 24.00 hours Finnish time) by using the electronic application form.

POSTDOC­TORAL RESEARCHER IN HU­MAN MICRO­BI­OME RESEARCH – University of Helsinki

18.9.2019 | Avoimet työpaikat

https://www.helsinki.fi/en/open-positions/postdoctoral-researcher-in-human-microbiome-research

The Faculty of Medicine promotes scientific research of a high standard and is responsible for providing research-based undergraduate and postgraduate education in medicine, dentistry, psychology and logopedics, as well as for the English-language Master’s Programme in Translational Medicine. In addition to its teaching and research activities, the Faculty serves as a significant expert organisation in the healthcare sector and contributes to the discourse on ethics in the field. In terms of research, the Faculty aims for a place among the best medical faculties in the world, while consolidating and strengthening its status as a top-level institution of medical education.

Together with the Helsinki University Hospital (HUS) and the Helsinki Institute of Life Sciences (HiLIFE), the Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, constitutes the Academic Medical Center Helsinki (AMCH). This medical center has been very successful in international comparisons, ranking among the top 10 medical campuses in Europe and among the top 50 globally.

The research group Therapeutic bacteria and Intestinal Health directed by Adj. Prof. Reetta Satokari focuses on human intestinal microbiota and host-microbe interactions. In collaboration with Helsinki University Hospital, her group investigates the therapeutic possibilities of microbiota modulation by using fecal microbiota transplantation and the underlying microbiology (https://www.helsinki.fi/en/researchgroups/intestinal-health-and-therapeu…). We have an open position for a

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER IN HUMAN MICROBIOME RESEARCH

in an Academy of Finland funded project on host-microbe interactions in inflammatory bowel diseases.

The appointment is for 2 years, starting from the beginning of January 2020 at the latest. The position will be filled with a 6 months trial period.

We are looking for an applicant with a PhD degree in the field of microbiology, biology, biochemistry or related field and with a strong orientation to bioinformatics and statistics and keen interest in human microbiota research. Also, candidates with a PhD in computationally oriented field, such as computer science, statistics, physics or bioinformatics and with a strong orientation in microbial ecology or metagenomics are considered for the position. The work is primarily analysis of microbial 16S rDNA and metagenomic data as well as immunological, transcriptional and clinical data, but laboratory skills are considered as a benefit.

The successful candidate is expected to have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary research team is also required.

The salary (level 5) is based on the salary system of the Finnish universities for teaching and research personnel. In addition, the appointee will be paid a salary component based on personal work performance.

The application should include a motivation letter (max 1 page) and a complete CV with:
– education/previous degrees obtained
– prior work/research experience and list of publications
– recommendation letters or names and contact information of two references

The above attachments must be submitted as a single pdf file. Please, submit your application with the attachment file by using the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the Apply Link. Applicants who are employees of the University of Helsinki are requested to leave their application via the SAP HR portal.

The deadline for submitting applications is October 31, 2019, but review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For informal inquiries, contact reetta.satokari(at)helsinki.fi

Due date

31.10.2019 23:59 EET

As­sist­ant Pro­fessor / As­so­ci­ate Pro­fessor / Pro­fessor in Phar­ma­ceut­ical Pro­tein Drug Research (Fin­Pharma) – University of Helsinki

18.9.2019 | Avoimet työpaikat

https://www.helsinki.fi/en/open-positions/assistant-professor-associate-professor-professor-in-pharmaceutical-protein-drug-research-finpharma

The University of Helsinki is an international scientific community of 40,000 students and researchers. It is one of the leading multidisciplinary research universities in Europe and ranks among the top 100 international universities in the world. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer an attractive and diverse workplace in an inspiring environment with a variety of development opportunities and benefits.

Pharmaceutical drug research is a strong field within University of Helsinki’s Life Sciences strategic area and highly ranked internationally. The high scientific level is a prerequisite for new discoveries, urgently needed for translating the findings of basic research into therapeutic applications. The University of Helsinki has created, with the University of Eastern Finland and Åbo Akademi University, FinPharma, a new Finnish Platform for Pharmaceutical Research. FinPharma will renew the pharmaceutical drug research through the novel research areas across the boundaries of traditional pharmaceutical disciplines and nurturing of national and international collaboration. Please see: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/networks/finpharma.

The Faculty of Pharmacy (http://www.helsinki.fi/pharmacy):
• ranked #47 in the world in the ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2019
• is located on Viikki Campus in Helsinki and provides good access to local and national research infrastructures including biobanks
• has about 200 employees, out of which 15 professors
• has about 800 undergraduate and 160 postgraduate students with well-organized doctoral school programs
• cross-disciplinary Drug Research Program of the Faculty (https://www.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-of-pharmacy/research/drug-research-pr…) and the Doctoral School of Health Sciences will form the operational framework for this position linking nationally to FinPharma

The Faculty of Pharmacy invites applications for the position of an

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / PROFESSOR IN PHARMACEUTICAL PROTEIN DRUG RESEARCH

Internationally, the most important breakthrough medicines have recently been therapeutic proteins, such as monoclonal antibodies, fusion proteins and coagulation factors. It is noteworthy that pharmaceutical industry, also in Finland, is emphasizing protein drug development, but education of experts in this field in Finland is still very limited. Pharmaceutical development of protein drugs involves therapeutic protein production, engineering, formulation and delivery. This field is at the interface of biotechnology and pharmaceutical sciences.

The position will be based at the Division of Pharmaceutical Biosciences. Main responsibilities of the appointee will include leading a research group that conducts top-level research in the aforementioned fields that are relevant in pharmaceutical protein development. The appointee participates in teaching of undergraduate students and doctoral students in the field of pharmaceutical biology, particularly as related to therapeutic proteins.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

The successful applicant may be appointed to a permanent full professorship or a fixed-term assistant/ associate professorship (tenure track), depending on his or her qualifications and career stage. For more information on the career path and a description of the tenure track model at the University of Helsinki, please see https://www.helsinki.fi/en/university/working-at-the-university/tenure-t….

An appointee to the position of an assistant/associate professor in the tenure track system shall hold a doctoral degree, have the ability to conduct independent scientific research work, have the teaching skills necessary for the position, and have the ability and motivation for an academic career.

An appointee to a full professorship shall hold a doctoral degree and have top-level scholarly qualifications, experience in the supervision of scientific research, as well as the ability to provide top-level research-based teaching and to supervise theses and dissertations. In addition, the appointee shall present documentation of international cooperation in the field of research that he or she represents. Holders of professorships shall also have the skills necessary for serving as an academic leader.

When considering applicants’ qualifications, attention will be paid to:
• applicant’s expertise in the research field
• scientific publications in the field of the position
• experience in successfully leading research projects
• success in obtaining external research funding
• experience in teaching and supervision of students, as well as other teaching merits
• international research experience, other international experience and positions of trust
• vision for development of the applicant’s own research work and the research field in general

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• Annual gross salary for an assistant/associate professor may amount to 54,000 – 68,000 euros and for a professor to 67,000 – 90,000 euros depending on the applicant’s merits and career stage.
• The position is associated with a negotiable start-up package.
• Read more about the employee benefits at the University of Helsinki and why the University of Helsinki is an excellent career choice: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/university/working-at-the-university.

APPLICATION AND FURTHER INFORMATION

• Application must include an academic portfolio (in English), which includes applicant’s CV, publication list and scientific activity including acquired research funding, report on the experience and merits related to teaching skills; as well as a plan for advancing research and teaching in the field of professorship (maximum of 5 pages).
• More information on the report related to teaching skills: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-of-pharmacy/faculty/jobs-and-vacancie….
• A general example of the structure of an academic portfolio: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/university/academic-portfolio.

Please submit your application, with the academic portfolio as a single pdf file, through the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the link Apply for the position. Applicants who are employees of the University of Helsinki are requested to submit their application via the SAP HR portal. Only the mandatory fields (*) of the recruitment system including the Academic Merits questionnaire and where you found about this job opportunity may be filled in. The closing date for applications is 17 November, 2019.

Applicants are kindly asked to prepare for the situation in which, after the closing of the application period, the faculty may request them to submit 5-10 publications of their choice to be sent to the assessors.

Further information:
• About the position and the operational environment: Faculty of Pharmacy, Head of the Division of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, professor Päivi Tammela, paivi.tammela(at)helsinki.fi, +358504480886
• About the recruitment process, tenure track model and academic portfolio: HR Specialist Heidi Kauppinen, heidi.m.kauppinen(at)helsinki.fi, +358504155341, technical support with the recruitment system also: recruitment(at)helsinki.fi

Due date

17.11.2019 23:59 EET

As­sist­ant Pro­fessor / As­so­ci­ate Pro­fessor / Pro­fessor in Phar­ma­co­logy and Drug De­vel­op­ment (Fin­Pharma) – University of Helsinki

18.9.2019 | Avoimet työpaikat

https://www.helsinki.fi/en/open-positions/assistant-professor-associate-professor-professor-in-pharmacology-and-drug-development-finpharma

The University of Helsinki is an international scientific community of 40,000 students and researchers. It is one of the leading multidisciplinary research universities in Europe and ranks among the top 100 international universities in the world. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer an attractive and diverse workplace in an inspiring environment with a variety of development opportunities and benefits.

Pharmaceutical drug research is a strong field within University of Helsinki’s Life Sciences strategic area and highly ranked internationally. The high scientific level is a prerequisite for new discoveries, urgently needed for translating the findings of basic research into therapeutic applications. The University of Helsinki has created, with the University of Eastern Finland and Åbo Akademi University, FinPharma, a new Finnish Platform for Pharmaceutical Research. FinPharma will renew the pharmaceutical drug research through the novel research areas across the boundaries of traditional pharmaceutical disciplines and nurturing of national and international collaboration. Please see: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/networks/finpharma.

The Faculty of Pharmacy (http://www.helsinki.fi/pharmacy):
• ranked #47 in the world in the ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2019
• is located on Viikki Campus in Helsinki and provides good access to local and national research infrastructures including biobanks
• has about 200 employees, out of which 15 professors
• has about 800 undergraduate and 160 postgraduate students with well-organized doctoral school programs
• cross-disciplinary Drug Research Program and the Doctoral School of Health Sciences will form the operational framework for this position linking nationally to FinPharma

The Faculty of Pharmacy invites applications for the position of an

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / PROFESSOR IN PHARMACOLOGY AND DRUG DEVELOPMENT

The field of the position is in pre-clinical pharmacology and drug development. Pharmacological research in the drug discovery and development phase involves topics such as identification of new drug targets, elucidating the mode of action of drug substances, and investigating their effects on targets in vitro and in vivo. In addition, modern methods such as CRISPR/Cas9 technology, human induced pluripotent cells (hiPSCs) and organoids give pharmacological research new possibilities in the discovery of the next generation of drugs by development of precision disease models, accelerating the identification and validation of high-value targets, and phenotypic drug screening.

In addition to scientific research, the appointee is responsible for undergraduate (bachelor and master in pharmacy) and postgraduate level education. The teaching has its main focus on pharmacology including those underlying therapeutic drug actions and adverse drug reactions. The position will be based at the Division of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

The successful applicant may be appointed to a permanent full professorship or a fixed-term assistant/ associate professorship (tenure track), depending on his or her qualifications and career stage. For more information on the career path and a description of the tenure track model at the University of Helsinki, please see https://www.helsinki.fi/en/university/working-at-the-university/tenure-t….

An appointee to the position of an assistant/associate professor in the tenure track system shall hold a doctoral degree, have the ability to conduct independent scientific research work, have the teaching skills necessary for the position, and have the ability and motivation for an academic career.

An appointee to a full professorship shall hold a doctoral degree and have top-level scholarly qualifications, experience in the supervision of scientific research, as well as the ability to provide top-level research-based teaching and to supervise theses and dissertations. In addition, the appointee shall present documentation of international cooperation in the field of research that he or she represents. Holders of professorships shall also have the skills necessary for serving as an academic leader.

The successful candidate is expected to have experience in teaching full spectrum of pharmacology including drug toxicology at university level, experience in leading a research group and to attract independent financial grant support.

When considering applicants’ qualifications, attention will be paid to:
• applicant’s expertise in the research field
• scientific publications in the field of the position
• experience in successfully leading research projects
• success in obtaining external research funding
• experience in teaching and supervision of students, as well as other teaching merits
• international research experience, other international experience and positions of trust
• vision for development of the applicant’s own research work and the research field in general

If the appointee is not proficient in Finnish or Swedish, he/she is expected to acquire moderate proficiency within a reasonable time after the appointment. Support for language studies is offered.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• Annual gross salary for an assistant/associate professor may amount to 54,000 – 68,000 euros and for a professor to 67,000 – 90,000 euros depending on the applicant’s merits and career stage.
• The position is associated with a negotiable start-up package.
• Read more about the employee benefits at the University of Helsinki and why the University of Helsinki is an excellent career choice: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/university/working-at-the-university.

APPLICATION AND FURTHER INFORMATION

• Application must include an academic portfolio (in English), which includes applicant’s CV, publication list and scientific activity including acquired research funding, report on the experience and merits related to teaching skills; as well as a plan for advancing research and teaching in the field of professorship (maximum of 2 pages).
• More information on the report related to teaching skills: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-of-pharmacy/faculty/jobs-and-vacancie….
• A general example of the structure of an academic portfolio: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/university/academic-portfolio.

Please submit your application, with the academic portfolio as a single pdf file, through the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the link Apply for the position. Applicants who are employees of the University of Helsinki are requested to submit their application via the SAP HR portal. Only the mandatory fields (*) of the recruitment system including the Academic Merits questionnaire and where you found about this job opportunity may be filled in. The closing date for applications is 3 November, 2019.

Applicants are kindly asked to prepare for the situation in which, after the closing of the application period, the faculty may request them to submit 5-10 publications of their choice to be sent to the assessors.

Further information:
• About the position and the operational environment: Faculty of Pharmacy, head of the division of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy, professor Raimo Tuominen, raimo.tuominen(at)helsinki.fi, +358503183961
• About the recruitment process, tenure track model and academic portfolio: HR Specialist Heidi Kauppinen, heidi.m.kauppinen(at)helsinki.fi, +358504155341, technical support with the recruitment system also: recruitment(at)helsinki.fi

Due date

03.11.2019 23:59 EET

As­sist­ant Pro­fessor / As­so­ci­ate Pro­fessor / Pro­fessor in Phar­ma­cometa­bolo­m­ics (Fin­Pharma) – University of Helsinki

18.9.2019 | Avoimet työpaikat

https://www.helsinki.fi/en/open-positions/assistant-professor-associate-professor-professor-in-pharmacometabolomics-finpharma

The University of Helsinki is an international scientific community of 40,000 students and researchers. It is one of the leading multidisciplinary research universities in Europe and ranks among the top 100 international universities in the world. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer an attractive and diverse workplace in an inspiring environment with a variety of development opportunities and benefits.

Pharmaceutical drug research is a strong field within University of Helsinki’s Life Sciences strategic area and highly ranked internationally. The high scientific level is a prerequisite for new discoveries, urgently needed for translating the findings of basic research into therapeutic applications. The University of Helsinki has created, with the University of Eastern Finland and Åbo Akademi University, FinPharma, a new Finnish Platform for Pharmaceutical Research. FinPharma will renew the pharmaceutical drug research through the novel research areas across the boundaries of traditional pharmaceutical disciplines and nurturing of national and international collaboration. Please see: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/networks/finpharma.

The Faculty of Pharmacy (http://www.helsinki.fi/pharmacy):
• ranked #47 in the world in the ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2019
• is located on Viikki Campus in Helsinki and provides good access to local and national research infrastructures including biobanks
• has about 200 employees, out of which 15 professors
• has about 800 undergraduate and 160 postgraduate students with well-organized doctoral school programs
• cross-disciplinary Drug Research Program and the Doctoral School of Health Sciences will form the operational framework for this position linking nationally to FinPharma

The Faculty of Pharmacy invites applications for the position of an

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR / PROFESSOR IN PHARMACOMETABOLOMICS

Pharmacometabolomics involves comprehensive analysis of metabolites, proteins and pathways in biological systems focused to understand disease mechanisms, identify novel drug targets, customize drug treatments and monitor therapeutic outcomes.

The main responsibilities of the appointee are to act as a group leader of metabolomics and proteomics projects, to develop mass spectrometric and data handling methods for metabolomics and proteomics, and to conduct independent and collaborative research.

In addition to scientific research, the appointee is responsible for undergraduate (bachelor and master in pharmacy) and postgraduate level education. The teaching has its main focus on pharmaceutical analytics, mass spectrometry, metabolomics and proteomics. The position will be based at the Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

The successful applicant may be appointed to a permanent full professorship or a fixed-term assistant/ associate professorship (tenure track), depending on his or her qualifications and career stage. For more information on the career path and a description of the tenure track model at the University of Helsinki, please see https://www.helsinki.fi/en/university/working-at-the-university/tenure-t….

An appointee to the position of an assistant/associate professor in the tenure track system shall hold a doctoral degree, have the ability to conduct independent scientific research work, have the teaching skills necessary for the position, and have the ability and motivation for an academic career.

An appointee to a full professorship shall hold a doctoral degree and have top-level scholarly qualifications, experience in the supervision of scientific research, as well as the ability to provide top-level research-based teaching and to supervise theses and dissertations. In addition, the appointee shall present documentation of international cooperation in the field of research that he or she represents. Holders of professorships shall also have the skills necessary for serving as an academic leader.

The successful running of the work requires research and teaching experience in metabolomics, proteomics, mass spectrometry and analytical chemistry.

When considering applicants’ qualifications, attention will be paid to:
• applicant’s expertise in the research field
• scientific publications in the field of the position
• experience in successfully leading research projects
• success in obtaining external research funding
• experience in teaching and supervision of students, as well as other teaching merits
• international research experience, other international experience and positions of trust
• vision for development of the applicant’s own research work and the research field in general

To successfully attend to the duties of the position, the appointee must be fluent in English. If the appointee is not proficient in Finnish or Swedish, he/she is expected to acquire moderate proficiency within a reasonable time after the appointment. Support for language studies is offered.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• Annual gross salary for an assistant/associate professor may amount to 54,000 – 68,000 euros and for a professor to 67,000 – 90,000 euros depending on the applicant’s merits and career stage.
• The position is associated with a negotiable start-up package.
• Read more about the employee benefits at the University of Helsinki and why the University of Helsinki is an excellent career choice: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/university/working-at-the-university.

APPLICATION AND FURTHER INFORMATION

• Application must include an academic portfolio (in English), which includes applicant’s CV, publication list and scientific activity including acquired research funding, report on the experience and merits related to teaching skills; as well as a plan for advancing research and teaching in the field of professorship (maximum of 2 pages).
• More information on the report related to teaching skills: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-of-pharmacy/faculty/jobs-and-vacancie….
• A general example of the structure of an academic portfolio: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/university/academic-portfolio.

Please submit your application, with the academic portfolio as a single pdf file, through the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the link Apply for the position. Applicants who are employees of the University of Helsinki are requested to submit their application via the SAP HR portal. Only the mandatory fields (*) of the recruitment system including the Academic Merits questionnaire and where you found about this job opportunity may be filled in. The closing date for applications is 17 November, 2019.

Applicants are kindly asked to prepare for the situation in which, after the closing of the application period, the faculty may request them to submit 5-10 publications of their choice to be sent to the assessors.

Further information:
• About the position and the operational environment: Faculty of Pharmacy, vice dean, professor Jari Yli-Kauhaluoma, jari.yli-kauhaluoma@helsinki.fi(at)helsinki.fi, +358504151604
• About the recruitment process, tenure track model and academic portfolio: HR Specialist Heidi Kauppinen, heidi.m.kauppinen(at)helsinki.fi, +358504155341, technical support with the recruitment system also: recruitment(at)helsinki.fi

Due date

17.11.2019 23:59 EET

10 PhD projects on extracellular vesicles in prostate cancer – The Horizon 2020 MSCA European Training Network proEVLifeCycle (Barcelona, Cardiff, Derio, Leiden, Madrid, Paris, Rotterdam, Turku, Utrecht and Vienna)

18.9.2019 | Avoimet työpaikat

The Horizon 2020 MSCA European Training Network proEVLifeCycle has opened the recruitment for its 10 PhD projects on extracellular vesicles in prostate cancer. We offer positions in Barcelona, Cardiff, Derio, Leiden, Madrid, Paris, Rotterdam, Turku, Utrecht and Vienna. All information and the online application form are available on our website: https://proevlifecycle.eu/?fbclid=IwAR36DaxNTT1RQiw7ULzNXQR5KTCnosu6CPD4p4stSHjoP6Z5Mb-XYNe2dMI

Senior Researcher, Preclinical and clinical testing of new approaches for precision medicine – University of Eastern Finland, A.I. Virtanen Institute

18.9.2019 | Avoimet työpaikat

https://rekry.saima.fi/certiahome/open_job_view.html?id=00007723&did=5600&lang=en&jc=16&nav_from_open_jobs_view_new=true

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 Senior Researcher (Preclinical and clinical testing of new targeted therapeutic approaches for cardiovascular precision medicine) position, A. I. Virtanen Institute, Kuopio Campus

Requirements for the position are specific skills and practical experience in cardiac and vascular disease models (myocardial ischemia, infarction, atherosclerosis, hyperlipidemias, vulnerable plaques, heart failure) and bone marrow transplantation techniques in small and/or large animals, experience from gene-based medicines and gene vector technology, including non-viral vectors, and experience in conducting translational in vivo experiments using advanced therapy medicinal products. Additional merits include experience from flow cytometry analyses, sorting and isolation of cell fractions, in vivo imaging methods and preclinical testing of gene and cell-based biological treatments.Position will be located at the A.I.Virtanen Institute in the Molecular Medicine Research Group and it belongs to the Finnish Academy Center of Excellence in Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases and in UEF Research Community of Basic, Translational and Clinical Cardiovascular Diseases.
A person to be appointed as a senior researcher shall hold a suitable doctoral degree and have good teaching skills. Positions of senior researchers may be filled permanently or for a fixed term (UEF University Regulations, Section 31).

English may be used as the language of instruction and supervision in this position.

The position is filled for a fixed term from 1.11.2019 to 31.8.2023. The position is filled for fixed term due to defined project aims and restricted duration, as well as project funding fixed for this initiative (Profi 5, HEALTHLIFE).

The salary of the position is determined in accordance with the salary system of Finnish universities and is based on levels 6 – 7 of the job requirement level chart for teaching and research staff (€3 423,25 – 3 946,50/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: Academy professor Seppo Ylä-Herttuala,+358 40 355 2075, seppo.yla-herttuala@uef.fi For further information on the application procedure, please contact executive head of faculty administration Riikka Pellinen, +358 29 445 4123, riikka.pellinen@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 portfolio of teaching merits (can be included in CV)
– research proposal max. 5 pages
– 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

The application needs to be submitted no later than 9.10.2019 (by 24.00 hours Finnish time) by using the electronic application form.

Senior Researcher, Cardiovascular targeted gene therapy vectors for precision medicine – University of Eastern Finland, A.I. Virtanen Institute

18.9.2019 | Avoimet työpaikat

https://rekry.saima.fi/certiahome/open_job_view.html?id=00007719&did=5600&lang=en&jc=16&nav_from_open_jobs_view_new=true

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 Senior Researcher (Cardiovascular targeted gene therapy vectors for precision medicine) position, A. I. Virtanen Institute, Kuopio Campus
Requirements for the position are specific skills and practical experience in the design, generation and use of Lentiviral and/or Adeno-Associated Virus vectors with an ability to achieve targeted integration into so-called safe harbors in human genome and experience in conducting advanced bioinformatic analyses of deep sequencing data for the identification of genomic integration sites. Additional merits will be experience from other genomic integration technologies, such as homologus recombination and CRISPR/Cas methods, and experience in leading translation of site-specific integration technology from in vitro stage to in vivo experiments in cardiovascular area. Position will be located at the A.I.Virtanen Institute in the Molecular Medicine Research Group and it belongs to the Finnish Academy Center of Excellence in Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases and in UEF Research Community of Basic, Translational and Clinical Cardiovascular Diseases.
A person to be appointed as a senior researcher shall hold a suitable doctoral degree and have good teaching skills. Positions of senior researchers may be filled permanently or for a fixed term (UEF University Regulations, Section 31).

English may be used as the language of instruction and supervision in this position.

The position is filled for a fixed term from 1.11.2019 to 31.8.2023. The position is filled for fixed term due to defined project aims and restricted duration, as well as project funding fixed for this initiative (Profi 5, HEALTHLIFE).

The salary of the position is determined in accordance with the salary system of Finnish universities and is based on levels 6 – 7 of the job requirement level chart for teaching and research staff (€3 423,25 – 3 946,50/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: Academy professor Seppo Ylä-Herttuala,+358 40 355 2075, seppo.yla-herttuala@uef.fi For further information on the application procedure, please contact executive head of faculty administration Riikka Pellinen, +358 29 445 4123, riikka.pellinen@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 portfolio of teaching merits (can be included in CV)
– research proposal max. 5 pages
– 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

The application needs to be submitted no later than 9.10.2019 (by 24.00 hours Finnish time) by using the electronic application form.