25.10.2017 | Ajankohtaista
The University of Oulu (http://www.oulu.fi/english/) is one of the largest universities in Finland, with approximately 16 000 students and 3 000 employees. The University of Oulu Graduate School (UniOGS) (http://www.oulu.fi/uniogs/) provides the framework and conditions for high-quality, research-driven doctoral education at the University of Oulu, and field-specific doctoral training is provided by its multidisciplinary doctoral programmes. Biocenter Oulu (BCO) (http://www.oulu.fi/biocenter/) offers a high-level international multidisciplinary environment supplied with cutting-edge infrastructures. Under this framework, the Health and Biosciences Doctoral Programme (HBS-DP) (http://www.oulu.fi/uniogs/dp/hbsdp) offers doctoral training in cell and molecular biology, molecular medicine, genetics, structural biology, bioinformatics, biocomputing, medicine, health sciences, and interdisciplinary topics.
Applications are invited for a full-time doctoral student position for a maximum of four years, starting at the earliest on 01.01.2018 in a Biocenter Oulu research project headed by Professor Karl-Heinz Herzig, MD, PhD in the Biomedicine research unit, Faculty of Medicine.
The consortium consisting of the teams of Professors Markku Savolainen, Karl-Heinz Herzig and Marjo-Riitta Järvelin investigate the molecular mechanisms of and pathways to metabolic syndrome (MetSyn). Multiple factors through the life-course have been related to the increased risk of developing a MetSyn. There is increasing evidence that inflammatory mechanisms have an important role in the initiation and progression of MetSyn. Our own work suggests that systemic low-grade inflammation may be of significance in the causal pathway. In our investigations we use human data (determination of mediators) but also cellular models to elucidate the mechanisms of actions on the receptor level.
The position will be supervised by Prof. Herzig and the post-doctoral scientists in his team; for more info please see the team’s web site: http://cc.oulu.fi/~fysiowww/KHHmpr.html. The candidate should have strong background in biochemistry or related sciences, cell culture, molecular biology techniques and statistics.
Requirements
To successfully occupy the position of a doctoral student, the candidate must possess a Master’s degree or an equivalent degree (e.g. licentiate) preferably in biochemistry or related sciences. Degree should be completed with very good grades by 24.11.2017. Ability to pursue independent research and excellent writing and fluency in English is expected. The doctoral student position is intended for an Early Stage Researcher (ESR) who, according to the ”European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers”, 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 Health and Biosciences Doctoral Programme of the University of Oulu Graduate School (UniOGS) and must meet the minimal requirements to receive doctoral study rights as defined in http://www.oulu.fi/uniogs/requirements_for_admission.
Salary
The salary of the selected doctoral student will be set on levels 2 – 4 of the national salary scale for the teaching and research staff of Finnish universities. In addition, a supplementary remuneration will be given for personal achievement and performance (max. 46.3%). The total salary for these levels (before tax) currently ranges from about 1985 to 3621 Euros/month for full-time employment.
Application
Applications must be submitted using the electronic application form by 24th of November, 2017, 24:00 (Finnish local time), with the following attachments as three separate pdf files:
- Complete CV containing contact information of at least two academic referees (Max. size limit of the attachment: 5 Mbytes including picture)
- Motivation letter (2 pages) describing prior knowledge and research interests and career plans (1-2 pages; max. size limit of the attachment: 2 Mbytes).
- Certificates/Diplomas: Scanned electronic copies of diplomas and transcripts of the records of relevant previous degrees. If the original documents are not in English, Finnish or Swedish, each document must be accompanied by an official certified translation into English or Finnish. (Max. size limit of the attachment: 2 Mbytes)
Other relevant information
The eligible applicants fitting best in the research profile expected for the position may be invited to an on-site or remote interview. All applicants will be notified when the selection process is completed.
Contact
– Prof. Karl-Heinz Herzig, MD, PhD, e-mail: karl-heinz.herzig (at) oulu.fi
– Concerning the general requirements and application procedures: Coordinator Ritva Saastamoinen, e-mail: ritva.saastamoinen (at) oulu.fi
24.10.2017 | Ajankohtaista
FIMM is seeking a Doctoral Student in Quantitative Systems Pharmacology
The Quantitative Systems Pharmacology research group led by Dr. Jing Tang focuses on developing mathematical and informatics tools to tackle biomedical questions that may potentially lead to breakthroughs in drug discovery. We are developing network pharmacology modelling methods, aiming at a systems-level understanding of how cancer cells can be inhibited by synergistic drug combinations through multi–target perturbations. As part of the Individualized Systems Medicine Grant Challenge Program at FIMM, we offer an improved efficiency to identify more effective cancer treatments for personalized medicine.
The PhD student will be involved in the ERC funded project DrugComb (2017-2022) in the field of cancer drug discovery research. The student is expected to develop novel network pharmacology models to predict synergistic drug combinations for individual cancer patients. The models shall integrate genotypic, phenotypic and clinical data of cancer patients to establish biomarkers predictive of drug or drug combination responses. Such network models should also include the cancer signalling pathways to elucidate the mechanisms of action, by which a quantitative prediction of a multi-targeted drug or drug combination can be made and tested in follow-up biological experiments.
Application deadline: 15.11.2017
24.10.2017 | Ajankohtaista
Two doctoral student positions 2018-2021, Microbiomics and Interactomics, Biocenter Oulu and Faculty of Medicine, University of Oulu
Applications are invited for two full-time doctoral student positions for a maximum of four years, starting at the earliest on 01.01.2018 in a Biocenter Oulu research project headed by Docent Justus Reunanen in the Cancer and Translational Medicine research unit, Faculty of Medicine.
Applications must be submitted using the electronic application form by 13.11.2017, 24:00 (Finnish local time).
More information and application at https://rekry.saima.fi/certiahome/open_job_view.html?did=5600&jc=1&id=00004453&lang=en
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Doctoral student position for Evolutionary Genomics / Statistical Genetics, 4-year position 2018-2021 in Biocenter Oulu and Faculty of Science, University of Oulu
Applications are invited for a full-time doctoral student position for a maximum of four years, starting at the earliest on 01.01.2018 in a Biocenter Oulu research project headed by Prof. Outi Savolainen, Prof. Mikko Sillanpää and Dr. Tanja Pyhäjärvi in Faculty of Science. The Savolainen-Sillanpää-Pyhäjärvi group is located in two research units: the Ecology and Genetics Research unit (O.S., T.P.) and the Mathematical Sciences Research unit (M.S.).
Applications must be submitted using the electronic application form by November 23th, 2017, 24:00 (Finnish local time).
More information and application at https://rekry.saima.fi/certiahome/open_job_view.html?did=5600&jc=1&id=00004448&lang=en
24.10.2017 | Ajankohtaista
The University of Lausanne is a higher teaching and research institution composed of seven faculties where approximately 14,300 students and nearly 3,900 collaborators, professors, and researchers work and study. Ideally situated along the lake of Geneva, near Lausanne’s city center, its campus brings together over 120 nationalities.
Presentation
The Department of Fundamental Microbiology offers a position of Doctoral Student SNSF (on bacteriophage therapy for Staphylococcus aureus infections).
Job information
Expected start date in position : 01.01.2018
Contract length : 1 year, maximum 4 years
Activity rate : 100%
Workplace : University of Lausanne until 31/12/2018 and then either in Lausanne or at the Bern University Hospital – Department of Intensive Care Medicine.
Your responsibilities
The Resch group (www.unil.ch/dmf/en/home/menuinst/research-units/gregory-resch.html ) aims at developing new therapeutic phages and phage-lysins in a rational approach. Specifically, we isolate new bacteriophages active against the ESKAPE pathogens and evaluate their efficacity in different rodent models of infectious diseases amongst which infective endocarditis in rats. We also address fundamental aspects of phage-bacteria interactions such as bacterial resistance to phages and phage adaptation. The research project of the Doctoral Student SNSF will be on the development of new S. aureus therapeutic phages with a focus on the study of resistance mechanisms. A wide array of methods and technologies in microbiology, phage research and genomics will be applied. The project will provide an excellent scientific training with many opportunities for collaborations in a stimulating environment.
Your qualifications
Applicants should have a Master in biological science with experience in microbiology. Further experience with bacteriophages, animal experimentation, molecular biology, bacterial genomics and computational biology is an asset. The candidate should have a good command of English and be highly motivated to learn new experimental techniques to study phage-bacteria interactions.
Deadline for applications is 30.11.2017.
23.10.2017 | Ajankohtaista
The Graduate School Life Science Munich (LSM) is part of the Faculty of Biology and the Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy of the Ludwig-Maximilans-Universität (LMU) of Munich. These faculties are ranked among the top biology and biochemistry educational institutions in Europe.
The LSM seeks to prepare young motivated researchers by offering a structured international doctoral programme in life sciences. The programme is open to MSc graduates and in exceptional cases to graduates with a BSc with honours. The graduate school does not charge tuition fees and the entire curriculum is in the English language, no knowledge of German is necessary!
The deadline for submissions is 29th of November 2017.
19.10.2017 | Ajankohtaista
The University of Oulu (www.oulu.fi/english/) is one of the largest universities in Finland, with approximately 16 000 students and 3 000 employees. The University of Oulu Graduate School (UniOGS) (www.oulu.fi/uniogs/) provides the framework and conditions for high-quality, research-driven doctoral education at the University of Oulu, and field-specific doctoral training is provided by its multidisciplinary doctoral programmes. Biocenter Oulu (BCO) (www.oulu.fi/biocenter/) offers a high-level international multidisciplinary environment supplied with cutting-edge infrastructures. Under this framework, the Health and Biosciences Doctoral Programme (HBS-DP) (www.oulu.fi/uniogs/dp/hbsdp) offers doctoral training in cell and molecular biology, molecular medicine, genetics, structural biology, bioinformatics, biocomputing, medicine, health sciences, and interdisciplinary topics.
Applications are invited for a full-time doctoral student position for a maximum of four years, starting at the earliest on 1.1.2018 in a Biocenter Oulu.
17.10.2017 | Ajankohtaista
Two new postdoctoral positions in bioinformatics as related to metabolomics are open at Örebro University.
One position will focus on research in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease as related to the ongoing EU funded project EPoS and the soon-to-start IMI project LITMUS.
This is a great opportunity to join a young and growing research environment, with excellent analytical infrastructure dedicated to health-related metabolomics and environmental research.
16.10.2017 | Ajankohtaista
Perjantai 24.2.2017
16.10.2017 | Ajankohtaista
Keskiviikko 29.2.2016
15.10.2017 | Ajankohtaista
Microbiologist – Roal Oy, Finland
Job description
ROAL Oy is a joint venture of Associated British Foods PLC (UK) and Altia Corporation and it is a leading company in the enzymes business worldwide. We are a reliable partner for customers in the food, feed and industrial enzymes businesses. Product excellence and innovation are among our key strengths and our customers value these highly. Our factory in Finland is located in Rajamäki, Nurmijärvi. We currently employ approximately 160 enzyme professionals in different fields. More information about us: www.roal.fi
We are now looking for a highly motivated
Microbiologist
If your application is successful, you will be joining us at an exciting time. Due to our fantastic growth in recent years, we are now working to ensure that we can sustain this growth. The purpose of your job is to strengthen microbial technology capabilities in R & D, and also generally within the company and particularly through close cooperation with manufacturing. You will be responsible for the company’s microbial strain maintenance, including microbe collections and safety and patent deposits, as well as any handling, detection, processes and documentation related to the company’s proprietary strains. Your work includes planning, executing, analyzing and reporting to the line manager, other scientists and other stakeholders in the company.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
- provide microbial capabilities for R & D and for the company, e.g., to participate in developing and optimizing industrial processes (cultivation, recovery and formulation);
- identify production strains;
- detect and characterize contaminants;
- maintain microbe collections and safety and patent deposits;
- maintain, develop and describe R & D methods and protocols;
- maintain, develop and describe the company’s microbial processes;
- facilitate ideation and manage projects;
- cooperate with other functions within R & D and the entire organization;
- communicate effectively with line managers and colleagues; and
- follow and adopt relevant trends in current technology.
Your required qualifications and key skills:
- master’s or higher degree in microbiology (i.e., general microbiology, industrial microbiology, microbial physiology or food microbiology) or in an adjacent science (e.g., biochemistry or molecular biology) with at least a minor in microbiology;
- several years’ work experience in a related job;
- experience in microbial handling (cultivation, enrichment, isolation and identification), deposition, documentation and process set-up;
- experience in fungal and bacterial production platforms;
- familiarity with enzyme/strain registration (optional);
- familiarity with enzyme technology (optional);
- fluent written and spoken English;
- strong communication skills;
- self-motivation as well as a hands-on and strong-finisher attitude;
- results orientation and innovative thinking;
- proven experience in project management and/or project work;
- proactive problem solving;
- good interaction and the ability to lead and/or work in a team; and
- the willingness to expand your scientific knowledge.
We offer you a challenging and multifaceted employment opportunity with long-term perspective in a fast-growing leading company in the enzyme industry. Our international working environment will offer you the opportunity to further develop yourself personally and professionally. You will find a progressive team-oriented management which supports you through open communication and accessibility. Do we have your attention?
For more information, please contact POMONA Consulting consultant Juha-Pekka Airo by email juhapekka.airo@pomona.fi or on Tue Oct 17 at 12-15 or Mon Oct 23 at 13-15 tel. +358 (0)400 226 432. Please fill out the application form and attach your CV with expected salary at www.roal.fi/henkilosto/rekrytointi by 25th October, 2017.
