Research Program Unit at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Helsinki invites applications for a fixed-term position of
Laboratory technician
in Stem Cell Culture and Differentiation
starting from 1 January 2024 or as soon as possible.
The Pluripotency and Disease Modeling team, lead by Prof. Timo Otonkoski and Dr. Diego Balboa is interested in human pluripotent stem cell biology, differentiation and genome editing, and how these tools can be applied to understand mechanisms behind pancreatic beta-cell failure leading to diabetes. We also operate a Core Facility service, the Biomedicum Stem Cell Centre (BSCC). Further information: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/researchgroups/pluripotency-and-disease-modeling
This is an international multidisciplinary team that combines approaches such as genome engineering in cellular model systems, single cell and functional genomics. It is funded by the Academy of Finland Centre of Excellence in Stem Cell Metabolism (MetaStem), the Wellcome Trust Foundation and the Novo Nordisk Foundation, among others.
The successful applicant will join a team of lab members working on stem cell-based modelling of genetic mechanisms relevant to diabetes treatment. The group is located at the Meilahti medical campus, the largest biomedical campus in Finland with excellent research facilities and networking opportunities.
Who Are We Looking For
You have skills in mammalian cell culture
You have skills in molecular biology techniques
Desirable but not required: You have experience in stem cell culture
We are looking for a team-player colleague, eager to learn techniques that are core to the lab work.
What We Offer
Detailed training in these techniques will be provided, previous specific experience is not a requirement. We provide a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructures, and unique professional career development opportunities. This position is initially for one year, with the possibility for long-term extension.
Monthly salary is based on YPJ job requirement levels in the salary system of Finnish universities for specialist and support staff, approx. 2400 – 3000 euro depending on the education and experience. A six-month trial period will be applied.
How To Apply
Please send your application with following enclosures:
A motivation letter
A complete CV including contact details.
Contact details of two referees.
Please submit your applications through the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the ”Apply now” button. Applicants who are currently employed by the University of Helsinki are requested to submit their application via the SAP Fiori portal at https://msap.sap.helsinki.fi. The closing date for applications is 14.12.2023.
University of Helsinki welcomes applicants from variety of genders, linguistic and cultural backgrounds, and minorities. You can read more about working at the university on our website .
For further information on the position, please contact Dr. Diego Balboa (diego.balboa (at) helsinki.fi).
For information on the recruitment process, please contact HR Specialist Marja Meresto (hr-ltdk (at) helsinki.fi).
About Us
The Faculty of Medicine promotes high quality scientific research. It provides research-based undergraduate and postgraduate education in medicine, dentistry, psychology and logopedics, and an international Master’s Programme in Translational Medicine. It also offers psychotherapist education. 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. The faculty aims to be one of the best medical research faculties in the world, while reinforcing its status as a distinguished institution of multidisciplinary education in healthcare.
The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Helsinki constitutes the academic medical centre together with HUS Helsinki University Hospital and the Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE). This medical centre has been successful in international comparisons, ranking among the top 10 medical campuses in Europe and the top 50 globally.
Research Programs Unit (RPU) of the Faculty of Medicine consolidates demonstrated research excellence, with focused research programs addressing the greatest challenges in human health.
Are you looking for new career opportunities in the field of cell and gene therapies? Are you passionate about developing patient safety? Great! A warm welcome to be a part of the biopharmaceutical success story and making better tomorrow. We are all in this – together!
We are now looking for an experienced Drug Safety Officer to our partner Aurealis Therapeutics for a permanent employment to be responsible for the drug safety management. You can be located at Kuopio or elsewhere in Finland, there is a possibility for working remotely.
In your position, you play a key role ensuring patient safety and be responsible for the safety aspects of the clinical development program. You work closely with CRO teams, sponsors, trial sites and your own team. Your responsibilities include drug safety and pharmacovigilance related advice and consulting, safety updates and reporting. You are also responsible for keeping up to date on all the applicable regulations and updating internal SOPs. You analyze and interpret information and check whether the medical and surgical history, concomitant medications and adverse events are coded and reported properly. Your responsibilities also include coordinating and establishing a global safety database together with external service providers, advisors, and consultants. You will work as a part of a dynamic team of 12 people and report to CMO (Chief Medical Officer).
The start date of the job is negotiable, but we wish you could start during the last quarter of calendar year 2023. You will be working full-time.
In order to succeed you will need to have:
2+ years previous experience in similar roles
Practical experience and understanding of drug development process in the field of clinical drug research, clinical trials and monitoring as well as drug safety and pharmacovigilance.
Degree in related field, e.g.,life sciences, healthcare, pharmacology
Deep knowledge of relevant regulations e.g., ICH/GCP/GVP and EMA, knowledge of FDA guidelines is advantage.
Experience working with CRO teams (external service providers)
Excellent organizational, decision-making, cooperation, and project management skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills (English)
Experience in chronic wound indications, medical coding (e.g. MedDRA, WHODrug) and working with safety database and EDC is considered as an advantage but are not a must. You are a true team player who can hold all the threads of a project in your hands and are experienced in prioritization which is needed in a small company environment. You thrive in changing situations and enjoy challenges. You will have an opportunity to influence your role, as the job description can be modified according to your skills.
What Aurealis Therapeutics offers you
A challenging, versatile and meaningful role in international and dynamic working environment where you can truly develop in your career path. In your positions, you play a key role ensuring patient safety. Position is new, so you have a great opportunity to create your own role according to your skills. At Aurealis, everyone’s work input, creativity and rigour are greatly appreciated. You have the freedom to determine your own working methods and bring development ideas and solutions to the table. The work community is close-knit and warm-hearted, which is reflected in an excellent team spirit. Collective agreement for white-collar works in the chemical industry (Kemianteollisuuden toimihenkilöiden työehtosopimus) applies to employment relationship and the salary is determined according to your skills and experience.
In addition to an encouraging salary, you get comprehensive personnel benefits, such as extensive occupational healthcare services, leisure accident insurance, a bicycle benefit, encouraging Smartum benefits (support for physical and cultural free-time activities), free parking and you get access to company’s option and bonus model.
The application process and selections
Send your application and resume via the attached application link by 19.11.2023 at the latest and tell us why you would be the most suitable person for the position. Please note that we are processing applications within the application period. Adecco Finland is responsible for the recruitment process. You will be employed directly to our partner Aurealis Therapeutics for a permanent employment. For more information, please contact Adecco’s Recruitment Consultant Heidi Hämäläinen primarily by email Heidi.hamalainen@adecco.fi (tel. 040 558 9342.)
Aurealis Therapeutics is a Swiss-Finnish private biopharmaceutical company focusing on the development of a 4-in-1 synthetic biology, cell and gene therapy platform to address unmet medical needs in three therapy areas: chronic wounds, oncology, and inflammation. Aurealis Therapeutics is located in Kuopio, Finland and in Basel, Switzerland. Aurealis genuinely want to create game-changing therapies that help patients and improve their quality of life – this is matter of hearts. Aurealis value people and a dignified life, and this is also the core of the culture: Appreciation and trust in everything they do. We are all in this – Together!
Read more: https://aurealistherapeutics.com/
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We are happy to share the success of our very first Working Life Seminar in Turku, which took place on Thursday 2.11.2023. Our seminar room was packed, and thanks to attendees who joined us via Zoom, we had an impressive 100 registrations in total! What also warmed our hearts was that many of you actively participated the networking session, too, so that conversations and connections with our speakers could continue. This outstanding response indicates a clear need for this kind of event in the Turku area!
Thank you, Turku, for making our Working Life Seminar a success. See you next time!
Faculty of Medicine, Biomedicine and Internal Medicine
The University of Oulu is one of the biggest and most multidisciplinary universities in Finland. We create new knowledge and innovations that help to solve global challenges. We offer you an international and inspiring working environment where you are given responsibility and can use your skills, develop yourself and do work that matters. Our flexible and family-friendly workplace makes it easy for you to balance work and leisure. The University of Oulu is ranked in the top 3% of the world´s universities.
We are now looking for
Two Doctoral Researchers
to join us at the Research Unit of Biomedicine and Internal Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine.
About the job
We are looking for two doctoralresearchers to join the research group of Associate Professor Eija Pirinen or Professor Karl-Heinz Herzigat the Biomedicine and Internal Medicine Research Unit, the Faculty of Medicine in a project aiming at the regulation of metabolic control for the treatment of obesity and metabolic diseases.
Description of the project: Mitochondrial dysfunction has emerged as a prominent feature in metabolically important peripheral tissues in obesity and metabolic diseases. Consequently, mitochondrial targeting is nowadays considered as a promising treatment approach for these diseases. In this project, we will elucidate novel treatment strategies to improve metabolic control. This research project is funded by the Biocenter Oulu as one of the spearhead projects related Lifelong Health focus area.
What you will do?
You will use in vitro and in vivo models to study the effect of novel treatment strategies on cellular, whole organ (spheroids) and animal metabolism. You will need to analyse the outcome using various biochemical assay systems. Animal licence and previous experience in the field of obesity and metabolic diseases is of advantage.
What we offer?
We offer a research environment with excellent technological facilities and a motivating and supporting international community at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Oulu.
We also offer access to state-of-the-art methods and facilities located at Oulu, Finland, for doing cutting-edge research in the field of obesity and metabolic diseases.
We offer you a place in a highly talented research group, working to solve globally significant research problem.
We have a HR Excellence in Research -quality label which is a recognition awarded by the European Commission for the development of researchers’ working conditions and careers.
Finland is one of the most livable countries in the world, with a high quality of life, safety, excellent education system, and competitive economy. Read more about living in Oulu.
Who are you?
We seek highly motivated scientists who have the ability to work independently as well as in a group with a drive to excel in research.
In order to succeed and enjoy the position, we expect from you:
Master’s degreein the field of life sciences such as molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, pharmacy or related fields.
The following experience and skills would be helpful:
Prior experience in measuring mitochondrial function (mitochondrial respirometry analyses).
The knowledge of 3D cell culture models.
The skills and competences listed below will also be valued:
Finnish communication skills
Collaboration/Team work
Goal-oriented
Good IT and teaching skills
Multitasking skills
Salary
The position isfixed-term for4 years as of 01.01.2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The salary will be based on the levels 2-4 of the demand level chart for teaching and research staff of Finnish universities. In addition, a salary component based on personal work performance will be paid (maximum of 50 % of the job-specific component). Starting gross salary will be approx. 2300-2600 € per month (before taxes). A trial period of 6months is applied in the position.
How to apply?
Interested? If yes, please apply by 08.11.2023 (23:59 Finnish local time) through our recruitment system.
The application should be written in English and include the following:
Contact information of two persons available for recommendation
The eligible applicants fitting best in the profile expected for the position will be invited to an on-site or remote interview. All applicants will be notified during the selection process.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, such as people of different ages, genders and lingual, cultural or minority groups.
Contact Information
If you have any further questions, please contact Associate Professor Eija Pirinen eija.pirinen@oulu.fi or Professor Karl-Heinz Herzig karl-heinz.herzig@oulu.fi.
Oletko vastavalmistunut ja etsit ensimmäistä työpaikkaasi asiantuntijana? Ehkä haluat vaihtaa alaa ja päästä nopeasti kiinni uuden urasi alkuun? Kasven Health & Tech Top Expert-RekryKoulutuksen myötä pääset aloittamaan asiantuntijaurasi suoraan korkean teknologian huippuyrityksessä!
Tezted etsii Health & Tech Top Expert-RekryKoulutuksen kautta In Vitro Diagnostiikan-myyntiosaajaa. Jyväskyläläinen Tezted tarjoaa alan johtavia ratkaisuja monimutkaisten sairauksien havaitsemiseen. IVD-myyntiosaajana edustat ja myyt laajan In Vitro -diagnostiikkavalikoimamme tuotteita terveydenhuollon organisaatioille, kliinisille laboratorioille, tutkimuslaitoksille sekä muille potentiaalisille asiakkaille. Työssäsi pyrit saavuttamaan myyntitavoitteet sekä kasvattamaan markkinaosuuttamme. Rooliin kuuluu myynnin ja liiketoiminnan kehittämiseen liittyviä tehtäviä (esim. myyntisuunnitelmien kehittäminen ja toteuttaminen, myyntiesittelyiden ja neuvotteluiden pitäminen), asiakashallintaa (esim. asiakassuhteiden rakentaminen ja ylläpito, konferensseille ja messuille osallistuminen) sekä markkinatutkimusta (esim. markkinadatan kerääminen ja analysointi).
Toivomme, että sinulla on korkeakoulututkinto (kandidaatti tai maisteri) soveltuvalta alalta, (esim. biologia, biokemia tai lääketieteet) sekä kokemusta myyntityöstä. Tietämys IVD-tuotteista, teknologioista sekä toimialan regulaatioista on etu. Arvostamme vahvoja vuorovaikutustaitoja sekä erinomaisia neuvottelu- ja ihmissuhdetaitoja. Menestyäksesi tässä roolissa tarvitset aitoa kiinnostusta myyntityöhön ja asiakaspalveluun. Myös oma-aloitteinen ja start-up-henkinen asenne on etu. Työkielemme on englanti, muu kielitaito luetaan vahvuudeksi.
Tarjoamme sinulle merkittävän roolin ammattitaitoisessa tiimissämme: sinulla on mahdollisuus kasvattaa IVD-tuotteidemme myyntiä ja luoda vahvoja suhteita keskeisiin asiakkaisiimme. Työskentelemme Jyväskylän toimistollamme. Hae pian ja kerro lisää itsestäsi!
Työpaikan hakeminen ja hakuehdot RekryKoulutukseen
Työpaikkaa haetaan Health & Tech Top Expert-RekryKoulutuksen kautta.
Hakijan tulee olla työtön työnhakija, työttömyysuhan alainen tai osa-aikaisesti työskentelevä. Hakijoilta edellytetään soveltuvaa korkeakoulututkinto (AMK tai yliopisto) tai riittävästi soveltuvaa työkokemusta esimerkiksi seuraavilta aloilta:
Health & Tech Top Expert-RekryKoulutus toteutetaan yhteistyössä paikallisten TE-palveluiden ja ELY-keskusten kanssa. Hakuprosessi ja opiskelijoiden rekrytointi tehdään yhteistyössä Pirkanmaan ja Keski-Suomen TE-palveluiden kansa. RekryKoulutus on osallistujalle maksuton.
Does it feel like finding work is an uphill struggle? Looking for some inspiration for your career in cell biology and related areas? Come and join The Working life seminar organized by The Finnish Society for Cell Biology and Turku Bioscience PhD and postdoc board, in Turku, on Thursday 2nd in November!
You can participate this seminar on-site in Turku, or remotely via Zoom. However, please note that our on-site seminar room can accommodate only 50 lucky attendees, so be quick with the registration! Join us on-site to get inspired by the speeches, but also to enjoy coffee and other refreshments. Plus, get the unique opportunity to network with our esteemed speakers and fellow participants during the post-seminar networking session. Don’t miss out on this perfect blend of learning and networking – reserve your spot today! https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/C738F8DD78D20069
Antibody-Drug Conjugates Research Team is seeking a highly motivated, skilful, and independent Senior Scientist with experience in preclinical cancer research. You should have a track record of scientific excellence in modern cell- and molecular biology-based methodologies. As Senior Scientist you will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and researchers to advance the discovery of novel cancer targets and participate in the development of the first/best-in-class Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs) from concept to clinical candidate phase. This position offers an exciting opportunity to apply the candidate’s expertise in cancer research and contribute to the development of potentially lifesaving therapies.
Key Responsibilities
The candidate for this position will:
Develop and execute strategies for target identification and evaluation.
Perform target validation studies such as analysis of target expression, quantification, distribution, internalization, and intracellular trafficking.
Conduct and/or coordinate in vitro experiments to assess the critical properties of ADCs and their components.
Establish and implement novel assays to characterize ADCs.
Provide cancer biology expertise and guidance for the project team/organization.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including medicinal chemists, pharmacologists, biologists, and clinical researchers to answer scientific questions and drive projects forward.
Take charge of collaborations and externally partnered research.
Perform data analysis of experimental results and regularly report work progress in the project team and organization meetings.
This permanent position is based in Turku, Finland, and you will report to the Head of the Antibody-Drug Conjugates Team.
Description Of Unit
Antibody-Drug Conjugates Team is one of three scientific units in Oncology Research, a part of Orion’s R&D Organization. Antibody-Drug Conjugates Team is focused on the discovery of therapeutic targets and active development of ADCs utilizing a broad panel of biophysical, biochemical, cellular, and in vivo methods. Our aim is to develop cutting-edge ADC therapies that can transform cancer patients’ lives.
We Offer
At Orion we offer you, among others:
Opportunity to work with a dynamic and experienced team of in vitro and in vivo scientists and assistants building up Oncology Research at Orion.
An exciting R&D pipeline and enthusiastic working environment with opportunities to use your strengths to build your competence and career.
Exciting opportunity to innovate and have an impact on future therapies for patients.
We have an excellent working atmosphere based on the appreciation of colleagues, continuous development, and mutual trust. Read more about our values.
In addition, Orion supports integration of international talents into Finland with the help of a relocation programme. Read more on our webpages.
Essential Requirements
To be successful in this role, the candidate must have the demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following:
Ph.D. or master’s degree with 8+ years of academic or industry experience in a relevant discipline (Biological Sciences, Biochemistry or equivalent).
Understanding of cell and molecular biology and/or biochemistry in the context of cancer biology.
Knowledge and hands-on experience in cell- and molecular biology-based methodologies, including multichannel/multicolour flow cytometry, fluorescent and live cell microscopy, cytotoxicity assays, fluorescent labelling, qPCR, western blotting, and ELISA.
Experience with routine 2D cell culture models.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaborate effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary research team, and mentor junior team members.
Strong desire to continue seeking new technological innovations supporting laboratory work.
Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Desirable Requirements
Experience in the design and development of biologics and/or conjugates.
Knowledge of bioinformatics and omics-type data analysis.
Prior experience in the biopharmaceutical industry.
Additional Information
Applications will be accepted until the 15th of October 2023. We will start reviewing applications during the application period.
For additional details, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Dr Marcin Chrusciel, Head of Antibody Drug Conjugates Team tel. +358 509667861 on the following times (Finnish Time): 6th of October 15:00-16:00 or 12th of October 15:00-16:00.
Approved medical examination which also includes drug testing is required prior to the employment. We will also carry out a security clearance prior to the employment for the selected person. Orion Corporation operates in more than 30 countries, where we Orionees, 3500 in total, work in all kinds of positions. Among us there are Research Scientists, Laboratory Technicians, Engineers and IT Specialists as well as people working in Production, just to mention some examples. We offer diverse and responsible jobs to our personnel in a truly multi-disciplinary work environment. We encourage people to develop their competences and offer opportunities to affect the job description and creating their own career path at Orion. We are searching for top talents who are ready to share our passion for the work that we do.
Turun yliopiston lääketieteellisen tiedekunnan biolääketieteen laitokseen kuuluva syöpätutkimusryhmä Medical Immune Oncology Research Group (MIORG, https://www.miorg.fi/) hakee innostunutta ja kokenutta tutkijatohtoria työskentelemään syövän immunoterapian kehittämiseen liittyvässä projektissa. Projektia johtaa Akatemiatutkija, dosentti Carlos Rogerio de Figueiredo. Tutkimusryhmän työkieli on pääasiassa englanti.
Käyttämällä käänteistä translaatiomallia tutkimusryhmässä hyödynnetään edistyneintä teknologiaa metastaattisen syöpänäytteiden profiloimisessa ja bioanalyysien tekemisessä sekä eläin- että humaanikudoksista keskittyen ensisijaisesti löytämään soveltuva biomarkkeri hoitojen kehittämisen järkeväksi suuntaamiseksi.
Tehtävään valittava tutkijatohtori johtaa tutkimusta, jossa keskitytään erityisesti innovatiivisten virtaussytometritekniikoiden käyttöön, mukaan lukien in vitro – ja in vivo -toimintatutkimuksiin pohjautuvat immunomekanistiset tutkimukset single-cell multi-color full spectral virtaussytometrillä. Tehtäviin kuuluu sytometrillä tehtävien kokeiden suunnittelu, toteuttaminen ja tarkkojen data-analyysien laatiminen. Tutkijatohtori tekee tutkimusta myös yhteistyössä ryhmän jatko-opiskelijoiden kanssa, ja häntä kannustetaan kehittämään muita alaan liittyviä tutkimushankkeita (mukaan lukien syövän immunogeeniset tutkimukset).
Tehtävä on kaksivuotinen ja alkaa tammikuussa 2024. On mahdollista, että tehtävä jatkuu tämän jälkeen (yhteensä 4 vuotta). Valitun henkilön toivotaan aloittavan tammikuussa, mutta aloituksesta voidaan neuvotella.
Edellytykset
Tohtorin tutkinto soveltuvalta tieteenalalta (solubiologia, molekyylibiologia, biokemia, tai vastaava)
Voimassa oleva eläintyölupa Suomessa tai Iso-Britanniassa/EU-alueella, pätevyys kudosviljelytekniikoissa sekä yksisoluvärjäyksissä, erityisesti virtaussytometriä varten
Syvällinen asiantuntemus virtaussytometriaan ja single-cell -kudosten käsittelyyn liittyen, perehtyneisyys FlowJO:n kaltaisiin työkaluihin sekä bioinformatiikan ja tilastotieteen perustyökaluihin
Kokemus humaani-/eläinnäytteiden käsittelystä ja terapeuttisesta/lääketutkimuksesta
Taidot reagenssien ja mekanististen tutkimusten toiminnallisten kontrollien suunnitteluun ja valmistukseen sekä vahva ote menetelmien ja varaston hallintaan.
Sujuva suullinen ja kirjallinen englannin kielen taito sekä vankka organisointikyky.
Eduksi katsotaan
Kudosten immunofluoresenssi- ja mikroskooppitekniikoiden tuntemus.
Immunohistokemian tekniikoiden osaaminen.
Kokemus/hankittu koulutus CyTOF-näytteiden valmistelusta ja tietojen analysoinnista.
Kokemus NanoStringin (nCounter, Geo MX tai CosMX) käytöstä.
Aikaisempi kokemus R/Python-ohjelmoinnista.
Tehtäväkohtainen palkkaus määräytyy yliopistojen palkkausjärjestelmän mukaisesti ja on opetus- ja tutkimushenkilöstön vaativuustasoilla 5-6. Palkkaus on aiemmasta kokemuksesta ja osaamisesta riippuen tyypillisesti noin 3686-4041 e/kk työsuhteen alkaessa. Tehtävässä on 6 kuukauden koeaika.
Tarjoamme sinulle vastuullisia ja mielenkiintoisia työtehtäviä sekä mahdollisuuden kehittää osaamistasi monipuolisessa toimintaympäristössä. Huolehdimme työhyvinvoinnistasi ja arkesi toimivuudesta mm. joustavien työaikojen sekä hyvinvointipalvelujemme avulla. Lue lisää Turun yliopistosta työnantajana: Tervetuloa meille töihin
Hakemus tulee jättää viimeistään 22.10.2023 (klo 23.59) yliopiston sähköisellä hakulomakkeella. Linkki järjestelmään on ilmoituksen alussa (”Täytä hakemus”). Ilmoitus on luettavissa osoitteessa http://www.utu.fi/tyopaikat. Hakemus tulee täyttää englanniksi.
Hakemukseen tulee liittää
motivaatiokirje
ansioluettelo (enintään 3 sivua)
julkaisuluettelo (ml. lyhyt/kolmerivinen kuvaus osuudestasi kymmeneen tärkeimpään julkaisuun).
vähintään kahden suosittelijan yhteystiedot.
Lisätietoa tehtävästä antaa (englanniksi) tutkimusryhmän johtaja, dosentti Rogerio De Figueiredo, crdefi@utu.fi
Hakua koskeviin teknisiin kysymyksiin vastaa henkilöstöasiantuntija Kristiina Nuutila, kristiina.nuutila@utu.fi, puh. +358 50 313 5224
Arvostamme yhdenvertaisuutta ja monimuotoisuutta työyhteisössämme ja kannustammekin päteviä hakijoita taustasta riippumatta hakemaan avoimia tehtäviämme.
Turun yliopisto on maailmanluokan monialainen tutkimusyliopisto, joka tarjoaa haasteellisia työtehtäviä ja ainutlaatuisen näköalapaikan suomalaiseen ja kansainväliseen tiede- ja koulutusmaailmaan. Turun yliopisto laajentaa tutkimustaan materiaali- ja konetekniikkaan, ja vuoden 2021 alusta aloitti uusi Teknillinen tiedekunta ja sen myötä Kone- ja Materiaalitekniikan laitos. Haemme nyt
yhtä määräaikaista tutkijatohtoria biolääketieteellisille rajapinnoille apulaisprofessori Emilia Peltolan johtamaan Terveysteknologian materiaalit -ryhmään.
Tehtävän aloitusaika on mahdollisimman pian, ja tutkijatohtorin työsuhde jatkuu 31.8.2026 saakka.
Jos olet kiinnostunut tutkimaan biolääketieteellisiä rajapintoja, kuulut tiimimme! Tässä tehtävässä sinulla on ainutlaatuinen mahdollisuus hyödyntää materiaalikemian ja -fysiikan ja rajapintailmiöiden ymmärrystä terveysteknologian antureiden kehittämiseksi. Anturiteknologia on tärkeä tekijä edistämään terveydenhuollon fokuksen siirtymistä sairaudenhoidosta ennaltaehkäisevään terveydenhoitoon. Tutkimusryhmämme keskittyy hermovälittäjäaineita, hormoneita ja malariaa mittaavien nanomateriaaleihin perustuvien sähkökemiallisten antureiden kehittämiseen. Pyrimme kontrolloimaan sähkökemiallista vastetta, anturin likaantumista ja elimistön vastetta suoraa elektrodin materiaalilla. Etsimme henkilöä, joka on aloitteellinen ja jolla on kokemusta apta-antureista ja/tai sähkökemiasta.
Vaatimukset
Tehtävässä edellytetään hyvät tiedot aptameereista ja/tai sähkökemiasta. Etsimme tutkijaa, joka parhaiten sopii meneillään oleviin projekteihin: Biohybridihiilimateriaalit naissukupuolelle tyypillisten hormonien mittauksessa. Tehtävässä menestyminen edellyttää sujuvaa suullista ja kirjallista englannin kielen taitoa.
Tutkijatohtorilla on oltava tohtorin tutkinto soveltuvalta alalta (esim. materiaalitekniikka, kemia, fysiikka, bioteknologia). Tohtorintutkinto tulee olla suoritettuna hakuajan päättymiseen mennessä.
Materiaalitekniikan yksikkö tarjoaa nuoren ja dynaamisen työyhteisön. Kannustamme tiimiämme saavuttamaan parhaansa ja kehittämään osaamistaan monipuolisessa toimintaympäristössä. Kannustamme sinua erinomaisuuteen ja olemme sitoutuneet tukemaan sinun työhyvinvointia ja jokapäiväisen elämän toimivuutta tarjoamalla esimerkiksi joustavat työajat ja hyvinvointipalvelut.
Tehtäväkohtainen palkkaus määräytyy yliopistojen palkkausjärjestelmän opetus- ja tutkimushenkilöstön mukaisesti. Tutkijatohtorin palkkaus aiemmasta kokemuksesta ja osaamisesta riippuen on tehtävän alussa noin 3340-3530 euroa/kk.
Tutkijatohtorin tehtävissä on kuuden (6) kuukauden koeaika.
Hakemukset tulee jättää viimeistään sunnuntaina 22.10.2023 (klo 23:59) yliopiston sähköisellä hakulomakkeella. Linkki järjestelmään on ilmoituksen alussa kohdassa (”Täytä hakemus”). Ilmoitus on luettavissa osoitteessa: http://www.utu.fi/tyopaikat.
Hakemukseen on liitettävä CV, tutkintotodistukset sisältäen opintorekisteriotteen, julkaisuluettelo ja motivaatiokirje. Lisää motivaatiokirjeeseen kahden suosittelijan nimet ja yhteystiedot. Hakemuksessasi voit kertoa tarkemmin opinnoistasi, tulevaisuuden opintosuunnitelmista sekä soveltuvuudesta tutkimushankkeeseen.
The University of Oulu is one of the biggest and most multidisciplinary universities in Finland. We create new knowledge and innovations that help to solve global challenges. We offer you an international and inspiring working environment where you are given responsibility and can use your skills, develop yourself and do work that matters. Our flexible and family-friendly workplace makes it easy for you to balance work and leisure. The University of Oulu is ranked in the top 3% of the world´s universities.
We are looking for applications for full-time
POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCHER
position, starting at 1.1.2024 in University of Oulu, Finland. Successful applicants will belong to the strategic Biocenter Oulu spearhead project headed by the professors Lauri Eklund and Vesa Kiviniemi providing highly complementary expertise in endothelial cell and molecular biology, advanced microscopic imaging, disease modeling, clinical neuroimaging, and brain clearance therapy research.
SUBJECT FIELD: Brain is metabolically highly active organ and requires an efficient system to remove the resulting waste, while failures in the clearance can cause Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The mechanisms which regulate waste clearance are incompletely understood.
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Work will be carried out in the research group headed by Professor Lauri Eklund (at the Faculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, Biocenter Oulu, University of Oulu) focusing on vascular biology and metabolic waste clearance mechanisms in the central nervous system. In this project we investigate roles of the extracellular matrix (ECM) in the brain clearance and pre-clinically test potential treatments to enhance brain clearance functionality. Research technologies mainly used are biochemical and cell biological methods, advanced microscopy, and genetic mouse models.
REQUIREMENTS: To successfully occupy the position, the candidate must possess a doctoral degree in the field of medical biochemistry, molecular/cell biology, or medicine and have expertise in the ECM and vascular biology. Prior experience in generation and analysis of gene-modified mice (knockout/knockin and cell-type specific inducible models); in biochemical, histological and advanced microscopic imaging methods; and knowledge in transcriptomic analysis are required. The ability to pursue independent research, supervise younger scientists, teaching experience and fluency in written and spoken English are expected. Priority is given to the applicant who can start on January 1st, 2024.
WHAT WE OFFER:
You will become a part of a highly talented, multidisciplinary research team working on strategically and globally significant research area.
Wellness benefit ePassi covering sport, culture and well-being. Read more about other staff benefits here.
Our Buddy Programme and Spouse Network support you and close-ones in settling into Oulu.
Development and career options of the big organization.
We have a HR Excellence in Research -quality label which is a recognition awarded by the European Commission for the development of researchers’ working conditions and careers.
Work that matters and a workplace that promotes flexibility and work-life balance. Read more about working with us.
Finland is one of the most livable countries in the world, with a high quality of life, safety, excellent education system, and competitive economy. Read more about living in Oulu.
WHO ARE YOU?: In your cover letter, please describe the qualifications relevant for the job as bullet points. Add also other merits applicable to the job. Clearly separate requirements that are expected and those that are seen as an advance.
SALARY: The position is fixed-term for 4 years as of 1.1.2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. The salary will be based on the levels 5-6 of the demand level chart for teaching and research staff of Finnish universities. In addition, a salary component based on personal work performance will be paid (maximum of 50 % of the job-specific component). Starting gross salary will be approx. 3600-4200 € per month (before taxes). A trial period of 6 months is applied in the position.
HOW TO APPLY?: Please apply by 8.11.2023 (23:59 Finnish local time) through our recruitment system. The application should be written in English and include the following:
Cover letter
CV following the guidelines of the Finnish Advisory Board on Research Integrity
List of publications following the guidelines of the Academy of Finland
Certificates/Diplomas
Contact information of two persons available for recommendation
The eligible applicants fitting best in the profile expected for the position can be invited to an on-site or remote interview. All applicants will be notified during the selection process.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, such as people of different ages, genders and lingual, cultural or minority groups.
CONTACT INFORMATION: If you have any further questions, please contact Professor Lauri Eklund, lauri.eklund@oulu.fi
