Professor Akseli Hemminki at the University of Helsinki, Cancer Gene Therapy Group (CGTG) invites applications for the position of
DOCTORAL STUDENT in Cancer Gene Therapy
The appointment will be for a year starting upon agreement but 1.2.2022 is preferable. Trial period of 6 months will be applied.
CGTG is located in Haartman Institute on the Helsinki Academic Medical Campus in Meilahti, Helsinki, Finland. Our research involves cancer immunotherapy with oncolytic viruses, checkpoint inhibitors and adaptive cell therapies such as T-cell therapy, and their interplay. Please see https://www.helsinki.fi/en/researchgroups/cancer-gene-therapy-group for more information.
We offer you:
• an opportunity to work in a highest quality group at the very cutting edge of cancer research, both nationally and internationally
• a chance to be involved in translational and cross-field science utilizing techniques from genetic engineering, immunology, virology, cell biology, molecular biology, clinical medicine and animal work
• a stimulating research environment on the largest biomedical research campus in Finland, with tight collaborations locally and globally
• a chance for completing a PhD and growing into an independent researcher
What is expected of you:
• MSc or equivalent degree in biological, biomedical or medical sciences field or in related Tech/Engineering
• high motivation level and work morale
• capability to work and plan experiments independently and to manage overlapping projects
• some previous experience in immunology, oncology, bioengineering or virology is required
• some skills and/or training in working with model animals (rodents) are required. The project will involve animal work.
• experience in laboratory work with viral vectors, biologicals and/or cell therapies will count in your favor
• experience in cell and molecular biology methodology, e.g. flow cytometry, qPCR, and cell proliferation assays will count in your favor
• knowledge and/or previous experience of statistical analyses and programs (GraphPad Prism, R, or SPSS) will count in your favor
• adequate written and oral skills in the English language
• excellent teamwork skills
• possibility of interviewing at CGTG in person
The appointee should either already have the right to pursue a doctoral degree at the University of Helsinki by the start of the appointment or apply for the right and obtain it within the probationary period of six months of their appointment. If the candidate does not already have the right to pursue a doctoral degree at the University of Helsinki, it must be applied for separately: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/admissions-and-education/apply-doctoral-programmes.
The monthly gross salary will be appr. 2200-2400 € per month depending on the appointee’s qualifications and experience. In addition, University of Helsinki offers comprehensive services to its employees, including occupational health care and opportunities for professional development. Further information at www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers.
Please address your queries to Minna Oksanen, minna.k.oksanen@helsinki.fi, tel. +358 2941 26832.
Please submit your application as a single PDF file containing your CV through the University’s electronic recruitment system by clicking “Apply” link above.
The deadline for applications is December 16, 2021.
The Faculty of Medicine promotes high quality scientific research. It provides research-based undergraduate and postgraduate education in medicine, psychology and logopedics, dentistry,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 medical education.
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.
Are you interested in working with in areas that have a high impact on society such as biofuels, sustainable food proteins, or animal and human medicine? Would you like to do impactful research in the cutting edge of natural sciences with superb colleagues who are top expert in their field? Do you want to build a science career and work in a versatile role at the interface of academy and industry? VTT might be just the place for you.
VTT is one of the leading applied research organisations in Europe. What unites us are curiosity, a passion for learning and a purpose: to solve the biggest challenges of our time and turn them into sustainable growth and well-being. Our cross-disciplinary community of over 2000 brilliant minds is focused on creating impact through science-based innovation. In recent years, we have created ground-breaking innovations such as the world’s fastest and most accurate radiation detector, a cancer-sniffing sensor device for smartphones, and a headphone set entirely made of microbial materials.
We are now looking for Research Scientists to join our Protein production team.
In these positions, there are several potential roles depending on your level of expertise and skill level such as work in commercial projects where we develop fungal production systems for customers or leading research projects and applying for funding.
Our team, Protein production, works on topics of great important to society such as production of sustainable, animal free food proteins, production of vaccines to reduce antibiotics use in animals, enzyme mixtures for biofuel production, and therapeutic proteins for human medicine. These aims are in line with VTT’s mission to build a sustainable food system and enable bioinspired production for sustainable materials.
Your responsibilities as Research Scientist:
Scientific project work in the fields of protein production systems and fungal biology
Writing scientific reports and presenting research data
Working with customers to help them solve challenges
In some cases, applying for competitive research funding
Working as part of project team and contributing positively to a productive work environment
Who we are looking for:
Excellent laboratory skills and experience in molecular biology techniques, such as DNA cloning, genome engineering, protein analysis, protein purification and possibly in genomic analysis
Completed MSc or PhD in relevant field
One year or more of experience working with yeast or filamentous fungi
Strong spoken and written English skills
Strong academic publication record
Industrial experience working in a biotechnology company
As a person, we hope that you:
are motivated and willing to take initiative in getting projects accomplished
have strong communication skills
can work both independently and as a member of a team
enjoy scientific and technological challenges and have a strong passion for work
are willing to travel to customer and scientific meetings
are an outside-the-box think with ability to learn new things continuously
can tolerate pressure and maintain good work-life balance
With VTT, you’ll enjoy:
Natural sciences with an impact. VTT works on the cutting-edge of natural sciences, and we’ve invested into building state-of-the-art research facilities for natural sciences, such as the Bioruukki pilot infrastructure for bio- and circular economy. Our research agenda is dedicated to solving systemic and technological challenges, such as reaching carbon neutrality and unleashing the power of synthetic biology. That means that at VTT, your expertise in natural sciences will go towards creating real impact. Read more about our strategy – the path of exponential hope.
Superb colleagues and community. With VTT, you’ll join a community of over 2000 multidisciplinary experts who foster a culture of trust, openness and sharing knowledge. We work truly across disciplines, and house all the cutting-edge sciences from quantum computing to synthetic biology under one roof. Collaborating with superb colleagues is a source of learning, inspiration, and fun.
Excellent career in research. At VTT, excellence in research is a strategic priority. We offer long-term positions and stable career paths in top-level research. People tend to stay with us over 10 years since there are always new roles and responsibilities to grow into. A combination of cutting-edge academic research and applied customer projects keeps your career path interesting.
Support for your well-being. Our people are our main asset, so we take good care of them. We aim to nurture great team spirit and leadership and offer versatile well-being services to enable a good work–life balance. On top of 6 weeks of paid holidays we offer exercise and culture benefits, hobby clubs, and voluntary well-being services such as meditation programmes and trainings on cognitive ergonomics.
Nordic work–life balance. Working in Finland, the happiest country in the world, enables a great quality of life. At VTT, we make our people’s well-being a strategic priority. We offer 6 weeks paid vacation a year, and our benefits include extended occupational healthcare, and a range well-being services, such as exercise and culture benefits and hobby clubs. Read more here (https://www.vttresearch.com/en/research-jobs-in-finland)
Apply now and join our community of brilliant minds!
Please send your CV and application with a possible salary request via our recruitment system as soon as possible but at the latest by 2nd January 2022. We will process applications as they come in and fill the position as soon as we find the right candidate.
Interested and want to hear more?
For further information, please contact Research Team Leader Chris Landowski, Christopher.Landowski@vtt.fi.
Viime viikolla pidetty 3D cell models and bioprinting -seminaari keräsi paljon kiinnostuneita kuuntelijoita. Haluammekin kiittää kaikkia tapahtumaan osallistuneita – niin puhujia, sponsoreita kuin yleisöä.
Thank you all for participating on our 3D cell models and bioprinting seminar held on 18th of November. It was a pleasure to have you all there!
Roche Diagnostics Oy is looking for a Field Product Manager to work in the area of Molecular Diagnostics. You will cover mainly PCR-based solutions – for which you will have the responsibility of product management, supporting and training, while also advancing further sales of our solutions. Our industry-leading systems, broad assay menus, and digital solutions are designed to address real-world needs across the entire healthcare continuum, including infectious disease and blood screening.
As a Field Product Manager, you will have an exciting opportunity to lead the launch of the new product line in Finland. Besides performing hands-on work in the molecular laboratory on one day, you will get the chance to perform sales and product management duties on another. You responsibilities will include contacting and visiting customers to maintain and generate new business and utilizing strong market and sales experience to map customer needs. All in all, this is an excellent opportunity for you with a degree in natural/biomedical sciences to join the world’s leading supplier in In-Vitro Diagnostics!
To be successful as a Field Product Manager for Molecular Diagnostics, you should be a person who truly enjoys working in a changing environment in which you see opportunities rather than threats. You are open to co-create new solutions with our customers and Roche colleagues by listening and reflecting skillfully. In addition of utilizing traditional customer touchpoints, you are able to navigate and make use of different type of digital tools.
REQUIREMENTS:
-You are comfortable working both inside and outside laboratory setting with key opinion leaders when contributing to better patient care with our high-medical-value molecular diagnostics solutions.
-You have a customer oriented mindset and candidates with experience from the sales and/or marketing process are preferred (1-3 years), as part of your job is to introduce and sell our solutions to the customers.
-You already have a strong hands-on experience using molecular diagnostics methods (PCR experience is a must) in a research or routine laboratory.
-You have a Master’s degree in natural/biomedical sciences, while a PhD from a relevant field could also work in your advantage.
– Good project management skills will help you be successful in your work.
– You are able to work in a regulated business environment, stay calm under pressure and are strongly accountable on your actions.
-You are fluent in Finnish and English and willing to travel when required.
As a Product Manager for Roche Molecular Diagnostics, you will work at one of the world’s leading supplier of automated diagnostic systems, helping professionals to recommend treatment solutions that deliver superior patient care. We offer you the opportunity to work with interesting products and solutions, with independent responsibilities combined with the support from our great Finnish team!
At Roche, over 94,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Roche tests are used around the world by laboratories, researchers, doctors, blood banks, and hospitals to support healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity. Roche is an equal opportunity employer.
For further information, please call HR partner Sadaf Baloch +47 939 71 688, on
Friday 12th November between 14:00-14:45 (Norwegian time)
Monday 22nd November between 15:30-16:00 (Norwegian time)
Please apply the open position including your application with salary request and CV in English by 28.11.2021. The position will be filled as soon as suitable candidate is found.
Nanoform is an innovative drug particle engineering and nanotechnology company listed on the Premier-segment of Nasdaq First North Growth Market in Helsinki and Stockholm. Nanoform works together with pharma and biotech partners globally to reduce attrition in clinical trials and enhance their molecules’ formulation performance through its nanoforming services. Leveraging our in-house developed AI engine Starmap® we can also predict which customer molecules show most promise for our technology. Nanoform’s capabilities include GMP manufacturing, and its services span the small to large molecule development space with a focus on solving key issues in drug solubility and bioavailability and on enabling novel drug delivery applications.
Formulation Scientist or Senior formulation Scientist – Biopharmaceuticals
With a view of developing our organization further, we are now seeking an experienced Formulation Scientist or Senior Formulation Scientist who shares our ambition to develop break-through products for nanoparticles, to join our formulation team in the Pharmaceutical Development unit. The position is fulltime, and it is focused on formulation development for biological compounds (peptides/proteins). The position includes laboratory work. The scientist reports to the Director of Pharmaceutical Development. The location for the job is in our facilities in Helsinki, Finland. The seniority of the applicant will be reviewed during the recruitment process.
You will be responsible for
Design and develop formulations and processes for drug products for large molecules for R&D purposes as well as for preclinical and clinical trials
Plan, coordinate and ensure timely execution of realistic protocols and reports for feasibility work and clinical trial materials following current Good Manufacturing Practices and company standards
Evaluate product testing results and provide next steps for continued development
Preparation and delivery of reports, SOPs, and technical presentations for both in-house and external parties
Participate in relevant meetings/teleconferences with clients
Collaborate within cross-functional teams to ensure products are developed to targeted consumer preferences on time and agreed-upon cost targets
Manage multiple development projects and develop formulations in a timely manner
Stays current with recent advances and trends in the drug delivery technology and regulatory policies
Provide support to R&D and QC
Other duties as assigned.
Ideal experience
Demonstrated skill in developing pharmaceutical formulations for peptides and/or proteins
Experience with nanoparticles
Experience with the analytical characterization of large molecule formulations
Knowledge of protein or nucleic acid chemistry, degradation pathways, and stabilization techniques
Knowledge/Experience of Good Laboratory Practices
Knowledge/Experience of regulatory documentation, in particular ICH pharmaceutical guidelines
Experience with various delivery routes and manufacturing processes
A high degree of professionalism, ethics and integrity
Proficiency in English, both written and spoken, is a prerequisite
Experience in the application of QbD concept in design, execution, and interpretation of formulation and process development experiments
Insight into gastrointestinal physiology
Familiarity with Intellectual Property (IP).
Required Degree
Formulation scientist:
Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biochemistry or related field with at least three years of relevant industry experience
Preferable: PhD degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biochemistry or related field with relevant industry experience with at least three years of relevant industry experience.
Senior formulation scientist:
PhD degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or related field with at least five years of relevant industry experience.
Personal qualities we are looking for
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
You are a doer and have an accurate working style
Excellent problem-solving skills
Good team working skills but also capability to work independently
You can work in a high-pressure environment
Strong ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work in an interdisciplinary and evolving environment
Good presentation and written/verbal communication skills
Handling multiple projects and priorities at the same time in a timely manner
Be client and patient conscious, considering quality, safety and project.
What we offer to you
A great team to join with skilled and highly motivated colleagues
Encouraging and forward-looking team spirit
Possibility to take responsibility and grow your competencies
Brand new laboratory facilities with state-of-art equipment
Chance to be a part of a team that invents world-class solutions for the medical/healthcare industry
Extensive learning opportunities
Opportunity to utilize your skills and competencies widely as we continuously create something new
Competitive compensation package with broad employee benefits selection
Possibility to be part of a unique fast-growing company in pharma industry.
We like challenges and want everyone to enjoy solving them together!
If you have any questions, please contact Director of Pharmaceutical Development Satu Lakio +358 50 56 16 413 on 19th of Nov, 22nd of Nov or 10th of Dec during office hours (EET) or satu.lakio@nanoform.com where you can also book suitable call time if needed.
Please send your CV and application to us by 12th of Dec 2021.
Movet Oy on asiakaslähtöinen eläindiagnostiikkayritys, joka tuottaa palveluita eläinlääkäreille, maataloustuottajille, tutkimusyksiköille ja eläinharrastajille.
Laadukkaan toimintamme ydin on henkilökunnan korkea ammatillinen osaaminen sekä vahva sitoutuminen työhönsä. Movet on tunnettu ystävällisestä asiakaspalvelusta, helppokäyttöisestä palvelusta, korkeasta laadusta sekä jatkuvasta toiminnan kehittämisestä.
Laboratoriomme sijaitsee Kuopiossa ja olemme osa maailmanlaajuista IDEXX Laboratories diagnostiikkayritystä.
Haemme joukkoomme eläindiagnostiikasta kiinnostunutta ammattitaitoista laboratorioalan koulutuksen saanutta henkilöä.
Movet etsii tiimiinsä
Laboratoriotyöntekijää
Olet koulutukseltasi esimerkiksi laborantti, laboratorioanalyytikko tai bioanalyytikko. Toiminnassasi olet näppärä, tarkka, motivoitunut oppimaan uutta, joustava ja valmis auttamaan työkavereitasi ja toimit luontevasti osana tiimiä. Olet helposti lähestyttävä sekä ystävällinen ja sinulla on hyvät tietotekniset taidot ja positiivinen asenne.
Laboratoriossamme tehdään kliinisen kemian ja hematologian analyyseja, molekyylibiologisia ja immunologisia tutkimuksia sekä mikrobiologisia tutkimuksia. Kokemus joistakin näistä katsotaan eduksi. Kuulemme mielellämme myös mitä muita taitoja sinulla on.
Tarjoamme sinulle mahdollisuuden päästä osaksi monipuolista, eläinrakasta, mukavaa ja ammattitaitoista organisaatiotamme. Pääset edistämään eläinten hyvinvointia kasvuyritykseen, jossa panostetaan voimakkaasti uusien palveluiden, toimintamallien ja työkalujen kehittämiseen.
Palkkauksessa noudatamme Terveyspalvelualan työehtosopimusta. Haastattelut aloitetaan jo hakuaikana ja paikka voidaan täyttää heti sopivan hakijan löytyessä, joten toimithan nopeasti. Työsuhde on määräaikainen (12 kk) ja alkaa sopimuksen mukaan.
The University of Eastern Finland is inviting applications for an Early Stage Researcher position in Kuopio. The position will be filled for a fixed term of three years starting in January 2022, or as agreed. Please find more information below and submit your application no later than 15.11.2021. Role and salary
As our new Early Stage Researcher, you will be working in the School of Pharmacy, at the Faculty of Health Sciences. The position is mainly located in Kuopio, Finland. The position includes a research visit abroad.
We are applying for a highly motivated professional to work in the Leinonen Retina Laboratory. The applicant will be working in a project that aims to solve basic mechanisms of homeostatic plasticity in the nervous system. The applicant will evaluate homeostatic plasticity and functional adaptation of the retina in response to damage to the sensory photoreceptors and subsequently the cellular mechanisms explaining the phenomenon. The research tasks include eye imaging and measurement of visual function in animal models, electrophysiological techniques, basic molecular biology assays as well as state-of-the-art bioinformatics methods such as single-cell RNA-sequencing. The project will be performed in close collaboration with the University of Utah (UofU, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA) and part of the data collection will be conducted during a research visit to UofU.
The research tasks will include:
Bioinformatics from proteomics and single-cell RNA-sequencing data
Basic molecular biology methods such as immunohistochemistry, western blotting, quantitative RT-PCR, RNA-sequencing
The position is initially filled for a fixed term of three years starting in January 2022, or as agreed. The position is full-time, enabling full-time work on the doctoral dissertation. Early Stage Researcher positions are always filled for a fixed term. A probationary period is applied to all new members of the staff.
The salary of the position is determined in accordance with the salary system of the Finnish universities. The salary comprises two components: a job requirement component and a personal performance component. The Early Stage Researcher position is based on level 2 – 4 of the job requirement level chart for teaching and research staff (2,078.27 – 2,591.28 €/month). The personal performance component can be a minimum of 6 % and a maximum of 50 % of the above-mentioned sum. The estimated salary in the beginning of the employment will be 2,300 – 2,800 €/month. The salary of the Early Stage Researcher depends on the phase of the doctoral dissertation and postgraduate studies as well as personal performance.
Requirements and expectations
relevant Master’s degree with a firm training in neuroscience, pharmacology, molecular biology, biomedicine or equivalent field. Experience in in vivo work will be the greatest advantage for the position.
fluent English language skills
adaptability to work both independently and as a team member
preparedness for an international research exchange (to USA)
Additional strengths (non-mandatory) of the applicant include knowledge of statistical methods and software and project management skills.
What we can offer you
You will have an opportunity to work in an interesting role as part of our international, creative, participatory and inclusive academic community. In addition, you will have access to the University’s staff benefits, including:
extensive occupational health care
staff discount on lunch in our campus restaurants, as well as on a range of other services
The University of Eastern Finland is inviting applications for an Early Stage Researcher position on the Kuopio Campus. The position will be filled for a four-year term from 1 December 2021 (or as agreed) to 30 November 2025. Please find more information below and submit your application no later than 16 November 2021.
Role and salary
As our new Early Stage Researcher you will be working at the A.I. Virtanen Insitutute for Molecular Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences. The position is located in Kuopio, Finland.
Untangling the wiring diagram of the human brain offers exciting new opportunities to better understand how our brains work and what kind of changes occur during various brain disorders, including mental and neurodegenerative diseases. Owing to recent advances in neuroimaging technology, particularly in diffusion magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), it is now possible to study the structural connectivity network of the brain. To that end, our group develops novel computational algorithms to process neuroimaging data and to analyse brain networks using signal processing and machine learning techniques. Coding plays a vital role in our research to enable clinical and widespread use of our tools. Software developed by our group have won several awards in previous international competitions.
We are looking for an Early Stage Researcher to work at the intersection of neuroscience and machine learning. The specific research topic is highly novel and it involves processing of MRI data and network analysis. The novel techniques that will be developed by the Early Stage Researcher will contribute to our software development effort as well. With that, we foresee a large number of clinical applications, Alzheimer’s disease being the potential primary target for investigation.
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.
The position is filled for a four-year term from 1 December 2021 (or as agreed) to 30 November 2025. Positions of Early Stage Researchers shall always be filled for a fixed term.The position is filled for a fixed term because in the University of Eastern Finland, the objective is to complete the doctoral degree in a maximum of four years. A probationary period is applied to all new members of the staff. The salary of the position is determined in accordance with the salary system of Finnish universities and is based on 2 – 4 of the job requirement level chart for teaching and research staff (2,078.27 – 2,591.28 €/month). In addition to the job requirement component, the salary includes a personal performance component, which can be a minimum of 6 % and a maximum of 50 % of the job requirement component. Depending on the job requirement component and the personal performance component, the salary will be approximately 2,203.00 – 2,535.00 €/month at the beginning of the employment relationship.
Your benefits
You will have access to the university’s staff benefits, including
extensive occupational health care
staff discount on lunch in our campus restaurants, as well as on a range of other services
copies of your academic degree certificates / diplomas, and copies of certificates / diplomas relating to your language proficiency, if not indicated in the academic degree certificates/diplomas
motivation letter
names and contact information (e-mail and phone number) of two referees
Questions?
For further information on the position, please contact: Dr Dogu Baran Aydogan, +358 45 8826216, baran.aydogan@uef.fi.
For further information on the application procedure, please contact Tarja Salmi, +358 29 4458220, tarja.salmi@uef.fi.
We are now looking for a highly motivated Doctoral Student to join the research group of Rajaram Venkatesan in a project aiming to understand the structure and function of lipid transporting protein complexes in mycobacteria.
Description
Applications are invited for a full-time fixed-term doctoral student position in the research group of Rajaram Venkatesan in the Protein and Structural Biology Research Unit, at the Faculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine. The Venkatesan research group works on the structural and functional aspects of enzymes and protein complexes involved in lipid metabolism and transport in human and pathogenic organisms. The Faculty provides an excellent environment for doing cutting edge research in protein science and structural biology with access to state-of-the-art facilities located at Oulu, Finland, as well as across Europe. The research project concerns the study of mammalian-cell-entry (Mce) complexes from mycobacteria to understand the assembly, structure and function. The main tasks of the research project include but is not limited to working on the structural characterization of the components of the Mce complexes using a variety of biophysical and structural methods. The position is a full-time fixed-term position with the current funding available for a period of two years.
Qualification requirements
The successful candidate for the doctoral student position must possess a Master´s degree in the field of protein science, biochemistry, biotechnology or related fields. The candidate should have a strong interest in structural, molecular and microbiology research. Previous demonstrated research experience in protein science and structural biology is considered a significant advantage. The selected candidate should be able to work independently as well as in a group with a drive to excel in research. Fluency in both written and spoken English is required. Most importantly, we expect the candidate to have a high motivation to conduct high-level biochemistry research.
What we offer
We offer a research environment with excellent technological facilities and a motivating and supporting international community at the Faculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, University of Oulu. We can also offer access to state-of-the-art facilities located at Oulu, Finland as well as across Europe for doing cutting edge research in protein science and structural biology. We offer you a place in a highly talented research group, working to solve globally significant research problems. University´s wide variety of support services are at your disposal, allowing you to focus on research work. The position is fixed-term for 2 years starting at the earliest from 01.01.2022. A trial period of 6 months is applied in the position.
Salary
The salary will be based on the demand levels 2-4 of the salary system of Finnish Universities for teaching and research personnel. 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. 2400 € per month.
How to apply
Applications, together with all relevant enclosures, should be submitted using the electronic application form by November 30, 2021 (23:59 Finnish local time). The application should be written in English and include the following:
1) A motivation letter(max. 2 pages) summarizing applicant’s educational background, professional experience and expertise and describing why applicant is interested in this position. Also, information on personal research interests, experience and career plans are valuable to provide here.
2) A complete Curriculum vitae (max. 4 pages) preferably in accordance with the guidelines of the Finnish Advisory Board on Research Integrity http://www.tenk.fi/en/template-researchers-curriculum-vitaeincluding a list of publications (if available) and contact information of at least two referees who may be asked to give a statement on the candidate.
Only applications containing all relevant appendices and submitted through the online recruitment system will be considered. Top candidates will be invited to an on-site or remote interview. All applicants will be notified when the selection process is completed.
Further information
For further information, informal enquires can be sent to Rajaram Venkatesan by E-mail (rajaram.venkatesan@oulu.fi) with a subject line “Regarding doctoral student position”.
