The laboratory of Dr. Tommi Kajander at the Institute of Biotechnology, HiLIFE, University of Helsinki, Finland, is inviting applications for post-doctoral researcher in the area of protein biochemistry and structural biology in a joint project with Prof. Mart Saarma’s laboratory. We are seeking for dedicated and enthusiastic scientist to work on the structure and function of novel endoplasmic reticulum effector protein-receptor interactions in ER stress response regulation. Main targets are CDNF and MANF proteins and their interaction complexes in the ER.
The Institute of Biotechnology is a research institute at University of Helsinki, located in the Viikki science park. The institute harbors ~35 research groups and 250 researchers, and it operates at the highest international level. For more information on the Institute, please visit https://www.helsinki.fi/en/hilife-institute-of-biotechnology. The institute has excellent infrastructure for structural biology (X-ray, CryoEM, NMR) including the crystallography core facility run by the PI.
The post-doctoral applicants should hold PhD in biochemistry or a related field. Strong experience in protein biochemistry including cloning and mutagenesis and protein expression and purification, from various hosts and good communication skills in English are required. Knowledge and experience in structural biology and molecular biophysics techiques and cell culture is beneficial. This is an opportunity to work on high impact targets and obtain in depth technical skills in the research area. The position will provide excellent opportunities for collaborations, as this is a joint project in close collaboration with Prof. Mart Saarma’s group, with also potential international and national collaborations and visits to e.g. synchrotron sources in Europe (ESRF, DLS, MAXIV). An attitude to carry out ambitious research projects, good problem solving skills, goal-oriented mind-set and willingness to learn and apply new methodologies is highly appreciated. The working language of the laboratory is English; knowledge of Finnish is not a requirement.
The postdoctoral position is initially limited to 1 year, with a possibility of extension to three years. The salaries will be based on the University salary scheme (level 5) for teaching and research personnel composed of both task specific and personal performance component The position is available immediately or as agreed.
Application should include the following documents as a single pdf file (max 5 pages): CV (max 2 pages), list of publications, motivation letter (max 1 page) including a description of your research interests, and the names and contact details of at least two referees. Please submit your application, together with the required pdf attachment, through the University of Helsinki electronic recruitment system by clicking on the ‘Apply for job’ button. Internal applicants (i.e., current employees of the University of Helsinki) should submit their applications through the SAP HR portal. For technical support regarding the recruitment system, please contact ‘rekrytointi@helsinki.fi’.
The deadline for the applications is 31st of August, 2021, or until suitable candidate have been found.
For technical support regarding the recruitment system, please contact rekrytointi@helsinki.fi.
Selected recent references related to project and the laboratory: Kovaleva V, Yu LY, Ivanova L, Nam J, Eesmaa A, Kumpula EP, Huiskonen J, Lindholm P, Voutilainen M, Karelson M, Saarma M. MANF regulates unfolded protein response and neuronal survival through its ER-located receptor IRE1α bioRxiv 2020.09.22.307744
Eesmaa A, Yu LY, Göös H, Nõges K, Kovaleva V, Hellman M, Zimmermann R, Jung M, Permi P, Varjosalo M, Lindholm P, Saarma M. The cytoprotective protein MANF promotes neuronal survival independently from its role as a GRP78 cofactor. J Biol Chem. 2021 Jan 15;296:100295.
Lindahl M, Saarma M, Lindholm P. Unconventional neurotrophic factors CDNF and MANF: Structure, physiological functions and therapeutic potential. Neurobiol Dis. 2017 Jan;97(Pt B):90-102.
Määräaikainen laboratorioinsinöörin, bioanalyytikon tai laboratorioteknikon tehtävä Suomen Funktionaalisen Genomiikan Keskuksessa
Suomen Funktionaalisen Genomiikan Keskus on ydinpalveluyksikkö, joka kuuluu kansalliseen Biokeskus Suomi infrastruktuuriverkostoon. Tuemme korkeatasoista tutkimusta tarjoamalla avoimen pääsyn viimeisimpiin alan huippua edustaviin teknologioihin ja palveluihin genomiikan alalla. Tällä hetkellä tärkeimmät palvelumme ovat uudensukupolven sekvensointiin perustuvat genomin, transkriptomin ja epigenomin analyysit eri menetelmillä. Palveluidemme käyttäjiä ovat akateemiset yksiköt, valtion tutkimusyksiköt, terveydenhuollon tutkimusyksiköt sekä yritykset. Genomiikan keskus sijaitsee Turun Biotiedekeskuksessa, joka on Turun yliopiston ja Åbo Akademin yhteinen erillislaitos. Toimimme läheisessä yhteistyössä useiden kansainvälisten ja kansallisten sidosryhmien kanssa.
Etsimme nyt tiimimme laboratorioinsinööriä, bioanalyytikkoa tai vastaavaa tukemaan yksikössä tarjottavia tutkimuspalveluita. Avaintehtäviin kuuluu biologisten näytteiden valmistus, laatuanalyysi ja analysointi korkean tehon menetelmillä. Tehtäviin sisältyy myös laitteiden käyttöä ja ylläpitoa sekä prosessin hallintaa yksikössä käytössä olevan laatujärjestelmän mukaisesti. Tehtävät toteutetaan läheisessä yhteistyössä ja vuorovaikutuksessa yksikön muun henkilöstön, palveluiden käyttäjien ja muiden sidosryhmien kanssa. Siksi tehtävän hoitaminen vaatii erinomaisia yhteistyötaitoja, palveluasennetta ja kommunikaatiotaitoja sekä suomeksi että englanniksi.
Tehtävän hoitaminen edellyttää erinomaisia laboratoriotaitoja, kykyä suurta tarkkuutta ja kärsivällisyyttä vaativaan laboratoriotyöhön, joka on sidottu aikatauluihin. Ydinpalveluyksikkö tarjoaa asiantuntija tukea ja palvelua jatkuvasti kehittyvillä alan huippumenetelmillä. Siksi tehtävä vaatii myös joustavaa ja avointa asennetta sekä motivaatiota oppia jatkuvasti uutta ja kykyä sopeutua nopeisiin muutoksiin ja jatkuvasti kehittyvään tutkimusympäristöön. Tehtävä vaatii myös laatujärjestelmä osaamista, johon tarjotaan myös koulutus. Aiempi kokemus laatujärjestelmästä katsotaan hakijalle eduksi.
Hakijalla tulee olla tehtävään sopiva alan koulutus, kuten bioanalyytikon, insinöörin, kandidaatin tai maisterin tutkinto soveltuvalta alalta. Tehtävän kesto on yksi vuosi kuuden kuukauden koeajalla. Saattaa myös olla, että tehtävälle on tarvetta jatkossa. Palkka määräytyy Suomen yliopistojen työehtosopimuksen mukaisesti. Tehtävä sijoittuu muun henkilöstön henkilöstöryhmään. Riippuen koulutus- ja kokemustasosta sekä muusta osaamisesta palkka on keskimäärin 2200 – 2500 eur / kk.
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Tutkijatohtorin tehtävistä, kelpoisuusvaatimuksista ja kielitaidosta määrätään yliopiston johtosäännössä ja kielitaito-ohjeistuksissa. Tehtävässä vaaditaan hyvää englanninkielen taitoa ja kyky opettaa englannin kielellä katsotaan eduksi. Tohtorin tutkinto tulee olla suoritettu ennen tehtävässä aloittamista.
Mitä tarjoamme?
Jyväskylän yliopistossa olet arvostettu yliopistoyhteisön jäsen, jossa saat mahdollisuuden vaikuttaa kansainväliseen tutkimukseen. Pääset osaksi kansainvälistä ja monitieteistä yhteisöämme, jossa jokaisen hyvinvointi on tärkeää. Tarjoamme kampuksella ja sen läheisyydessä hyvät puitteet liikkuvaan ja hyvinvoivaan elämäntapaan.
Tutkijatohtorin tehtäväkohtainen palkanosa määräytyy yliopistojen palkkausjärjestelmän opetus- ja tutkimushenkilöstön tehtävien vaativuustason 5-6 mukaan. Palkkasi on noin 3300 – 3800 euroa kuukaudessa riippuen aiemmasta osaamisestasi ja kokemuksestasi. Tehtävän alkaessa käytetään kuuden kuukauden koeaikaa.
Hakeminen
Hakemukseen tulee liittää englanninkielisinä seuraavat liitteet:
Kaksisivuinen ansioluettelo (CV), joka laaditaan hyvää tieteellistä käytäntöä noudattaen sekä ottaen huomioon mahdollisuuksien mukaan ansioluettelomalli (ks. TENK:n ohje). Ansioluetteloon pitää liittää myös kahden varttuneemman akateemisen suosittelijan yhteystiedot.
Lyhyt hakemuskirje sisältäen hakijan tutkimusintressit ja ja projektin nimen, johon haetaan.
Julkaisuluettelo.
Tutkintotodistukset.
Hakemus tulee jättää viimeistään 22.8.2021 sähköisellä hakulomakkeella. Käsittelemme kaikki sähköisen järjestelmän kautta jätetyt hakemukset ja olemme hakijoihin yhteydessä hakuprosessin edetessä.
Tehtävät alkavat 3.1.2022 tai sopimuksen mukaan, enintään neljän vuoden määräajaksi, kuitenkin niin, että työsopimus tehdään ensin 12 kuukauden määräajaksi.
Bio- ja ympäristötieteiden tohtoriohjelma järjestää tohtorikoulutusta akvaattisten tieteiden, ekologian ja evoluutiobiologian, solu- ja molekyylibiologian ja ympäristötieteen aloilla. Väitöskirjatutkijat sijoittuvat bio- ja ympäristötieteiden laitoksen tutkimusryhmiin, tässä haussa avoinna olevat paikat:
Sexual selection from first principles (Ohjaaja: Jussi Lehtonen)
Eco-evolutionary feedbacks via anthropogenetic change (Ohjaaja: Katja Räsänen)
Filamiinin toiminta mekanosensorina lihaksen kehityksessä ja lihassairauksissa (Ohjaaja: Jari Ylänne)
Olet hakemamme henkilö, jos sinulla on maisterin tutkinto soveltuvalta alalta ja vahva kiinnostus tarjolla oleviin väitöskirjatyöprojekteihin.
Väitöskirjatutkijan tehtävistä, kelpoisuusvaatimuksista ja kielitaidosta määrätään yliopiston johtosäännössä ja kielitaito-ohjeistuksissa. Väitöskirjatutkijalta edellytetään hyvää englannin kielen taitoa. Maisterin tutkinto tulee olla suoritettu ennen tehtävässä aloittamista. Väitöskirjatutkijalla tulee myös olla jatkotutkinnon opiskeluoikeus Jyväskylän yliopistoon tai sitä on haettava Matemaattis-luonnontieteellisestä tiedekunnasta valinnan jälkeen.
Mitä tarjoamme?
Jyväskylän yliopistossa olet arvostettu yliopistoyhteisön jäsen, jossa saat mahdollisuuden vaikuttaa kansainväliseen tutkimukseen. Pääset osaksi kansainvälistä ja monitieteistä yhteisöämme, jossa jokaisen hyvinvointi on tärkeää. Tarjoamme kampuksella ja sen läheisyydessä hyvät puitteet liikkuvaan ja hyvinvoivaan elämäntapaan.
Väitöskirjatutkijan tehtäväkohtainen palkanosa määräytyy yliopistojen palkkausjärjestelmän opetus- ja tutkimushenkilöstön tehtävien vaativuustason 2-4 mukaan. Palkkasi työsuhteen alussa on noin 2200 €/kk. Väitöskirjatyön edistyessä palkkaa tarkistetaan yliopistojen työehtosopimuksen mukaisesti. Tehtävän alkaessa käytetään kuuden kuukauden koeaikaa.
Hakeminen
Hakemukseen tulee liittää englanninkielisinä seuraavat liitteet:
Lyhyt hakemuskirje, sisältäen omat tutkimusintressit ja projektin nimen, johon haetaan.
Ansioluettelo (CV), joka sisältää kahden akateemisen suosittelijan yhteystiedot
Tutkintotodistukset
Hakemus tulee jättää viimeistään 22.8.2021sähköisellä hakulomakkeella. Käsittelemme kaikki sähköisen järjestelmän kautta jätetyt hakemukset ja olemme hakijoihin yhteydessä hakuprosessin edetessä.
We are now inviting applications for an Early Stage Researcher (Doctoral Student) position in the EU-funded Marie Skłodowska-Curie Cofund DP project Neuro-Innovation: Research and innovation for brain health throughout life. The position in the A. I. Virtanen Institute for Molecular Sciences will start in early 2022. Read more below and submit your application no later than 15 August 2021.
This position is one of the 7 PhD positions available for highly motivated Early Stage Researchers (ESRs) in the Neuro-Innovation project in the Kuopio campus of the university. In the Faculty of Health Sciences, a total of four Early Stage Researcher positions will be filled in this first call. One of these positions will be filled by a person selected for the Doctoral Programme of Molecular Medicine (DPMM). The number of ESRs selected in the Faculty of Health Sciences, will be determined during the selection process and may change from what has initially been announced based on the eligibility of the applicants and the scoring of the applications.
The A.I. Virtanen Institute for Molecular Sciences is a research institute that responds to the global health challenges created by the aging of the population and changes in lifestyle by focusing on the research of cardiovascular and brain diseases. The Doctoral Programme in Molecular Medicine (DPMM) is an interdisciplinary doctoral training program with the purpose of training researchers as international experts in modern biomedicine.
Role and salary
The selected ESR will work in a young enthusiastic research team focusing on RNA biology. Our research goal is to understand the molecular mechnisms of non-coding RNAs and unveil their role in normal brain and diseases. We are especially interested on epileptogenesis and drug-refractory epilepsy. Most of the research is done in experimental laboratory models. However, we also examine tissue from patients as we work in collaboration with the Kuopio University Hospital and Veterinary Teaching Hospital (Helsinki). In our studies we apply together with our collaborators various methods that range from classical immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization, molecular profile analysis (next generation sequencing, proteomics), RNA techniques (PCR, RNA manipulation) to bioinformatics, behavioural analysis and magnetic resonance imaging.
The position in the Doctoral Programme of Molecular Medicine (DPMM) is offered for the research topic of Non-coding RNAs: Mechanisms and therapeutic strategies for epilepsy. You may modify this research topic or suggest your own topic in the motivation letter (for details, see the Neuro-Innovation website). The main duty of the ESR is to complete a doctoral dissertation in accordance with the research proposal written in the beginning of the employment period. In the University of Eastern Finland, the objective is to complete the doctoral degree in a maximum of four years of full-time study. The position will be filled for a fixed term of four years starting from early 2022 or as agreed upon with the PhD candidate. Early Stage Researcher positions are always filled for a fixed term. A probationary period is applied at the University of Eastern Finland to all new members of the staff.
The salary of the position is based on the salary system for the teaching and research staff at universities. The salary consists of the job-related salary element and the personal performance salary element. For this position, the job requirement level used to determine the job-related salary element is 2–4, and the personal performance salary element is 6–50% of the job-related salary element. The estimated monthly salary in the beginning of the employment will be 2,288.17 – 3,163.95 €/per month. The salary of an ESR depends on the phase of the doctoral dissertation and postgraduate studies as well as personal performance.
What we expect and wish from you
We are looking for an ESR with passion for excellence in research, innovation, and societal impact. We are looking for a motivated candidate to work on a unique project that identifies and characterizes novel molecular mechanisms of non-coding RNAs and investigates their role during epileptogenesis. The candidate will have possibility to unveil fundamental aspects non-coding RNA and discover new treatment strategies to prevent or halt epileptogenesis and drug-refractoriness. There is also a possibility to assess biomarkers at different stages of the disease. The academic profile of the candidate should be in the molecular biology area, with the idea of complementing this background throughout PhD studies. The candidate must be motivated to combine complementary areas of knowledge in neurosciences, data sciences and business to success in the thesis project.
The person appointed as an ESR must hold an appropriate higher university degree or an equivalent degree that would qualify the person for doctoral studies.
Requirements for doctoral candidates:
hold a Master’s Degree (or equivalent) and a research thesis (or equivalent) in molecular biology, or another related relevant field
should not hold a doctorate or PhD
should have less than 4 years of research experience after the graduation (Master’s Degree or equivalent based on which you are applying for this position) by August 15th, 2021. In this context, the 4 years refer to a net period of time, which does not include maternity leaves, parental leaves or military service.
excellent command of the English language is required
Mobility requirements for doctoral candidates:
fulfil the mobility requirement of the MSCA actions, i.e. ESRs must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies) in Finland for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before August 15th, 2021. Compulsory national service and/or short stays such as holidays are not considered.
What we can offer you
An interesting position in an international, creative, participatory and engaging university community
The possibility of flexible multi-location work
Staff benefits of the University of Eastern Finland, including comprehensive occupational health care, versatile staff training opportunities, affordable campus restaurant lunches and Sykettä sports services
How to apply
The application shall be submitted no later than 15 August 2021 by 24:00 hours Finnish time (11:00 pm CEST) by using the electronic application form.
The objective is to offer the position to the most merited applicant by January-February 2022.
Please note that the application is required to include the following appendices:
certified copies of BSc and MSc degree diplomas/certificates and copies of these relating to applicant’s language proficiency (if not indicated in the academic degree), transcripts of these records in English. if the proof of English language skills has not been demonstrated in an academic degree and the applicant has not taken the English language test, the English language skills will be assessed in the interview for the position.
Master’s thesis (in any language), electronic copy (in zip file)
two-page summary of the Master’s thesis in English (in pdf file)
motivation letter (max three pages) describes the applicant’s motivation to pursue PhD studies in the chosen research area and topic. When suggesting your own research topic or modifications to the given topic, the research idea needs to be described as part of the motivation letter and research ethics and infrastructure forms provided on the programme website must be attached to the application (for more specific instructions on the motivation letter, see www.uef.fi/neuro-innovation
Questions?
For further information on the position and the research topic for which it is offered, please visit www.uef.fi/neuro-innovation
For further information on the application procedure, see the FAQ section on the Neuro-Innovation website or send email to neuroinno@uef.fi.
We are now inviting applications for an Early Stage Researcher (Doctoral Student) position in the EU-funded Marie Skłodowska-Curie Cofund DP project Neuro-Innovation: Research and innovation for brain health throughout life. The position in the A. I. Virtanen Institute for Molecular Sciences will start in early 2022. Read more below and submit your application no later than 15 August 2021.
This position is one of the 7 PhD positions available for highly motivated Early Stage Researchers (ESRs) in the Neuro-Innovation project in the Kuopio campus of the university. In the Faculty of Health Sciences, a total of four Early Stage Researcher positions will be filled in this first call. One of these positions will be filled by a person selected for the Doctoral Programme of Molecular Medicine (DPMM). The number of ESRs selected in the Faculty of Health Sciences, will be determined during the selection process and may change from what has initially been announced based on the eligibility of the applicants and the scoring of the applications.
The A.I. Virtanen Institute for Molecular Sciences is a research institute that responds to the global health challenges created by the aging of the population and changes in lifestyle by focusing on the research of cardiovascular and brain diseases. The Doctoral Programme in Molecular Medicine (DPMM) is an interdisciplinary doctoral training program with the purpose of training researchers as international experts in modern biomedicine.
Role and salary
The selected ESR will work in the Neuroinflammation research group the goal of which is to understand inflammatory cell functions, especially those of microglia and astrocytes and mechanisms and mediators of inflammatory reactions in neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease. We use interdisciplinary approaches to find novel targets for modulation of neuroinflammation for disease benefit. We aim to form a functional fingerprint of microglia-neuron crosstalk in health and disease. We use novel, human-based models and develop new human iPSC-based models including microglia and immunocompetent organoids and use living human brain biopsies. We investigate cellular responses using various omics approaches, electrophysiology and microscopy techniques. (for more details, see https://uefconnect.uef.fi/en/group/neuroinflammation-research-group/)
The position in the Doctoral Programme of Molecular Medicine (DPMM) is offered for the research topic of Mechanisms and biomarkers of Early Alzheimer’s disease –use of human data ethically sustainable manner. You may modify this research topic or suggest your own topic in the field of neuro-innovation in your motivation letter. The main duty of the ESR is to complete their doctoral dissertation in accordance with their research proposal written in the beginning of the employment period. In the University of Eastern Finland, the objective is to complete the doctoral degree in a maximum of four years of full-time study. The position will be filled for a fixed term of four years starting from early 2022 or as agreed upon with the candidate. ESR 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 based on the salary system for the teaching and research staff at universities. The salary consists of the job-related salary element and the personal performance salary element. For this position, the job requirement level used to determine the job-related salary element is 2–4, and the personal performance salary element is 6–50% of the job-related salary element. The estimated monthly salary in the beginning of the employment will be 2,288.17 – 3,163.95 €/per month. The salary of an ESR depends on the phase of the doctoral dissertation and postgraduate studies as well as personal performance.
What we expect and wish from you
We are looking for an ESR with passion for excellence in research, innovation, and societal impact. We welcome highly motivated candidate to characterize the impact of Aβ and/or Tau pathology on cellular functions. You will be working with human-based in vitro models, state-of-the-art technologies to measure neuronal functionality, clinical data and/or transcriptomic and single cell sequencing data analysis. The entire study is carried out using human samples and data. You will join a very active and well-equipped group of neuroscientists studying various aspects of neuronal function and neuroinflammation in the context of different neurological diseases. The project aims to tackle issues related to GDPR and ethics, and in addition, data sharing are taking into account throughout the project. The ESR must be willing to combine some complementary areas of knowledge in business studies, data science, social science, applied physics and/or law to complete the thesis project.
The person appointed as an ESR must hold an appropriate higher university degree or an equivalent degree that would qualify the person for doctoral studies.
Requirements for doctoral candidates:
hold a Master’s Degree (or equivalent) and a research thesis (or equivalent) in neurobiology or biomedicine, or another related relevant field
should not hold a doctorate or PhD
should have less than 4 years of research experience after the graduation (Master’s Degree or equivalent based on which you are applying for this position) by August 15th, 2021. In this context, the 4 years refer to a net period of time, which does not include maternity leaves, parental leaves or military service.
excellent command of the English language is required
Mobility requirements for doctoral candidates:
fulfil the mobility requirement of the MSCA actions, i.e. ESRs must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies) in Finland for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before August 15th, 2021. Compulsory national service and/or short stays such as holidays are not considered.
What we can offer you
An interesting position in an international, creative, participatory and engaging university community
The possibility of flexible multi-location work
Staff benefits of the University of Eastern Finland, including comprehensive occupational health care, versatile staff training opportunities, affordable campus restaurant lunches and Sykettä sports services
How to apply
The application shall be submitted no later than 15 August 2021 by 24:00 hours Finnish time (11:00 pm CEST) by using the electronic application form.
The objective is to offer the position to the most merited applicant by January-February 2022.
Please note that the application is required to include the following appendices:
certified copies of BSc and MSc degree diplomas/certificates and copies of these relating to applicant’s language proficiency (if not indicated in the academic degree), transcripts of these records in English. if the proof of English language skills has not been demonstrated in an academic degree and the applicant has not taken the English language test, the English language skills will be assessed in the interview for the position.
Master’s thesis (in any language), electronic copy (in zip file)
two-page summary of the Master’s thesis in English (in pdf file)
motivation letter (max three pages) describes the applicant’s motivation to pursue PhD studies in the chosen research area and topic. When suggesting your own research topic or modifications to the given topic, the research idea needs to be described as part of the motivation letter and research ethics and infrastructure forms provided on the programme website must be attached to the application (for more specific instructions on the motivation letter, see www.uef.fi/neuro-innovation
Questions?
For further information on the position and the research topic for which it is offered, please visit www.uef.fi/neuro-innovation
For further information on the application procedure, see the FAQ section on the Neuro-Innovation website or send email to neuroinno@uef.fi
We are now looking for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join the research group of Rajaram Venkatesan in an Academy of Finland funded project aiming to understand the structure and function of a lipid transporting protein complex in mycobacteria.
Description
Applications are invited for a full-time fixed-term postdoctoral researcher 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 the isolation and characterization of these Mce complexes from mycobacteria using a variety of biophysical and structural methods. The position is for an Academy of Finland funded project and a fixed-term position for a period of two years. Besides research, the position also includes some teaching duties in the degree programs of the Faculty.
Qualification requirements
The successful candidate for the postdoctoral researcher position must possess a Doctoral degree in the field of protein science, structural biology, biochemistry, microbiology or related fields. This position is primarily addressed to doctorates whose dissertation is not older than two years. The candidate should have a strong interest in structural, molecular and microbiology research.
Previous demonstrated experience in handling membrane proteins, protein-protein interaction studies, (cryo) electron microscopy and microbiology techniques 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 as of 01.09.2021 or as soon as possible thereafter. A trial period of 6 months is applied in the position.
Salary
The salary will be based on the demand level 5 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. 3500 € per month.
How to apply
Applications, together with all relevant enclosures, should be submitted using the electronic application form by August 2, 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 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 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 postdoctoral position”.