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Erikoistutkijan tai projektitutkijan määräaikainen tehtävä Turun yliopiston Tautimallinnuskeskuksessa

24.1.2021 | Avoimet työpaikat

https://rekry.saima.fi/certiahome/open_job_view.html?id=000010472&did=5600&lang=fi&jc=14&nav_from_open_jobs_view_new=true

Biolääketieteen laitos on Turun yliopiston suurin laitos, jossa on viisi korkeatasoista tutkimuksen painoaluetta. Laitoksen toiminta on vahvasti myös koulutusta. Se osallistuu lääketieteellisen tiedekunnan perustutkintokoulutusohjelmien LL- ja HLL -tutkintojen opetukseen ja sen vastuulla ovat biolääketieteen LuK-tutkintokoulutus ja kaksi kansainvälistä maisteriohjelmaa Drug Discovery and Development ja Biomedical Imaging sekä biolääketieteen tutkijalinja. Laitos vastaa myös erikoislääkärikoulutuksesta viidellä erikoistumisalalla (kliininen farmakologia ja lääkehoito, kliininen mikrobiologia, oikeuslääketiede, patologia ja perinnöllisyyslääketiede).

Tehtävä sijaitsee Turun yliopiston biolääketieteen laitoksessa toimivassa Turun yliopiston Tautimallinnuskeskuksessa (www.tcdm.fi).

Tehtävä on määräaikainen ajalle 15.2.2021-31.12.2021. Aloitusaika on sovittavissa. Tehtävän jatkuminen vuoden 2022 loppuun on mahdollinen.

Tehtävässä on kolmen kuukauden (3) kuukauden koeaika.

Tehtävään valittavalla tulee olla joko tohtorin tai maisterin tutkinto, ja erityisesti hakijalla tulee olla osaamista ja aiempaa työkokemusta in vivo eläinmalleilla (erityisesti hiirimalleilla) työskentelystä. Kokemus muista moderneista solu- ja molekyylibiologian työmenetelmistä katsotaan eduksi. Tehtävään valittavalla tulee olla hyvät sosiaaliset taidot ja sujuva englanninkielen taito.

Turun yliopiston Biolääketieteen laitos ja ympäröivä moderni tutkimusinfrastruktuuri tarjoavat vahvan tutkimusympäristön työn onnistuneelle suorittamiselle.

Tehtävään voidaan valita erikoistutkija tai projektitutkija. Tehtävänimike päätetään valitun henkilön koulutuksen ja kokemuksen perusteella yliopiston johtosäännössä määriteltyjen kelpoisuusvaatimusten mukaisesti. Erikoistutkijan tehtävään otettavalta edellytetään tohtorin tutkintoa ja kykyä itsenäiseen tieteelliseen työhön. Projektitutkijan tehtävään otettavalta edellytetään ylempää korkeakoulututkintoa.

Tehtäväkohtainen palkkaus määräytyy yliopistojen palkkausjärjestelmän mukaisesti. Erikoistutkijan palkkaus määräytyy opetus- ja tutkimushenkilöstön vaativuustason 5 mukaisesti, jolloin tehtäväkohtainen palkanosa on 2967,84 e/kk. Lisäksi maksetaan henkilökohtaiseen suoriutumiseen perustuvaa palkanosaa, joka on 6% – 50% tehtäväkohtaisesta palkanosasta. Projektitutkijan tehtävä sijoittuu vaativuustasolle 2-4, jolloin tehtäväkohtainen palkanosa on 2055,66 – 2563,09 e/kk ja henkilökohtaiseen suoriutumiseen perustuva palkanosa on 6% – 50% tehtäväkohtaisesta palkanosasta.

Hakemukset tulee jättää viimeistään keskiviikkona 3.2.2021 (klo 23:59) yliopiston sähköisellä hakulomakkeella. Hakemus tulee kirjoittaa englanniksi. Hakemukseen tulee liittää englanninkielinen motivaatiokirje ja CV. Hakija voi nimetä suosittelijoita, jotka ovat antaneet luvan nimetä heidät suosittelijaksi.

Linkki lomakkeeseen löytyy hakuilmoituksen yläosasta osoitteesta http://www.utu.fi/tyopaikat

Lisätietoja tehtävän sisällöstä antaa tutkimuspäällikkö Petra Sipilä

Hakuprosessista lisätietoja antaa henkilöstösihteeri Päivi Aalto (p. 050 313 6830).

Em. henkilöt tavoittaa sähköpostitse osoitteella etunimi.sukunimi(at)utu.fi

Postdoctoral Researcher, Bioinformatics & Computational Sciences – University of Eastern Finland, Institute of Biomedicine

24.1.2021 | Avoimet työpaikat

https://rekry.saima.fi/certiahome/open_job_view.html?did=5600&jc=16&id=000010428&lang=fi

The University of Eastern Finland, UEF, is one of the largest multidisciplinary universities in Finland. We offer education in nearly one hundred major subjects, and are home to approximately 15,500 students and 2,700 members of staff. We operate in Joensuu and Kuopio. In international rankings, we are ranked among the leading universities in the world.

The Faculty of Health Sciences operates at the Kuopio Campus of the University of Eastern Finland. The Faculty offers education in medicine, dentistry, nutrition and pharmacy, as well as in some other central fields of the health care sector. The Faculty is research-intensive, and its internationally recognised research activities are closely linked to the strategic research areas of the University. There are approximately 2 500 degree students and about 450 PhD students in the Faculty. The faculty has 680 staff members. http://www.uef.fi/en/ttdk/etusivu

We are now inviting applications for

a Postdoctoral Researcher (Bioinformatics & Computational Sciences), School of Medicine, Institute of Biomedicine, Kuopio Campus  

A Postdoctoral Researcher position is available in the research group led by Assistant Professor Vittorio Fortino in the Institute of Biomedicine, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences (UEF) in Kuopio. The group focuses on developing and applying advanced computational approaches to tackle biomedical questions such as biomarker and drug discovery. Applicants with background in bioinformatics analysis of omics data and machine learning are encouraged to apply.

The position is part of a project aiming to develop data-driven and knowledge-based approaches for the discovery of omics-informed biomarkers. The post-doc employed will work on Machine Learning and Bioinformatics methods that integrates pathway and network analysis of -omics data to identify robust biomarker signatures which are reliable in terms of predictive power as well as functional relevance. 

A person to be appointed as a postdoctoral researcher shall hold a suitable doctoral degree. Positions of postdoctoral researchers shall always be filled for a fixed term (UEF University Regulations, Section 31).

The person to be appointed to the Postdoctoral Researcher Position is required to hold a doctoral degree, which may not have been completed more than five years ago at the time of accepting the position. In this context, the 5 years refer to a net period of time, which does not include maternity leaves, parental leaves, or military service, etc.

The post-doc employed will have a central role in developing and applying approaches for the processing and analysis of omics data as well as machine learning within this project. He/She will have an inquisitive mindset, a proactive attitude, and the desire to further develop his/her skills for data science.

Applicants must hold a PhD or an equivalent degree within a relevant field, e.g. bioinformatics or informatics, or must have submitted his/her doctoral thesis for assessment prior to the application deadline. It is a condition of employment that the PhD has been awarded. 

  • A solid computational (informatics/computer science) background is required.
  • Solid knowledge and practical experience in bioinformatics is required.
  • Experience from analysis of at least two different types of omics (e.g. gene expression data, genomic data – GWAS, DNA methylation data, etc.) is required.
  • Experience programming in a relevant programming language (e.g., R and Python) is required.
  • Practical experience working with machine learning methods is an advantage.
  • Applicants must be able to work independently and in a team.
  • Applicants must have good skills in oral and written English.
  • Previous research experience and ambitions will also count during the evaluation process. 

The position is filled for a fixed-term of two years with a possibility of extension (+ 2). The full-time position will start in March 2021, or later by agreement.

The salary of the position is determined in accordance with the salary system of Finnish universities and is based on level 5 of the job requirement level chart for teaching and research staff (2 967,84 €/month). In addition to the job requirement component, the salary includes a personal performance component, which may be a maximum of 50 % of the job requirement component. 

For further information on the position, please contact: Assistant Prof. Vittorio Fortino, +358 29 445 4197, vittorio.fortino@uef.fi. For further information on the application procedure, please contact  saima-asiattt@uef.fi.

A probationary period is applied to all new members of the staff.

The electronic application should contain the following appendices (all in English):
– a résumé or CV (http://www.tenk.fi/en/template-researchers-curriculum-vitae)
– a list of publications (https://www.aka.fi/en/research-funding/apply-for-funding/how-to-apply-for-funding/az-index-of-application-guidelines2/list-of-publications/)
– research plan
– contact information of two references, and possible reference letters
– copies of the applicant’s academic degree certificates/ diplomas, and copies of certificates / diplomas relating to the applicant’s language proficiency, if not indicated in the academic degree certificates/diplomas

The application needs to be submitted no later than 10.02.2021 (by 24.00 hours Finnish time) by using the electronic application form.

Account Manager Clinical – QIAGEN, Finland

24.1.2021 | Avoimet työpaikat

https://duunitori.fi/tyopaikat/tyo/account-manager-clinical-scsom-12782000?utm_source=loimu&utm_medium=email

Overview

At the heart of QIAGEN’s business is a vision to make improvements in life possible.

We are on an exciting mission to make a real difference in science and healthcare. We are still the entrepreneurial company we started out as and have today achieved a size where we can bring our full power to many initiatives and to our presence across the globe.
Our most valuable asset are our employees – more than 5000 in over 35 locations around the world. Our ambition is to ensure we have outstanding and passionate people working in the best teams and we are constantly looking for new talent to join us.
There are few players who have shaped the world of modern science and healthcare as much as QIAGEN, and we have only just started.
If you are looking to advance your career, are seeking new challenges and opportunities, enjoy working in dynamic and international, diverse teams and want to make a real impact on people’s lives, then QIAGEN is where you need to be.

Join us. At QIAGEN, you make a difference every day.

Position Description

Do you thrive working with sales, science and people and would you like to become part of a small but dedicated team of clinical sales people serving the hospitals and clinical labs in Finland? We are a team of sales, support and service people who value a high intensity work day and a relaxed and humorous tone and we are looking for a new colleague.

Your tasks will include:

– Responsible for sales of QIAGEN clinical product portfolio in Finland.

– Develop and execute territory strategy to meet/exceed budget

– Work with QIAGEN specialists to achieve sales targets and offer complete solutions to our customers.

– Drive for customer satisfaction and increase competitive advantage by building trust and relationships.

– Develop relationships with key customers and opinion leaders.

– Use provided CRM tool to log relevant customer, market and competitor information.

– Provide ongoing feedback and forecast of sales

Position Requirements

– Degree in molecular biology or similar discipline, experience with molecular diagnostics or clinical lab work.

– Knowledge of DNA/RNA sample preparation, (q)PCR, NGS and related instrumentation.

– 3+ years sales experience with good track record

– Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.

– Fluent in Finnish and excellent verbal and written English skills.

– Valid driver’s license.

Personal Requirements

– Self-motivated and strong ego-drive

– Strong desire to win business and establish long-term customer relationships

– Home office based, >50% travel required

What we offer

At the heart of QIAGEN are our people who drive our success. We act with passion, always challenging the status quo to drive innovation and continuous improvement. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We create a collaborative, safe and engaging workplace which forms the basis for high performing individuals and teams. We drive accountability and entrepreneurial decision-making and want you to excel your growth and shape the future of QIAGEN.

QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or disability. Apply

NBE Summer jobs 2021 – Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering, Aalto University

24.1.2021 | Avoimet työpaikat

The call for applications is open 19-31 January 2021. 

Please see the list of summer jobs 2021 here.

Please submit your application to the Saima recruitment portal containing the following attachments (PDF): Applicant’s CV including name(s) and contact details of referee(s), a copy of the current Academic transcript of records (an unofficial one generated as self-service is acceptable) and a Motivation letter. Please address every project that you are applying to in your Motivation letter and refer to the topic numbers below. You must not submit more than one application to this call, however you may apply to several projects using that one application. On the Saima application form, you will be asked to nominate at least one (1) project that you wish to apply to. If applying to several projects, give topic numbers in order of preference. Example: if your first preference is project 18, second preference is project 19 and third preference is project 20, then you need to enter 18, 19, 20 into the free-text field (numbers should be separated by a comma and a space).

The department collaborates with Plätty to organize an online info session about the summer jobs on Monday 25 January 2021 at 4.30–7 pm in Zoom. 

The link to the Zoom-meeting will be updated here 25.1.2021:

Interviews will take place between Feb 4 and Feb 12, and selected candidates will be contacted with job offers starting on February 15 2021 at the earliest.

Please fill in the application form

To read about summer internship opportunities at the Department of Applied Physics, please check out their website

Country Manager – AH Diagnostics Finland

24.1.2021 | Avoimet työpaikat

https://duunitori.fi/tyopaikat/tyo/country-manager-sisnh-12764699?utm_source=loimu&utm_medium=email

AH diagnostics is a leading supplier of innovative products and full workflow solutions to customers within life science and diagnostics in the Nordics. We have more than 30 years of experience in providing specialized knowledge and support. Our headquarters is in Aarhus, Denmark and we have subsidiaries in Finland, Sweden, and Norway as well as a sales office in Copenhagen.

AH Diagnostics Finland is looking for a new Country Manager

to drive the sales strategy and company policies of AH Diagnostics across the country and lead and support a team of 3 product specialists to focus on selling their specific key brands. You have a high focus on strong customer interactions, and you have experience of how to build solid key customer relations. You are eager to search for new business opportunities and you constantly monitor the current marketplace trends.

You are a convincing negotiator, and you have previous experience in people leadership. You are a team player, and you enjoy developing close co-operation with your Nordic colleagues. You report to Nordic Sales Director.

Your responsibilities are

  • to meet the assigned budget, EBIT and other country specific KPI`s.
  • identify and develop the existing business and customer opportunities.
  • sole responsibility for the sales of a specific key brand, BioTek, in Finland and supporting the team to focus on selling other key brands.
  • coach and support your team to reach their assigned sales budget and execute customer interactions alone and together with the team.
  • you lead and coach your team according to AHD values and strategy.

What we are looking for

  • In-depth knowledge of the Finnish diagnostics, life science and laboratory market and a very good understanding of its financial and commercial side.
  • Knowledge of Imaging, Detection and Liquid Handling.
  • Leadership and coaching experience from similar role. Experience from leading a sales team and creating sales strategies followed by successful execution.
  • Hands-on attitude.
  • MBA, MSc (Master of science), BSc (Bachelor of Science), preferably education in bioscience/medical technology or equivalent qualification in a scientific subject.
  • Fluent in Finnish and high level in English – both in written and spoken language.
  • Analytical skills and understanding of business management systems, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and CRM tools.
  • Ability to travel and work flexible hours.
  • Driving license.

What do we offer?

  • You get the opportunity to become part of a growing Nordic company that has a constant focus on being able to offer innovative and unique products within life science and diagnostics.
  • We offer a leadership position with great influence and room for further development. We give high priority to the scientific level and put customers at the center.
  • You are offered an attractive salary package incl. car, health insurance etc.

We´d like to hear from you if you think you are the right candidate for this interesting job. Please submit your application via the button below as soon as possible, but no later than 5.2.2021 including your CV and your salary request. For more information, please contact Senior Headhunter Heini Savio, gms +358 50 322 3283.

AH diagnostics is your partner in research and diagnostics

We help laboratories within life science and diagnostics to reach optimal performance by providing innovative quality products and full workflow solutions. We focus on offering products that are at the forefront of scientific and technological development and knowledge. The products we offer should be innovative, durable, and increase efficiency in the laboratory. You will meet experienced Product Specialists with a biological background and specialized knowledge as well as certified service technicians.

Accessioning and Life Sciense Specialist – Blueprint Genetics, Espoo

24.1.2021 | Avoimet työpaikat

https://duunitori.fi/tyopaikat/tyo/accessioning-and-life-sciense-specialist-blueprint-genetics-espoo-sasca-12742572

Are you enthusiastic about life sciences? Do you take pride in having superior attention to detail?
Blueprint Genetics is one of the fastest growing clinical genetic testing companies for rare inherited diseases globally and now we need you to join their team. Production Services Team is now looking for dedicated and motivated full-time Accessioning Specialists to work at our sample reception in our Keilaniemi office in Espoo. Read more from below!

About the role

As an accessioning specialist you confirm that samples arriving to our laboratory comply with our sample requirements and review the enclosed paperwork. You use your knowledge of our products and your background in life sciences to make sure the test choices are optimal for the customer’s needs. Your work is very detail-oriented and guided by precise guidelines. Problem-solving skills are needed to apply those guidelines in practice for the diverse patient cases that are received by our laboratory. You will work closely with our customer support and clinical genetics support personnel.

What we offer

You will be part of a global and international team of innovative, dynamic and motivated people. You will be working at the forefront of health and life sciences, in a company committed to improving the lives of patients and families with rare disease. We offer you a rapidly evolving working environment, where you can learn and grow together with the company.

Job duties

We hope that you are highly motivated to work in specimen accessioning and eager to learn more about our production processes. You take pride in having superior attention to detail and you are comfortable with following routines and processes. As part of the Production Services Team, you will work in shifts, including weekends. We value flexibility and the ability to work under pressure, as at times the work can be hectic due to a high level of incoming samples. Last but not least, we aspire to find a person who fits the inclusive, low-hierarchy and positive culture of Blueprint Genetics!

  • Reviewing orders, sample reception and accessioning
  • Recording sample information in the Laboratory Information System
  • Performing quality control for clinical samples and clinical records
  • Examining requisitions to ascertain acceptability against established criteria
  • Investigating incomplete or unacceptable submissions
  • Organizing samples and paperwork per established protocol

We are looking for

  • A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a relevant field
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Superior attention to detail
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Excellent computer and data entry skills
  • Enthusiasm to learn more about our products and production processes, and a passion to develop them further

Assets

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences is an asset
  • Any specialization and/or prior experience in medical genetics and laboratory accessioning is an asset

Additional information

  • Start: February
  • Working hours: Full-time
  • Employment period: Recruitment
  • Location: Espoo

We are continuously screening and contacting candidates so make sure to send your application as soon as possible.

Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the screening or interview phase.Contact information: This recruitment process is conducted by Academic Work. It is a request from Blueprint Genetics that all questions regarding the position is handled by Academic Work

Client information

Read more about Blueprint Genetics.

Post­doc­to­ral Re­searc­her or Doc­to­ral Stu­dent in Cell Biolo­gy and Bioc­he­mi­stry – University of Helsinki

17.1.2021 | Avoimet työpaikat

https://www.helsinki.fi/fi/avoimet-tyopaikat/postdoctoral-researcher-or-doctoral-student-in-cell-biology-and-biochemistry

The University of Helsinki is a leading Nordic university with a preeminent role in life science research. Within the university, Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences is a part of the Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE), dedicated to successful development of biotechnology and integrative biology and the application of this knowledge for the benefit of society. HiLIFE coordinates research infrastructures, provides research-based interdisciplinary training, and supports researchers within its units and partner faculties.

The mitochondrial morphogenesis group led by Hongxia Zhao is inviting applications for

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER OR DOCTORAL STUDENT IN CELL BIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY.

The full-time position will start as soon as possible. The contract is initially for one year and can be extended. The research group of Hongxia Zhao uses a wide array of biochemical, biophysical, cell biological, and genetic methods to identify and characterize novel proteins critical for mitochondrial morphogenesis and dynamics, to address the underlying molecular mechanisms and their functional link to mitochondrial diseases. We are now looking for dedicated and enthusiastic individual(s) with a strong background in cell biology and biochemistry. Strong expertise in mitochondrial biology is highly beneficial. The working language of the lab is English and knowledge of the Finnish language is not necessary.

The salary of the postdoctoral researcher will be based on level 5 of the demands level chart for teaching and research personnel in the salary system of Finnish universities, and the starting salary of the doctoral student will be based on level 2. In addition, the appointee will be paid a salary component based on personal performance. The starting salary of the postdoctoral researcher will be ca. 3200– 3500 euros/month and that of the doctoral student will be ca. 2200–2300 euros/month, depending on the appointees’ qualifications and experience. A six-month trial period will be applied.
Upload a single pdf-file containing a one-page letter with a personal statement outlining your research interests and relevant work experience, your CV and bibliography and contact information for 2-3 references.

To apply, please submit your application using the University of Helsinki electronic recruitment system by clicking on Apply for job. Internal applicants must submit their applications through the SAP HR portal.

The deadline for submitting applications is 28.01.2021, but review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For informal inquiries, contact hongxia.zhao(at)helsinki.fi.

For more information, please refer to the relevant publication: Wang L, Yan Z, Vihinen H, Eriksson O, Wang W, Soliymani R, Lu Y, Xue Y, Jokitalo E, Li J, Zhao H* (2018) FAM92A1 Is a BAR Domain Protein Required for Mitochondrial Ultrastructure and Function. J. Cell Biol. 218:97-111.

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Four Doctoral student positions in Health and Biosciences Doctoral Programme – University of Oulu

17.1.2021 | Avoimet työpaikat

https://rekry.saima.fi/certiahome/open_job_view.html?did=5600&jc=1&id=000010394&lang=fi

The North changes the world – more sustainable, more intelligent, more humane. We, at the University of Oulu, work as part of the international science community to produce new scientific information and science-based solutions. We are committed to educate future pioneers to build a more sustainable, intelligent and humane world. Creating new, taking responsibility and succeeding together are values that build a strong foundation for all our actions. We offer a working environment where individuals can cultivate their skills, do meaningful work, and develop professionally. Our university’s several specialized research and service units enable extensive and diverse development and career opportunities for experts in various fields

Four (4) Doctoral student positions in Health and Biosciences Doctoral Programme available for application

University of Oulu is now hiring highly motivated candidates for doctoral student positions in the doctoral programmes of the University of Oulu Graduate School (UniOGS). Successful candidates must commit to researcher training within Health and Biosciences Doctoral Programme with full-time work and to completing their degree within four years.

DP-HBS gathers clinical medicine, biomedicine, biochemistry, molecular medicine, dentistry, health sciences, medical technology and biology under the umbrella of a multidisciplinary training programme. In the current call, there are four (4) full-time positions available in DP-HBS for 2021-2024.

Eligibility and Requirements

An eligible candidate has a Master’s degree or an equivalent degree in a field relevant to the applied field. The major subject of the doctoral student is expected to be in the Doctoral Degree Programme of Medicine, Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, Health Sciences, Dentistry or Biology. The degree must have been completed before the selection with at least good grades. Applicants are expected to be at the very early stage of research, in practice starting their doctoral training with this position. If they already have doctoral study rights in University of Oulu or elsewhere, they need to explain why they should still be considered as starters and early-stage researchers. Any applicant who has received doctoral study rights 30.11.2019, or before, are ineligible to apply. Selected candidates must meet all the requirements to receive doctoral study rights as defined in: http://www.oulu.fi/uniogs/requirements_for_admission.

In student selection, priority will be given to such doctoral students whose supervisor is not receiving strategic funding related to doctoral training from the University of Oulu during the applicable term, i.e. 2021 onwards.

Prior to submitting, applicants are expected to find a prospective main supervisor in an eligible research unit. Applicants are advised to seek potential supervisors in the faculty web pages (https://www.oulu.fi/university/node/35079). The proposed main supervisor must clearly be identified in the application form (full name, title, position, faculty and research unit at the University of Oulu). A letter from the proposed supervisor willing to commit for supervision must be attached into the applicant’s set of documents (see below).

Unless explicitly stated otherwise, the commitment letter does not bind the proposed supervisor to any commitment, if the applicant is not selected into the doctoral student position applied here and for which the letter of support was provided.

Salary and key terms

The salary of selected doctoral students will be initially set on level 2, and later on levels 2 – 4 of the national salary scale for the teaching and research staff of Finnish universities. In addition, a supplementary remuneration is given for personal achievement and performance (max. 50 %). In practice, the salary is roughly 2200 – 2700 € per month for an early stage researcher, depending on the appointee’s qualifications and progress of the doctoral thesis.

Since this call is for starting doctoral researchers, the positions are filled at its earliest April 1, 2021 and ending December 31, 2024. A six-month trial period is applied in the positions.

How to apply

Submit your application through the online system by 31 January 2021. Please include the following attachments as five separate pdf files (please note that the online system has a maximum size limit for attachments):

  1. CV: Including a list of all peer-reviewed scientific publications with full reference details.
  2. Motivation letter: Describing prior knowledge, research interests and career plan (max 1 page).
  3. Certificates/Diplomas: Scanned electronic copies of diplomas and transcripts of the records of relevant previous degrees. If the original documents are not in Finnish, Swedish or English, each document must be accompanied by an official certified translation into Finnish or English.
  4. Research plan approved by the supervisor: Please follow the structure given in the guidelines of the Academy of Finland (https://www.aka.fi/en/research-funding/apply-for-funding/how-to-apply-for-funding/az-index-of-application-guidelines2/research-plan-structure/2020/porst-doctoral-clinical/) However, for the current purpose, the texts under the given section headings need not cover all bullet points in the guidelines, and the maximum length of the (draft) plan’s body of text must not exceed 3 pages with 10-12 point font size and with at least 1,5 cm margins. A fourth page can be used for the list of references only. Thus, the max total length of the plan including the references is 4 pages. Exceeding the page limit will either result in disqualification or removal of the extra pages from the document.
  5. Letter of provisional commitment from the supervisor (https://www.oulu.fi/uniogs/node/208876 pre-formulated form that must be used): In this document the eligible supervisor (either a professor or a docent level researcher who is employed by the University of Oulu) states his/her willingness to act as the supervisor for the applicant. Commitment letter must include the provisional supervisor’s assurance that the research unit director is aware of and committed to the financial obligations related to these positions. The University will cover only part of the costs related to this position and the unit will cover the rest. Typically, 20-35% of the salary and sidecosts remain to be covered by research unit. All other other costs are to be covered by research unit.

Applications received after the deadline, incomplete applications, and/or applications with attachments that exceed the specified limits, will not be considered.

Application and evaluation process

Evaluation and ranking of the applications will take place in multiple stages. First, ineligible or incomplete applications are rejected. Second, eligible and complete applications are evaluated and ranked by the evaluation panel. Third, applications with highest scores from the second round will be further evaluated and ranked by the corresponding Doctoral Training Committee. Finally, University of Oulu Graduate School deans will consolidate the evaluation results and make the final decision for the positions. All applicants will be informed of the selection by e-mail.

Further information

About eligibility and degree requirements, see the Graduate School website: https://www.oulu.fi/uniogs/ 

About the evaluation process: DP-HBS coordinator Mirja Peltola (firstname.lastname@oulu.fi).

Postdoctoral Researcher, Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine – University of Oulu

17.1.2021 | Avoimet työpaikat

https://rekry.saima.fi/certiahome/open_job_view.html?did=5600&jc=1&id=000010370&lang=fi

The North changes the world – more sustainable, more intelligent, more humane. We, at the University of Oulu, work as part of the international science community to produce new scientific information and science-based solutions. Creating new, taking responsibility and succeeding together are values that build a strong foundation for all our actions. We offer a working environment forapproximately 3 000 employees,where individuals can cultivate their skills, do meaningful work, and develop professionally. Our university’s several specialized research and service units enable extensive and diverse development and career opportunities for experts in various fields. (http://www.oulu.fi/english/) Biocenter Oulu (BCO) (http://www.oulu.fi/biocenter/) offers a high-level international multidisciplinary environment supplied with cutting-edge infrastructures.

We are now looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, in Biocenter Oulu (BCO) and Faculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, University of Oulu

Applications are invited for a full-time Post doc position for a maximum of four years, starting immediately in a research project headed by Professor Peppi Karppinen in the ECM & Hypoxia Research Unit, Faculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine. The project is affiliated to the Academy of Finland funded GeneCellNano Flagship focusing on the innovation and commercial development of new biological drugs, so-called ATMPs (advanced therapy medicinal products), biomarkers and diagnostics for common chronic diseases.

Our research focuses on the enzyme family of 2-oxoglutarate-dependent dioxygenases and their potential as therapeutic targets. Our main interests are in the hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl 4-hydroxylases, P4H-TM and histone demethylases. We use mainly biochemical, cell biological and genetic mouse models to understand how these enzymes regulate normal physiological and developmental processes. In addition, we study their inhibition as a potential therapeutic option in selected pathological conditions, with main focus currently on obesity, metabolic dysfunction, aging and cancer. We offer a research environment with excellent technological facilities and a motivating and supporting community. More information can be found on our web page https://www.oulu.fi/fbmm/peppi_karppinen.

Requirements

To successfully occupy the position, the candidate must possess a PhD degree preferably in the field of biochemistry, molecular or cell biology, medical science or related fields. Degree must have been completed before starting the position and/or must not be obtained more than 10 years ago. Prior experience from generation and maintenance of gene-modified mouse lines, preclinical disease models and vast molecular and cellular biology, histological and imaging methods are required. Prior knowledge of the research field is considered an advantage. Ability to pursue independent research, work productively in a team, supervise younger scientists as well as excellent writing and fluency in English are expected. Good scientific presentation skills are required and teaching experience is considered an advantage.

When assessing the applicant’s qualifications, issues to be considered will include scientific publications, supervision experience, activity in the scientific community and familiarity with the research field.

What we offer

  • You will become a part of a highly talented research group, working on strategically and globally significant research area
  • You will receive support not only from your team and supervisor, but also from university´s wide variety of support services, so that you can excel in your studies and research / work.
  • In addition to modern research facilities, we offer you personnel benefits such as occupational healthcare, affordable sport services and salary payments for 12 months / year.
  • A salary in accordance with the Finnish universities salary system (for teaching and research personnel): level 5. In addition, a salary component based on personal work performance will be paid (maximum of 50% of the job-specific component). In practice, the salary is roughly 3550 € per month (before taxes)  for an early stage post doc, depending on the appointee’s qualifications and prior experience. A trial period of six months is applied in the position.
  • Other benefits: The successful candidate will receive full benefits provided by the University of Oulu to university employees, including free time corresponding to holidays and free occupational health care services. The successful candidate will receive also benefits provided by the Finnish government to residents, for example possibility to obtain access to the national healthcare system, tax benefits for employees with children and high-quality affordable childcare services.

Application

Applications must be submitted using the electronic application form by January 31, 2021 (23:59 Finnish local time), with the following attachments as three separate pdf files:

1)      Complete CV containing contact information of at least two referees (Max. size limit of the attachment: 5 Mbytes)

2)      Motivation letter (maximum 1 page) describing prior knowledge and research interests and career plans (1-2 pages; max. size limit of the attachment: 2 Mbytes).

3)      Certificates/Diplomas: Scanned electronic copies of diplomas and transcripts of the records of relevant previous degrees. If the original documents are not in English, Finnish or Swedish, each document must be accompanied by an official certified translation into English or Finnish. (Max. size limit of the attachment: 2 Mbytes)

Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Other relevant information

The eligible applicants fitting best in the research profile expected for the position may be invited to an on-site or remote interview. All applicants will be notified when the selection process is completed.

For Further Information Contact:  

Prof. Peppi Karppinen, e-mail: peppi.karppinen (at) oulu.fi

Doctoral student, Biochemistry and Structural Biology – University of Oulu

17.1.2021 | Avoimet työpaikat

https://rekry.saima.fi/certiahome/open_job_view.html?did=5600&jc=1&id=000010302&lang=fi

The University of Oulu is one of the largest universities in Finland, with approximately 15 000 students and 3 000 employees. We, at the University of Oulu, work as part of the international science community to produce new scientific information and science-based solutions. Our university’s several specialized research and service units enable extensive and diverse development and career opportunities for experts in various fields.

Protein and Structural biology is one of he three research focus areas of the Faculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine. The Faculty provides a dynamic research surrounding and cutting-edge research infrastructure services to academics and other users in Finland and abroad. The Faculty has about 190 employees (including PhD students) of which about half are from outside of Finland.

The host research team also belongs to Biocenter Oulu (http://www.oulu.fi/biocenter/), which offers a high-level international multidisciplinary environment supplied with cutting-edge infrastructures.  Under this framework, the Health and Biosciences Doctoral Program offers doctoral training in clinical medicine, biomedicine, biochemistry, molecular medicine, dentistry, health sciences, medical technology. For more information: http://www.oulu.fi/uniogs/dp/hbsdp

We have now an opening for a fixed-term, full-time Doctoral student position in research project headed by Professor Lari Lehtiö in the Protein and Structural Biology research unit, Faculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine.  The position is supervised by professor Lehtiö and is focused on structural and functional characterization of human tankyrases as well as in development of small molecule inhibitors as tools and as potential future drug leads.

Our team focuses on structure, function and selective inhibition of proteins involved in signaling through ADP-ribosylation – a post translational modification affecting protein stability, function and interactions in multiple cellular pathways.  We use X-ray crystallography, small angle X-ray scattering, cryoEM and other biophysical techniques to study the structure and function of these, often multidomain proteins, work. We develop assays suitable for high-throughput screening of inhibitors and use structural information for more rational design to develop specific inhibitors that can be used as chemical probes to study the functions of the proteins and in some cases to validate them as drug targets. Protein X-ray crystallography is our main tool used to understand structure-activity relationships of compounds. For more information, please see web pages: https://www.oulu.fi/university/focusarea/lifelong-health/spearhead-projects/lehtio and twitter: https://twitter.com/lablehtio

Requirements

To successfully occupy the position of a doctoral student, the candidate must possess a Master’s degree or an equivalent degree (e.g. licentiate) preferably in biochemistry. Degree must have been completed with good grades by 28.2.2021.

The doctoral student position is intended for an Early Stage Researcher (ESR) who is defined as a researcher in the first four years (full-time equivalent) of his/her research activity, including the period of research training. Applicants will be either starting their doctoral training or will have completed no more than two full years of training (adjusted for possible previous part-time status) at the time the position is filled. The selected candidate will carry out his/her doctoral studies in the Health and Biosciences Doctoral Program of the University of Oulu Graduate School (UniOGS) and must meet the minimal requirements to receive doctoral study rights as defined in http://www.oulu.fi/uniogs/requirements_for_admission.

Salary

The salary of selected doctoral students will be initially set on level 2, and later on levels 2 – 4 of the national salary scale for the teaching and research staff of Finnish universities. In addition, a supplementary remuneration is given for personal achievement and performance (max. 50 %). In practice, the salary is roughly 2200 – 3000 € per month for an early stage researcher, depending on the appointee’s qualifications and progress of the doctoral thesis.

The position is filled for a maximum of four-year period. The employment begins on 1 March 2021 or as soon as possible thereafter. A six-month trial period is applied in the positions.

Application

Applications must be submitted using the electronic application form by January 20th, 2021 (23:59Finnish local time, EET), with the following attachments as three separate pdf files:

  1. Complete CV containing contact information of at least two referees (Max. size limit of the attachment: 5 Mbytes)
  2. Motivation letter (maximum 1 page) describing prior knowledge and research interests and career plans (1-2 pages; max. size limit of the attachment: 2 Mbytes).
  3. Certificates/Diplomas: Scanned electronic copies of diplomas and transcripts of the records of relevant previous degrees. If the original documents are not in English, Finnish or Swedish, each document must be accompanied by an official certified translation into English or Finnish. (Max. size limit of the attachment: 2 Mbytes)

Other relevant information

The eligible applicants fitting best in the research profile expected for the position may be invited to an on-site or remote interview. All applicants will be notified when the selection process is completed.

For further information:

Professor Lari Lehtiö, e-mail: lari.lehtio (at) oulu.fi