28.11.2018 | Avoimet työpaikat
We are now seeking applications from highly committed, motivated and talented postdoctoral researchers to join the phage research team at Northumbria University for a fixed term, 24 months project in collaboration with clinicians at the Great Northern Children’s hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne. This Action Medical Research funded project will characterise the intestinal virome of preterm, low-birthweight infants to determine bacteriophage groups that are present in the early gut flora in neonates.
The successful candidate will join a supportive grouping of bacteriophage biologists, virologist and microbial ecologists using novel culture-dependant and independent approaches to study bacteriophages in this in this low diversity microbial setting. The candidate should have an in-depth knowledge of bacteriophage biology/ecology with experience in handling bacteriophages in the laboratory. The candidate importantly requires previous experience in processing and analysing shotgun metagenomics data. The ability to work in a command line environment and pipeline data would be a distinct advantage.
To apply for this vacancy please click ’Apply Now’, and submit a Covering Letter and your CV, including a full list of publications where relevant and any documents specifically requested in the Role Description and Person Specification, such as a sample of written work or journal article.
Northumbria University takes pride in, and values, the quality and diversity of our staff. We welcome applications from all members of the community. The University holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award in recognition of our commitment to improving employment practices for the advancement of gender equality and is a member of the Euraxess network, which delivers information and support to professional researchers.
Please note this vacancy will close on 30/11/2018.
Apply now https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/work-for-us/job-vacancies/academic-senior-research-assistant/
27.11.2018 | Avoimet työpaikat
The Epithelial morphogenesis group (http://www.biocenter.helsinki.fi/bi/mikkola/) led by Research director Marja Mikkola is inviting applications for a PhD student positions in Cell and Developmental biology. The full-time position will start in January 2019, or later by agreement.
Our laboratory, funded by the Academy of Finland, Sigrid Jusélius Foundation, Cancer Foundation Finland, and HiLIFE, uses mammary gland and hair follicle as models to uncover the principles of epithelial morphogenesis in development and disease. We use a wide range of molecular, cellular, and imaging techniques, as well as ex vivo and in vivo manipulation of developing mouse organs. The PhD project will focus on cell fate specification and cellular mechanisms governing early hair follicle morphogenesis and is tightly linked to our single cell transcriptomics project aiming to uncover cellular heterogeneity in the embryonic skin, a collaborative Center of Excellence project.
We are seeking for dedicated and enthusiastic candidates with a Master’s degree in cell/molecular biology, developmental biology, genetics, biomedicine, or other appropriate field. Candidates who will receive their MSc degree in near future are also eligible to apply. Previous experience in confocal imaging and image analysis, quantitative gene expression analysis, or cell and tissue culture is considered advantageous. Good written and oral skills in English and a team spirit are a necessity.
We offer an international, inspiring and supportive research environment and excellent research facilities with access to state-of-the art technologies. We are part of the Academy of Finland funded Center of Excellence in Experimental and Computational developmental biology (http://www.biocenter.helsinki.fi/bi/evodevo/ECDev.html ). The salary will be based on level 2 of the University salary system for teaching and research personnel and includes a salary component based on personal performance. A six-month trial period will be applied.
The application should include the following documents as a single pdf-file: a motivation letter describing your research interests (max 1 page), a CV (including degree topics and grades), and contact information of at least two referees.
To apply, please, go to
https://www.helsinki.fi/en/open-positions/doctoral-student-position-in-cell-and-developmental-biology
For informal inquiries, please, contact marja.mikkola(at)helsinki.fi.
The deadline for submitting applications is January 2, 2019, but review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
25.11.2018 | Avoimet työpaikat
http://valtiolle.fi/fi-FI/ilmoitus?id=29-315-2018
Työnantaja
Suomen Akatemia rahoittaa korkealaatuista tieteellistä tutkimusta, toimii tieteen ja tiedepolitiikan asiantuntijana sekä vahvistaa tieteen ja tutkimustyön asemaa. Pyrimme toiminnassamme siihen, että suomalainen tutkimus uusiutuu, monipuolistuu ja kansainvälistyy. Katamme kaikki tieteen ja tutkimuksen alat. Vuonna 2018 rahoitamme tutkimusta 444 miljoonalla eurolla. Tutkimusrahoituksellamme rahoitetaan vuosittain 2700 henkilötyövuotta yliopistoissa ja tutkimuslaitoksissa. Akatemia toimii opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriön hallinnonalalla. Akatemian hallintovirastossa työskentelee noin 140 henkilöä. Akatemia kehittää toimintaansa ennakoivasti, ja siihen liittyen myös organisaatiota muutettiin 1.8.2018 alkaen.
Viran/tehtävän kuvaus
Ohjelmapäällikkö vastaa bio-, terveys- ja lääketieteiden alan akatemiaohjelmien tieteellisestä ja hallinnollisesta koordinaatiosta.
Ohjelmapäällikkö valmistelee ohjelmahaut, esittelee ja hallinnoi tutkimushankkeiden rahoituspäätökset, koordinoi ja seuraa ohjelman hankkeiden edistymistä järjestäen tutkijaseminaareja ja muita tilaisuuksia tutkijoille sekä huolehtii ohjelman kansainvälisestä yhteistyöstä. Tämän lisäksi ohjelmapäälliköllä on myös muita erikseen sovittavia kansallisia ja kansainvälisiä tiedepoliittisia tehtäviä. Tehtävä sijoittuu Akatemian biotieteiden, terveyden ja ympäristön tutkimuksen vastuualueelle.
Hakijalta odotamme
Tehtävän menestyksellinen hoitaminen edellyttää tohtorin tutkintoa bio-, terveys- tai lääketieteiden alalta, hyvää englannin kielen ja tyydyttävää ruotsin kielen taitoa, yhteistyö-, esiintymis- ja neuvottelutaitoa, kokemusta kansainvälisestä yhteistyöstä sekä perehtyneisyyttä projektinhallintaan. Perehtyneisyys ennakointityöhön, fasilitointi- ja viestintätaidot sekä kokemus tutkimustulosten hyödyntämistyöstä katsotaan ansioksi. Ansioksi luetaan myös muu hallinnollinen kokemus ja kokemus sähköisistä työprosesseista ja -menetelmistä sekä niiden kehittämisestä.
Palkkaukseen liittyvät tiedot
Tehtävä sijoittuu vaativuustasolle 90 (3402,26 /kk). Lisäksi maksetaan henkilökohtaiseen suoritukseen perustuva palkanosa, enintään 48 %.
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Hakemus tulee jättää sähköisesti valtiolle.fi järjestelmään tai kirjallisesti kirjaamoon.
Voit kuitenkin hakea tätä työpaikkaa myös toimittamalla hakemuksesi alla olevaan osoitteeseen. Sekä hakemuksessa että kirjekuoressa tulee mainita haettavan tehtävän ID-numero. Hakemuksia ei palauteta.
Suomen Akatemian kirjaamo
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Helsinki
25.11.2018 | Avoimet työpaikat
20.11.2018 | Avoimet työpaikat
Associate Product Manager – PerkinElmer, Inc., Turku
PerkinElmer is now looking for an
Associate Product Manager
to the Reproductive Health Business Team. The position is a full-time job.
The Associate Product Manager will have overall ownership and financial responsibility for the newborn screening and prenatal screening products assigned. The products are mainly instruments and reagents but include also software. You will ensure that the product portfolio meets customer needs and explore the potential for new markets by communicating with customers. Also frequent monitoring of sales progress and making sure that sales teams are receiving necessary support is of importance.
Job responsibilities also include implementing marketing strategies, market development, providing product training, and interfacing with internal teams such as Sales, Quality, R&D, Customer Support and Operations in any matters related to the product line.
You will be reporting to Global Business Manager, Reproductive Health. The position is based in Turku, Finland and provides an exciting opportunity to work in an international business environment.
The successful candidate should have:
- Background in natural sciences (e.g. M.Sc.)
- At least 2 year’s working experience in a related field
- Excellent co-operation and communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal
- Willingness to travel globally
- Customer-focused, proactive and goal driven attitude
- Passion to grow in the role
- Preferably experience of marketing / business
If you feel you have the necessary skills you may be the person we are looking for. For more information please contact Hanna Polari, Global Business Manager, hanna.polari@perkinelmer.com
At PerkinElmer we offer a unique opportunity to work in a global environment and the possibility to develop your professional skills. If you are interested in the position and feel that you have the necessary skills and experience, please send your application with your salary request by November 28th, 2018 via the link below.
PerkinElmer Turku Site is a drug free company and a medical examination for new employees includes a drug test.
20.11.2018 | Avoimet työpaikat
https://www.triolab.fi/tyopaikkailmoitus-tuotespesialisti/?fbclid=IwAR1aGmamXI7q_lpHJXi26eK7LAB05QlqIl4qEqIw4L3XYjtitDtGo6E24H4
Triolab Oy hakee tuotespesialistia tutkimustuotteiden myyntiin, markkinointiin sekä tuotetukeen.
Pääasiallisena työtehtävänäsi on jatkuvasti laajentuvan tutkimustuotevalikoimamme tuotteiden myynti, markkinointi ja tuotetuki yliopistoille ja tutkimuslaitoksille koko Suomen alueella. Sinulla on lisäksi merkittävä rooli asiakassuhteiden kehittämisessä ja vahvistamisessa yhteistyössä muun organisaatiomme kanssa. Teet tiivistä yhteistyötä tiimin kokeneempien asiantuntijoidemme kanssa, mutta pääset myös toteuttamaan itseäsi. Emme odota löytävämme valmista kenttätyön osaajaa, vaan innokkaan ja myyntihenkisellä asenteella varustetun tulevaisuuden ammattilaisen! Sinulla on hyvä englannin suullinen ja kirjallinen taito, ruotsin kielen taito katsotaan eduksi. Sinulla on myös valmius matkustaa kotimaassa viikoittain.
Tarjoamme mielenkiintoisen ja haastavan työn reilussa ja mutkattomassa, töitä tosissaan tekevässä organisaatiossa sekä kilpailukykyisen palkkauksen ja työsuhde-edut.
Lähetä hakemuksesi, ansioluettelosi ja palkkatoiveesi sähköpostitse osoitteeseen
jussi.kurittu@triolab.fi.
Lisätietoja Triolab Oy:ssä antaa myyntijohtaja Jussi Kurittu (p. 0400 800 917,
jussi.kurittu@triolab.fi).
19.11.2018 | Avoimet työpaikat
https://city-lab.fi/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Viikin-ty%C3%B6paikkailmoitus-2018-2.pdf
https://city-lab.fi/toihin-city-labiin/
City-Lab hakee viimeistään 7.1.2019 alkaen
Asiakaspalveluspesialistia
vakituiseen työsuhteeseen Viikin toimipisteeseensä Helsinkiin
- Sinulla on bioalan koulutustausta
- Sinulla on kokemusta ja tietoa molekyylibiologiasta, proteiinikemiasta ja soluviljelystä
- Olet reipas, innostunut, ahkera ja toimeen tarttuva
- Olet omatoiminen ja asiakaspalveluhenkinen
- Olet luotettava, avoin ja positiivinen
- Olet pitkäjänteinen, paneutuva ja asiakkaiden etua ajatteleva
- Tulet toimeen erilaisten ihmisten kanssa, suomeksi ja englanniksi
Katso lisätietoja tästä. Hae viimeistään 30.11.2018.
19.11.2018 | Avoimet työpaikat
A postdoctoral position is available in the lab of Osamu Shimmi at the Institute of Biotechnology, University of Helsinki. We are interested in signaling and epithelial morphogenesis in Drosophila. The aim of the postdoc project is to uncover the molecular mechanisms of cell-cell communications during dynamic processes of Drosophila wing development. The research projects include the fields of Drosophila genetics and advanced light microscopy, and they offer an interdisciplinary environment for research training. Prior knowledge in cell biology and experiences in imaging analysis and/or Drosophila genetics are considered advantageous. We are looking for an individual interested in joining our dynamic and international research community. We are a member of the Center of Excellence for Experimental and Computational Developmental Biology (2014-2019) of the Academy of Finland with a goal to obtain general principles and mechanisms that can be used to explain the development of different organs across different species.
The position is available immediately and will be filled until December 31, 2019 (with a possibility of extension). Further enquiries regarding the scope and details of the projects should be addressed to: osamu.shimmi@helsinki.fi or visit http://www.biocenter.helsinki.fi/bi/shimmi/ .
Applications are to be sent as a single pdf-file by December 15, 2018 by e-mail (Subject: Postdoc application) to osamu.shimmi@helsinki.fi . The document should include a short cover letter describing your expertise areas and motivation for the position, CV (max 2 pages), and names and contact information of at least two references.
Applications are reviewed as they are received, and the position may be filled even before the application deadline if a suitable candidate is identified.
19.11.2018 | Avoimet työpaikat
ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIP IN DRUG ABUSE RESEARCH
Indiana University – Bloomington and The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences seek an outstanding midcareer drug abuse and addiction researcher to fill the recently established Naus Family Chair in Psychological and Brain Sciences. The Naus Family Chair is funded through a generous gift from David Naus with a goal of improving our understanding of the neurobiology and treatment of drug addiction through fundamental and applied research. This position offers an attractive salary and start-up package, a generous annual endowment, membership in our NIDA training grant, and access to substantial core services as well as state-of-the-art human neuroimaging and animal facilities. We specifically seek a collegial individual with a record of outstanding research contributions in the field of addiction research, proven ability to secure
sustained extramural funding, expertise in state-of-the art techniques, commitment to graduate and undergraduate education, and demonstrated leadership in their chosen field. The Naus Chair will join the vibrant drug abuse research community at Indiana University, which has been further strengthened through a university-wide, 5 year, $50,000,000 “Grand Challenge” initiative which is addressing the addiction crisis at multiple levels.
Applicants should have an advanced degree (a PhD and/or MD) in a relevant discipline. Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application, CV, research statement, teaching statement and three letters of recommendation to: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/6545.
Review of applications will begin January 7, 2019 and continue until the position is filled. The College of Arts and Sciences is committed to building and supporting a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community of students and scholars.
Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to: William P. Hetrick, PhD, Professor & Chair, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, whetrick@indiana.edu or Ken Mackie, MD search committee chair, kmackie@indiana.edu with “Naus Family Chair” in the subject line.
Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.
19.11.2018 | Avoimet työpaikat
The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Helsinki conducts high-quality research and provides research-based basic and post-graduate education in medicine and dentistry, psychology and logopedics. The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Helsinki is located in the Meilahti-Ruskeasuo Campus, offering excellent opportunities for close collaboration with both the University Hospital and public sector research institutes.
Research Programs Unit of the Faculty of Medicine is a top-quality research environment. Unit’s five research program comprises groups that integrate clinical, translational and biomedical research. The Clinical and Molecular Metabolism program (starting 2019) brings together the best research in the field of diabetes and obesity in Finland.
Group Pietiläinen’s aim at the Obesity Research Unit is to identify mechanisms behind obesity-related metabolic disturbances and to study their novel treatment options. Her research is especially focused on mitochondrial function in obesity in adipose tissue and muscle, and the group is part of the Center of Excellence for Research on Mitochondria, Metabolism and Disease (FinMIT) http://www.fin-mit.fi/en/ .
Pietiläinen group invites applications for a position of
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER
beginning from 1.1.2019 till 31.12.2019.
The applicant should have
o Doctoral degree
o Strong background in obesity and/or mitochondrial metabolism.
o Background in basic biology, cell cultures, preferably adipocytes and myoblasts, as well as in other laboratory techniques, especially those regarding mitochondria.
o Background in bioinformatics or biostatistics and handling of omics datasets is of special advantage
o Innovative and creative thinking
o Ability to work independently
o Outstanding written and oral English skills
Your application should include a CV, publication list, motivation letter and contact details for referees (referee letters are considered a surplus).
Salary will be based on the Universities salary scheme for teaching and research personnel composed of both task specific (demand level 5) and personal performance components. Trial period will be applied.
Please submit your application using the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the link Apply for job or directly to Professor Pietiläinen, kirsi.pietilainen@helsinki.fi .