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Postdoctoral researcher, evolutionary genomics
The University of Oulu is an international scientific community, with 16 000 students and approximately 3 000 employees. The strenghts of the University are wide multidisciplinary study/research interests and modern research and study environment and good cooperation with international educational and research institutes. More information www.oulu.fi/english/
The following job is open in the University of Oulu:
Post-doctoral position to study evolutionary genomics of haploid life-stage in conifers in University of Oulu
A postdoctoral position for 20 months is available in the Department of Genetics and Physiology, University of Oulu, Finland to work in Dr Tanja Pyhäjärvi’s research group (https://wiki.oulu.fi/x/_DLM).
Environment
The Department of Genetics and Physiology has strong expertise and tradition in plant population genetics. Current research topics include genetics of local adaptation both in trees and Arabidopsis, genetics of speciation, conservation genetics and molecular evolution of insects. We offer a scientific environment that is enthusiastic about plant evolutionary genetics, a possibility to develop your genomics and bioinformatics skills and initiate international collaboration. The Pyhäjärvi research group is part of Biocenter Oulu and of the Population and Statistical Genomics Research Consortium which combines different population genomics research groups within the university. Within Europe, we collaborate closely with other forests geneticists via the Horizon 2020 project GenTree.
Finland is one of the most livable countries, with a high quality of life, safety and excellent education system. The successful candidate will receive full benefits provided by the University of Oulu to university employees, including free occupational health care services, and obtain access and high-quality affordable childcare services.
The project
This project investigates the evolutionary consequences of haploid selection in plants. For this purpose, we use data from Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine), a widespread coniferous tree. The main objective of the study is to evaluate the effect of haploid phase in gymnosperm evolution using both RNA-seq and genome wide polymorphism data. Gymnosperms are of special interest in understanding evolutionary consequences of different ploidy levels, as they have extensive haploid life stage compared to flowering plants. The project is part of a 5-year Academy Research Fellow project of Dr. Pyhäjärvi funded by the National Research Council of Biosciences and Environment.
Qualifications
The applicant should have a doctoral degree, recorded scientific expertise and interest in population and evolutionary genomics. Experience in bioinformatics, gene expression analysis and/or targeted sequencing is an advantage. The successful applicant will contribute to gene expression and population genetic analysis and research questions can be adjusted according to her/his interests and skills. The duties also include a small amount of teaching and supervising students. The work will be conducted in collaboration with Natural Resources Institute Finland (LUKE) and as a part of an international team who are experts in gymnosperm gene expression analysis (Jukka-Pekka Verta, FML of the Max Planck Society) and theoretical plant evolutionary genetics (Yaniv Brandvain, University of Minnesota).
Details
Starting time for the position is January 1st 2017. The salary depends on the competence of the applicant, but likely will be level 5 of the national salary scale for teaching and research staff of Finnish universities. In addition, a supplementary remuneration will be given for personal achievement and performance, the sum rising to a maximum of 46.3% of the salary scale. (The total salary is expected to be around 3,200 €/month).
Applications should consist of (1) a letter of motivation (maximum 2 pages) and (2) a CV that includes a list of publications and the contact details of at least two referees. Applications should be submitted in English using the electronic application form by September 1st, 2016
For further information please contact Academy Researcher Tanja Pyhäjärvi (tanja.pyhajarvi[at]oulu.fi) or Head of Administration Tiina Pääkkönen (tiina.paakkonen[at]oulu.fi).
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Job Description
The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) invites you to apply for PhD positions in Heidelberg, Grenoble Hamburg, Hinxton (near Cambridge), and Monterotondo (near Rome).
Would you like to contribute your creativity to an international team of scientists from all disciplines focusing on basic research in the area of molecular life sciences?
We invite candidates with background in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering and Molecular Medicine to apply.
EMBL opens the door to your scientific career: our students have an outstanding publication record, are a vital part of our global collaborations and receive their degrees jointly with our network of excellent partner universities in 17 different countries.
Our PhD positions come with generous fellowships, including broad health care benefits and pension access.
Application Instructions
The registration deadline is 17 October 2016.
The deadline for submission of the online application is 24 October 2016.
Interviews will take place in January 2017
Additional Information
EMBL is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer offering attractive conditions and benefits appropriate to an international research organisation.
Successful candidates would start their work at EMBL latest by mid of October 2017.
26.9.2016 | Ajankohtaista
Postdoctoral researcher position (Synthetic biology & antibody technologies)
The Jeltsch Laboratory in the Translational Cancer Biology Program at the University of Helsinki is developing a new in-vitro antibody generation technology and is looking for a postdoctoral researcher to join the team. The project involves – apart from enthusiasm and dedication – the setup of novel methods and requires knowledge and experience in the areas of molecular biology (cloning, mutagenesis), E. coli genetics, protein analysis (Western, IP, ELISA) purification (basics) and cell culture (transfection). Knowledge in bioinformatics will be advantageous. The project details will be discussed in the job interview.
The postdoctoral position is for two years and can start as soon as a suitable candidate is found with a probation period, after which the candidate will replace our leading postdoc who will go on maternity leave. A prolongation thereafter is possible. The salary is based on the standard University of Helsinki salary system. The closing date for applications is September 11, 2016 and the candidate should be able to start work at the latest on September 31, 2016.
Please send your application including CV, motivation letter and names of two people who would be willing to provide references with contact information as one pdf-document tomichael@jeltsch.org with a notification “Postdoc position” in the title of the mail.
26.9.2016 | Ajankohtaista
Open Group Leader positions at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL). The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) is one of the highest ranked scientific research organisations in the world. The Headquarters Laboratory is located in Heidelberg (Germany), with additional sites in Grenoble (France), Hamburg (Germany), Hinxton (UK) and Monterotondo (Italy).
More information at
26.9.2016 | Ajankohtaista
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER
The group of Henri Huttunen and Riikka-Liisa Uronen is seeking a motivated postdoctoral researcher for an in vivo Alzheimer’s disease project at the University of Helsinki Neuroscience
Center. Our lab specializes in molecular mechanisms of Alzheimer’s disease, developing new technologies to understand these processes. For further information please visit
http://www.mv.helsinki.fi/home/hjhuttun/
Project and responsibilities
This Academy of Finland funded project involves studying the role of a novel vasoactive peptide in Alzheimer’s disease. The successful candidate will study the development of neuropathology
in both transgenic mouse lines, as well as virally infected animals. She/he will perform histology and molecular biology analysis of the animals. He/she will also supervise Master’s/ PhD students,
prepare and publish scientific manuscripts and write grant applications.
Qualifications
A successful candidate holds a PhD in life sciences. Experience and qualification in working with rodent models is obligatory. In addition, experience in histology and biochemistry are essential.
Knowledge on neuroscience and neurodegenerative diseases will be advantageous. Salary will be based on the Universities salary scheme for teaching and research personnel.
A successful candidate is expected to start in January 2017, or according to agreement.
Application, as well as questions regarding the position, should be sent to riikkaliisa.uronen@helsinki.fi by September 30, with the subject line “open postdoc position”.
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A PHD STUDENT POSITION
Toxin-mediated perturbation of host cell signaling in bacterial infection
A PhD student position is available in the research group of Arto Pulliainen at the Institute of Biomedicine, University of Turku.
You join an ongoing research project funded by the Academy of Finland and Sigrid Jusélius Foundation (2015 – 2020). You investigate how bacterial toxins recognize and enter the human cell and how the toxins manipulate the human cell signaling to ultimately influence the disease progression. You reach the research goals with a multidisciplinary approach utilizing molecular biology, biochemistry, structural biology, cell biology, microscopy, functional genomics, proteomics and RNA-Seq. Your project contributes to the development of new and targeted approaches for the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases.
To qualify for the position, you need: 1) high motivation level, work morale and independent initiative, and 2) completed or nearly completed MSc or an equivalent degree.
Please send your application in English as a single PDF document to Arto Pulliainen (arto.pulliainen@utu.fi), 30.10.2016 at the latest. The application has to contain: i) one page motivation letter, and ii) CV with contact information of at least two references.
The start time is negotiable, but January 2017 is preferable.
The position includes a 3-month trial period.
Further information:
Arto Pulliainen, PhD, Docent/Adjunct professor
Institute of Biomedicine
University of Turku
Kiinamyllynkatu 10
FI-20520 TURKU
tel. +358 40 1586044
26.9.2016 | Ajankohtaista
Zora Biosciences Oy is a discovery diagnostics company. Zora identifies, validates and develops novel clinical tools using a specialized biomarker discovery platform based on mass spectrometry driven lipidomics. Zora’s first marketed product is a test for the assessment of Cardiovascular risk. Zora is based in Espoo, Finland.
Zora is now providing an opportunity for a Bioinformatician
The job consists of statistical work and bioinformatics work for both customer as well as R&D projects. Additionally, support for development of company’s bioinformatic infrastructure, application of existing data processing methods and development of algorithms for data integration may be additional tasks. You must be dynamic, independent, and responsible team worker to succeed in this position. Fluency in written and oral English is essential.
Qualifications:
– Degree (MSc) in bioinformatics, or biochemistry with good knowledge of bioinformatics.
– Alternatively, degree in statistics with experience or interest in biological/medical research.
– Knowledge of SAS, R or similar.
– Experience with one or more of the following is an advantage: mass spectrometry data processing, development of algorithms for QC and raw data processing, clinical databases, statistical modeling techniques, analysis of omics data, programming.
We are offering a position in a challenging, high-pace and international working environment. We provide you the possibility to grow with the company, fostering your professional development.
Please send your CV and a cover letter describing your career perspectives, strengths and experience, in particular focusing on the items listed above to Head of Bioinformatics: Dr. Mika Hilvo: mika.hilvo@zora.fi; (tel: +358 50 534 7782).
Please submit the application by October 2nd, 2016.
26.9.2016 | Ajankohtaista
Dear all,
We are recruiting new personnel for our flagship project on neuromolecular and functional basis of human emotions at Turku PET Centre. Please see the links and job listing below. I would be grateful if you could pass these to anyone you think might be interested in working on affective neuroscience with us in Finland!
Open positions @ Uni Turku:
Direct links to job adverts:
All the best
Lauri
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Dr Lauri Nummenmaa
Associate professor in modelling and medical image processing
Turku PET Centre and Department of Psychology
University of Turku
FI-20014, Turku, Finland
26.9.2016 | Ajankohtaista
26.9.2016 | Ajankohtaista
We recently discovered a gene that explains 40% of the variation in age (and size) at maturity in Atlantic salmon (Barson et al. 2015). The gene, VGLL3, is a transcription co-factor that negatively regulates adipocyte differentiation in mice, and has been linked to pubertal timing in humans, but nothing is known about its role in regulating puberty in salmon. This post-doc will play a major role in designing and performing the experiments needed to fill this knowledge gap.
The post-doc will be responsible for conducting and co-supervising research within the project using various genomic, cellular and physiological approaches, e.g. expression profile characterization (both RNA and protein levels), ChIPseq, as well as functional validation (e.g. using CRISPR/Cas9) of candidate genes for life history traits such as age at maturity (Barson et al. 2015). Spending longer periods at collaborator labs in Norway may also be required. Experimental design and interpretation of results will be coordinated with a second postdoc project with an evolutionary and ecological focus that is being advertised simultaneously.
Suitable applicants will have a strong background in functional genomics and molecular biology in any species as demonstrated by publications in relevant fields. Experience with methodologies such as qPCR and CRISPR technologies, in-situ hybridization, immunohistochemistry and other relevant methodologies is an advantage, as is knowledge of bioinformatics, a demonstrated interest in evolutionary genomics and/or experience with fish husbandry.
Informal inquiries should be directed to Prof. Craig Primmer (craig.primmer@utu.fi). Formal applications should include a CV (with names and contact details of at least two referees), a publication list and a max. 2 page letter of motivation and can be uploaded at http://www.utu.fi/en/university/university-as-an-employer/open-vacancies/Pages/home.aspx. The deadline for applications is October 9, with the preferred starting date being January 2017. The position is available until the end of 2019 with a further 2 year extension possible. The starting salary is »3155 – 3500 EUR per month, depending on the previous relevant research experience of the candidate.
Barson et al. (2015) Sex-dependent dominance at a single locus maintains variation in age at maturity in salmon. Nature 528:405–408.
See also
Aykanat T et al. 2015. Low but significant genetic differentiation underlies biologically meaningful phenotypic divergence in a large Atlantic salmon population. Molecular Ecology 24, 5158–5174
Johnston et al. 2014. Genome-wide SNP analysis reveals a genetic basis for sea-age variation in a wild population of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar). Molecular Ecology 23:3452–3468.
