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Post­doc­to­ral Re­searc­her in Com­pa­ra­ti­ve ge­no­mics, Bioin­for­ma­tics, Sym­bio­sis, Mic­ro­bio­me, In­sects – University of Helsinki

https://www.helsinki.fi/fi/avoimet-tyopaikat/postdoctoral-researcher-in-comparative-genomics-bioinformatics-symbiosis-microbiome-insects

Insect Symbiosis Ecology and Evolution Research Group at the Organismal and Evolutionary Research Program, the University of Helsinki, Finland invites applications for a

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER
in Comparative genomics, Bioinformatics, Symbiosis, Microbiome, Insects

The project is in collaboration with Uppsala University, Sweden and it is a fully funded 2-year postdoc position.

The aim of the project is to investigate genomic patterns of evolution in maternally inherited symbionts that have transferred horizontally, and showed the ability to established in naive hosts.

The postdoc will utilize genomic assemblies of diverse microbial endosymbionts of Lepidoptera to conduct comparative genomic studies. The tasks of the postdoc will include
bioinformatic analysis of DNA and RNA-seq data and writing of manuscripts. Additional duties such as preparing DNA extractions for additional sequencing from available material, microinjection, microscopy, cell culture and insect rearing, might also be completed depending on the interests of the chosen candidate. For this position experience in analyses of next-generation sequencing data is necessary. We are thus seeking a candidate with a PhD degree in evolutionary biology, genetics/genomics or bioinformatics.

The position is available in the group of Dr. Anne DUPLOUY, starting as soon as possible, no later than May 2021.

Position is currently funded for 2 years, with potential extension for up to an extra year. There are also several funding opportunities that the candidate may consider acquiring their own funding (from at least both Finnish and European funding agencies).

Please see here for further information about the hosting research group: https://researchportal.helsinki.fi/en/organisations/wwwanneduplouynet
Collaborators include Dr. Lisa Klasson from Uppsala University, Sweden: https://katalog.uu.se/profile/?id=N0-409.

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. In addition, the appointee will be paid a salary component based on personal performance. The starting gross salary of the postdoctoral researcher will be ca. 3200–3500 euros/month, depending on the appointees’ qualifications and experience

The application should include the following attachments as a single pdf-file (in English):
1) a short statement on your background and motivation to join the research group,
2) CV,
3) list of publications (preprints included and quick description of your contributions to the works), and
4) the names and contact details of at least two references.

To apply, please submit the application through the University of Helsinki electronic recruitment system by clicking on Apply for the position. Internal applicants (i.e., current employees of the University of Helsinki) please submit your applications through the SAP HR portal. The closing date is February 15th, 2021 but review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For more information: Anne Duplouy, anne.duplouy(at)helsinki.fi

The University of Helsinki and the ISEE research group are strongly committed to diversity and equity, and welcome applications from persons of any background, who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Haku päät­tyy

15.02.2021 23:59 EET

Post­doc­to­ral Fel­low in Hema­to­lo­gical Single-Cell Ge­no­mics – University of Helsinki

https://www.helsinki.fi/fi/avoimet-tyopaikat/postdoctoral-fellow-in-hematological-single-cell-genomics

University of Helsinki is currently seeking a

Postdoctoral Fellow in Hematological Single-Cell Genomics

A Postdoctoral Fellow position is available in the research groups of Dr. Outi Kilpivaara and Dr. Ulla Wartiovaara-Kautto at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, and Dr. Esa Pitkänen at the Institute of Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM), University of Helsinki. Project co-principal investigators and collaborators are Dr. Caroline Heckman (FIMM), Dr. Kirsi Jahnukainen (HUS Helsinki University Hospital), Dr. Mika Kontro (HUS) and Dr. Markus Vähä-Koskela (FIMM).

Catching the early transcriptomic and genetic events in hematopoietic progenitor cells in bone marrow failure (BMF), and correlating these during progression to myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and further to acute myeloid leukemia (AML), may allow therapeutic intervention before the point-of-no-return. This project, supported by the iCAN Digital Precision Cancer Medicine Flagship, seeks to expand our understanding of the inherited mutations that cause BMF/MDS as well as the acquired changes that occur during progression to leukemia, using state-of-the-art molecular technologies to guide leukemia precision medicine. Our mission is to decipher leukemogenesis by meticulous multi-omics profiling of primary BMF, MDS, and AML samples.

The Postdoctoral Fellow will be leading this effort by studying how leukemias arise from premalignant conditions utilizing single-cell and bulk DNA/RNA sequencing technologies, machine learning and data analytics.

The Hematological Genetics lab is led by PI Dr. Outi Kilpivaara, and the clinical PI of our group is Dr. Ulla Wartiovaara-Kautto (https://www.helsinki.fi/en/researchgroups/hematological-genetics). Our research stems from the intriguing curiosity towards mechanisms of hematopoiesis and leukemogenesis, and furthermore, how the identified mutations or genetic variation may contribute to blood formation on a molecular level. Similarly, there is a great quest for advancing the use of genetic information in the hematologic clinics to advance the treatment of patients.

Machine Learning in Biomedicine group led by Dr. Pitkänen at FIMM develops novel machine learning methods and models to answer key questions in biomedicine: how do mutations arise and contribute to disease? How to accurately predict cancer patient outcomes? What is the role of inherited genetic factors in diseases? We focus on answering these questions in cancers and hematological malignancies. We create scalable and multimodal machine learning techniques utilizing genome, transcriptome, epigenome and imaging data to build clinically useful computational tools (https://www.helsinki.fi/en/researchgroups/machine-learning-in-biomedicine).

The ideal candidate would have a background in genetics / bioinformatics / hemato-oncology, and hold a PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology, statistics, computer science, genetics, hematology, machine learning, or other relevant field. Candidates with a PhD degree close to completion are encouraged to apply. The candidate should have a good grasp of single-cell sequencing data analysis techniques and proficiency in programming. Proficiency in English is expected.

Contract: The position is for one to two years. A six-month trial period will be applied. The starting salary will be approximately 3400-3500 EUR/month depending on the appointee’s qualifications and experience, and including a salary component based on personal performance. Standard Finnish pension benefits and occupational health care are provided for University employees.

How to apply: The application should include (i) CV, (ii) a list of publications, (iii) a one-page statement of research interests and motivation for applying for this position and (iv) contact information of at least two reference persons who have agreed to provide a written statement on behalf of the applicant. Documents should be submitted as a single PDF file.
To apply, please sub

For further information about the position, contact Outi Kilpivaara (outi.kilpivaara@helsinki.fi), Ulla Wartiovaara-Kautto (ulla.wartiovaara-kautto@hus.fi), and Esa Pitkänen (esa.pitkanen@helsinki.fi). For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR Specialist Anu Roine (anu.roine@helsinki.fi). Technical support regarding the recruitment system: rekrytointi@helsinki.fi.

The University of Helsinki is an international scientific community of 40,000 students and researchers. It is one of the leading multidisciplinary research universities and ranks among the top 100 international universities in the world.

The Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM) is an international research unit focusing on human genomics and personalised medicine at the Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE) of the University of Helsinki – a leading Nordic university with a strong commitment to life science research. As part of Academic Medical Center Helsinki in Meilahti campus FIMM collaborates locally with the Faculty of Medicine, Helsinki University Hospital and National Institute for Health and Welfare. FIMM is part of the Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine, composed of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) and the centres for molecular medicine in Norway, Sweden and Denmark, and the EU-LIFE Community. FIMM also provides excellent training opportunities for postdoctoral researchers through the FIMMPOD postdoctoral program.

iCAN Digital Precision Cancer Medicine Flagship is an innovative multidisciplinary initiative that brings together some of the world’s leading actors in cancer genomics, translational and clinical cancer research, digital health, information technology, machine learning and business to solve one of the most pressing challenges of our time – cancer (https://www.digitalprecisioncancermedicine.fi). This unique ecosystem will be based on two national cancer research Centers of Excellence at the University of Helsinki and the first Nordic Comprehensive Cancer Center at Helsinki University Hospital HUS with an aim to synergize with the national cancer center FICAN and its regional node FICAN South.

Finland is a member of the EU, has high quality free schooling (also in English), generous family benefits and healthcare, and was recently ranked as the best country in the world for expat families and in the world’s top ten most livable cities. Finland and the Helsinki region possess top expertise in sciences in terms of a vibrant talent pool, leading research, strong support services and functioning collaboration networks. For more information about working at the University of Helsinki and living in Finland, please see helsinki.fi/en/university/working-at-the-university.

Haku päät­tyy

19.02.2021 23:59 EET

Erikoistutkijan tai projektitutkijan määräaikainen tehtävä Turun yliopiston Tautimallinnuskeskuksessa

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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).