Doctoral / Post doctoral / Project Researcher, Vascular Biology – University of Eastern Finland
4.3.2023https://rekry.saima.fi/certiahome/open_job_view.html?did=5600&jc=16&id=000014568&lang=fi
The University of Eastern Finland is inviting applications for a Doctoral or a Postdoctoral Researcher position on the Kuopio Campus. The position will be filled for a two-year term from 1 April 2023 (or as agreed). Please find more information below and submit your application no later than 15 March 2023.
Role and salary
The Vascular Biology Group led by Dr. Johanna Laakkonen is recruiting an ethusiastic and highly motivated PhD candidate or postdoctoral researcher to study angiocrine signalling in vessel remodeling and therapeutic targeting of cardiovascular diseases.We utilize state-of-the art cell biological, tissue imaging and omics methods to study disease mechanisms. Our group is part of the Academy of Finland’s Flagship Programme GeneCellNano that develops therapeutics for cardiovascular diseases. Based on our findings in clinical samples, we develop novel therapeutics in 3D in vitro modelsand in vivo models.
We offer you:
- Opportunity to develop your expertise in vascular diseases and therapeutics.
- Inspiring work in our research group.
- Hands-on training in lab techniques and supervision.
- Opportunity to be part of the Flagship team with excellent collaborators and networking opportunities with universities and firms that develop therapeutics for cancer and cardiovascular diseases.
- Project that aims for high-impact publication.
The position is filled for a fixed-term period from 1 April 2023 until 31 February 2025, or as agreed upon with the candidate, with a option to extend the term. The position is filled for a fixed-term due to it pertaining to a specific project. A probationary period is applied to all new members of the staff. The salary of the position is determined in accordance with the salary system of the Finnish universities. The salary consists two components: a job requirement component and a personal performance component. For a Postdoctoral/Project Researcher, the job requirement component is based on level 5 of the job requirement chart for teaching and research staff. For a Doctoral Researcher, the job requirement component is based on levels 2-4 of the job requirement chart for teaching and research staff. The personal performance component can be a minimum of 6 % and a maximum of 50 % of the above-mentioned sum. At the beginning the salary will be between EUR 2,319-3,339 (as doctoral researcher) or EUR 3,348-3,866 (as postdoctoral/project researcher).
Our requirements
- MSc (PhD position) or PhD (Postdoctoral/Project Researcher position) in biomedicine, biotechnology or molecular medicine, or an equivalent discipline.
- Experience with in vivo models, cell culturing, bioinformatics or Python programming is considered an advantage.
- High motivation to study disease mechanisms or vascular biology.
- Resilient and proactive attitude with good team-working skills.
- Good knowledge of written and spoken English.
A person to be appointed to the Postdoctoral Researcher position is required to hold a suitable doctoral degree. If you have been awarded your doctoral degree less than five years ago, the post will be one of a Postdoctoral Researcher. If the doctoral degree has been awarded more than five years ago, the post will be one of a Project Researcher. In this context, five years is the net period of time, which does not include maternity leave, parental leave, military service, etc. The position of postdoctoral researcher shall always be filled for a fixed term (UEF University Regulations, Section 31).
A person appointed to the Doctoral Researcher position shall be qualified to pursue postgraduate studies, i.e., they are required to have completed a suitable higher university degree or an equivalent education abroad that would qualify the person for similar academic studies. The positions of doctoral researcher shall always be filled for a fixed term (UEF University Regulations, Section 31).
Your benefits
You will have access to the university’s staff benefits, including
- opportunity for flexible multi-location work,
- extensive occupational health care,
- broad selection of staff training,
- staff discount on lunch in our campus restaurants, as well as on a range of other services,
- affordable sports services and tax-free bike benefit .
Please read more in the Work at UEF section on our website.
You will have an opportunity to work in an interesting/meaningful/diverse role as part of our international, creative, participatory and inclusive academic community.
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How to apply?
Submit your application by using our electronic application form no later than 15 March 2023 (by 24.00 hours Finnish time).
Please note that you must include the following appendices in your application
- a CV or biosketch (Template for researcher’s curriculum vitae | Finnish National Board on Research Integrity TENK) or Biosketch Format Pages, Instructions and Samples | grants.nih.gov
- a list of publications (List of publications – Academy of Finland (aka.fi))
- copies of your academic degree certificates / diplomas
- copies of certificates / diplomas relating to your language proficiency, if not indicated in the academic degree certificates/diplomas
- a motivation letter including description of applicant’s research interests, work experience, relevant skills for the position and future plans
- recommendation letter(s) (if available)
Questions?
For further information on the position, please contact Group Leader, Dr. Johanna Laakkonen, johanna.p.laakkonen@uef.fi, +358 29 4454062
For further information on the application procedure, please contact HR-secretaryTarja Salmi, tarja.salmi@uef.fi, +358 29 4458220
University of Eastern Finland and the Faculty of Health Sciences
The University of Eastern Finland, UEF, is one of the most multidisciplinary universities in Finland. We have a staff of 3,200 members, and our academic community comprises around 16,000 degree students. Our campuses are located in Joensuu and in Kuopio. Our research is ranked among the best in the world in several fields. We generate research-based knowledge and make it openly accessible for the benefit of all. To learn more about our university please visit our website at www.uef.fi/en. On our website, you’ll also find information about the university as a work community and as an employer (https://www.uef.fi/en/article/one-university-a-thousand-stories), as well as our employees’ career stories (https://www.uef.fi/en/career-stories).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 3 090 degree students and about 580 PhD students in the Faculty. The faculty has 800 staff members. http://www.uef.fi/en/ttdk/etusivu