Project researcher, EDCMET project – AIV institute (EDCMET project), University of Eastern Finland
31.10.2022https://rekry.saima.fi/certiahome/open_job_view.html?did=5600&jc=16&id=000014097&lang=fi
Project researcher, AIV institute (EDCMET project)
The University of Eastern Finland is inviting applications for a project researcher position in the EDCMET project. The position will be filled from 1.1.2023 (or as agreed) to 31.12.2023. The position is located in Kuopio, Finland. Please find more information below and submit your application no later than 18.11.2022.
Role and salary
As our new project researcher, you will be working at the A.I. Virtanen institute for Molecular Sciences at the Faculty of Health Sciences as part of the Prof. Anna-Liisa Levonen research group. The work will be done as part of the ’Metabolic effects of endocrine-disrupting chemicals: the novel testing methods and adverse outcome pathways’ (EDCMET, www.uef.fi/edcmet) project, which focuses on developing novel or improved computational and in vitro methods, such as non-cellular assays and cell culture systems, as well as standardised in vivo animal models to assess the metabolic effects of endocrine disruptors (EDs). The methods and models will be coupled with human exposure data, linking the levels of EDs with metabolic endpoints and health outcomes. The work will be done in close collaboration with scientists from several research groups within UEF as well as the EDCMET project and the EURION cluster (www.eurion-cluster.eu).
The tasks of the Project Researcher include planning and carrying out research related to EDCMET project aims, collaboration with project partners, participation and presenting research results in project meetings, participation in preparation of project-related publications and funding applications as well as supervision of MSc-level students and/or younger researchers.
The position will be filled from 1.1.2023 (or as agreed) initially until 31.12.2023 (with a possible extension of six months, depending on potential changes in project duration). The position is fixed-term due to it pertaining to a specific project. A probationary period up to 6 months is applied to all new members of the staff.
The salary of the position is determined in accordance with the salary system of Finnish universities. The salary comprises a job requirement component and a personal performance component. Depending on the candidate, the job requirement component will be determined based on a level 2-4 (applicant holding an MSc degree) or a 5-6 (applicant holding a PhD degree) for teaching and research staff. The personal performance component can be a minimum of 6% and a maximum of 50% of the job requirement component. The estimated salary at the beginning of the employment will be in the range of 2319–2871 €/month (pre-doctoral level) and 3348–3774 €/month (postdoctoral level).
Our requirements and expectations
We welcome motivated candidates with relevant research background with willingness to contribute to a multinational and multidisciplinary team and a desire to learn new skills. A successful candidate is required to have excellent skills in scientific communication in English.
Requirements and expectations at the pre-doctoral level
- An MSc degree in suitable fields, such as toxicology, molecular biology, biomedicine, or other biosciences.
- Experience in working in a laboratory, including experience in cell culture and molecular biology techniques and/or in vivo work (mouse). We also appreciate experience in omics data analysis.
Requirements and expectations at the postdoctoral level
- PhD degree in a suitable field, such as such as toxicology, molecular biology, biomedicine, or other biosciences.
- Background and experience in carrying out independent research related to molecular mechanisms of metabolic disease, including in vitro (especially cell culture and cell-based assays) and/or in vivo methodological experience. We also appreciate experience in omics data analysis.
- A demonstrated track record of peer-reviewed publications.
- Experience managing research projects and supervising students are considered assets.
Your benefits
You will have access to the university’s staff benefits, including
- extensive occupational health care
- 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.
Enjoy your life in Finland! Known for its cleanliness, welfare know-how, modern technology and superb education system, Finland is an exotic and safe country to work in. Please visit the Life in Finland section on our website to learn more.
How to apply?
Submit your application by using our electronic application form no later than 18 November 2022 (by 24.00 hours Finnish time).
Please note that you must include the following appendices in your application:
- CV (https://tenk.fi/en/advice-and-materials/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/)
- copies of your academic degree certificates / diplomas, and copies of certificates / diplomas relating to your language proficiency, if not indicated in the academic degree certificates/diplomas
- Motivation letter (max. 2 pages)
- other documents to demonstrate the applicant’s merits for the position
Questions?
For further information on the position, please contact Professor Anna-Liisa Levonen, e-mail: anna-liisa.levonen@uef.fi, tel. +358403589907 or Senior researcher Jenni Küblbeck, email: jenni.kublbeck@uef.fi
For further information on the application procedure, please contact HR Secretary Tarja Salmi, tel. +358 29 445 8220, tarja.salmi@uef.fi
University of Eastern Finland, the Faculty of Health Sciences and A.I. Virtanen Institute in brief
The University of Eastern Finland is one of the most multidisciplinary universities in Finland, offering education in nearly 100 major subjects. We have a staff of 2,750 members, and our academic community comprises around 16,000 degree students and more than 27,000 adult education 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. UEF stands for action with impact that is relevant today and tomorrow. To learn more about our university please visit our website at www.uef.fi/en.
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
A.I. Virtanen Institute for Molecular Sciences is a research institute housing an international staff of 150 full-time scientists. It is part of the Faculty of Health Sciences and focuses on biomedical research on neurological and cardiovascular diseases (see https://www.uef.fi/en/unit/ai-virtanen-institute-for-molecular-sciences). The research of the A.I. Virtanen Institute for Molecular Sciences is based on the Ageing, Lifestyles and Health profile area in the university’s strategy (see https://www.uef.fi/en/strategy-2030).