Researcher (RNA biochemistry) / Tutkija (RNA-biokemia) – Tampereen yliopisto 
24.9.2022https://tuni.rekrytointi.com/paikat/?o=A_RJ&jgid=1&jid=1610
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We are seeking a highly motivated candidate to join us as a researcher to support a project where we study RNA regulatory mechanisms involved in platelet biogenesis. The position is located in the Functional RNAomics laboratory at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University.
The Functional RNAomics laboratory studies gene regulation via RNA processing. By determining how RNA regulation is orchestrated in different cell types, we aim to crack the cellular RNA code and gain critical insights into how aberrations in the RNA machinery result in genetic disorders and cancer. RNA is emerging as a powerful and easily adaptable therapeutic molecule as exemplified by the rapid development of effective mRNA vaccines but a detailed knowledge of RNA regulation in cells is a prerequisite to realise the full potential of RNA-based therapeutic and diagnostic development.
Job description
The researcher is responsible for versatile cell and molecular laboratory work including cell culture and platelet isolation, cell characterization using flow cytometry and imaging techniques, basic molecular biology, sample preparation for short-read and long-read RNA sequencing, and various RNA biochemistry methods.
Requirements
The position is intended for a biologist or a biochemist with previous experience in cell and molecular biology. We expect you to have at least a M.Sc. level degree in biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, or a related subject area. We also expect a competence to pursue independent scientific work. You should be familiar with cell and molecular biology techniques. You should be able to communicate with experimental and computational biologists as a member of a multidisciplinary team and be fluent in spoken and written English. We appreciate experience of studying or working abroad and contacts to international research community. We are looking for versatile and independent researchers with experience in the closely related area of the positions. It is expected that you will be able to contribute to the supervision of students. Please be prepared to provide a proof of your merits when requested.
Tampere University is a unique, multidisciplinary and boldly forward-looking, evolving community. Our values are equity, openness, diversity, responsibility, courage, critical thinking, erudition bildung, and learner-centredness. We hope that you can embrace these values and promote them in your work.
We offer
The position will be filled for a fixed-term period of 2 year in the first instance. The starting date is mutually agreed. A trial period of six months applies to all our new employees.
The salary will be based on both the job requirements and the employee’s qualifications and personal performance in accordance with the Finnish University Salary System. The position of a researcher is placed on the job demands level 2-4 (teaching and research staff).
We offer a wide range of staff benefits, such as occupational health care, flexible working hours, excellent sports facilities on campus and several restaurants and cafés on campus with staff discounts. Please read more about working at Tampere University.
We offer a world-class research environment in an internationally recognized research group. We have strong collaborative networks and offer great opportunities for researchers to develop their careers in an international setting.
How to apply
Please submit your application through our online recruitment system. The closing date for applications is 14th of October 2022 (at 23.59 EET /UTC+3). Please write your application and all accompanying documents in English and attach them in PDF format.
Applications should include the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae according to TENK guidelines
- List of publications according to Academy of Finland guidelines
- Contact information for two referees
- Motivation letter (1-2 pages)
- Description of your research focus, qualifications, previous research fields and main research achievements (1-2 pages)
For more information, please contact:
Associate Professor, Group Leader Minni Änkö, minna-liisa.anko(at)tuni.fi
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Functional RNAomics -tutkimusryhmä Tampereen yliopiston Lääketieteen ja terveysteknologian tiedekunnassa tutkii RNA-välitteistä geenien säätelyä. Tutkimuksemme tavoitteena on selvittää, miten RNA-tason säätely toimii eri solutyypeissä. Tarkoituksenamme on ‘murtaa solujen RNA-koodi’ ja siten ymmärtää, mikä RNA-säätelyn rooli on geneettisten sairauksien ja syövän synnyssä. RNA on osoittautunut monimuotoiseksi molekyyliksi, jota voidaan soveltaa erilaisten sairauksien hoidossa tai ehkäisyssä, esimerkkinä hiljattain kehitetyt RNA-rokotteet. Jotta RNA:ta voidaan turvallisesti hyödyntää diagnostiikassa ja hoitomuotona, meidän täytyy kuitenkin ensin selvittää, kuinka RNA-säätely toimii solutasolla.
Tehtävänkuvaus
Tutkijan tehtäviin kuuluu muun muassa soluviljely ja RNA-biokemian menetelmät, näytteiden valmistus RNA-sekvenointiin sekä muut molekyylibiologian menetelmät. Tutkimusryhmän työkieli on englanti, joten englannin kielen taito on välttämätön.
Hakuohjeet
Lue tarkemmat tiedot tehtävästä ja hakuohjeet yllä olevasta englannin kielisestä ilmoituksesta.
Jätäthän hakemuksesi yliopiston sähköisellä hakulomakkeella (linkki löytyy tämän ilmoituksen alta).
Hakuaika tehtävään päättyy 14.10.2022 klo 23.59.
Application period starts: 2022-09-23 08:00Application period ends: 2022-10-14 23:59