The Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology, School of Computing
The University of Eastern Finland is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position in Pervasive Sensing for Microsurgical Training and Skill Assessment at the School of Computing of the Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology on the Joensuu or Kuopio campus. The position will be filled for a fixed term of two years starting on 1 April 2026 (or as agreed).
Please find more information below and submit your application no later than 29 January 2026.
Role and salary
Join our vibrant research team where microsurgery, expertise, and technology revolutionize how we train and assess surgical skills! When stakes are high, there is little margin for error. In mission-critical tasks, such as microsurgery, every little movement can make the difference in a patient’s safety and well-being. To understand how expertise develops over time, the Synergetic Mechanisms in High-Precision Expertise (SyMPeX) project (website) develops data-driven solutions that promote ubiquitous long-term and sustainable training and objective skill evaluation.
We seek a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join our SyMPeX project funded by the Research Council of Finland. Situated in microsurgical training and operating rooms, our interdisciplinary project combines cutting-edge sensors with current computational tools and machine/deep learning. As a Postdoctoral Researcher, you will be a key member of our team responsible for designing the seamless integration of biosensors into microsurgical training, developing a robust framework for data collection, and advancing performance analytics. Together, we shift how we train, observe, and understand microsurgical expertise. You will collaborate with specialists in Computer Science, Microsurgery, Plastic Surgery, and Otolaryngology spanning three university hospitals worldwide.
As our new Postdoctoral Researcher, your main responsibilities will include:
designing and integrating biosensing architecture for pervasive data capture from the state-of-the-art wearable sensors and cameras
validating the framework and running systematic feasibility tests in the wild
collaborating closely with researchers and clinicians to prepare for autonomous data collection in the training centers and/or operating rooms
visiting project’s international partners at Kuopio University Hospital (Finland), Rigshospitalet (Denmark) and University of Alberta (Canada)
publishing in high-impact journals and giving presentations at international conferences.
You will be based at the School of Computing of the University of Eastern Finland. You will be part of an interdisciplinary and international team of computer scientists, cognitive scientists, clinicians, and specialists. The SyMPeX project will collaborate with cutting-edge research groups in Finland (University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio University Hospital), Denmark (Rigshospitalet), the United States (Indiana University of Bloomington), and Canada (University of Alberta), who will provide complementary insights into domain-specific expertise and medical topics (simulation training of microsurgery and otolaryngology). You will have access to the state-of-the-art research facilities and sensors, including microscope eye tracking, motion sensing, and cardiac sensors.
The position will be filled for a fixed term of two years as from 1 April 2026 (or as agreed). The position will be filled for a fixed term due to a specific project task. A trial period is applied to all new members of the staff.
The salary of the position is determined in accordance with the salary system for Finnish universities. The salary comprises two components: a job-related salary element and a personal salary element. For a Postdoctoral Researcher, the job-related salary element is based on level 5 of the job requirement level chart for teaching and research staff. The personal salary element is 6-50% of the job-related salary element. At the beginning of the employment, the total salary will be approximately EUR 3,825 – 4,020 /month.
Our requirements and expectations
Requirements
a doctoral degree in Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering or another relevant field. The doctoral degree may not have been completed more than five years ago at the time of starting in the position (a net period of time, which does not include parental leaves, military service etc.)
good skills in spoken and written English for day-to-day communication and collaboration with international partners
Other requirements
proven coding expertise in biometric sensor integration and time-series signal processing
ability to write clean, reproducible, and well-documented code for research or production use
scientific research experience demonstrated through high-quality publications and code samples or publications with code
The following will be considered an advantage
experience with machine/deep learning for time-series data analysis
prior experience with computational multi-sensor synchronization, cloud infrastructure, and secure file transfer
prior experience of clinical / health technology-oriented projects
Your benefits
You will have access to the university’s staff benefits, including
excellent opportunities for professional development and continuous learning
extensive occupational health care
a 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
Please read more in the Work at UEF section on our website.
You will have an opportunity to work in a meaningful 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 29 January 2026 by 23:59 (midnight) Finnish time (UTC +2).
Please note that you must include the following appendices in your application:
a CV (Template for CV, TENK website)
a list of publications (Instructions, Research Council of Finland website)
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
a motivation letter (max. 2 pages). In the letter, please indicate why you are interested in this research project and why you would be a suitable candidate for this position
other documents to demonstrate the applicant’s merits for the position
If your diploma is not in English, Finnish or Swedish, an official English translation must be provided. All translations must be issued either by the awarding educational institution or an authorised translator. Each page of the official translation must bear the translator’s stamp and/or signature. Official translations must be accurate translations of the original documents. Translations made by the applicants themselves are not accepted.
Questions?
For further information on the position, please contact Academy Research Fellow Hana Vrzáková, e-mail: hana.vrzakova@uef.fi, tel. +358294453262.
For further information on the application procedure, please contact HR Specialist Noora Hämäläinen (out of office 22.12.2025-4.1.2026), e-mail: noora.hamalainen@uef.fi, tel. +358 29 445 8302 or HR Specialist Iiris Korhonen (out of office 22.12.2025-4.1.2026), e-mail: iiris.korhonen@uef.fi, tel. +358 29 445 8161.
The University of Eastern Finland is inviting applications for a Project Researcher position on the Institute of Biomedicine, Kuopio Campus. The position will be filled from 1 January 2025 (or as agreed). Please find more information below and submit your application by 30 November 2024.
Role and salary
We are seeking a Project Researcher with strong skills in computer science, statistics and bioinformatics for a 6-month intern position. The Computational Genomics Lab is led by Dr. Lu Cheng at the Institute of Biomedicine at the Faculty of Health Sciences in Kuopio, Finland.
The main responsibilities of the Project Researcher include:
conducting research in one of the following fields:
Nanopore sequencing of proteins
Super-enhancer data analysis
Large language model for scRNA-seq data
participating in the preparation of research projects and grant applications in your field,
reporting and producing high-quality scientific publications,
The position will be filled for a 6-month term from 1 January 2025 (or as agreed). The position will be filled for a fixed term due to it pertaining to a specific project task. 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 comprises two elements: a job requirement element and a personal performance element. In these positions, the job-related salary element is based on level 2 of the job requirement level chart, and the personal salary element is 6–50% of the job-related salary element. The estimated monthly salary at the beginning of the employment will be EUR 2,448– 2,671 /month.
Our requirements and expectations
Requirements
A completed or close to completed Master’s degree in a field relevant to the project
If the applicant doesn´t have the Master´s degree, the title of the position will be Research Trainee, in which case the job-related salary element is based on level 1 of the job requirement level chart and the personal salary element will be 6–50% of the job-related salary element.
Research experience: Demonstrated experience in research
Proficiency in programming in Python and R.
Proficiency with Linux, bash
Familiarity with machine learning topics
Excellent skills in oral and written English.
The following will be considered an advantage:
High motivation in research
Strong programming skills
Experience with machine learning method development.
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.
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 30 November 2024 by 24:00 (midnight) Finnish time (UTC+2)
Please note that you must include the following appendices in your application
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: a detailed letter explaining your interest in the project, how you believe you can contribute to our objectives, and why you consider yourself a strong fit for the role
names and contact details of 2 references
Questions?
For further information on the position, please contact Dr Lu Cheng, +358 50 463 2350, lu.cheng@uef.fi
For further information on the application procedure, please contact: Human Resources hrbiomed@uef.fi
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.
The University of Eastern Finland (UEF) is the most multidisciplinary university in Finland. Our university employs approximately 3,200 employees, and our community includes approximately 17,000 degree students and 16,000 adult education students. Our campuses are located in Joensuu and Kuopio. We represent the world’s cutting edge of research in many fields and produce research-based knowledge, which is made openly available to benefit everyone. Learn more about our university at www.uef.fi/en. Read also about UEF as a working community and employer and the career stories of our employees.
The University of Eastern Finland is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position on the Kuopio Campus. The position will be filled for a two-year term from 1 October 2024 onwards (or as agreed) with the option to extend for an additional 1–2-year. Please find more information below and submit your application by 5 August 2024.
Role and salary
The Cardiovascular Genomics Lab (Kaikkonen Lab) at the A.I. Virtanen Institute, University of Eastern Finland is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Postdoctoral Researcher. This position is part of an ERC-funded project entitled SECRET that aims to unravel the complex genetic and gene regulatory mechanisms underlying atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD).
The SECRET project focuses on exploring the functional impacts of specific ASCVD-associated cis-regulatory variants identified in GWAS studies. The project will initially screen how these variants influence gene regulation in key vascular cells—endothelial cells and smooth muscle cells. Following the identification of key regulatory variants, further experiments will manipulate these genes directly using CRISPR interference (CRISPRi) and CRISPR activation (CRISPRa) to observe the effects on broader gene expression patterns and cellular responses. The generated data will be used to identify convergences around gene regulatory networks, helping to uncover the mechanisms, functions, and pathways that underlie ASCVD risk.
The position is being offered as a 2-year appointment with a 1-2 year extension option. The position is filled for a fixed-term due to it pertaining to a specific project task. 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 Finnish universities. The salary comprises two components: a job-related salary element and a personal salary element. In this position, the job requirement level is based on levels 5-6 on the job requirement level chart for teaching and research staff. The personal salary element is 6–50% of the job-related salary element. Depending on the personal salary element, the salary will be approximately 3,500 -4,500 €/month.
Our requirements and expectations
We invite applications from talented individuals who are highly motivated and passionate about making a transformative impact in cardiovascular research.
Requirements
A Ph.D. or equivalent in a field relevant to the proposed project
Research Experience: Demonstrable experience in research, preferably within the field of cardiovascular research, genetics, genomics, biotechnology, molecular biology, bioinformatics or a closely related area.
Skills: Proficiency in high-throughput genomic methods and data analysis, genetic manipulation tools (e.g. CRISPR), and/or mammalian cell culture.
Publications: A strong track record of publications.
Communication: Excellent English communication skills, both written and oral.
Teamwork: Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary and international team.
Motivation: A passion for scientific research, problem-solving abilities, and a strong desire to contribute to the field of cardiovascular genomics.
Autonomy: Candidates should be capable of independent thought and decision-making, demonstrating an ability to lead projects from conception to completion.
Supervision experience: The candidate will have the opportunity to supervise MSc and PhD students
Expectations
Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary and international team.
A passion for scientific research, problem-solving abilities, and a strong desire to contribute to the field of cardiovascular genomics.
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 and meaningful 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 5 August 2023 by 24:00 (midnight) Finnish time (UTC+3)
Please note that you must include the following appendices in your application
CV (Template for CV , www-page)
a list of publications (Instructions, www-page)
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: A detailed letter explaining your interest in the project, how you believe you can contribute to our objectives, and why you consider yourself a strong fit for the role
Questions?
For further information on the position, please contact Professor Minna Kaikkonen-Määttä, tel. +358 29 445 4156, minna.kaikkonen@uef.fi
For further information on the application procedure, please contact HR Controller Tarja Salmi, tarja.salmi@uef.fi, +358 29 4458220 (out of office
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.
The University of Eastern Finland (UEF) is the most multidisciplinary university in Finland. Our university employs approximately 3,200 employees, and our community includes approximately 16,000 degree students and 16,000 adult education students. Our campuses are located in Joensuu and Kuopio. We represent the world’s cutting edge of research in many fields and produce research-based knowledge, which is made openly available to benefit everyone. Learn more about our university at www.uef.fi/en. Read also about UEF as a working community and employer and the career stories of our employees.
Haemme välinehuoltajaa toimitilapalveluihimme Joensuun kampukselle, Itä-Suomen yliopistoon. Tehtävä täytetään 1.3.2023 alkaen tai sopimuksen mukaan. Lue lisää alta, ja hae viimeistään 31.1.2023.
Tehtävä ja palkkaus
Välinehuoltajan tehtävässä vastaat itsenäisesti luonnontieteiden, metsätieteiden ja tekniikan tiedekunnan tutkimus- ja opetuslaboratorioiden välineiden ja laitteiden pesusta, desinfioinnista ja käyttövalmiudesta. Välinehuollon toiminnot on keskitetty kolmeen eri rakennukseen, joiden välinehuoltopisteisissä tehtävät hoidetaan.
Välinehuoltajan tehtäviin kuuluu:
välineistön kerääminen, puhdistaminen, desinfiointi, tarkastaminen, kokoaminen, pakkaaminen ja sterilointi sekä toimittaminen takaisin yksiköihin
välinehuollossa käytettävien koneiden ja laitteiden puhdistaminen
työmenetelmien jatkuvaan kehittämiseen ja suunnitteluun osallistuminen
Työpisteen vaihtuminen päivittäin vaatii hyvää organisointikykyä ja työn suunnittelua yksiköiden yhteyshenkilöiden kanssa. Välinehuoltaja vastaa hyvästä ja toimivasta välinehuollosta sekä laadukkaasta asiakaspalvelusta. Työ on fyysistä yksivuorotyötä.
Tehtävä täytetään 1.3.2023 tai sopimuksen mukaan alkaen toistaiseksi. Uuden työntekijän tullessa tehtävään käytetään koeaikaa.
Tehtävän palkkaus määräytyy yliopistojen palkkausjärjestelmän (muu henkilöstö) mukaisesti. Palkka koostuu tehtäväkohtaisesta palkanosasta ja henkilökohtaiseen suoriutumiseen perustuvasta palkanosasta. Tässä tehtävässä tehtäväkohtainen palkanosa on vaativuustasoluokittelussa tasolla 4. Lisäksi maksetaan henkilökohtaiseen suoriutumiseen perustuvaa palkanosaa, joka on 6 – 50 % tehtäväkohtaisesta palkanosasta. Tehtävään valittavan kokemuksesta ja osaamisesta riippuen palkka työsuhteen alkaessa on noin 2250 – 2350 €/kk.
Mitä odotamme sinulta
soveltuvaa toisen asteen ammattitutkintoa tai vastaava tai riittävää tehtävään soveltuvaa työkokemusta
tietoteknisiä perusvalmiuksia ja riittävää suomenkielen taitoa
oma-aloitteisuutta ja organisointikykyä
erinomaista asiakaspalveluasennetta, sekä vuorovaikutus- ja yhteistyötaitoja
Luemme eduksi
halun kehittyä tehtävässä ja ratkaisukeskeisen asenteen
itsenäisen ja ennakoivan työskentelytavan ja tiimityötaidot
Tarjoamme sinulle
mielenkiintoisen työtehtävän osana kansainvälistä, luovaa, osallistuvaa ja osallistavaa yliopistoyhteisöä
nykyaikaiset työvälineet ja työympäristön
Itä-Suomen yliopiston henkilöstöedut, joihin kuuluvat muun muassa kattava työterveyshuolto, laaja henkilöstökoulutustarjonta, mahdollisuus työsuhdepolkupyörään ja Sykettä-liikuntapalvelut.
Hae näin
Hakemus tulee jättää viimeistään 31.1.2023 sähköisellä hakulomakkeella:
Liitä sähköiseen hakemukseen:
ansioluettelo
kopio tutkintotodistuksesta
muut mahdolliset asiakirjat, joilla haluat osoittaa ansiosi tehtävään
Kysymyksiä?
Lisätietoja tehtävästä antavat väline- ja laitehuollon lähiesimies Anne Pennanen, puh. 029 445 8265, anne.pennanen@uef.fi ja toimitilajohtaja Tarja Harjula, puh. 029 445 8068, tarja.harjula@uef.fi
The University of Eastern Finland invites applications for a project researcher position at the Institute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition, Faculty of Health Sciences, Kuopio campus. The positions will be filled for a 2-year term from January 2, 2023 (or as agreed). Please find more information below and submit your applicationno later than November 30, 2022.
Role and salary
The University of Eastern Finland (UEF) is seeking highly motivated applicants for a postdoctoral position in epidemiological analyses of microbial exposures and respiratory health.
As our new project researcher, you will be working at the Institute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition in a consortium project focusing in identifying early-life microbial exposures affecting asthma risk. The project aims at facilitating the development of asthma preventive interventions. The work builds on our previous findings and existing data from a globally unique compilation of prospectively followed birth cohorts from different countries. Your main role will be to perform statistical analyses, draft manuscripts and drive the harmonization of birth cohort datasets obtained from multiple study centers around the world.
The salary is determined according to the salary system of Finnish universities, and it will depend on the expertise of the recruited applicant and based on either level 5 or 6 on the job requirement chart for teaching and research staff. In addition to the job requirement component, the salary includes a personal performance component, which ranges from 6% to 50% of the job requirement component. With a level 5 job requirement component and the personal performance component, the starting salary will be from 3,350 to 3,900 euros per month. The position is filled for a fixed term as it is tied to a fixed project, but extension may be applicable. A probationary period is applied to all new members of the staff.
Requirements and expectations
Required: The applicant should hold a PhD in a relevant field or an MD and have a strong background in microbiome data analyses, experience in statistical modeling utilizing high quality cohort datasets and have a good understanding of epidemiology. A proven track record of high-quality peer-reviewed publications as a leading author, excellent communication skills and proficiency in verbal and written English is essential. In exceptional cases if other requirements are fulfilled, a candidate with an MSc or equivalent degree may be considered.
Desired: Prior experience in research addressing immunological disorders especially in regard to respiratory and allergic diseases, strong R skills, data illustration and basic understanding of bioinformatics are desired.
Your benefits
You will have an opportunity to work in multi-institutional collaboration with experts in epidemiology, bioinformatics, statistics, data management and national and global collaboration networks. With dedication and enthusiasm, you will have a unique opportunity to address and solve intriguing scientific questions with high public health impact, produce high quality publications and to advance your research career in an innovative environment.
You will have access to the university’s staff benefits, including:
Extensive occupational health care
Staff discount on lunch in our campus restaurants and other services
Enjoy your life in the middle of the beautiful Finnish Lakeland! Finland is known for its cleanliness, welfare know-how, modern technology and superb education system. It 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 using our electronic application form no later than November 30, 2022 (by 24.00 hours Finland time).
Please note that you must include the following appendices in your application
Tähän artikkeliin on koottu muutamia avoimia tutkijan paikkoja yliopistoissa. Käyhän katsomassa löytyisikö näistä juuri sinulle se oikea paikka.
Helsingin yliopisto:
Väitöskirjatyöntekijä, Farmaseuttinen biologia (Linkki): ”Farmasian tiedekunta hakee väitöskirjatutkijaa määräaikaiseen työsuhteeseen enintään 5 vuodeksi. Työsuhde alkaa 1.9.2022 tai sopimuksen mukaan sen jälkeen. Tehtävän ala on farmaseuttinen biologia ja sijoituspaikka farmaseuttisten biotieteiden osasto. Farmaseuttinen biologia on farmasian osa-alue, jonka tutkimuskohteena on kasvien, mikro-organismien ja eläinten elävät solut biogeenisten lääke- ja apuaineiden tuottajina.”
Kaksi post-doc -paikkaa, Centre of Excellence in Stem Cell Metabolism (MetaStem) (Linkki) ”The laboratory of Associate Professor Pekka Katajisto at HiLIFE, University of Helsinki, Finland, and the department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Karolinska Institutet, Sweden, is looking for two postdoctoral researchers in the field of Stem Cell Biology and Metabolism.”
Itä-Suomen yliopisto:
Väitöskirjatutkija, Molekulaarisen lääketieteen tohtoriohjelma (Linkki) ”Tämän hakuilmoituksen kautta voi hakea nuoremman tutkijan (väitöskirjatutkija) tehtävää molekulaarisen lääketieteen tohtoriohjelmassa. Molekulaarinen lääketiede tutkii sairauksien syntymekanismeja molekyylitasolla, ja saatua tietoa voidaan soveltaa sairauksien hoidossa, diagnostisoinnissa ja ehkäisyssä. Tohtoriohjelmaan kuuluvat tutkimusalat ovat sydän- ja verisuonisairaudet, neurotiede, tyypin 2 diabetes ja lihavuus, kantasolututkimus, tulehdustiloihin liittyvät sairaudet ja syöpä.”
Väitöskirjatutkija, Terveystieteiden tohtoriohjelma (Linkki) ”Tämän hakuilmoituksen kautta voi hakea nuoremman tutkijan (väitöskirjatutkija) tehtävää terveystieteiden tohtoriohjelmassa. Tohtoriohjelma on monitieteinen ja se kattaa monipuolisesti seuraavat terveystieteiden alat: epidemiologia, geriatria, hoitotiede, kansanterveystiede (ml. ergonomia), liikunta- ja urheilulääketiede, ravitsemustiede (ml. elintarviketieteet), työterveys ja yleislääketiede.”
Post-doc -tutkija/Projektitutkija, Extracellular Vesicle Biology (Linkki) ”As our new Postdoctoral Researcher or Project Researcher in extracellular vesicle (EV) biology, you will be working in the A.I. Virtanen Institute for Molecular Sciences at the Faculty of Health Sciences. The chosen candidate will be based in the group of Professor Tarja Malm (https://sites.uef.fi/tarja-malm-group/ ). The aim of the project is to discover the potential of EVs as biomarkers in neurodegenerative diseases and the candidate will be working with clinical material.”
Oulun yliopisto:
Väitöskirjatutkija, Protein and Structural Biology research unit (Linkki) ”We have now an opening for a fixed-term, full-time doctoral researcher position in a research project headed by Professor Lari Lehtiö. Supervisor will be professor Lehtiö and the project is focused on the discovery of small molecule inhibitors of human and virus macrodomains to be used as research tools and as potential future drug leads.”
Post-doc -tutkija, Research Unit of Biomedicine (Linkki) ”A full-time Postdoctoral Researcher position until the end of 2023, starting at the earliest on August 1st, 2022, in a Biocenter Oulu research project headed by Professor Risto Kerkelä and Professor Juhani Junttila. Our research focuses on molecular mechanisms and genetics regulating development of cardiac fibrosis, heart failure and sudden cardiac death.”
Turun yliopisto:
Harjoittelija/tutkimusavustaja (1-3 kpl), Transkription molekulaariset mekanismit (Linkki) ”Transkription molekyylimekanismien tutkimusryhmä Turun yliopiston bioteknologian laitokselle hakee 1-3 kesäharjoittelijaa tutkimaan RNA-polymeraasien transkription ja nukleosidianalogien estäjien molekyylimekanismeja.”
Väitöskirjatutkija(8 paikkaa), The Faculty of Science and Engineering (Linkki) ”The Faculty of Science and Engineering offers 8 new, funded positions for doctoral students (max. 48 months/position) including one within the Finland Fellowship programme for non-EU/EEA doctoral students. The positions are available within the following doctoral programmes: Biosciences (main subjects: Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Environmental and Marine Biology), Chemical and Process Engineering (main subjects: Chemical Engineering (kemiteknik), Chemical Engineering (process- och energiteknik), Information Technology (main subjects: Computer Engineering, Computer Science), Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Geology (main subjects: Chemistry, Geology and Mineralogy, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics) and Pharmaceutical Development and Medical Technology (main subjects: Drug Development, Pharmacy).”
The University of Eastern Finland is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher, Tissue Engineering, position on the Kuopio campus at the Department of Applied Physics. The position will be filled part-time (50%) for a fixed 2-year term from 1 April 2022 (or starting date as agreed). Please find more information below and submit your application no later than 15 March 2022.
Role and salary
We are seeking for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to work part-time on an Academy of Finland funded research project entitled ‘A novel infrared spectroscopic and modelling approach for online monitoring and control of cartilage tissue growth in a bioreactor’.
The project will be conducted at the Biomedical Spectroscopy Laboratory (BSL) and Biophysics of Bone and Cartilage (BBC) research groups, Department of Applied Physics, University of Eastern Finland, under the supervision of Academy Research Fellow Isaac Afara and other senior members of the research team. BSL is a highly multidisciplinary team of more than 15 researchers with background in engineering, physics and mathematics, applying biophotonics principles for tissue characterization and diagnostics. The BBC group is a global leader in the biophysics of bone and cartilage, and consists of more than 50 researchers applying experimental, computational and clinical approaches for understanding and development of innovative techniques for diagnosis of joint diseases.
The primary aim of this project is to combine cutting-edge knowledge on infrared spectroscopy with state-of-the-art paradigm in cartilage tissue engineering (functional tissue engineering) for in situ live monitoring and control of cartilage tissue engineering process. This will be achieved via a multi-disciplinary approach that combines tissue engineering, biophotonics, data science and bioprocess control, and nano-spectroscopic imaging through active national and international collaboration. The project involves active collaboration with the Academy of Finland Center of Excellence in Body-On-Chip Research (Professor Minna Kellomäki and Associate Professor Susanna Miettinen). The primary tasks of the PhD student will include, but not limited to, tissue engineering laboratory experiments involving, but not limited to, creation of cell-hydrogel scaffolds and monitoring of tissue growth using near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy during tissue engineering of articular cartilage. The Postdoctoral Researcher will also be actively involved in preparation of personal grant applications, and other tasks assigned by the supervisor.
Candidates who are currently completing or have recently completed a PhD degree are invited to apply, provided that they will have completed their degree before starting date.
The position will be filled part-time (50%) for a 2-year term from 1 April 2022 (or starting date as agreed). The position will be 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 comprises two components: a job requirement component and a personal performance component. In this position, the job requirement component is 3,000.49 euros/month, based on level 5 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. Depending on the personal performance component, the salary will be approximately 3,181 – 3,661 €/month at the beginning of the employment relationship.
Our requirements and expectations
The person to be appointed in the position shall hold a PhD degree in biomedical/biological sciences, biochemistry, tissue engineering with strong biological background or related fields. The doctoral degree may not have been completed more than five years ago at the time of accepting the position (a net period of time, which does not include parental leaves, military service etc.),
Potential candidates should have a good command of the English language.
Experience and Skills
Minimum:
Background in tissue engineering
Previous experience working with animal/human cells
Prior experience in preparation of biological assays
Fluency in spoken and (especially) written English for technical communication.
Desirable:
Strong experience in biological laboratory experiments
Good publication track record
Strong experience in statistical analysis
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,
You will have an opportunity to work in an interesting and 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 15 March 2022 (by 23.00 CET).
Please note that you must include the following appendices in your application:
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
a motivation letter
Questions?
For further information on the position, please contact Academy Research Fellow Isaac Afara, email: isaac.afara@uef.fi, tel.+358 29 445 3305.
For further information on the application procedure, please contact Executive Assistant Satu Turunen, email: satu.turunen@uef.fi, tel. +358 29 445 3031.
The University of Eastern Finland is inviting applications for an Early Stage Researcher position on the Kuopio Campus. The position will be filled for a two-year term from 1 May 2022 (or as agreed). Please find more information below and submit your application no later than 2 March 2022.
Role and salary
An Early Stage Researcher position is available in the Molecular Physiology research group at the A.I. Virtanen Institute for molecular sciences, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland. The Molecular Physiology research group has a longstanding interest in the comprehensive understanding of cell physiology and cellular dysfunction in excitable cells, including muscle and heart.
We are seeking a highly motivated Early Stage Researcher for a project in which bioengineered human iPS-cells based cardiac tissues are used to identify clinically relevant genetic, metabolic, and physiological mechanisms of human diseases.
The position requires a strong track record in working in field and laboratory environments studying biomedicine or other related topics. This includes also mastering various measurement and analysis techniques, especially those related to physiology, genetics, and biochemistry.
The position enables the researcher to take part in supervising Bachelor and Master’s students, scientific writing, grant applications, scientific collaborations and teaching in suitable areas.
The position is filled for a two-year term from 1 May 2022 (or as agreed) to 30 April 2024. Positions of Early Stage Researchers shall always be filled for a fixed term. The position will be 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 Finnish universities and is based on 2 – 4 of the job requirement level chart for teaching and research staff (2,078.27 – 2,591.28 euros/month). In addition to the job requirement component, the salary includes a personal performance component, which can be a minimum of 6 % and a maximum of 50 % of the job requirement component. Depending on the job requirement component and the personal performance component, the salary will be approximately 2,286 – 3,138 euros/month at the beginning of the employment relationship.
Our requirements and expectations
Requirements
Qualifications to pursue postgraduate studies, i.e. a suitable higher university degree (e.g. Master’s degree in physiology, biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology or other relevant field) or an equivalent education abroad which in the country in question would qualify the person for similar academic studies,
Good communication skills in English, both oral and written are required.
Expectations
Experience in stem cell work and cell physiological experiments, practical experience in standard biochemistry and molecular biology laboratory work as well as basic knowledge of microscopic techniques,
Experience in gene editing, bioengineering, transcriptional and metabolic analysis is an advantage.
Good communication and presentation skills,
The ability to work in international and multidisciplinary research teams,
Ambition to create and present own ideas, passion for discovery and knowledge as well as positive attitude to teamwork.
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,
You will have an opportunity to work in an interesting 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 2 March 2022 (by 24.00 hours Finnish time).
Please note that you must include the following appendices in your application
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
names and contact information (e-mail and phone number) of two referees
Questions?
For further information on the position, please contact Professor Pasi Tavi, pasi.tavi@uef.fi, tel. +358 29 445 4220
For further information on the application procedure,please contact HR Secretary Tarja Salmi, tarja.salmi@uef.fi, tel. +358 29 445 8220.
Research Director / Senior Researcher, Integrated multiomics
The research is to be done in close collaboration with scientists from different research groups within UEF’s Neuroscience Research Community (NEURO-RC, see https://www.uef.fi/en/research-community/neuroscience-neuro ). The international UEFRAE2019 evaluation panel assessed NEURO-RC to be of outstanding quality in international comparison (score 6/6). The goal of the NEURO-RC is to understand the disease-specific and common molecular mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative diseases and epilepsy, and to identify biomarkers and novel therapeutic approaches for their prevention and cure by merging biological and computational neurosciences. To carry our research beyond state-of-the-art, the NEURO-RC combines unique preclinical and clinical datasets of molecular omics to the mechanistic and biomarker studies conducted in humanized disease models, and multilevel analyses performed using neuro-informatics-based approaches. Moreover, studies related to lifestyle and environmental factors will be integrated to these activities.
The currently open position will strengthen the activities of the university’s strategic research areas. Please see https://www.uef.fi/en/strategy-2030
The Research Director/Senior Researcher will work both as an expert in bioinformatics within the NEURO-RC, and as an independent group leader. The responsibilities also include supervision of doctoral theses, possibly teaching, and acquisition of external funding. We seek applications from highly committed researchers with international experience and an outstanding scientific track record in bioinformatics focused on omics data. An ideal candidate will have a strong background in state-of-the art bioinformatics focused on different kind of omics data (e.g., bulk/scRNA-seq, proteomics, metabolomics, spatial transcriptomics) combined with disease-related genetics. We expect that the candidate can analyze omics data in the multilevel fashion. Furthermore, to gain better insight on genotype-phenotype associations, interrogation of relevant disease models or tissue samples in a single cell level is strongly encouraged. Candidates are welcome to propose a highly innovative research project thematically linked to the scientific mission of the NEURO-RC being complementary to the existing research carried out in the community. The successful candidate is expected to actively collaborate within our interdisciplinary research community and take advantage of the infrastructures and networks available at the UEF. Experience in leading a research team, a strong track record in publishing and gaining research funding and collaborating with other research teams are considered an advantage.
The Research Director/Senior Researcher will be affiliated with Institute of Biomedicine (https://www.uef.fi/en/unit/institute-of-biomedicine) and will have access to the existing research infrastructure. We provide an opportunity to pursue an independent research project for five years. The position includes a yearly budget of 30 000 €/year for personnel and direct project costs for four years.
A person to be appointed as a Research Director/Senior Researcher shall hold a suitable doctoral degree and have good teaching skills.
The position will be filled for a five-year term starting on 1 March 2022 or as agreed. The position is a fixed-term position due to it pertaining to a specific project. A probationary period will be applied to new members of the university staff.
The salary of the position is determined in accordance with the salary system of Finnish universities and is based on level 6-7 of the job requirement level chart for teaching and research staff (3,498.98 – 4,033.80), In addition to the job requirement component, the salary includes a personal performance component, which may be a minimum of 6 % and a maximum of 50% of the job requirement component. Depending on the personal performance component, the salary will be approximately 3,708.92 – 4,921.24 €/month at the beginning of the employment relationship.
For further information on the position, please contact: Mikko Hiltunen, Professor (mikko.hiltunen@uef.fi)
For further information on the application procedure, please contact: Saima-asiatTT@uef.fi
The electronic application should contain the following appendices:
Haemme lääketieteen laitokselle yliopisto-opettajaa. Työ sijoittuu Kuopion kampukselle ja alkaa 01.06.2022. Lue lisää alta, ja hae viimeistään 31.01.2022. (Hakuajan jatkaminen)
Tehtävä ja palkkaus
Biolääketieteen yliopisto-opettajan tehtävässä työskentelet lääketieteen laitoksen biolääketieteen yksikössä, Kuopion kampuksella. Laitos kuuluu terveystieteiden tiedekuntaan. Lisätietoja yksikkömme toiminnasta löydät verkkosivuiltamme https://www.uef.fi/fi/yksikko/biolaaketieteen-yksikko
Yliopisto-opettajan (biolääketiede) tehtäviin kuuluu
opetustehtävät biolääketieteen kandidaatti- ja maisterivaiheen koulutuksessa sekä ihmisen biologian opintojaksoilla (kampuksella ja verkkoympäristössä),
biolääketieteen yksikön oppimisympäristön kehittäminen ja toteuttaminen yhteistyössä opettajayhteisön kanssa,
tutkinto-opiskelijoiden opinto-ohjaus,
opinnäytetöiden ohjaaminen ja tarkastaminen,
tutkimustyö biolääketieteen yksikössä sekä
hallinnolliset tehtävät yksikkö- ja laitostasolla
Tehtävä täytetään määräajalle 01.06.2022 – 31.05.2026. Määräaikaisuuden perusteena on 2021 toteutunut määräaikainen koulutuslaajennus sekä opetustyön uudelleen organisointi yksikössä. Uuden työntekijän tullessa tehtävään käytetään koeaikaa.
Tehtävän palkkaus määräytyy yliopistojen opetus- ja tutkimushenkilöstön palkkausjärjestelmän mukaisesti. Palkka koostuu tehtäväkohtaisesta palkanosasta ja henkilökohtaiseen suoriutumiseen perustuvasta palkanosasta. Tässä tehtävässä tehtäväkohtainen palkanosa on vaativuustasoluokittelussa tasoilla 4 – 5 (2591,28 – 3000,49 €). Lisäksi maksetaan henkilökohtaiseen suoriutumiseen perustuvaa palkanosaa, joka on 6 – 50 % tehtäväkohtaisesta palkanosasta. Henkilökohtaisesta palkanosasta riippuen palkka työsuhteen alkaessa on noin 2850,40 – 3660,60 €/kk.
Mitä edellytämme ja toivomme sinulta?
Edellytämme sinulta
työtehtävään soveltuvaa ylempää korkeakoulututkintoa sekä hyvää opetustaitoa,
hyvää suomen- ja englanninkielen suullista ja kirjallista taitoa,
kokemusta alan yliopisto-opetuksesta,
hyviä yhteistyö- ja kommunikointitaitoja,
kiinnostusta akateemista uraa kohtaan
Katsomme eduksi
pedagogisen koulutuksen,
tutkimusansiot,
kiinnostuksen osallistua tutkimustyöhön biolääketieteen yksikössä toimivassa tutkimusryhmässä
Tarjoamme sinulle
mielenkiintoisen ja monipuolisen työtehtävän osana kansainvälistä, luovaa, osallistuvaa ja osallistavaa yliopistoyhteisöä,
mahdollisuuden joustavaan monipaikkatyöhön sekä
Itä-Suomen yliopiston henkilöstöedut, joihin kuuluvat muun muassa kattava työterveyshuolto, laaja henkilöstökoulutustarjonta, edulliset kampusravintolalounaat ja Sykettä-liikuntapalvelut
Hae näin
Jätä hakemus viimeistään 31.01.2022 sähköisellä hakulomakkeella.
