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The University of Oulu is one of the biggest and most multidisciplinary universities in Finland. We create new knowledge and innovations that help to solve global challenges. We offer you an international and inspiring working environment where you are given responsibility and can use your skills, develop yourself and do work that matters. Our flexible and family-friendly workplace makes it easy for you to balance work and leisure. The University of Oulu is ranked in the top 3% of the world´s universities.
We are now looking for
to join our Breast Cancer Genetics team in Biocenter Oulu and Translational Medicine Research Unit, Faculty of Medicine in the University of Oulu. The Faculty of Medicine, an integral part of the Kontinkangas Life Sciences Campus, is situated next to the University Hospital of Oulu. The campus is a unique combination of partners in research, education, health services and business.
One Doctoral Researcher and one Postdoctoral Researcher positions are available in the Breast Cancer Genetics team lead by Professor Katri Pylkäs. The team aims to elucidate genetic risk factors for breast cancer, and to resolve the molecular mechanisms leading to breast cancer predisposition and subsequent malignant conversion. Large patient cohorts collected form the genetically isolated Northern Finnish population are used for genetic analysis with the latest genomic technologies. For functional analysis, various genomics and transcriptomics approaches are used and combined with gene editing, biochemical assays and cell culture-based disease modelling.
The research will be conducted at Biocenter Oulu and the Translational Medicine Research Unit, Faculty of Medicine. We have excellent molecular biology laboratories and instrumentation concerning the project’s needs. The Doctoral Researcher will join the University of Oulu Graduate School (UniOGS), which provides the framework and conditions for high-quality, research-driven doctoral training.
Doctoral Researcher:
Postdoctoral Researcher:
You are the person we are looking for if you have:
Doctoral researcher:
We also appreciate:
Postdoctoral researcher:
We also appreciate:
The position is fixed-term for 4 years as of 1.1.2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Doctoral researcher:
The salary will be based on the levels 2-4 of the demand level chart for teaching and research staff of Finnish universities. In addition, a salary component based on personal work performance will be paid (maximum of 50 % of the job-specific component). Starting gross salary will be approx. 2300-2600 € per month (before taxes).
A trial period of 6 months is applied in the position.
Postdoctoral researcher:
The salary will be based on the levels 5-6 of the demand level chart for teaching and research staff of Finnish universities. In addition, a salary component based on personal work performance will be paid (maximum of 50 % of the job-specific component). Starting gross salary will be approx. 3600-4200 € per month (before taxes).
A trial period of 6 months is applied in the position.
Interested? If yes, please apply by 08.11.2023 (23:59 Finnish local time) through our recruitment system. Indicate, whether the application is for the Doctoral Researcher or Postdoctoral Researcher position
The application should be written in English and include the following:
The eligible applicants fitting best in the profile expected for the position will be invited to an on-site or remote interview. All applicants will be notified during the selection process.
If you have any further questions, please contact Professor Katri Pylkäs, Biocenter Oulu, Faculty of Medicine and Translational Medicine Research unit, katri.pylkas@oulu.fi
Type of employment | Temporary position |
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Contract type | Full time |
Number of positions | 2 |
Full-time equivalent | 100 % |
City | Oulu |
County | Pohjois-Pohjanmaa |
Country | Finland |
Reference number | 2023/435 |
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Published | 04.Oct.2023 |
Last application date | 08.Nov.2023 |