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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 us in the Protein Folding Research Group in the Protein and Structural Biology Research Unit at the Faculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, University of Oulu.
Protein and Structural Biology is one of three focus areas of the Faculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine. The faculty provides a dynamic research surrounding and cutting-edge research infrastructure services. It has about 190 employees (including doctoral researchers) of which about half are from outside Finland.
The Research Unit consists of 7 research groups all working in the field of Protein and Structural Biology. The unit is well equipped and hosts 3 nodes of national infrastructure in Structural Biology, Proteomics and Biophysical Analysis of Proteins and in Biocomputing. The research group currently consists of 4 postdoctoral researchers, 6 doctoral researchers (PhD students) and a technician and group members come from 9 different countries. The working language of the group, unit and faculty is English.
The two four-year positions are connected with the molecular enzymology of novel catalysts of structural disulfide bond formation from disease causing organisms. The overall goal of the project is to identify and characterize novel targets for drug treatment. As part of the work:
In order to succeed and enjoy the position, we expect you to have:
We also appreciate
The positions are for Early-Stage Researchers, defined as a researcher in the first four years (full-time equivalent) of their research activity. The selected candidate will carry out their doctoral studies in the Health and Biosciences doctoral programme of the University of Oulu Graduate School (UniOGS).
The position is fixed-term from 01.01.2024 to 31.12.2027. The selected applicant may start after the start date, but the length of the position is not correspondingly extended.
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.
Interested? If yes, please apply by 08.11.2023 (23:59 Finnish local time) through our recruitment system.
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 a remote interview. All applicants will be notified during the selection process.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, such as people of different ages, genders and lingual, cultural or minority groups.
If you have any further questions, please contact Professor Lloyd Ruddock, Protein and Structural Biology research Unit, Faculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine; lloyd.ruddock@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 | 2023/479 |
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Published | 04.Oct.2023 |
Last application date | 08.Nov.2023 |