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
a postdoctoral researcher in novel electro-optical nanostructured biosensors
to join a multi-disciplinary team led by tenure-track Assistant Professor Jian-An Huang in the Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, University of Oulu to develop novel electro-optical biosensing devices with ultrahigh sensitivity up to single-molecule level. Jian-An holds a PhD degree in physics and materials science and the position of Academy Research Fellow (2022-2027) to develop single-molecule protein sequencing technology.
Jian-An's group combines plasmonic nanostructures (nanotube, nanopore, nanopillar) with molecular manipulation methods for single-cell, single-particle and single-molecule biosensing toward digital healthcare and personalized medicine. We provide access to state-of-the-art micro- and nanofabrication facilities, characterization facilities and biological facilities. For more information, please visit:
About the job
Your main duties will be fabrication, characterization, measurements and data analysis of nanostructured biosensing devices for the projects:
As a highly motivated candidate, you should have a strong background in the field of patch-clamp amplifier, solid-state nanopore sensors, nanostructured metamaterials, and/or surface enhanced Raman spectroscopic biosensors.
In addition, you will be involved in group management, participate in relevant seminars and conferences, write research documentation and reports, and perform teaching duties at the Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine. The selected applicant is also expected to apply for personal funding.
What we offer?
Who are you?
Salary
The position is fixed-term for 2 years as of 01.09.2023 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The salary will be based on the levels 5 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. 3100 € per month (before taxes).
A trial period of 6 months is applied in the position.
How to apply?
Interested? If yes, please apply by 09.07.2023 (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 an on-site or remote interview from 19.06.2023. All applicants will be notified during the selection process.
We welcome applicants from various backgrounds, such as people of different ages, different genders and members of different language, cultural or minority groups.
Contact Information
If you have any further questions, please contact
Dr. Jian-An Huang: Jianan.huang@oulu.fi
Type of employment | Temporary position |
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Contract type | Full time |
Number of positions | 1 |
Full-time equivalent | 100% |
City | Oulu |
Country | Finland |
Reference number | 2023/99 |
Contact |
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Published | 22.May.2023 |
Last application date | 09.Jul.2023 |