Doc­toral Re­searcher, Early Stage Re­searcher

Updated: almost 2 years ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 30 Apr 2022

Professor Elina Ikonen at the Research Programs Unit at University of Helsinki, Faculty of Medicine invites applications for the position of

DOCTORAL RESEARCHER (Early Stage Researcher)

Our research focuses on intracellular transport and metabolism of major membrane lipids, such as cholesterol. The position will be related to the EndoConnect research project funded by the European Union. More information about the project https://endoconnect.eu/ and our lab https://www2.helsinki.fi/en/researchgroups/lipid-trafficking-lab .

Applicants with a strong research interest in cell biological approaches to solve fundamental questions in biomedical sciences are particularly encouraged to apply.

Applicants should hold a Master’s degree in a field that is relevant to the research topic. Relevant disciplines include molecular cell biology, biochemistry, molecular genetics, biophysics. As an Early Stage Researcher, applicants have to be in the first four years of their research career and have not been awarded a doctoral degree at the time of recruitment.

Other requirements include ability and motivation, demonstrated through previous degree studies or otherwise, to pursue postgraduate studies and a doctoral degree according to the study plan. Previous research outputs, such as publications or laboratory experience in relevant disciplines, are not obligatory but will be considered as merits. Applicant must be able to work independently and have good communication skills in English.

At the time of recruitment, the appointee must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Finland for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the reference date.

The appointee should either already have the right to pursue a doctoral degree at the University of Helsinki by the start of the appointment or apply for the right and obtain it within the probationary period of six months of their appointment. If the candidate does not already have the right to pursue a doctoral degree at the University of Helsinki, it must be applied for separately, www.helsinki.fi/en/research/doctoral-education/the-application-process-i ....

The appointment will be for 30 months starting upon agreement but on June 1st 2022 at the latest. Trial period of 6 months will be applied. The exact salary will be confirmed upon appointment and it includes a living allowance, a mobility allowance and a family allowance (if specific requirements are met). In addition, the University of Helsinki offers comprehensive services to its employees, including occupational health care and opportunities for professional development. Further information at www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers .

Please submit your application as a single PDF file containing your CV, publications as available, and two letters of reference through the University’s electronic recruitment system by clicking “Apply for the position” link below. Internal applicants (i.e., current employees of the University of Helsinki) must submit their applications through the SAP Fiori portal. If you have questions about the recruitment system, please contact [email protected] .

For additional information about the position, please contact Professor Elina Ikonen: [email protected] . Additional information about the application process, please contact HR Specialist Päivi Sinisalo: [email protected] .

The deadline for applications is April 30th 2022.

The Faculty of Medicine promotes high quality scientific research. It provides research-based undergraduate and postgraduate education in medicine, psychology and logopedics, dentistry,and an international Master's Programme in Translational Medicine. It also offers psychotherapist education. In addition to its teaching and research activities, the Faculty serves as a significant expert organisation in the healthcare sector and contributes to the discourse on ethics in the field. The Faculty aims to be one of the best medical research faculties in the world, while reinforcing its status as a distinguished institution of medical education.

The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Helsinki constitutes the academic medical centre together with HUS Helsinki University Hospital and the Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE). This medical centre has been successful in international comparisons, ranking among the top 10 medical campuses in Europe and the top 50 globally.

The University of Helsinki welcomes applicants from a variety of genders, linguistic and cultural backgrounds, and minorities.

Due date

30.04.2022 23:59 EEST



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