Postdoc­toral Re­searcher in Neuroscience

A POSTDOCTORAL POSITION

for initially 1 year in zebrafish neuroscience is open at the Department of Anatomy, University of Helsinki. The start date is as soon as possible in August 2021.

The successful candidate has experience in modern imaging methods, molecular neuroscience, genome modification methods, quantitative behavioral methods, high-pressure liquid chromatography, zebrafish research, or a combination of any of these methods.

The research work will focus on zebrafish models of brain disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders, ALS, autism and schizophrenia.

The qualification requirements include an applicable doctoral degree in neuroscience, excellent command of English as well as documented research skills (i.e. scientific publications) in the expected research field. Other requirements include the ability and motivation to pursue a scientific career, as demonstrated through publications or otherwise.

We offer an international, inspiring, and supportive research environment, with excellent research facilities and in-house state-of-the-art technologies. The laboratory has a comprehensive phenotyping facility for high-resolution imaging, molecular and cellular biology, and quantitative behavioral analysis. The selected scientists will also participate in the service activity of the core facility maintained by the group.

Finland is a member of the EU, has high quality free schooling (also in English) and generous family benefits and healthcare. Finland was recently ranked as the best country in the world for expat families, and Helsinki in the world’s top ten most livable cities. Finland and the Helsinki region possess top expertise in sciences in terms of a vibrant talent pool, leading research, strong support services and functioning collaboration networks. For more information about working at the University of Helsinki and living in Finland, please see https://www.helsinki.fi/en/university/working-at-the-university .

Salary will be based on the University salary system, depending on the appointee’s qualifications and experience.

Applications are invited up to 28 July 2021.

The application must be submitted as one single pdf file. The application, written in English, should contain the following:

• Cover letter summarizing the candidate’s research experience in is interested in the position.
• Curriculum vitae
• List of publications
• Contact information of two referees

The application should be submitted through the University of Helsinki electronic recruitment system by clicking on ”Apply for the position” button below. Internal applicants (i.e., current employees of the University of Helsinki) must submit their applications through the SAP HR portal.

Further information please contact Pertti Panula: [email protected] .

If you need any technical support with the recruitment system please contact [email protected] .

The University of Helsinki (UH), founded in 1640, is a vibrant scientific community of 40,000 students and researchers. It is one of the leading multidisciplinary research universities and ranks among the top 100 international universities in the world. It is currently investing heavily in life sciences research. UH offers comprehensive services to its employees, including occupational health care and health insurance, sports facilities, and opportunities for professional development.

Together with the Helsinki University Hospital (HUS) and the Helsinki Institute of Life Sciences (HiLIFE), the Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, constitutes the Academic Medical Center Helsinki (AMCH). This medical center has been very successful in international comparisons, ranking among the top 10 medical campuses in Europe and among the top 50 globally.

Due date

28.07.2021 23:59 EEST