Doctoral Researcher/Project Researcher, Turku Bioscience Centre

 We are looking for a PhD researcher to work in a project on cancer therapy resistance.

The work will be carried out in Turku Proteomics facility and in Cancer Therapy Resistance laboratory. Both laboratories are located in Biocity Turku and are affiliated with University of Turku. The PhD researcher will work as a member of a multidisciplinary and international research team, and the position can be tailored to have an emphasis on experimental or computational biology, depending on the qualifications.

Main focus of the project is the cancer cells’ adaptation to BRAF-targeted therapy in advanced melanoma. The tasks include characterizing cell line and xenograft models of latent therapy resistance, as well as residual disease biopsies of melanoma patients treated with BRAF-targeted therapy using single-cell transcriptomics and proteomics, targeted genome editing, and other molecular biology techniques.

The position will offer interesting challenges, a dynamic work environment, access to the latest research infrastructure, and an opportunity to develop novel beyond-state-of-the-art single-cell techniques.

Competence requirements

Expected qualifications

  • A MSc in biosciences (e.g. biochemistry, biology, bioinformatics) or a MD degree. We may also consider a candidate who is close to completing their degree in a relevant field.
  • We are primarily searching for a Doctoral Researcher or a Project Researcher. If the person chosen for the position has not graduated yet, the job title will be Research Assistant.
  • Excellent spoken and written English.
  • Previous experience in cell and/or molecular biology.

The following skills are considered an advantage:

  • Programming skills (e.g. R or Python).
  • Experience in mammalian cell culture.
  • Experience with mouse models.

If the selected person doesn’t have a study right in a doctoral programme, their title will initially be Project Researcher until 31.5.2023, and the person needs to apply to a doctoral programme during the next possible application period (Spring 2023). Read more about University of Turku’s Graduate school UTUGS) and its programmes.

The qualifications for the positions are specified in the University of Turku Rules of Procedure https://www.utu.fi/en/university/organisation

Our selection criteria are based on the principle of finding the most qualified and suitable candidate for the job. In practice, this means that not only education, publications and working experience but also personal qualities, communication, motivation, and other relevant criteria will be considered.

Period of employment and salary

The start date of employment will be on March 1st, 2023, but is negotiable. The contract for a Doctoral Researcher is fixed-term until the end of 2025 with a possibility for an extension. The position is subject to a six-month trial period.

The salary is determined by the collective agreement system of Finnish universities. The position belongs to our research personnel and the salary for a Doctoral Researcher or a Project Researcher is in the range of 2500-2800€/month and for a Research Assistant in the range of 2032 -2280€/month on average.

Turku

University of Turku is a world class research university with over 20000 students and 3300 employees. Read more about the University of Turku as an employer on: Come work with us!

Turku region is the 3rd largest urban area in Finland and has the highest density of biotech and pharma industry in the country. Turku is also home to Finland’s only Swedish speaking university, Åbo Akademi. The two universities and the industrial sector form a large and active bioscience community.

The city of Turku is located at the unique Archipelago Sea in Southwestern Finland and supports a range of free time activities. Please visit City of Turku for additional information.

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How to apply

Applications must be submitted no later than February 12th, 2023, and contain the following documents in a single PDF file in either English or Finnish:

1) Letter of motivation, including a brief introduction of your expertise in relation to the requirement points above (max 1 page).

2)  CV (max 2 pages).

3) Copy of MSc or MD degree certificate.

4) Contact details of three referees, e.g. prior academic supervisors or persons acquainted with you and your work (name, work place, and email).

5) Possible other documents showcasing the candidate’s merits and suitableness for the position.

For further information about the position, please contact Cancer proteomics group leader, Otto Kauko otto.kauko(at)utu.fi or Cancer Therapy resistance group leader, Kari Kurppa kari.kurppa(at)utu.fi. If you need help with the application process, please contact biocityhrservices(at)utu.fi.


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