We seek a highly talented postdoctoral researcher to join our Single-cell omics team at Turku Bioscience Centre, University of Turku and Åbo Akademi University  (https://bioscience.fi). Our Centre offers access to a comprehensive selection of cutting edge research methods and an opportunity to be involved in internationally competitive science in a stimulating, highly networked environment.

The selected candidate will work on research projects involving the use of single-cell genomics to understand the regulation of immune responses, and support development and implementation of research methods in our single-cell omics core facility. The position also involves the possibility of a training period abroad.

 Key Responsibilities

• Pursuing research projects involving single-cell genomics
• Implementation of new single-cell genomics applications in collaboration with local research groups
• Supporting researchers in the use of single-cell genomics platforms
• Working closely with computational biologists to interpret data generated using newly implemented platforms

 Required skills

• PhD in a relevant discipline

• Strong interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication in English

• Strong organizational skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and quickly changing environment

 Desirable skills

• Experience in single-cell genomics, functional genomics, cell culture, or immunology

• Experience in genomics data analysis

• Experience with command line tools or programming skills in R or Python

• Strong scientific publication record

The salary is determined by the collective agreement system of Finnish universities. The position belong to our research personnel and the salary for a postdoctoral researcher will be 2600 – 3600 eur/month in average.

The start of employment is negotiable. The position is fixed-term for 12 months with a possibility for extension. The position is subject to a six-month trial period.

Applications must be submitted no later than December 15th,  2019 via the electronic application form of the University of Turku. https://www.utu.fi/en/university/come-work-with-us/open-vacancies

 The link to the application system is at the beginning of this announcement (Apply for the job). In case you need help in the application process, please don’t hesitate to contact our HR Specialist Paula Luoma paula.luoma(at)utu.fi.

Applicants should enclose with their application a CV, degree certificate(s), list of publications, a short description of applicant’s relevant skills and knowledge, and other documents that may influence the filling of position.

For further information about the position please do not hesitate to contact Tapio Lönnberg (taplon(at)utu.fi).