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Postdoctoral Researcher in vascular biology

Published date more than one year ago
Posted: more than one year ago
Company University of Oulu
Company: University of Oulu
End date April 30, 2021
Due date: April 30, 2021
Location Oulu
Location: Oulu

The North changes the world – more sustainable, more intelligent, more humane. We, at the University of Oulu, work as part of the international science community to produce new scientific information and science-based solutions. Creating new, taking responsibility, and succeeding together are values that build a strong foundation for all our actions. We offer a working environment for approximately 3 000 employees, where individuals can cultivate their skills, do meaningful work, and develop professionally. Our university's several specialized research and service units enable extensive and diverse development and career opportunities for experts in various fields.

Biocenter Oulu (BCO) is strategic focus institute at the University of Oulu and offers a high-level international and multidisciplinary environment supplied with cutting-edge open access research infrastructure services.

The Eklund laboratory invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position.  The project aims to study vascular pathologies and to establish novel therapeutic approaches. The project is part of the Academy of Finland’s Flagship Programme GeneCellNano focusing on the innovation and commercial development of new biological drugs (advanced therapy medicinal products, ATMPs), biomarkers and diagnostic tools. The Flagship Programme provides the long-term support for high-quality research at various career stages, increases the societal impact emerging from the research in close connections to the business sector. In the GeneCellNano Flagship, the successful applicant will be part of an consortia of four Finnish Universities and Finnish Red Cross Blood Service jointly working to develop new treatments for chronic diseases. For more information please visit:

http://www.oulu.fi/english/

http://www.oulu.fi/biocenter/

https://www.oulu.fi/university/researcher/lauri-eklund

 

Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic postdoctoral researcher. We offer a full-time position preferentially starting in August 2021 and lasting until the end of 2024. Work will be carried out in the research group headed by Professor Lauri Eklund (Faculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine and Biocenter Oulu, University of Oulu) focusing on endothelial cell and vascular biology in basic and translational research. In the Flagship, Eklund team contributes to the identification of signaling pathways and target molecules for the development of new treatment strategies for vascular and neurodegenerative disease affecting vision. Aim is to dissect disease processes and to test therapeutic potential of novel ATMPs in genetic mouse models using gene therapy approaches, endothelial cell/biochemical studies, and advanced microcopy.

Qualifications and Requirements

To successfully occupy the position, the candidate must possess a PhD degree and have expertise in the field of molecular, cell or developmental biology. Degree must have been completed before starting the position and/or must not be obtained more than 10 years ago. Ability to pursue independent research, work productively in a team, supervise younger scientists, good scientific presentation skills, excellent writing and fluency in English are required. Prior experience and knowledge of analysis of gene-modified mice, histological and imaging methods, preclinical disease modeling, endothelial cell and vascular biology are considered as an advantage. When assessing the applicant’s qualifications, additional issues to be considered will include scientific publications, supervision experience, success in acquiring funding, activity in the scientific community and familiarity with the research field.

What we offer

You will become a part of a highly talented, multidisciplinary research team working on strategically and globally significant research area.

In addition to your team, outstanding infrastructural resources and specialized core facility service laboratories provided by Biocenter Oulu and the Faculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine will support your work so that you can excel in your research.

There is a wide variety of HR support services and personnel benefits provided by University of Oulu. These include free time corresponding to holidays and free occupational health care services. The successful candidate will receive also benefits provided by the Finnish government to residents and their families, for example possibility to obtain access to the national healthcare system, tax benefits for employees with children and high-quality affordable childcare and school services. For the fourth year in a row, Finland has been evaluated as the world's happiest country according to the UN-sponsored World Happiness Report survey data.

A salary is in accordance with the Finnish universities salary system (for teaching and research personnel) level 5. In addition, a salary component based on personal work performance will be paid (maximum of 50% of the job-specific component). In practice, the salary is roughly 3550 € per month (before taxes) for an early stage post doc, depending on the appointee’s qualifications and prior experience. A trial period of six months is applied in the position.

Application

Applications must be submitted using the electronic application form by April 30, 2021 (23:59 Finnish local time), with the following attachments as three separate pdf files:

1) Complete CV containing list of publications and contact information of at least two referees (max. size limit of the attachment is 5 Mbytes).

2) Motivation letter (maximum 1 page) describing prior relevant knowledge in the research field, research interests and career plan (1-2 pages; max. size limit of the attachment is 2 Mbytes).

3) Certificates/Diplomas. Scanned electronic copies of diplomas and transcripts of the records of relevant previous degrees. If the original documents are not in English, Finnish or Swedish, each document must be accompanied by an official certified translation into English or Finnish. (Max. size limit of the attachment is 2 Mbytes).

Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Other relevant information

The eligible applicants fitting best in the research profile expected for the position may be invited to an on-site or remote interview. All applicants will be notified when the selection process is completed.

 

For further information contact:  

Prof Lauri Eklund, lauri.eklund@oulu.fi