We are seeking for a postdoctoral or senior scientist to join our international multidisciplinary research group to work on computational systems medicine, particularly genome-scale metabolic modelling and biostatistical approaches to study (immuno)metabolism in health and disease. The positions will be located at the Turku Bioscience Centre, in systems medicine group led by Prof. Matej Orešič.

Key tasks and responsibilities

Integration of multi-omics data in health and disease (primarily metabolomics, (meta)genomics, single-cell omics, targeted proteomics, chemical exposures/exposome) via genome-scale metabolic modeling and various statistical/machine learning approaches. Primary research area is immune-mediated diseases such as type 1 diabetes.

Documentation, reporting, preparation of publications

Essential qualifications

A relevant PhD degree in computational systems biology, bioinformatics, metabolomics, or related field

Excellent practical knowledge of at least one of the following programming languages: R, Python, Matlab

High level of motivation, self-initiative and independency

Good knowledge of written and spoken English

Desirable qualifications

Strong publication record and expertise in computational biology, genome-scale metabolic modeling, fluxomics, or metabolomics 

Project reporting experience and/or experience in applying project funding

Salary

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

The salary is determined by the collective agreement system of Finnish universities and will depend on the degree and qualifications of the applicant.  Salaried positions in Finland automatically include payments to a pension fund, unemployment funds, an extensive occupational healthcare, affordable sports services and even a holiday allowance. All these positions belong to the personnel group of teaching and research personnel.

The salary will be - depending on competence and experience - in average 3400 – 4500 eur/month.

Duration of contracts

The start of employments is negotiable, preferably in September 2022. The positions are fixed-term for 24 months, with a possibility for an eventual extension. The positions are subject to a six-month trial period. The qualification requirements of the positions are written in the University of Turku rules of procedure:

What to do next

Please submit your application by the online application system latest on 31.7.2022. Kindly use a link to the online application system   

In addition, applications must have the following enclosures (in English):

1) motivation letter max 1 page focusing on your strengths related to our research topics

2) CV

3) copy of certificates of degree

4) contact details for at least three referees (name, working place, e-mail address)

5) a list of publications, highlighting the five most relevant ones (

For further information, please don’t hesitate to contact us anytime

matej.oresic(at)utu.fi

In case you need help with the application process, please turn to biocityhrservices(at)utu.fi

About us

Turku Bioscience Centre is an advanced core facility and research centre hosted jointly by University of Turku and Åbo Akademi University. We offer 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. We are a truly international community, with more than half of the personnel having an international background. Read more here.

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