The University of Turku is a world-class multidisciplinary research university which offers interesting challenges and a unique vantage point to national and international research and education.

We are looking for a Doctoral Researcher or Project Researcher in the field of radiochemistry at Turku PET Centre for time period 1.9.2023 – 31.8.2026. The position can be filled for a Doctoral Researcher or Project Researcher according to the background of the applicant.

Turku PET Centre is a joint institution of University of Turku, Åbo Akademi University and Turku University hospital, which is concentrated in research of positron emission tomography as well as PET-radiochemistry and offers imaging services for example to academic research, clinical diagnostics, and drug development.

The Doctoral Researcher or Project Researcher will work in the field radiochemisty as a part of Academy of Finland funded research “Heterogeneously Mediated PET Radiochemistry in 3D-Printed Microfluidic Reactors”. The research will involve work with organic synthesis, material chemistry and radiochemical method development for both fluorine-18 and carbon-11 based PET-tracers.

Eligibility requirement for the position is master’s degree from suitable area (radiochemistry, organic chemistry, chemical engineering) and fluent English language skill. Experience in organic synthesis, catalysis, computer-aided design, 3D-printing and statistical methods relating to design of experiments is an advantage. A Doctoral Researcher must have a study right in the Turku University Doctoral Programme, otherwise the title of a Project Researcher is used.

The planned work will involve some 3-6 month research visits within Finland and Europe.

We will offer you responsible and interesting work and opportunity to develop your skills in versatile working environment. Read more about University of Turku as an employer from the Come work with us -page: www.utu.fi/en/university/come-work-with-us

The salary will be based on the university job demands chart levels 2, where the task-specific salary component is 2182,19 euros per month. In addition, a personal work performance component will be paid. The personal performance component is 6 - 50% of the task-specific salary component. 

A six (6) month trial period applies to the position.

Priority is to fill the position from 1.9.2023 onwards.

Applications must be submitted at the latest on 31.7.2023 (23:59) using the electronic application form of the University of Turku on the following address: www.utu.fi/careers . The link to the application system is at the beginning of the announcement (“Apply for the job”).

Please include with your application a CV, motivation letter and other possible attachments, which are relevant.

For further information about the position please contact Risto Savela (risto.savela@utu.fi)