From: bco-bounces@lists.oulu.fi [mailto:bco-bounces@lists.oulu.fi] On Behalf Of Anita Tienhaara
Sent: 7. lokakuuta 2013 7:49
To: finbionet@helisci.fi
Subject: [Bco] PhD and Postdoctoral Positions in Evolutionary and Developmental Biology at the Institute of Biotechnology, University of Helsinki

PhD and/or Postdoctoral positions are available at the Institute of Biotechnology, University of Helsinki, in the recently established laboratory of Dr. Nicolas Di-Poi.

Our laboratory is studying the development, evolution and regeneration of craniofacial tissues in non-mammalian vertebrate models that reliably inform human diseases. This is a new and exciting research field, with the goal to provide an evolutionary context to the key signaling pathways of biological regeneration. The research projects include complementary state-of-the-art methods, including cellular biology,

molecular embryology, theoretical modeling, genetics and phylogenomics, and they offer an interdisciplinary environment for research training (see e.g., Science 339:78-81 (2013), EvoDevo 4:19 (2013), Nature 464:99-103 (2010)). The exact topics of research projects will be discussed in detail during interview.

The successful Doctoral and/or Postdoctoral candidates will have a genuine interest in multidisciplinary research and will hold an excellent Master Degree (or equivalent) and/or PhD in Biology with a specialization in Developmental Biology and/or Evolutionary Biology. In addition, Postdoctoral candidates will have both a proven record of excellence in research and a previous experience of work with craniofacial tissues (including mineralized tissues and brain) and/or nonmammalian model organisms (e.g., birds, amphibians, reptiles), while Doctoral candidates will have a strong potential for excellence in research in the above-mentioned research areas.

The Institute of Biotechnology (BI) at the University of Helsinki is an independent research institute with a mission to increase knowledge in biotechnology and integrative biology and use this for the benefit of society. BI has research programs in Molecular Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, Genome Biology, and Structural Biology & Biophysics. BI offers state-of-the-art facilities in imaging, model organisms, proteomics, genomics, bioinformatics and crystallography. For more information, visit the website: http://www.biocenter.helsinki.fi/bi.

To apply, please send (in a single pdf document) a cover letter describing your previous research and motivation, your detailed CV including a list of publications, as well as contact information for 2 references to Dr Nicolas Di-Poi (nicolas.di-poi@helsinki.fi). Positions are expected to start in January 2014 (or as agreed with the selected candidates), and candidates will be considered until the positions are filled.