From: bco-bounces@lists.oulu.fi [mailto:bco-bounces@lists.oulu.fi] On Behalf Of Anita Tienhaara Sent: 16. joulukuuta 2013 10:22 To: finbionet@helisci.fi Subject: [Bco] PhD student position available in the Cancer Gene Therapy Group, University of Helsinki
A PhD student position is available in the University of Helsinki Cancer Gene Therapy Group (CGTG), led by Akseli Hemminki, MD, PhD. CGTG is located in Haartman Institute (Haartmaninkatu 3) on the Helsinki Academic Medical Campus in Meilahti, Helsinki, Finland. Our research involves oncolytic viruses and adaptive cell therapies such as T-cell therapy, and their interplay. All projects relate to cancer and most projects have a strong immunological focus. Please see http://www.hi.helsinki.fi/cgtg/index.html for more information.
We offer you: · an opportunity to work in a high quality group at the very cutting edge of cancer research, both nationally and internationally · a chance to be involved in translational and cross-field science utilizing techniques from genetic engineering, immunology, virology, cell biology, molecular biology, clinical medicine and animal work · a stimulating research environment on the largest biomedical research campus in Finland, with tight collaborations locally and globally · a chance for completing a PhD and growing into an independent researcher · financial support through a grant
What is expected of you: · a completed or nearly completed Master’s degree or equivalent from a biological, biomedical or medical sciences field. · high motivation level and work morale. · some previous experience in cell culture, animal work, immunology, molecular cloning or virology is required. · experience in laboratory work, writing manuscripts or assembling scientific data will count in your favor · adequate written and oral skills in the English language
The start time is negotiable, but early spring 2014 is preferable. Please address your queries and applications, with CV, to Minna Oksanen, minna.k.oksanen@helsinki.fimailto:minna.k.oksanen@helsinki.fi , tel. 09 191 26832, 31.1.2013 at the latest.