From: bco-bounces@lists.oulu.fi [mailto:bco-bounces@lists.oulu.fi] On Behalf Of anita.tienhaara@helsinki.fi
Sent: 17. joulukuuta 2009 9:19
To: FinBioNet
Subject: [Bco] 2 PhD student positions at the Dept. of Biochemistry, University of Oulu

At the Department of Biochemistry, University of Oulu, Finland, in the group of Thomas Kietzmann:

Two DOCTORAL STUDENT positions open starting from January/February 2010. The posts will be filled for a maximum of 4 years.

Successfull applicants will work on the "Molecules Interacting in Hypoxia- Signalling and Associated Diseases". The proposed project will implement a multi- and interdisciplinary basic research effort focussing on the role of cell compartment in hypoxia signaling and the identification of participating kinases. Expertise and willingness to work with animal models would be an advantage.

The salary for the post will be based on levels 1-4 of the demand level chart for university-level teaching and research staff of the government pay system for Finnish universities, the job-specific component of the salary thus being EUR 1643,42 to 2241,68 per month. In addition, a salary component based on personal work performance will be paid (maximum of 46,3 % of the job-specific component).

Application should present the applicant’s reasons for applying for the post (a motivation statement). In addition, applications should include the following appendices:

- Curriculum Vitae

- A preliminary/preparatory research plan and postgraduate study plan

- Documents of other funding previously received for the doctoral studies (e.g. study grants, research assistantships, graduate school fellowships) and other funding applied for but not yet granted

- A transcript of studies

- 2-3 publications (if the applicant has already published scholarly papers)

In the application process, priority will be given to applicants who have good research potential. Interviews will be organized with selected applicants.

Applications should be sent to:

University of Oulu, Kirjaamo/Office of Registrar, PO Box 8000, FI-90140 University of Oulu. FINLAND by February 1 2010 before 4:15 p.m. Note that application documents will not be returned.

Information:

More information available by email: thomas.kietzmann-at-oulu.fi

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