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From: bco-bounces@lists.oulu.fi [mailto:bco-bounces@lists.oulu.fi] On Behalf Of Anita Tienhaara
Sent: 27. maaliskuuta 2009 9:37
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Subject: [Bco] PhD student for a project on the genetic background ofchemosensory perceptions and preferences

University of Helsinki, Department of Food Technology, Viikki

and Department of Public Health, Twin Research Unit, Ruskeasuo

National Institute for Health and Welfare, Meilahti

Are you interested in taste, food and genes?

Join us to prepare your dissertation

We are looking for a PhD student for a project on the genetic background of chemosensory perceptions and preferences. The appointment lasts max. 4 years and starts at your earlier convenience, before summer. The position is funded by the University of Helsinki. The supervisors are Professor Jaakko Kaprio (University of Helsinki, Dept of Public Health) Adjunct Professor, Dr. Markus Perola (NIHW/FIMM) and Professor Hely Tuorila (University of Helsinki, Dept of Food Technology).

What is expected of the PhD student

▪ MSc degree (for example in biotechnology or nutrition or other suitable area)

▪ interest in multidisciplinary approach

▪ basic knowledge of genetics and interest to develop in that area

▪ interest in developing his or her quantitative skills (in particular statistics)

▪ good personal interaction skills

▪ willingness to flexibly work on two campuses (Viikki and Meilahti/Ruskeasuo)

Salary based on demands level (range 1-4) and performance according to the University regulations.

Please send your application in 3 copies by post by April 20, 2009.

The following appendices are needed:

1. Copy of your MSc certificate

2. CV and the possible list of publications

3. Other possible relevant documents

The applications will not be returned.

Send the application to the following address:

Professor Hely Tuorila

Department of Food Technology

P.O. Box 66 (Viikki EE)

FI - 00014 University of Helsinki

Finland

Further information:

Jaakko Kaprio, jaakko.kaprio@helsinki.fi

Markus Perola, markus.perola@thl.fi

Hely Tuorila, tel. (09) 191 58216 or hely.tuorila@helsinki.fi

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