Doctoral student position for Endothelial Cell and Vascular Biology; 4-year position 2018-2021 in Biocenter Oulu and Faculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, University of Oulu

 The University of Oulu (http://www.oulu.fi/english/) is one of the largest universities in Finland, with approximately 16 000 students and 3 000 employees. The University of Oulu Graduate School (UniOGS) (http://www.oulu.fi/uniogs/) provides the framework and conditions for high-quality, research-driven doctoral education at the University of Oulu, and field-specific doctoral training is provided by its multidisciplinary doctoral programmes. Biocenter Oulu (BCO) (http://www.oulu.fi/biocenter/) offers a high-level international multidisciplinary environment supplied with cutting-edge infrastructures.  Under this framework, the Health and Biosciences Doctoral Programme (HBS-DP) (http://www.oulu.fi/uniogs/dp/hbsdp) offers doctoral training in cell and molecular biology, molecular medicine, genetics, structural biology, bioinformatics, biocomputing, medicine, health sciences, and interdisciplinary topics. 

Applications are invited for a full-time doctoral student position for a maximum of four years, starting at the earliest on 01.01.2018 in a Biocenter Oulu research project headed by Ph.D., Adjunct Professor Lauri Eklund and Professor Taina Pihlajaniemi. 

The position is supervised by Lauri Eklund focusing on vascular, endothelial cell and extracellular matrix biology in basic and translational research. In this project, we investigate mechanisms for venous development and perivascular ECM remodeling in normal growth and in vascular diseases. We use biochemical, cell biological and 3D culturing models, advanced microscopy, and genetic mouse models. As an outcome of the project, we expect breakthroughs in the understanding the processes underlying the normal vascular morphogenesis, and their dysfunction causing vascular pathologies. This will help us to identify molecular targets to prevent vascular diseases in experimental models and for the future development of novel therapies.

Requirements 

To successfully occupy the position of a doctoral student, the candidate must possess a Master’s degree or an equivalent degree (e.g. licentiate) preferably in the field of cell biology, genetics, physiology or biochemistry. Degree must have been completed by 31.12.2017 (or latest before the job contract starts).  The successful applicant is expected to have experience in animal models, microcopy, has good knowledge in cell and molecular biology, and has made rapid progress in his/her graduate studies with high grades.

Ability to pursue independent research and excellent writing and fluency in English is expected. The doctoral student position is intended for an Early Stage Researcher (ESR) who, according to the ”European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers”, is defined as a researcher in the first four years (full-time equivalent) of his/her research activity, including the period of research training. Applicants will be either starting their doctoral training, or will have completed no more than two full years of training (adjusted for possible previous part-time status) at the time the position is filled. The selected candidate will carry out his/her doctoral studies in the Health and Biosciences Doctoral Programme of the University of Oulu Graduate School (UniOGS) and must meet the minimal requirements to receive doctoral study rights as defined in http://www.oulu.fi/uniogs/requirements_for_admission.

Salary 

The salary of the selected doctoral student will be set on levels 2 – 4 of the national salary scale for the teaching and research staff of Finnish universities. In addition, a supplementary remuneration will be given for personal achievement and performance (max. 46.3%). The total salary for these levels (before tax) currently ranges from about 1985 to 3621 Euros/month for full-time employment.

Application 

Applications must be submitted using the electronic application form by 24.11.2017, 24:00 (Finnish local time), with the following attachments as three separate pdf files:

1. Complete CV containing contact information of at least two referees (Max. size limit of the attachment: 5 Mbytes)

2. Motivation letter (maximum 1 page) describing prior knowledge and research interests and career plans (1-2 pages; max. size limit of the attachment: 2 Mbytes).

3. Certificates/Diplomas: Scanned electronic copies of diplomas and transcripts of the records of relevant previous degrees. If the original documents are not in English, Finnish or Swedish, each document must be accompanied by an official certified translation into English or Finnish. (Max. size limit of the attachment: 2 Mbytes)

Other relevant information 

The eligible applicants fitting best in the research profile expected for the position may be invited to an on-site or remote interview. All applicants will be notified when the selection process is completed.

Contact  

-        Dr Lauri Eklund, e-mail: lauri.eklund (at) oulu.fi

-        Concerning the general requirements and application procedures: Coordinator Ritva Saastamoinen, e-mail: ritva.saastamoinen (at) oulu.fi

https://rekry.saima.fi/certiahome/open_job_view.html?did=5600&jc=1&id=00004428&lang=en

For the other BCO positions, please see http://www.oulu.fi/biocenter/open-doctoral-training-positions.

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Ritva Saastamoinen, PhD, Docent

Coordinator, Adjunct associate professor

Health and Biosciences Doctoral Programme (HBS-DP)

Biocenter Oulu and University of Oulu Graduate School

P.O.Box 5000, FIN-90014 University of Oulu, Finland

(Visiting address: Aapistie 5A, Room 473B)

ritva.saastamoinen(at)oulu.fi

Tel: +358 294 48 6102, mobile +358 50 526 7164

http://www.oulu.fi/uniogs/dp/hbsdp

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