I received a great many e-mails on open graduate school and other Ph.D. student positions. I put them here all in one message.
Tuomo Glumoff
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Karolinska Institutet is looking for a PhD student Position
Workplace: Department of Laboratory Medicine
Department / unit or equivalent: Division of Clinical Immunology and Transfusions Medicine
Form of employment: Project employment
Scope: Full-time
Time period: As soon as possible up to four years
Description of the work group/equivalent and its work/focus: We are offering one PhD position in the field of Clinical/Molecular Immunology, working together with Associate Professor Qiang Pan-Hammarström. The projects within the group focus on genetics of primary immunodeficiency diseases and molecular mechanism of immunoglobulin class switch recombination (SCR) and somatic hypermutation (SHM).
More information at
http://www.finbionet.fi/KI_PhD_position.pdf
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A PhD student position is available in a joint project by the Institute of Biomedicine, University of Helsinki and INRA / PURPAN, Toulouse, France.
The work is a part of a highly innovative project studying the relation between intestinal microbes, gut integrity and gut-brain signalling in Irritable Bowel Syndrome and will be supervised by professor Riitta Korpela (Helsinki) and associate professor Helene Eutamene (France). Applicant should be able to stay in Toulouse during a first part of the project (apprx. 1 year) and then continue at Helsinki Biomedicum. Starting date is negotiable and can begin immediately.
Applicants who hold an academic degree (M.Sc., MD or equivalent) will be considered. Experience in basic molecular and immunological methods and/or animal studies is an advantage. The salary is based on the University of Helsinki salary system and depends on qualifications.
Applications including CV, contact information and names of two referees should be sent before August 31, 2009 to Dr Eveliina Myllyluoma by email at mailto:eveliina.myllyluoma@helsinki.fi eveliina.myllyluoma@helsinki.fi . For further information, contact by e-mail or telephone (+358503981167).
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A PhD student position is available in the Immunoregulation group at
the Institute of Medical Technology, University of Tampere, Finland.Our research focus is in the role of proprotein convertases in immune responses (Nature. 2008 Sep 11;455(7210):246-50 and Blood. 2006 Aug
1;108(3):983-5). Prior experience in immune cell biology will be advantageous.
Please send your application and CV along with contact information at least one reference to: marko.pesu(at)uta.fi.
Closing date for applications is August 31, 2009
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A PhD student position is available in the FINNPEC (The Finnish Genetics of Pre-eclampsia Consortium)
Pregnancy and Genes research group housed at Biomedicum building (Haartman Institute, Department of Medical Genetics, University of Helsinki) is seeking an enthusiastic and hard-working Ph.D. student to the ongoing Finnish Genetics of Pre-eclampsia Consortium (FINNPEC). The consortium is currently recruiting pregnant mothers for a large case-control study of pre- eclampsia and related conditions and building up clinical and genetic- epidemiological database, which will be used for studying molecular mechanisms and later consequences of pre-eclampsia and related traits.
The team includes four doctoral students, five research nurses and a laboratory technician and is involved in a number of projects with wide multidisciplinary collaboration. The senior researchers are committed to systematic training of the PhD students to foster high-quality research. Funding is available on a personal grant basis. The successful applicant is expected to be interested in translational medicine and epidemiological research questions. He/she will participate the project on a day to day basis, being especially responsible for coordinating the efforts of research nurses and clinicians at hospitals in participant recruitment and data collection and managing f the study database. The applicant should have fluent skills in Finnish and English.
Please, submit an application, together with CV and a name of a referee by e-mail to Hannele Laivuori and Eero Kajantie. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
Further information:
Tia Aalto-Viljakainen M.D. PhD student (FINNPEC) tia.aalto-viljakainen(at)helsinki.fi 050 428 6839
Eero Kajantie M.D, Ph.D.,adjunct professor National Institute for Health and Welfare eero.kajantie(at)helsinki.fi 045 6770108
Hannele Laivuori M.D, Ph.D.,adjunct professor Haartman Institute, Department of Medical Genetics, University of Helsinki hannele.laivuori(at)helsinki.fi 09 19125106 or 050 4154871
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<http://www.fimm.fi/en/research/international_group_leaders/group_kuznetsov/
A PhD position is available in Biomedicum Helsinki at the Institute for
Molecular Medicine (FIMM) to investigate potential therapeutic targets in breast cancer.
A new laboratory in the Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (http://www.fimm.fi/en/) established in partnership with the European Molecular Biology Laboratory ( http://www.embl.org www.embl.org ) and the Nordic nodes for molecular medicine in Norway and Sweden, is seeking for a highly motivated PhD student. The laboratory is studying mechanisms of breast cancer progression using in vitro and in vivo models. A selected PhD student will be involved in RNAi-based functional genomics screens for anticancer target discovery.
Qualifications: A M.Sc. degree in genetics, cell biology, or a closely related field is required. Extensive English communication skills and bench level experience with molecular and cell biology techniques are essential. Experience with mouse mammary biology and/or RNAi-based functional genomics screens will be highly appreciated. A successful candidate is expected to apply for a local graduate school funding in September 2009.
Job Type: Full time position
Compensation: Salary based on the University of Helsinki salary system
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: August 31, 2009
To apply for this position, please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the contact information for three professional references including current and former supervisors as a single pdf file to Dr. Sergey Kuznetsov (Email: mailto:sergey.kuznetsov@helsinki.fi) sergey.kuznetsov@helsinki.fi ) Additional information can be found at: <http://www.fimm.fi/en/research/international_group_leaders/group_kuznetsov/
http://www.fimm.fi/en/research/international_group_leaders/group_kuznetsov/
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A PART-TIME POSITION OF A GRADUATE SCHOOL COORDINATOR AVAILABLE AT FINNISH GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ORAL SCIENCES (FINSOS)
A part-time (70 %) position of the Graduate School Coordinator for the years 2010-2011
A new national graduate school, Finnish Graduate School of Oral Sciences (FINSOS) will start January 1, 2010. The vacancy of the Coordinator will be filled already on November 1st, 2009 and it will possibly continue after closure of the first 2-year term, December 31st, 2011. The coordinator will be responsible for the operative management of FINSOS and will work at the University of Turku together with the Chair and the Administrative Board of the Graduate School. Further information and application guidelines can be found at http://www.finsos.utu.fi http://www.finsos.utu.fi .
In case of questions, please contact the school director, Professor Stina Syrjänen (tel. 02 333 8349, email mailto:stisyr@utu.fi stisyr@utu.fi . The deadline for applications is September 30th 2009 at 3:45 pm.
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PhD STUDENT POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT FINNISH GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ORAL SCIENCES (FINSOS)
9 PhD Student Positions for the years 2010-2013
Finnish Graduate School of Oral Sciences (FINSOS) a new national PhD training program invites applications for Doctoral Student positions starting on January 1st, 2010. The Doctoral Student positions are open for all graduate students (Licentiate in Dentistry, Master of Science or equivalent) with a research topic fitting in the field of oral sciences. Further information concerning the FINSOS graduate school and application procedure can be found at http://www.finsos.utu.fi http://www.finsos.utu.fi .
In case of questions, please contact the school director, Professor Stina Syrjänen (tel. 02 333 8349, email mailto:stisyr@utu.fi stisyr@utu.fi ).
The deadline for applications is September 30th 2009 at 3:45 pm.
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Open Ph.D. Student Positions in the Drug Discovery Graduate School
Several Ph.D. student positions are open for applications in the Drug Discovery Graduate School (DDGS) for the period 1.1.2010 - 31.12.2013. Funding will be provided on a part-time basis (6 months per year); twelve (12) part-time positions are now available.
The salary level is determined by the new salary system of Finnish universities (VPJ).
DDGS is a network-type graduate school that includes research groups from the Universities of Turku, Helsinki, Jyväskylä, Kuopio, Oulu and Tampere, Åbo Akademi University, and three drug discovery companies.
DDGS provides research training for graduate students in medicine, biosciences and pharmacy. Its aim is to support doctoral training in high-quality research groups working in the field of drug discovery and to help the students understand the various phases of drug development. Involvement in the activities of the Turku Center for Disease Models (TCDM) will be encouraged. TCDM is a core facility aiming to foster the generation, phenotypic characterization and validation of animal models for drug discovery and development, with a special emphasis on gene-targeted mouse models. General Ph.D. education will be organized in coordination with FinPharmaNet and local graduate schools (see http://finpharmanet.utu.fi http://finpharmanet.utu.fi ).
Applicants should submit the following documents in ten (10) copies: application, research plan (max. 10 pages; for instructions see http://ddgs.utu.fi http://ddgs.utu.fi ), study plan, CV, list of publications, statement of the senior supervisor on the project and on additional funding, to arrive by September 18th, 2009, 4 p.m. Applications should be sent to DDGS, Coordinator Eeva Valve, University of Turku, Institute of Biomedicine, Department of Pharmacology, Drug Development and Therapeutics, FI-20014 University of Turku, Finland. Applications will not be returned.
For more information on the activities of DDGS and on the associated research groups, visit the DDGS homepage at http://ddgs.utu.fi http://ddgs.utu.fi or contact prof. Mika Scheinin (Director of DDGS; tel. +358 2 333 7502, e-mail: mika.scheinin@utu.fi) or Dr. Eeva Valve (Coordinator; tel. +358 2 333 7257, e-mail: mailto:eeva.valve@utu.fi eeva.valve@utu.fi ).
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14 PhD positions are available within the The National Graduate School in Informational and Structural Biology (ISB).
The DEADLINE is 15.09.2009 at 16:00 for applications/the email submission!!
The ISB application form and the ISB Handbook 4th Edition:
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The Finnish graduate school in population genetics
The graduate school in population genetics is funded by the Department of Education and the Academy of Finland. The school builds a doctoral program and trains graduate students in the broad area of population genetics. The students take formal courses and carry out research work and complete a doctoral thesis in about four years.
The students entering the school should join a research project led by one of the supervisors that are members of the school. The topics covered by different projects include evolutionary genetics, bioinformatics, genetic epidemiology, gene mapping, plant and animal breeding, conservation genetics, molecular anthropology and archaeology, and risks associated with GMO. The working place depends on the research group and the supervisor (http://cc.oulu.fi/~biolwww/PopGenSchool/ )
The salary is set by the Department of Education which finances the graduate school, but the local university (research group) can pay a somewhat higher salary that includes some teaching duties.
The school announces seven positions for PhD students, starting at the beginning of 2010. The positions are maximally for four years. The application should include (when applicable):
1. CV
2. a list of publications
3. a training plan for PhD studies (what type of formal training,
courses etc you would like to have)
4. a short description of a career plan (why this type of training)
5. a plan for PhD research (a research plan or a good description
of the direction the student wants to take), max 2 pages
6. contact information of two referees
The applications should be sent (as a single document) to Outi Savolainen electronically (Outi.Savolainen@oulu.fi ) or by regular mail Dept of Biology, Box 3000, FIN-90014 University of Oulu, Finland). The deadline for the applications is 15 September 2009. For additional information, please contact Outi Savolainen or directly the project leader you would like to work with.
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