-----Original Message----- From: bco-bounces@lists.oulu.fi [mailto:bco-bounces@lists.oulu.fi] On Behalf Of Anita Tienhaara Sent: 4. maaliskuuta 2009 11:12 To: FinBioNet@sender-02.it.helsinki.fi Subject: [Bco] Ph.D. student / Deep subsurface geomicrobiology

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is an impartial and multitechnological R&D organisation that provides high-end technology solutions and innovation services. From its wide knowledge base, VTT can combine different technologies, create new innovations and a substantial range of world-class technologies and applied research services, thus improving its clients' competitiveness and competence. Through its international scientific and technology networks, VTT can produce information, upgrade technology knowledge and create business intelligence and value added to its stakeholders.

Ph.D. student / Deep subsurface geomicrobiology

Function: Biotechnology

Job description: VTT is looking for a creative Ph.D. student to work on deep subsurface geomicrobial processes in Finnish bedrock and groundwater. The aim is to develop molecular biological methods for deep subsurface microbial studies and to generate understanding of the geobiochemical processes. The project is a collaboration between VTT (Technical Research Centre of Finland) and GTK (Geological Survey of Finland). Expectations: Background in environmental microbiology and molecular biological methods is required. Additional knowledge on geobiochemistry and bioinformatics is considered advantageous

We offer challenging and interesting tasks using state-of-the-art equipment. You will have good career and development opportunities, as well as the benefits of working for a large company.

Knowledge centre/Service area: Bioprocessing Location: Espoo

For further information please contact Niklas von Weymarn, tel. +358 40 547 6977, Malin Bomberg, tel. +358 40 186 3869 or Mari Nyyssönen, tel +358 40 720 6567, Email. firstname.lastname@vtt.fi

Please fill in your application at file:///\\www.vtt.fi\careers www.vtt.fi/careers .

Application deadline 2009-03-31

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Institute of Biotechnology

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FIN-00014 University of Helsinki, Finland

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