From: fbmm-bounces@lists.oulu.fi fbmm-bounces@lists.oulu.fi On Behalf Of Mirja Peltola Sent: maanantai 28. kesäkuuta 2021 9.39 To: fbmm fbmm@lists.oulu.fi Subject: [Fbmm] FW: Postdoctoral and doctoral student positions are available in the newly established Translational Pain Research group at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki

The University of Helsinki is an international scientific community of 40,000 students and researchers. It is one of the leading multidisciplinary research universities in Europe and ranks among the top 100 international universities in the world.

Postdoctoral and doctoral student positions are available in the newly established Translational Pain Research group at the Faculty of Medicine, led by Academy of Finland Fellow Dr. Vinko Palada. Dr. Palada´s group investigates circadian regulation of chronic pain and associated comorbidities by using the state-of-the-art methods such as high-throughput omics, cell biology, drug library screens and the functional studies in experimental models. This is a new and exciting research field, with the aim of revolutionizing our understanding of pain mechanisms and developing novel therapies for pain relief. The group closely collaborates with Helsinki University Hospital and the Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden.

Job description and key requirements : For the doctoral student position, we welcome applications of highly qualified applicants with a MSc degree in neuroscience, biology and/or pharmacy. The successful postdoctoral applicants will have at least one first authorship publication and a PhD degree in neuroscience, biology, chronobiology, or other related discipline. Previous experience with pain and circadian research, expertise in animal work and behavioral tests and know-how of omics analysis are beneficial. Excellent communication skills in English and ability to work in the international team setting are expected. More information and application at https://jobrxiv.org/job/faculty-of-medicine-university-of-helsinki-27778-pos...

Deadline for applications is September 15, 2021.