A PhD student position is available in the research group of Professor Perttu Lindsberg, in the Research Program of Molecular Neurology, part of the Research Programs Unit, University of Helsinki. We are hoping to find an energetic and driven researcher to work on two translational research projects focused on developing new biomarkers for stroke and carotid atherosclerosis. Work will include biomarker discovery, large scale validation of existing biomarker candidates and managing our sample libraries.

A successful applicant will have a M.Sc. degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, neuroscience, or an equivalent closely related field. We are primarily looking for a student with at least 1-2 years of previous laboratory work experience, and the candidate must be able to perform basic protein chemistry techniques fluently, especially ELISA analyses. An organized, independent and problem solving work attitude is required, and the applicant should have a fearless outlook towards improving existing methodology. We are aiming to fill the position as soon as possible.

Our group offers a chance to work together with clinicians in a truly translational setting, with the excellent resources of Biomedicum Helsinki, at the Meilahti campus.

Please send your application as a single PDF document to olli.s.mattila(at)helsinki.fi before 5PM on the 16th of December 2016. Only applicants invited to an interview will be contacted. All applications should include a cover letter, CV, a list of publications and any possible recommendation letters.

Contact information:

Prof. Perttu Lindsberg

perttu.lindsberg(at)hus.fi