From: bco-bounces@lists.oulu.fi [mailto:bco-bounces@lists.oulu.fi] On Behalf Of anita.tienhaara@helsinki.fi Sent: 27. huhtikuuta 2010 13:37 To: FinBioNet Subject: [Bco] Biophysicist for advanced light microscopy research at Institute of Biotechnology, University of Helsinki

Institute of Biotechnology at the University of Helsinki is seeking a biophysicist for advanced light microscopy research.

lnstitute of Biotechnology is an independent international research unit at the University of Helsinki ranked in the top ten in European life sciences in terms of citations. The lnstitute focuses on Integrative Biology in the areas of molecular cell biology, genomics in model organisms and plants, developmental biology, and structural biology & biophysics, and is launching integrative programs in Quantitative Biology and Patterning Dynamics. The Institute offers state-of-the-art facilities in imaging, model organisms, proteomics, genomics, crystallography and NMR. The Institute is located in Viikki on the acclaimed life sciences campus of the University of Helsinki. Helsinki, the capital of the Republic of Finland, is a modern city with over half a million residents and is situated on the Baltic Sea.

The position is open starting from September 2010. The post will be filled for the years 2010 – 2011, optionally for 2012. Position is financed by Biocenter Finland Infrastructure Network funding. The salary will be based on the demand level chart for university–level teaching and research staff of the salary system of Finnish universities (Masters at level 2 to 4, 1794- 3353 €/month, post doc at level 5, 2637 – 3858€/month). Masters level has possibility to continue to PhD after the project. The position is affiliated with Light Microscopy Unit and Vartiainen lab.

The duties include user training and support on MP-FRAP, FLIM and FCS data collection and analysis, active participation in research projects using the aforementioned techniques and general user support. Exact responsibilities will depend on recruit’s abilities.

Position requirements

- PhD or Masters on a relevant field (Biophysics would be optimal, knowledge on physics, mathematics and biology essential)

- good computer skills

- Interest, ability and willingness to learn microscopy techniques

- good interaction and communication skills; fluent spoken and written English

Further information

Light Microscopy Unit: http://www.biocenter.helsinki.fi/bi/lmu/

Vartiainen lab: http://www.biocenter.helsinki.fi/bi/vartiainen/

For additional information , please contact head of Light Microscopy Unit Dr. Kimmo Tanhuanpää; kimmo.tanhuanpaa(at)helsinki.fi or Dr. Maria Vartiainen; maria.vartiainen(at)helsinki.fi

Applications

Please send a CV, a list of publications and contact details of 2-3 referees along with a cover letter stating your reasons for applying the position by 31st of May 2010 3 PM EET to

kimmo.tanhuanpaa(at)helsinki.fi in a single .pdf file attachments.

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Institute of Biotechnology

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