PROJECT COORDINATOR POSITION IN BIOMEDICUM FUNCTIONAL GENOMICS UNIT, UNIVERSITY OF HELSINKI

Biomedicum Functional Genomics Unit (FuGU) is a life science infrastructure located in Biomedicum Helsinki. FuGU operates at the University of Helsinki and is part of the national Biocenter Finland infrastructure network and HiLIFE technology platforms. FuGU provides users access to a wide range of functional genomics services and customized solutions with special expertise in next-generation sequencing, bioinformatics, qRT-PCR, genome editing and viral gene transfer technologies. The unit currently employs a staff of 11 with a background in molecular biology and biotechnology. Project coordinator position is immediately available in FuGU libraries, which operates together with HiLIFE's Finnish Genome Editing Center initiative. The deadline for the application is June 15, 2017 but the position is filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

A successful candidate has a master's degree in molecular biology, biotechnology, a polytechnic degree or equivalent. In addition, applications from post docs interested in building a career in research infrastructure services will be considered. Experience in cell culture and basic molecular biology technologies is mandatory and ideally, the candidate has experience in planning and execution of independent scientific projects. Experience in BSL2 gene transfer methods is considered as a bonus. In FuGU, your work will mainly focus on the management of recombinant virus services, including generation of bacterial and DNA products and lenti- and retroviral particles for in vitro and in vivo purposes, distribution and management of a large-scale CRISPR gRNA and shRNA libraries, gene expression validation service with qRT-PCR, customer care and development of the virus laboratory. Additionally, you participate in the research projects of FuGU and the lablife and training provided by Klefström laboratory.

We offer you a possibility to develop your skills in state-of-the-art functional genomics technologies in a teamwork-spirited environment of about 15 scientific researchers, service project coordinators and research assistants. Successful implementation of your tasks will require technical prowess, independent problem solving ability, excellent communication skills and capability for teamwork with researchers coming from different backgrounds.

To apply, please send a cover letter, CV and names of two referees to Research Director Juha Klefström, E-mail: klefstromjobs2017@gmail.commailto:klefstromjobs2017@gmail.com with the quoting reference ProjectCoordinator0517. Closing date: June 15, 2017.

For more information on our research and technology platforms, visit the following websites:

http://www.helsinki.fi/fugu/

https://www.helsinki.fi/en/researchgroups/cancer-cell-circuitry-laboratory