University of Turku, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Department of Biochemistry

Doctoral Candidate for a fixed-term employment for 4 years

Our organization

We are offering you a fascinating vantage point in a rapidly developing area of science - so please send your application as soon as possible.

We are a part of a consortium that aims at characterizing the environment shared by acute myeloid leukemia and osteoblasts. We will use cell cultures, animal models and cells isolated from AML patients to understand how AML works and how it could be treated by targeting its environment.

The project is funded by the Academy of Finland and the position is maximally for four years starting at earliest 01.03.2020.

Job description

Our group will analyse the environment shared by acute myeloid leukemia and osteoblasts by using highly sophisticated mass spectrometry-based proteomics. We are also interested in changes in posttranslational modifications of the extracellular proteins.

What we are expecting from you

We are looking for a candidate with M.Sc. degree, molecular and cell biology background and interest for mass spectrometry-based proteomics, bioinformatics and statistics. Earlier experience with proteomics and bioinformatics is an advantage.

Excellent knowledge in English, both written and oral, is a must. Also an official certificate about the proven English skills is needed (according to the official rules of the University of Turku). There will be a six-month trial period in the contract.

Please submit your application no later than 15th February 2020 via the electronic application form of the University of Turku. Further information and the link to the application system can be found from the University of Turku recruitment page https://www.utu.fi/en/university/come-work-with-us/open-vacancies or google: utu open vacancies Applications should contain a motivation letter (max. 1 page), list of publications, degree certificates and CV including contact details of at least three referees (name, working place, e-mail address) and an official certificate about the excellent knowledge of English.

Further information

Director, Professor Jyrki Heino, jyheino(at)utu.fi

Concerning application tool - HR Specialist Paula Luoma paula.luoma(at)utu.fi

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