Research Program Unit at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Helsinki invites applications for a fixed-term position of
 

Doctoral Researcher
from 1 January 2024 until 31 December 2027 or according to agreement.

Our research group investigates infant gut microbial ecology using an interdisciplinary approach, combining culture-based microbiology and modern multiomics with bioinformatics and analytical methods from population ecology. The position of doctoral researcher involves wet lab work, participating in organizing studies with human participants, and analysing microbial genomic and metagenomic data.
 

Qualifications

The candidate should have an MSc degree in microbiology, molecular biology, genetics, ecology or other suitable field and experience in bioinformatics or biostatistics, including experience with R or Python. Experience in basic molecular biology/microbiology methods is seen as an advantage. We are looking for a highly motivated and independent student able to adjust to and learn different types of tasks throughout the project.

The degree requirement must be met by the beginning of the employment. Doctoral Researcher must obtain the right to pursue doctoral studies at the University of Helsinki within the trial period (six months). The chosen applicant is expected to reside in Finland while employed by the University of Helsinki.

What we offer

We offer an opportunity to work in exciting, ground-breaking projects funded by ERC and Academy of Finland. Our work is highly interdisciplinary, and you will be able to utilize and learn a broad range of skills and expertise. The work has a strong translational aspect with direct relevance to human health; we conduct clinical trials and observational studies on human participants. Salary is based on the university salary system, approximately 2400 €/month depending on experience and qualifications.

How to apply

Applications, including your cover letter, CV, publication list, contact information for two references, and a copy of your MSc thesis, should be submitted through the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the link “Apply now” below. Applicants who are currently employed by the University of Helsinki are requested to submit their application via the SAP Fiori portal at https://msap.sap.helsinki.fi. The closing date for applications is 30 October 2023. Applicants of any gender, linguistic and cultural background or from members of minority groups are welcomed. You can read more about working at the university on our website.
 

For further information on the position, please contact Katri Korpela (katri.korpela (at) helsinki.fi).

For information on the recruitment process, please contact HR Specialist Marja Meresto (hr-ltdk (at) helsinki.fi).
 

About us

The Faculty of Medicine promotes high quality scientific research. It provides research-based undergraduate and postgraduate education in medicine, dentistry, psychology and logopedics, and an international Master’s Programme in Translational Medicine. It also offers psychotherapist education. In addition to its teaching and research activities, the faculty serves as a significant expert organisation in the healthcare sector and contributes to the discourse on ethics in the field. The faculty aims to be one of the best medical research faculties in the world, while reinforcing its status as a distinguished institution of multidisciplinary education in healthcare.

The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Helsinki constitutes the academic medical centre together with HUS Helsinki University Hospital and the Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE). This medical centre has been successful in international comparisons, ranking among the top 10 medical campuses in Europe and the top 50 globally.

Research Programs Unit (RPU) of the Faculty of Medicine consolidates demonstrated research excellence, with focused research programs addressing the greatest challenges in human health.

Research Program Unit at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Helsinki invites applications for a fixed-term position of

Postdoctoral Researcher  
from 1 November 2023 until 31 October 2024 with a possibility of extension.

The position is available in an Academy of Finland -funded project that investigates the interplay of metabolic reprogramming, epigenetic regulatory landscape, and cancer cell proliferation.
The group is working in the field of cancer biology and epigenetics using state-of-the-art methods such as CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing and transcriptional and epigenomic profiling at single-cell resolution (see e.g., Pihlajamaa et al, Nat Biotech 2023). We utilize diverse cellular models and next-generation sequencing techniques to understand the molecular mechanisms controlling oncogenic gene expression programs and cancer growth. The group belongs to the Applied Tumor Genomics Program in the Research Programs Unit of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Helsinki providing a vibrant research environment and high-quality infrastructure for modern biomedical research.
 

Qualifications

• A PhD degree in life sciences with excellent academic record. The default assumption is that the degree requirement must be met by the beginning of the employment.
• Working knowledge of biochemistry, molecular biology, and mammalian cell culture
• Ability to work productively both independently and as part of the team
• Excellent communication skills in English
• The chosen applicant is expected to reside in Finland while employed by the University of Helsinki.

In addition, previous experience in CRISPR/Cas9-mediated genome editing and next-generation sequencing-based functional genomics methods and/or computational analysis of genomic datasets is considered a plus, and candidates with proven track record with at least one first-author publication will be given preference.

What we offer

• Salary of 3300-3600 euros per month depending on the appointee’s qualifications and experience.
• An exciting project utilizing cutting-edge functional genomics and CRISPR-methods to understand molecular basis of human cancer.
• A position in an ambitious research group with supportive and positive working culture in an international and multi-disciplinary research environment.
• Attractive welfare benefits such as occupational health care provided by University of Helsinki (further information at www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers).

How to apply

Applications should be submitted through the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the “Apply now” button. Applicants who are currently employed by the University of Helsinki are requested to submit their application via the SAP Fiori portal at https://msap.sap.helsinki.fi. The closing date for applications is 12 October 2023. Applicants of any gender, linguistic and cultural background or from members of minority groups are welcomed. You can read more about working at the university on our website.

For further information on the position, please contact Dr. Päivi Pihlajamaa paivi.pihlajamaa(at) helsinki.fi).

For information on the recruitment process, please contact HR Specialist Marja Meresto (hr-ltdk(at) helsinki.fi).
 

About us

The Faculty of Medicine promotes high quality scientific research. It provides research-based undergraduate and postgraduate education in medicine, dentistry, psychology and logopedics, and an international Master’s Programme in Translational Medicine. It also offers psychotherapist education. In addition to its teaching and research activities, the faculty serves as a significant expert organisation in the healthcare sector and contributes to the discourse on ethics in the field. The faculty aims to be one of the best medical research faculties in the world, while reinforcing its status as a distinguished institution of multidisciplinary education in healthcare.

The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Helsinki constitutes the academic medical centre together with HUS Helsinki University Hospital and the Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE). This medical centre has been successful in international comparisons, ranking among the top 10 medical campuses in Europe and the top 50 globally.
 

Research Programs Unit (RPU) of the Faculty of Medicine consolidates demonstrated research excellence, with focused research programs addressing the greatest challenges in human health.

The Department of Physics is a large and multidisciplinary department that offers the most varied university programme in the physical sciences in Finland. The department employs about 200 people, of which 2 are academy professors, 20 are professors and 5 associate professors or assistant professors. The research at the department and the research-based teaching follows a high international standard, are nationally significant, and promote the mental and economic wellbeing in society.
 

Faculty of Science invites applications for
 

DOCTORAL RESEARCHER IN FUNCTIONAL 2D NANOMATERIALS BY ION IMPLANTATION – EXPERIMENTAL
 

Starting immediately, or as agreed. The PhD researcher will be offered a 4-year fully funded contract.
 

PhD Position description

The student will focus on creating novel functional nanomaterials and two dimensional (2D) structures by employing ion implantation and ion irradiation. The student will join the project “Metal atoms on functional nanoplatforms” funded by the Research Council of Finland at the University of Helsinki. The project studies engineering of 2D nanomaterials and looks at the incorporation, properties and application of individual metal dopants in 2D transition metal dichalcogenide sheets. These layered materials act as functional nanoplatforms with versatile use in many fields from quantum optics to nanocatalysis.
 

The project offers a highly interdisciplinary research environment for the student. In collaboration with international partners, the project will employ state of the art transmission electron microscopy and spectroscopy as well as optical and catalytic methods to study the structures. The student will have the opportunity to participate in research visits to the collaborating groups in Austria and the United Kingdom. The student will be joining the research team at the Accelerator Laboratory at the University of Helsinki, where experimental and computational groups work side by side. See more information at https://www.helsinki.fi/en/researchgroups/helsinki-accelerator-laboratory. Depending on the student’s interests, they will also have the opportunity to explore computational atomistic simulations to support their experimental research.
 

To be successful in this position, the student should have a keen interest in materials research, be highly motivated, have a problem solving mindset and enjoy working in an international collaborative community.
 

Selection criteria

The Doctoral Researcher should have an MSc or equivalent in Physics, Materials Science, Engineering or a comparable field. Good oral and written English skills are required. The appointee should either already have the right to pursue a doctoral degree at the University of Helsinki by the start of the appointment or apply for the right and obtain it within the probationary period of six months of their appointment. If the candidate does not already have the right to pursue a doctoral degree at the University of Helsinki, it must be applied for separately (www.helsinki.fi/en/research/doctoral-education/the-application-process-in-a-nutshell). The requirements for pursuing a doctoral degree at the University of Helsinki can be found at https://www.helsinki.fi/en/research/doctoral-education/eligibility-and-educational-documents.
 

The University of Helsinki welcomes applicants from a variety of gender identities, linguistic and cultural backgrounds
 

What we offer

The University of Helsinki offers the appointee a first-class research and teaching environment as well as the preconditions necessary for international cooperation (https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/why-university-helsinki).

The salary of the positions will be based on levels 2-3 of the demands level table for teaching and research personnel in the salary system of Finnish universities. In addition, the appointee will be paid a salary component based on personal performance. The starting salary will be ca. 2600-2900 euros/month, depending on the appointee’s qualifications and experience. The employment contract will include a probationary period of six months. 
 

The University of Helsinki provides its staff with occupational health and sports services as well as professional development opportunities (https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/why-university-helsinki/staff-benefits). The appointee is expected to reside in Finland while employed by the University of Helsinki. International staff is supported in relocating to Finland (https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/welcome).
 

Applications must have the following enclosures (in English):

1. Motivation letter, highlighting why you are applying for this position, summarising what research experience and research output you have, and a short description of your research ambitions. Max 1 A4 page.
2. Full CV, including list of publications and any relevant documents on competence and merits that the applicant wishes to be taken into account in the selection process.
3.  Contact details of at least two referees, such as earlier supervisors (or letters of recommendation, if already available).

The deadline for applications is October 30th 2023.

Please submit your application using the University of Helsinki recruitment system via the button “Apply now”.

Further information about the position can be obtained from Academy Researcher Harriet Åhlgren, harriet.ahlgren(at)helsinki.fi.

If you have questions related to the recruitment system, please contact HR Specialist Laura Karppinen, laura.karppinen(at)helsinki.fi.

The Department of Computer Science (CS) of the Faculty of Science is seeking a

DOCTORAL RESEARCHER in AI for big scientific data processing and analytics for the project of Artificial Intelligence systems for enhancing sensing technologies and scientific discoveries.

The Doctoral Researcher will work on a project funded by the Academy of Finland. The project will be carried out in close collaboration with the Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System Research (INAR). The project aims to develop Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data science methods to automate the data processing and analysis of big atmospheric and environmental data, mainly generated via the Stations for Measuring Ecosystem-Atmosphere Relations (SMEAR stations) and other related research infrastructure, such as ACTRIS, etc. The developed methods will be deployed in various platforms, such as computing clusters operated by CSC – IT Center for Science (CSC). The hired candidate will have an opportunity to interact and collaborate with world-class atmospheric scientists in INAR, data scientists and data engineers in CSC, top scientists at the Department of Computer Science (CS), and many other collaborators within Atmosphere and Climate Competence Center (ACCC) and Finnish Center for Artificial Intelligence (FCAI). 

Position description

The doctoral researcher position will focus on researching, designing, and developing various feature engineering, machine learning (ML), and deep learning (DL) methods. The ML/DL models are developed mainly based on time-series measurements gathered at many research infrastructures, such as SMEAR stations. Other data sets can be in the forms of spatiotemporal database, images and other unstructured data sets. The developed ML/DL models are expected to be deployed on our computing platforms (e.g., CSC etc.) to process the gathered measurement data and generate the results automatically in near real-time.

The position will require the doctoral researcher to advance research in specific technological areas, such as supervised and unsupervised machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, and cloud computing. The doctoral researcher will be encouraged to design their own research project within the scope of the overall project in collaboration with the Principal Investigators (PIs). High cooperation between the doctoral researcher and scientists in CS and INAR is a key requirement for the project’s success. The successful candidate will be primarily supervised by Dr. Martha Arbayani Zaidan, Prof. Tuukka Petäjä and Prof. Sasu Tarkoma. The position will be a fully funded contracts for 3 years with a possibility of extension for a fourth year.

Requirements and eligibility criteria

A successful candidate should have a master’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field. The candidate must have scientific curiosity and a meticulous work ethic. Based on the position of interest, prior experience in data sciences, AI, data engineering, cloud computing, and/or their deployments is desirable. A good track record of relevant scientific publications will be considered a plus. The candidate must have good organizational and time management skills and be able to work both independently and as part of a team. Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written, are expected. The University of Helsinki seeks to promote an equitable and inclusive working environment and welcomes applicants from diverse genders, linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

Applicants who do not currently hold a doctoral study right in the Doctoral Programme in Computer Science (DoCS) at the University of Helsinki are eligible to apply, but in the event of hiring, they are expected to acquire the status during the standard 6-month probationary period. Please check the admission periods and eligibility criteria to DoCS: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/admissions-and-education/apply-doctoral-programmes/doctoral-school-and-doctoral-programmes/doctoral-programmes-natural-sciences/doctoral-programme-computer-science/admissions-doctoral-studies.

Salary and benefits

The starting salary of a doctoral researcher is typically 2531-2662 euros/month, depending on previous qualifications and experience.  

The University of Helsinki offers comprehensive services to its employees, including occupational health care and health insurance, sports facilities, and opportunities for professional development. The University provides support for internationally recruited employees with their transition to work and life in Finland. For more on the University of Helsinki as an employer, please see https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers.

How to apply

Please submit your application by clicking “Apply now” on the bottom right side of this page. Please submit in a single PDF file in English,

which should including the following documents:

• A motivation letter describing why you are the ideal candidate for this role (max. 2 pages)
• A curriculum vitae (max. 2 pages) including a list of publications (if any).
• Names and contact information of two referees, who are willing to provide reference letters upon request (optional).

We aim to fill the position as soon as possible and therefore encourage early applications. However, the latest deadline for submitting applications is October 17th, 2023.

More information

For project and position related questions, please contact

• Dr. Martha Arbayani Zaidan, martha.zaidan(at)helsinki.fi

For support with the recruitment system, please contact

• HR Specialist Alina Kurppa, alina.kurppa(at)helsinki.fi.

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The University of Helsinki (https://www.helsinki.fi/en) 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. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer an attractive and diverse workplace in an inspiring environment with a variety of development opportunities and benefits.

As a part of the Faculty of Science, the Department of Computer Science (https://www.helsinki.fi/en/computer-science) is a leading unit in Finland in its area and responsible for the teaching and research in computer science at the University of Helsinki. The number of professors at the department has grown in recent years and there are now 32 professorships. The main research fields at the department are artificial intelligence, big data frameworks, bioinformatics, data analysis, data science, discrete and machine learning algorithms, distributed, intelligent, and interactive systems, networks, security, and software and database systems. The department has extensive international collaboration with companies and universities. Within teaching, the department’s professors and staff are in charge of the Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral Programmes in Computer Science, as well as the separate Master’s Programme in Data Science, in which other departments also participate.

The Research Program Unit at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki invites applications for

a fixed-term, full-time Doctoral Researcher position.

The position is available from October 2023, with flexibility on the starting date, and extends until August 2027.
 

The Chen’s research group at University of Helsinki is seeking a motivated doctoral researcher to contribute to a core project funded by the Academy of Finland. The project aims to investigate the role of RNA splicing and tissue environment in shaping human macrophage diverse phenotypes during obesity. In this study, we will use cutting-edge single-cell and spatial omics technologies, develop novel computational methods, perform multimodal data analysis and integration, and experimental validation to uncover key factors steering the progression of obesity-associated metabolic disorders. The selected candidate will play a pivotal role in computational data analysis and method development. Individuals with a strong interest and background in computational biology/bioinformatics are strongly encouraged to consider this opportunity.

As the global concern over obesity escalates due to its significant contribution to various diseases, your work will enhance our understanding of novel cellular and molecular mechanisms driving the emergence of obesity-associated metabolic disorders. Join us in this pivotal endeavour to advance our understanding and address the pressing health challenges posed by obesity.

Qualifications

Eligibility requires a master’s degree in computational biology/bioinformatics or a relevant field. Proficiency in programming and a fervent curiosity to employ data science in deciphering biological mechanisms of human diseases are imperative. Candidates should exhibit adeptness in both independent work and collaborative team settings across diverse disciplines. Motivation, excellent time management, and effective communication skills in spoken and written English stand as essential attributes. Additionally, familiarity with immunology, metabolism, and RNA biology will be advantageous.

The starting salary will be set on level 2 of the national salary scale for teaching and research personnel at Finnish universities. In addition, salary component based on personal performance will be paid. The starting salary will be in the range of 2300-2600 euros/month (pre-tax). A six-month trial period will be applied.

Finland stands out as one of the world’s most liveable nations, boasting exceptional quality of life, safety, and renowned education system. The selected candidate will receive University of Helsinki staff benefits, including occupational health care services. Additionally, access to high-quality public childcare services, schools, and substantial family benefits is provided. The selected candidate will be based in Finland while employed by the University of Helsinki.

How to apply

Application should include the following documents as a single pdf file in English:
1. A motivation letter detailing your prior knowledge, research interests, career goals, and compelling rationale for your suitability for this role.
2. A Curriculum Vitae, including a list of publications and contact details of 2 referees.
3. Certificates/Diplomas: Please provide scanned copies of diplomas and transcripts of your previous degrees. In instances where the original documents are not in English, Finnish, or Swedish, please provide an official certified translation into either English or Finnish.

To apply, the applications should be submitted through the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the link “Apply now” below. Applicants who are currently employed by the University of Helsinki are requested to submit their application via the SAP Fiori portal at https://msap.sap.helsinki.fi. The closing date for applications is 16 October 2023 (at 23.59 EEST). Applicants of any gender, linguistic and cultural background or from members of minority groups are welcomed. You can read more about working at the university on our website.

For further information on the position, please contact Dr. Ping Chen (ping.chen (at)helsinki.fi).  

For information on the recruitment process, please contact HR Specialist Marja Meresto (hr-ltdk(at) helsinki.fi).

The Faculty of Medicine promotes high quality scientific research. It provides research-based undergraduate and postgraduate education in medicine, dentistry, psychology and logopedics, and an international Master’s Programme in Translational Medicine. It also offers psychotherapist education. In addition to its teaching and research activities, the faculty serves as a significant expert organisation in the healthcare sector and contributes to the discourse on ethics in the field. The faculty aims to be one of the best medical research faculties in the world, while reinforcing its status as a distinguished institution of multidisciplinary education in healthcare.

The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Helsinki constitutes the academic medical centre together with HUS Helsinki University Hospital and the Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE). This medical centre has been successful in international comparisons, ranking among the top 10 medical campuses in Europe and the top 50 globally.

Research Programs Unit (RPU) of the Faculty of Medicine consolidates demonstrated research excellence, with focused research programs addressing the greatest challenges in human health.

FIMM is currently seeking outstanding candidates for the position of

Postdoctoral Researcher for in-silico drug repurposing

Description: The Computational Systems Medicine group led by Tero Aittokallio focuses on developing and applying integrated computational-experimental approaches to tackle biomedical questions, such as how genes function as interaction networks to carry out and regulate cellular processes, how perturbations in these networks contribute to complex traits, such as human diseases, and where and how in the disease network one should target to optimally inhibit disease phenotypes, such as tumour growth or metastasis.

The group is now seeking postdoctoral researcher, with strong computational and analytical skills, and an interest in implementing and applying machine learning and network-based approaches for AI-based drug repurposing and drug combination predictions, through analysing and integrating multi-omics data from pre-clinical and clinical resources. The position provides possibilities for networking in academia and industry, supervising PhD and masters students, writing manuscripts, and presenting at international conferences.

The postdoc will be working in a multi-disciplinary environment at the Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM), University of Helsinki and HiLIFE, which form one of the leading life science research institutes in the Nordics. The postdoc will work and receive support from a multi-centre consortium, REMEDI4ALL, a European-level eco-system that facilitates fast and cost-effective patient-centric implementation of repurposed medicines, meeting unmet medical needs in any disease area, but with specific focus on cancer.

The position will offer a vantage point in the rapidly developing field of drug repurposing, with versatile opportunities to become an expert in the field, where there is a growing requirement for data scientists. FIMM offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of science and technology to improve human health and well-being. Our multicultural and multidisciplinary organisation prides itself in a working community that fosters creativity and diversity, and a relaxed workplace with a Nordic style of work-life balance.

Key responsibilities
●    Application, testing and further development of data analytic solutions for drug repurposing, and keeping track of the newest methods in this fast developing field 
●    Implementation of in-silico drug repurposing methods currently missing in the field; publication of the methods in journals and making accessible for the community 
●    Provision of bioinformatics support for the REMEDI4ALL researchers and users as a part of multi-disciplinary team of scientists from FIMM and other partner insititutes

Specific qualifications
●    PhD degree in chemoinformatics, computer science, computational biology, bioinformatics, or other relevant field 
●    Confident communication skills in English and good project management and reporting skills
●    Excellent computational and programming skills (e.g. Python, R) and ability to work with version control tools (e.g. Git)
●    A solid publication track record and a strong background in machine learning, network analysis, and analysis of drug testing and omics datasets 
●    Previous experience in drug repurposing is considered an advantage

Personal qualities
●    High work capacity and productivity
●    Commitment to meeting deadlines
●    Motivated and solution oriented 
●    Multidisciplinary communication skills
●    Motivated to help other researchers

What can we offer?
●    An international and dynamic working environment
●    Access to unique and high-quality data resources
●    Flexible working hours and experienced supervision
●    Possibility to travel and collaborate in the EU project
●    Career mentoring as part of FIMMPOD programme

Salary & contract: 
Initially a two-year contract is available for the position, starting December 1st, 2023 (negotiable), with a possibility for extension pending successful review. The salary will be in commensurate with qualifications based on the university salary system depending on the credentials, previous experience and performance of the postdoctoral researcher. Normal starting salary is 3500-4200 euros. There will be a trial period of 6 months.

The University of Helsinki offers comprehensive services to its employees, including occupational health care and health insurance, sports facilities, and opportunities for professional development. The University provides support for internationally recruited employees and their family members with their transition to work and life in Finland. For more information, please see https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers. 

How to apply: Application deadline is October 15, 2023. Please submit as a single pdf file:
●    Free formatted motivation letter with highlighted previous experience (1-2 pages)
●    Detailed CV and publication record
●    Contact details of two potential referees who have agreed to provide letters of recommendation

Please submit your application via the University of Helsinki Recruitment System by clicking the ‘Apply now’ button. If you need support with the recruitment system, please contact recruitment@helsinki.fi. For further information of the position, contact Tero Aittokallio. 

Useful links:
FIMMPOD Postdoctoral Researcher Program
FIMM Research 
HiLIFE Research
University of Helsinki Research

The Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Helsinki conducts research in pharmacy and provides the highest education in the field. The Faculty offers the undergraduate degrees of Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy), Master of Science (Pharmacy) and Master of Science, as well as doctoral degrees (Doctor of Philosophy (Pharmacy) and Doctor of Philosophy). Additionally, the Faculty offers specialisation studies in community pharmacy and hospital pharmacy as well as in industrial pharmacy, and actively participates in further education in the field. The Faculty also educates Swedish-speaking Master of Science (Pharmacy) graduates. The Faculty of Pharmacy has three divisions: Pharmaceutical Biosciences, Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy, and Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology. Faculty staff from different study programs cooperate in the degree programmes, which are responsible for the education leading to the degree.

The Faculty of Pharmacy invites applications for the position of a

DOCTORAL RESEARCHER (Quantitative analysis of cell surface glycan engagement in nanoparticle endocytosis)

The position is a fixed term position, starting as soon as possible after the recruitment decision is made. The appointment is until 31 August 2027. The position is filled with a 6 month probationary period.

The appointment is in the Academy of Finland research project led by docent Shiqi Wang, at the Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology. The aim of the project is to develop a new assay using bioorthogonal reactions to study the role of cell surface glycan (a major component of cell membranes) in nanoparticle internalization. The successful candidate is expected to develop, optimize and validate the assay using different nanoparticles and cells. Your work will contribute to the fundamental understanding of how nanomaterials enter cells, which is of great importance for their biomedical applications.

The duties of the doctoral researcher include conducting research in the project framework with the aim of achieving doctoral degree in accordance with the degree requirements of the University of Helsinki, supervision of undergraduate students, and other discipline-specific teaching. The teaching duties will cover a maximum of 5 % of the total working hours.

We offer

• A compact research group with a supervisor who have time and interest to help you
• Opportunity to obtain multidisciplinary skills in chemistry, biology and pharmaceutical sciences, including bioorthogonal chemistry, metabolic labelling and nanoparticle uptake analysis.
• National and international collaboration opportunities with experts on glycomics, nanomedicine and drug delivery

We expect

• MSc degree in a relevant field (preferably in chemistry or chemical biology)
• Fluent communication (oral and written) skills in English
• Curiosity, genuine interest in science, initiative
• Ability to work both independently and in a team
• Experience in practical chemical laboratory work and cell culture

We also appreciate experience in

• Cell imaging and flow cytometry analysis
• Bioorthogonal chemistry
• Nanoparticle fabrication, characterizations and functionalization
• Mass spectrometry and glycomics
• Immunostaining and Western Blot

The University of Helsinki welcomes applicants from a variety of genders, linguistic and cultural backgrounds, and minorities.

Right to pursue a doctoral degree

Please note that the appointee must obtain the right to pursue a doctoral degree at the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki and approval by a suitable doctoral programme (Doctoral Programme in Drug Research – DPDR) by the end of the 6 month probationary period of the employment, unless having already existing study right. The research plan and other application material will be prepared together with the PhD supervisor(s) in the beginning of the employment period.

Salary and benefits

The salary is based on the job requirement scheme for teaching and research staff according to the salary system of the Finnish universities. In addition, the appointee will be paid a personal salary component. Doctoral researchers start from requirement level 2. In total, the starting gross salary of a doctoral researcher is typically about 2 400 – 2 500 EUR per month, and raises gradually as the PhD work progresses.

The requirement level of a doctoral researcher is determined on the basis of progressing in the studies. Doctoral researchers advance to level 3, when they are in the midpoint of completing the work required for the doctoral degree, and eventually to level 4, when the supervisor estimates that the researcher can publicly defend the dissertation in approximately one year.

Occupational health care is provided for university employees. Read more about the employee benefits at the University of Helsinki and why University of Helsinki is an excellent choice: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers.

How to apply

Please submit your application and the required attachments through the University of Helsinki Recruitment System preferably as a single PDF file.

The application should include:
• a motivation letter (max 1 page) describing why you are interested in this position and how you are qualified
• a detailed CV (max 2 pages) with full contact details, education/previous degrees obtained, prior work/research experience, link to the online version of the MSc/licentiate thesis (if available) and list of potential publications (if any), and contact information of one or more previous supervisors, employers, or other references/recommendations
• A research proposal describing how bioorthogonal chemistry can be used to study nanoparticle-cell interactions (max 2 pages). The bibliography or reference list does not count in the page limit.

The closing date for applications is 5th October 2023 (23:59 EEST). Zoom interviews of shortlisted candidates will take place by the end of October.

Further information

• Position and research project: docent Shiqi Wang, shiqi.wang(at)helsinki.fi (also a recent ERC Starting Grant receiver)
• Recruitment system and applying: HR Specialist Heidi Kauppinen, heidi.m.kauppinen(at)helsinki.fi, +358504155341
• Faculty of Pharmacy: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-pharmacy
• Viikki Campus: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/campuses/viikki-campus
• Working at the University of Helsinki: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers
• Support for international staff: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/welcome and also https://ihhelsinki.fi (International House Helsinki)

Related to admissions to doctoral studies

• Application process to doctoral education (including demonstration of language proficiency): https://www.helsinki.fi/en/admissions-and-education/apply-doctoral-programmes/how-apply-doctoral-education
• About doctoral schools and programmes: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/admissions-and-education/apply-doctoral-programmes/doctoral-school-and-doctoral-programmes
• Doctoral Programme in Drug Research (DPDR): https://www.helsinki.fi/en/admissions-and-education/apply-doctoral-programmes/doctoral-school-and-doctoral-programmes/doctoral-programmes-health-sciences/doctoral-programme-drug-research

The University of Helsinki, founded in 1640, is one of the world’s leading universities for multidisciplinary research. The university has an international academic community of 40,000 students and staff members. The University of Helsinki offers comprehensive services to its employees, including occupational health care and health insurance, sports facilities, and opportunities for professional development. The International Staff Services office assists employees from abroad with their transition to work and life in Finland.

The Organismal and Evolutionary Biology Research Programme (OEB) of the Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences comprises roughly 40 research groups which employ 40 principal investigators and 120 researchers. The research programme is situated in the Viikki science park.

The Helsinki Institute of Life Sciences (HiLIFE) is a life science institute at the University of Helsinki established in 2017 supporting high quality research across campuses and life science faculties. HiLIFE builds on existing strengths and new recruits and partnerships to create an attractive international environment for solving grand challenges in health, food, and environment.

The Organismal and Evolutionary Research Programme and the Helsinki Institute of Life Sciences invites applications for

2 POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHERS

in community ecology and/or statistical ecology for a fixed term of 2-3 years with a possibility of continuation. There will be a trial period of six months in the beginning. The post doc positions are part of the Research Centre for Ecological Change (REC) and are funded by the Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation. PIs of the Centre are prof. Anna-Liisa Laine, prof. Tomas Roslin, assoc. prof. Jarno Vanhatalo and assoc. prof. Marjo Saastamoinen. There is some flexibility in the starting date, selected candidates can start as soon as possible and ideally by early 2024.

The overreaching aim of REC is to generate a coordinated analysis of long-term ecological data to understand the drivers and consequences of global change on biodiversity. To unravel how populations, interactions between species in natural communities and their effects on ecosystem functioning are responding to ongoing environmental change, the project takes advantage of the unique long-term datasets collected in Finland. REC also develops state-of-the-art methodology for analysing long-term spatially structured data sets within a joint species distribution modelling framework. For more information on REC, please visit the REC website: https://www2.helsinki.fi/en/researchgroups/research-centre-for-ecological-change/

POST DOC POSITION COMMUNITY ECOLOGY

We are seeking a post doc to link the spatial and temporal data on distribution of community composition and biodiversity in Finland. The questions of interest relate to identifying the strength and rate of compositional changes of communities and/or biodiversity over space and time across different ecoregions and identifying factors and underlying mechanisms that mitigate such change. Special interest will be in analyzing alternative biodiversity indexes and their suitability to biodiversity monitoring. The successful candidate will use Finnish time series on both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. The focus of the specific research questions will be developed jointly with the candidate.

We seek candidates who have completed a PhD in ecology or a related field, and have strong conceptual and computational skills, as well as experience in developing and working with large and complex datasets and theory. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to conceive, execute and complete research projects, and to think independently and creatively are required. Overall, excellent communication skills are required for extensive collaborations.

POST DOC POSITIONS IN STATISTICAL ECOLOGY

We are seeking a post doc to develop statistical and computational methods for analyzing large and heterogeneous ecological data. The post docs to be hired will concentrate on one of the following projects 1) develop models and methods to integrate heterogeneous, but complementary, ecological and environmental data, and 2) develop predictive model comparison and assessment methods for extrapolative scenarios. The post-doc will also collaborate and offer data analysis support to REC researchers.

In the projects, the work focuses specifically on so called joint species distribution modeling (JSDM) framework. JSDMs are multivariate models that can be applied to hierarchical, spatial and temporal study designs, and many kinds of response data. These models are among the most important statistical tools in community ecology today. They are routinely used for inference and various prediction tasks. The JSDMs used in this project are built around novel latent factor and Gaussian process models. For our recent methodological publications, see the reference list at the end.

The successful applicant should have doctoral degree in statistics, machine learning, or other relevant field, and have experience in developing and applying Bayesian methods in computationally challenging problems. Prior experience in ecology is considered an advantage. The exact direction of the work can be agreed upon based on the experience and interests of the candidate.

SALARY AND HOW TO APPLY FOR THE POSITIONS

The salary of the successful candidate will be based on level 5 of the demands level chart for teaching and research personnel in the salary system of Finnish universities. In addition, the appointee will be paid a salary component based on personal performance. The starting salary will be ca. 3400–3800 euros/month, depending on the appointee’s qualifications and experience.

The application should include the following documents as a single pdf file:

• motivational letter telling which of the positions you are interested in and outlining why you are the right person for this task (max 1 page)

• CV (max 2 pages)

• list of publications

Include also contact information of two persons who are willing to provide a reference letter by separate request. Please submit your application using the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the link Apply for the position. Applicants who are employees of the University of Helsinki are requested to leave their application by using the employee login.

The deadline for submitting the application is 1 October 2023. If you are interested in applying for both of the positions, please only submit one application for your first choice and indicate in your cover motivational letter your interest also for the other position.

For more information, contact by email:

Tomas Roslin (tomas.roslin(at)helsinki.fi), Anna-Liisa Laine (anna-liisa.laine(at)helsinki.fi), Marjo Saastamoinen (marjo.saastamoinen(at)helsinki.fi), Jarno Vanhatalo (jarno.vanhatalo(at)helsinki.fi).

If you need support with the recruitment system, please contact HR Coordinator Harri Hamara (harri.hamara(at)helsinki.fi).

Some recent publications from REC

Antão, L. H., Weigel, B., Strona, G., Hällfors, M., Kaarlejärvi, E., Dallas, T., Opedal, Ø. H., Heliölä, J., Henttonen, H., Huitu, O., Korpimäki, E., Kuussaari, M., Lehikoinen, A., Leinonen, R., Lindén, A., Merilä, P., Pietiäinen, H., Pöyry, J., Salemaa, M., Tonteri, T., Vuorio, K., Ovaskainen, O., Saastamoinen, M., Vanhatalo, J., Roslin, T. & Laine, A.-L. 2022. Climate change reshuffles northern species within their niches. Nature Climate Change, 12:587-592. DOI: 10.1038/s41558-022-01381-x

Hällfors, M., Antao, L., Itter, M., Lehikoinen, A., Lindholm, T. M., Roslin, T. & Saastamoinen, M. 2020. Shifts in timing and duration of breeding for 73 boreal bird species over four decades. 2020. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 117(31):18557-18565. DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1913579117

Hällfors, M. H., Pöyry, J., Heliölä, J., Kohonen, I., Kuussaari, M., Leinonen, R., Schmucki, R., Sihvonen, P. & Saastamoinen, M. 2021. Combining range and phenology shifts offers a winning strategy for boreal Lepidoptera. Ecology Letters, 24(8):1619-1632. DOI: 10.1111/ele.13774

Itter, M.  Kaarlejärvi, E., Laine, A.-L., Hamberg, L., Tonteri, T. & Vanhatalo, J. 2022. Identifying and separating the processes underlying boreal forest understory community assembly. Preprint available at bioRxiv. DOI: 10.1101/2022.05.03.490480

Fraixedas, S., Roslin, T. Antão, L. H., Pöyry, J. & Laine, A.-L. 2022. Nationally reported metrics can’t adequately guide transformative change in biodiversity policy. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 119(9) e2117299119. DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2117299119

Liu, J. and Vanhatalo, J. 2020. Bayesian model based spatio-temporal sampling designs and partially observed log Gaussian Cox process. Spatial Statistics, 35:100392. DOI: 10.1016/j.spasta.2019.100392

Vanhatalo, J., Hartmann, M. and Veneranta, L. 2020. Additive multivariate Gaussian processes for joint species distribution modeling with heterogeneous data. Bayesian Analysis, 15(2):415–447. DOI: 10.1214/19-BA1158

The Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Helsinki invites applications for the position of     
    
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER, DISCOVERING THE LIMITS OF REASON – EUROPE AND THE CRISIS OF UNIVERSALISM
    

for a two-year fixed term period from 1.1.2024 onwards to contribute to the subproject Discovering the Limits of Reason of the Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Law, Identity and the European Narratives.
 

The CoE is part of the interdisciplinary Centre of European Studies. The purpose of the CoE is to launch a new, third generation inquiry that critically explores the emergence of narratives of Europe as responses to the crises of the twentieth century and how these narratives have shaped the ideas of justice and community in Europe. It studies the foundational stories that underlie the contested idea of a shared European heritage in law and culture, such as the ideas of rule of law, equality, tolerance, pluralism and the rejection of totalitarianism, and their relevance for current debates on identity and history. The CoE is divided into three subprojects.
 

The subproject Discovering the Limits of Reason focuses on the philosophical and intellectual roots of the post-World War II European project. In particular, the project investigates the unique relativization of European rationality in the theory and culture of the inter-war period and the subsequent attempts, including in literary and artistic works, to rethink the ideas of reason, universalism, progress, community and so on, and how this contributed to shaping the narratives and institutional developments of the post-WWII European project.
 

We invite projects that combine theoretical and historical approaches. Projects demonstrating connections and relevance to the other subprojects of the CoE are particularly valued, as are those that incorporate viewpoints from outside of Europe. We encourage applicants to discuss how their projects move away from canonical narratives and amplify marginalized perspectives and voices. We welcome applicants with a multidisciplinary academic background and experience in conducting high-level research in interdisciplinary groups. We offer an exciting and stimulating research community.
 
QUALIFICATIONS  
 

An appointee to the position must hold a doctoral degree in a relevant field to the research topic and have a high-quality research proposal. Relevant disciplines include but are not limited to philosophy, intellectual history, anthropology, theology, law, and political science. Moreover, appointees are expected to have the ability to conduct independent scientific research and possess the teaching skills required for the position. Fluency in the English language is required. The default assumption is that the doctoral degree requirement must be met by the beginning of the employment (January 2024). The period following the completion of doctoral degree must not exceed four years, excluding family leave and equivalent periods of absence.
 

An appointee must be able to provide a clear contribution to the theme of the CoE and to its general development, together with full-time researchers, postdocs, visiting faculty, PhD students, and graduate students working as research assistants. To fulfil the research requirements of the position, the applicant chosen is expected to be physically present on a regular basis and actively participate in the research and teaching activities of the CoE. An appointee is expected to contribute 2 months of the annual work time to joint projects at the CoE, develop their own and our common research agenda, and contribute to collective academic tasks such as teaching, seminars and joint academic papers. The teaching requirement is up to 5% of working time.

WHAT WE OFFER  
 
University of Helsinki is an equal opportunity employer and offers an attractive and diverse workplace with a variety of development opportunities and benefits. The annual gross salary range will be approx. €43,000 – €47,000, depending on the appointee’s qualifications and experience. Standard Finnish pension benefits and occupational health care are provided for university employees. Further information can be obtained online. The employment contract will include a probationary period of six months.
 
Finland is a member of the European Union, has high quality free schooling (also in English) and generous family benefits and healthcare. Finland was recently ranked as the best country in the world for expat families, and Helsinki in the world’s top ten most livable cities. Finland and the Helsinki region feature leading research and innovation facilities, clean environment, affordable accommodation, and excellent international, national, and local transport connections. For more information about working at the University of Helsinki and living in Finland, please see the website.

The chosen applicants are expected to reside in Finland while employed by the University of Helsinki. The Faculty of Social Sciences provides assistance in relocation.
 
HOW TO APPLY  
 
Please submit your application, together with the required attachments, through the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the link “Apply now” (“Hae nyt”). Applicants who are currently employed by the University of Helsinki are requested to submit their application via the SAP Fiori portal at https://msap.sap.helsinki.fi. The closing date for applications is Thursday  5 October, 2023.
 
Applicants are requested to enclose with their applications the following documents in English:
 
1) A curriculum vitae (max 4 pages).
2) A numbered list of publications on which the applicant has marked in bold their five key publications to be considered during the review. (You do not need to send copies of the publications themselves.)
3) A statement (max 2 pages) outlining how the applicant’s expertise would contribute both to research conducted at the CoE and to cross-disciplinary collaboration between the CoE subprojects
4) A research proposal (max 4 pages) of the applicants planned research

Detailed information on the CV and list of publications can be obtained online.
 
Applicants of any gender, nationality and cultural background are welcomed.
 
FURTHER INFORMATION
 
Further information about the position may be obtained from the team leader, Dr Marco Piasentier (marco.piasentier@helsinki.fi, English), or Vice-Director, Professor Pamela Slotte (pamela.slotte@helsinki.fi, English, Finnish and Swedish).

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. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer an attractive and diverse workplace in an inspiring environment with a variety of development opportunities and benefits.
 

The Faculty of Social Sciences is Finland’s leading research and education institute in the social sciences, and the country’s most diverse social sciences faculty in terms of the range of its disciplines and fields of research. The Faculty has a strong international research profile and an international master’s programme, and several of its disciplinary units have been rated among the top 50 in the world.  The Faculty has approximately 500 research and teaching staff, and each year it awards some 350 bachelor’s degrees, 400 master’s degrees and more than 40 doctoral degrees.

Eliisa Kekäläinen’s research group “Inborn and acquired immunodeficiencies” at the Translational Immunology Research Program at University of Helsinki, Faculty of Medicine invites applications for the position of
 

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER
 
Our research group focuses on the human thymus which produces key immune cells, the T cells. We 1) evaluate and develop methods to better measure thymopoiesis, 2) study how thymopoiesis and the thymus itself is affected by viral infections, and 3) aim to understand how and why certain autoimmune diseases, such as myasthenia gravis, develops. We use thymic tissue samples from both immunologically healthy individuals and patients with cutting edge techniques including thymic organ cultures and different multi-dimensional single-cell methods to dissect the normal and pathological processes in the thymus. We are seeking for a motivated post-doctoral researcher to work on Research Council of Finland – funded project.

Qualifications
 

Applicants with a doctoral degree and strong background in immunology or other relevant life science fields who are interested in working in an inter-disciplinary environment are particularly encouraged to apply. Applicant must be able to work independently and have good communication skills in English. The chosen applicant is expected to reside in Finland while employed by the University of Helsinki.

The person we are looking for has:

• effective communication and collaboration skills
• proven track record in designing and executing experimental science
• motivation and determination to learn (more) immunology

Furthermore, if you have experience with the topics below, we would love to hear about your

• supervision experience
• working with tissue samples or organoid cultures
• experience in flow cytometry, single-cell omics, CRISPR-Cas or immunohistochemistry

What we offer

The appointment will be initially for two years starting from January 2024 (possibility to start earlier or later if needed). Trial period of six months will be applied. The monthly gross salary will be appr. 3200-3600 € per month depending on the appointee’s qualifications and experience. In addition, University of Helsinki offers comprehensive services to its employees, including occupational health care and opportunities for professional development. Applicants of any gender, linguistic and cultural background or from members of minority groups are welcomed. You can read more about working at the university on our website.
 

We offer you on top of these benefits an opportunity to explore and learn in a team that shares a passion for immunology. The team’s well-being is top priority in our laboratory.

How to apply
 

Please submit your application as a single PDF file containing your CV, a publication list where you describe your own role in the publications that you consider the most relevant for the position, and two letters of reference. The application will be submitted through the University’s electronic recruitment system by clicking “Apply now” link. Applicants who are currently employed by the University of Helsinki are requested to submit their application via the SAP Fiori portal at https://msap.sap.helsinki.fi. The deadline for applications is 30 October 2023. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until a suitable candidate is found.

For further information on the position, please contact Eliisa Kekäläinen (eliisa.kekalainen(at) helsinki.fi).
 

For information on the recruitment process, please contact HR Specialist Marja Meresto (hr-ltdk (at) helsinki.fi).

Selected publications from Kekäläinen lab:

Hetemäki I, Kaustio M, Kinnunen M, Heikkilä N, Keskitalo S, Nowlan K, Miettinen S, Sarkkinen J, Glumoff V, Andersson N, Kettunen K, Vanhanen R, Nurmi K, Eklund KK, Dunkel J, Mäyränpää MI, Schlums H, Arstila TP, Kisand K, Bryceson YT, Peterson P, Otava U, Syrjänen J, Saarela J, Varjosalo M, Kekäläinen E. Loss-of-function mutation in IKZF2 leads to immunodeficiency with dysregulated germinal center reactions and reduction of MAIT cells. Sci Immunol. 2021 Nov 26;6(65):eabe3454. doi: 10.1126/sciimmunol.abe3454.

Sarkkinen J, Dunkel J, Tuulasvaara A, Huuskonen A, Atula S, Kekäläinen E, Laakso SM. Ectopic germinal centers in the thymus accurately predict prognosis of myasthenia gravis after thymectomy. Mod Pathol. 2022 Sep;35(9):1168-1174. doi: 10.1038/s41379-022-01070-2.
 
Kleino I, Nowlan K, Kotimaa J, Kekäläinen E. Optimising protein detection with fixable custom oligo-labelled antibodies for single-cell multi-omics approaches. Biotechnol J. 2022 Jun;17(6):e2100213. doi: 10.1002/biot.202100213.

Nguyen NA, Huang X, Cabrera LE, Pekkarinen PT, Nowlan K, Strandin T, Kantele A, Vapalahti O, Heinonen S, Kekäläinen E. A comprehensive assessment of four whole blood stabilizers for flow-cytometric analysis of leukocyte populations. Cytometry A. 2023 Apr;103(4):313-324. doi: 10.1002/cyto.a.24700. Epub 2022 Nov 1. PMID: 36279192.

Lusila P, Toivonen A, Jarva H, Vettenranta K, Lehtimäki S, Kekäläinen E. FASCIA Method in the Assessment of Lymphocyte Mitogen Responses in the Laboratory Diagnostics of Primary Immunodeficiencies. J Clin Immunol. 2023 Apr;43(3):653-661. doi: 10.1007/s10875-022-01417-z.
 

The Faculty of Medicine promotes high quality scientific research. It provides research-based undergraduate and postgraduate education in medicine, dentistry, psychology and logopedics, and an international Master’s Programme in Translational Medicine. It also offers psychotherapist education. In addition to its teaching and research activities, the faculty serves as a significant expert organisation in the healthcare sector and contributes to the discourse on ethics in the field. The faculty aims to be one of the best medical research faculties in the world, while reinforcing its status as a distinguished institution of multidisciplinary education in healthcare.

The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Helsinki constitutes the academic medical centre together with HUS Helsinki University Hospital and the Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE). This medical centre has been successful in international comparisons, ranking among the top 10 medical campuses in Europe and the top 50 globally.

Research Programs Unit (RPU) of the Faculty of Medicine consolidates demonstrated research excellence, with focused research programs addressing the greatest challenges in human health.

Faculty of Science invites applications for

PhD and Postdoc Positions in Context-awareness  for generative AI 
 

RESEARCH PROGRAM

The aim of the research is to model the user’s context from data (behavior, conversations, physiology)  for personalising generative AI applications such as an LLMs chatbot. We previously modeled user’s context to improve recommender systems (Jacucci et al. 2021 https://dl.acm.org/doi/abs/10.1145/3458919) by computer screen monitoring. The new research will use in addition a variety of sensors to capture the physical world interactions in addition to the digital context and allow generative AI applications to access information of the current or past context of users.

REQUIREMENTS
 

Knowledge of machine learning for user modeling, generative, or conversational AI. It is beneficial if the candidate has experience in computing human sensors signals, ubiquitous data collection , developing logging and monitoring applications.  Background in Computer Science or related computational fields. The appointee for the doctoral researcher position must either already have the right to pursue a doctoral degree at the University of Helsinki by the start of the appointment or apply for the right and obtain it within the probationary period of 6 months applied in the appointment. If the appointee does not already have the right to pursue a doctoral degree at the University of Helsinki, the appointee must apply for it separately after being selected  for the position (https://www.helsinki.fi/en/research/doctoral-education/the-application-process-in-a-nutshell#section-3078).

The appointee for the postdoc position needs to have a doctoral degree.The degree requirement must be met by the beginning of the employment.
 

SALARY AND CONTRACT TERMS

The expected salary for Ph.D. candidate is about 2400-3000 € and for postdocs about 2800-3800 € , depending on qualifications and experience. The salary will increase with responsibilities and performance. The contract includes occupational health and social security benefits. The starting date is negotiable. 

APPLICATIONS

Apply by submitting 

• CV
• cover letter describing research interests and preferred starting date
• maximum three representative publications as PDFs
• course transcripts from previous degrees (with grades)
• contact information for two referees

The applications for the position are to be submitted through the University recruitment system (link ‘Apply now’) for the first cut-off date 20th of August, the position will remain open afterward until filled and no later than the 31st of October. Please note that the positions will be filled once we have found suitable canditates so please leave your application asap if you are interested. The University of Helsinki reserves the right for justified reasons to leave the position open, to extend the application period, and to consider candidates who have not applied during the application period.

LIVING IN FINLAND
 

The Helsinki Metropolitan area forms a world-class information technology hub, attracting leading scientists and researchers in various fields of ICT and related disciplines. Moreover, as the birthplace of Linux, and the home base of Nokia/Alcatel-Lucent/Bell Labs, F-Secure, Rovio, Supercell, Slush (the biggest annual startup event in Europe) and numerous other technologies and innovations, Helsinki is fast becoming one of the leading technology startup hubs in Europe. See more e.g. at http://www.investinfinland.fi/. The University of Helsinki welcomes applicants from a variety of gender identities, linguistic and cultural backgrounds. As a living and working environment, Finland consistently ranks high in quality-of-life. For more information about living in Finland: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/why-finland 

For further information about the positions, please contact Professor Giulio Jacucci, giulio.jacucci(at)helsinki.fi.

In case you need support with the recruitment system, please contact HR Specialist Laura Karppinen, laura.karppinen(at)helsinki.fi.

As part of the Faculty of Science, the Department of Mathematics and Statistics of the University of Helsinki is the biggest university department of mathematical sciences in Finland. The department hosts several current ERC grants of the European Research Council and two Centres of Excellence of the Academy of Finland.
 

ERC Funded doctoral researcher position in Mathematical Inverse Problems at the University of Helsinki
 

Applications are invited for a doctoral researcher in mathematical inverse problems at the University of Helsinki. The position will be funded by the ERC advanced grant InversePDE – Geometric Methods in Inverse Problems for Partial Differential Equations and Centre of Excellence on Inverse Modelling and Imaging, led by Professor Matti Lassas.
 

Position description

The InversePDE project studies inverse problems for partial differential equations (PDEs) and geometric inverse problems. A typical inverse problem is the determination of the coefficient functions of a PDE from indirect data. The project aims to obtain unique solvability and stability results for inverse problems and to develop solution algorithms for these problems that are based on machine learning. The project will study inverse problems for linear and non-linear hyperbolic and elliptic PDEs by applying analysis, differential geometry, microlocal analysis, and probabilistic methods. The project will also combine methods of machine learning, in particular neural networks, and manifold learning techniques, with the mathematical theory of inverse problems to invent new algorithms that are rigorously guaranteed to work. We are looking for doctoral researchers interested in working on inverse problems and their applications. Women and other underrepresented groups in the field of mathematics are strongly encouraged to apply.
 

Contract period and expected starting dates

Doctoral researcher position is for four years. Starting date may be between November 1, 2023-August 1, 2024. Application deadline is on October 1, 2023

Salary and benefits

The starting salary of a Doctoral student is typically 2400 – 2800 euros/month, depending on previous qualifications and experience.  

The University of Helsinki offers comprehensive services to its employees, including occupational health care and health insurance, sports facilities, and opportunities for professional development. The University provides support for internationally recruited employees with their transition to work and life in Finland. For more on the University of Helsinki as an employer, please see https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers.
 

How to apply

The applicants should submit the following documents

• CV (max 2 pages)
• Cover letter detailing their familiarity with analysis of PDEs, geometry, together, and/or neural networks and other machine learning methods with their interest to study mathematical inverse problems (max 2 pages)
• Names and institutional email addresses of up to 3 references
   

Please submit your documents using the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the ‘Apply Now’ link. Applicants, who are employees of the University of Helsinki, are requested to leave their application by using the employee login. The University of Helsinki seeks to promote an equitable and inclusive working environment and welcomes applicants of any gender, linguistic and cultural background, or minority group.

Additional information

For further enquiry related to the position, please contact Professor Matti Lassas (Matti.Lassas(at)helsinki.fi)

If you need support with the recruitment system, please contact hr-kumpula(at)helsinki.fi.