Summary
Tampere University is seeking a highly motivated Doctoral Researcher in biomedicine, focusing on neurodegenerative research. This full-time, fixed-term position for three years is based at the Kauppi Campus. The successful candidate will join the Regulatory Genomics group within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, investigating microglial states in response to neurodegenerative disease-related stressors using advanced single-cell and spatial genomic techniques.
Designation
Doctoral Researcher (Biomedicine)
Research Area
- Biomedicine
- Neurodegenerative Research
- Regulatory Genomics
- Single-cell and Spatial Genomics
- Computational Biology
Location
Kauppi Campus, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland
Eligibility/Qualification
- Master’s degree in biosciences or a related subject area.
- Basic experience in cell culture and laboratory work.
- Preferably some background in genomics assays.
- Additional experience in computational biology is an advantage.
- Fluent in spoken and written English.
- Must have completed a relevant Master’s degree before the starting date of employment.
- Must be pursuing or accepted to study towards a doctoral degree in the Doctoral Programme in Medicine, Biosciences and Biomedical Engineering.
Scholarship Description
The Doctoral Researcher will focus full-time on their doctoral research, receiving supervision and contributing to a research team in a multidisciplinary environment. The project involves investigating how microglial states emerge in response to neurodegenerative disease-related stressors and how these states manifest within diseased brain tissue, utilizing advanced single-cell and spatial genomic techniques and computational inference approaches.
In addition to the doctoral dissertation, duties may include participation in education or other faculty tasks supporting the studies.
Benefits of the position include:
- A full-time, fixed-term position for three years.
- A competitive salary based on the Finnish University Salary System (approximately 2750-2900 EUR per month initially, increasing with experience).
- Access to state-of-the-art research facilities and resources.
- A collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment with mentoring and structured training.
- Enrollment in a comprehensive doctoral program.
- Occupational health care services, flexible work schedule, and a personal fund for sports and cultural activities.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the online recruitment system. Please ensure all documentation is in English and attached in PDF format only.
Required documents:
- CV: According to TENK guidelines.
- Motivational Letter: (max 1 page) Outlining motivation, relevant background and skills, earliest starting date, and any other remarks.
- Degree Certificates: PDF copies of Master’s and Bachelor’s degree certificates, including transcripts of all university records in original language. If not in Finnish, Swedish, or English, an official translation is required.
- Other Relevant Documents: E.g., Master’s thesis, up to two most relevant publications, or a list of referees.
For more information, please contact:
- Assistant Professor, Mikael Marttinen: mikael.marttinen@tuni.fi
- HR Specialist Lilli Sarasvirta (for recruitment process questions): lilli.sarasvirta@tuni.fi
Last Date for Apply
September 15th, 2026 (at 23.59 EEST / UTC+3)
