Doctoral Researcher Position: Multimodal Cancer Imaging, University of Eastern Finland

The University of Eastern Finland is inviting applications for a Doctoral Researcher position at the A.I. Virtanen Institute for Molecular Sciences. This is a 3-year, full-time research position focused on developing advanced imaging techniques for cancer immunotherapy.

Doctoral Researcher Position: Multimodal Cancer Imaging, University of Eastern Finland

Position Overview

Research Area & Project

The position is part of a cross-disciplinary consortium project titled, “Cancer immunotherapy utilizing multifunctional vector technology, PET imaging and metabolic MRI.” The project focuses on:

• Developing novel preclinical cancer immunotherapy against triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC).
• Developing advanced PET and MRI techniques (specifically deuterium, carbon-based metabolic MRI, and diffusion MRI) to detect therapy-related cell death.

Job Description

As a Doctoral Researcher, your primary task is to carry out your doctoral research, with the goal of completing your degree within four years. Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and performing multimodal imaging experiments in preclinical animal models.
• Conducting research according to the project’s aims.
• Collaborating with other scientists in the consortium.
• Reporting findings and creating high-quality scientific publications.

Eligibility & Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., biomedicine, pharmacy, biology, physics, or a similar field). Candidates in the final stages of their Master’s degree may apply.
• Status: Must be eligible and accepted to the Faculty’s Doctoral Programme.
• Requirements:
  • Willingness to work with preclinical animal models.
  • Excellent command of spoken and written English.
  • No doctoral degree at the time of the call deadline.
• Assets (Not required but beneficial): Knowledge of MRI/MRS or PET, experience in cancer biology, animal work, or programming (Python, MATLAB).

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted via the electronic application form by 6 August 2026. Your application must include:

1. Motivation letter (max 1 page).
2. CV (following the provided template) including a list of publications.
3. Copies of academic degree certificates and language proficiency certificates.
4. Contact information for 1–2 referees.
5. Any other relevant documentation.

Note: If your diploma is not in English, Finnish, or Swedish, an official translation is required.

For further information, please contact Mikko Kettunen at mikko.kettunen@uef.fi.

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