Fully Funded Doctoral Positions: HoloGen offers 1-2 fully funded doctoral researcher positions at the University of Turku, Finland, as part of the MSCA Doctoral Training Network. This opportunity aims to train the next generation of researchers in the emerging field of hologenomics, focusing on microorganisms’ impact on biological processes and their interactions with animal hosts.
- 💼 Salary: Approx. gross salary of about 3,700 EUR/month, including living and mobility allowances; family allowance available for researchers with families.
- 🎓 Researcher Profile: Doctoral researcher (R1) in Computer Science.
- 🌍 Host Unit: Department of Computing, University of Turku, Finland.
- 🎓 Enrolment: Enrolled in the DSc (Technology) program at University of Turku’s Doctoral Programme in Technology (DPT).
- 🏅 HR Excellence: University of Turku holds HR Excellence in Research logo, ensuring continuous researcher development.
- 🌐 MSCA-Specific Benefits: Extensive networking with European institutes, mentorship, professional development coaching, and up to 3 secondments.
- 📝 How to Apply: Submit applications by October 14, 2024, via University of Turku’s electronic application form in English (PDF format).
- 🌍 Living in Finland: Stable, safe, and socially progressive environment in Turku, known for technological innovation and cultural heritage.
Fully Funded Doctoral Researcher Positions in MSCA Doctoral Network HoloGen
Designation: Doctoral Researcher
Location: University of Turku, Finland
Last Date for Apply: October 14, 2024
| Research Area | Computational Microbiome Research |
|---|---|
| Duration | Three years (with an option for a fourth year) |
| Job Status | Full-time |
| Trial Period | 6 months |
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Early-Stage Researchers (ESRs)/fresh MSc graduates with less than 4 years since the completion of their first MSc degree.
- Transnational mobility: The researcher must not have resided or carried out their main activity in Finland for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the start date of the agreement.
- Background in fields such as data analysis, computer science, statistics, informatics, ecology, or microbiology.
- Proficiency in English language and relevant technical skills in statistical data analysis, machine learning, and data visualization.
- Experience or familiarity with processing metagenomic, metabolomic, and other omic data, Linux/Unix, computing clusters, or cloud- and high-performance computing.
Job Description:
The position involves full-time research towards a Ph.D. thesis in computational microbiome research, focusing on advancing scientific understanding of the function and interactions of the human microbiome based on large-scale population cohorts. The successful candidates will work on different project areas related to the development and application of computational methods for population cohort studies and multi-omic data integration. They will collaborate with key partners in Finland and abroad and have a secondment period in another team within the European doctoral network.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants are required to submit their application by the latest on Monday, October 14, 2024, at 4 pm UTC +03:00 Helsinki/EEST using the electronic application form of the University of Turku, available at the following address: Application Form
For further information about the position, applicants may contact Prof. Leo Lahti (leo.lahti@utu.fi / +358 50 436 4626). Regarding the recruitment process, inquiries can be directed to HR Specialist Nina Reini (nina.reini@utu.fi).
This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated team of young scientists with access to state-of-the-art European supercomputing resources, along with mentorship, training, and secondment opportunities within a rich network of leading European research institutes. Apply now and become part of this pioneering research network!
