Postdoc in Thymus Studies: Become a part of Eliisa Kekäläinen’s research group “Inborn and acquired immunodeficiencies” at the Translational Immunology Research Program at University of Helsinki, Faculty of Medicine. Join a team conducting groundbreaking research on the human thymus and contribute to understanding immunity and immune-related diseases.
Postdoctoral Researcher in the Field of Human Thymus Studies
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area: Human thymus studies, T-cell production, highly multiplexed imaging, single-cell characterization, myasthenia gravis, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
Location: University of Helsinki, Faculty of Medicine, Finland
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in a related field
- Strong publication record
- Experience in flow cytometry or multiplexed tissue imaging (IHC, IF, etc.), single-cell omics, spatial transcriptomics, and/or working with tissue samples or in vitro organoids
- Background in immunology or related life science fields
- Proficiency in English communication
- Residency in Finland during the employment period
Job Description:
As a Postdoctoral Researcher, you will work on new ERC Starter Grant- and Research Council of Finland-funded projects focusing on highly multiplexed imaging and single-cell characterization of the human thymus in myasthenia gravis and during hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. You will use modern single-cell methods to understand how the thymus protects itself from external insults, the involutive processes during normal and premature aging, and the development of neuromuscular autoimmune disease called myasthenia gravis. You will be involved in primary thymic tissue samples analysis, utilizing cutting-edge techniques including thymic organ cultures and multi-dimensional single-cell methods.
How to Apply:
Applications should be submitted through the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the “Apply now” button. Internal applicants can use the Employee Login button. Please include a complete CV, a list of publications, and a half-page summary of current research work and research vision for postdoctoral goals in a single PDF file. For further information on the position, please contact Eliisa Kekäläinen at eliisa.kekalainen@helsinki.fi.
Last Date for Apply: November 30, 2024
Join us in our collaborative and supportive environment, work on ambitious projects, and pave the way for a better understanding of human thymus and immune-related diseases.
