Summary
Tampere University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow specializing in Bioinformatics to join the Genomic Regulation for Precision Cancer Medicine Lab at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology. This role aims to contribute to high-impact and multidisciplinary research focusing on genomic regulation in cancer.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Bioinformatics), Tampere University, Finland
Designation
Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Bioinformatics)
| Research Area | Location |
|---|---|
| Genomic Regulation for Precision Cancer Medicine | Tampere University, Finland |
Eligibility/Qualification
- Applicable doctoral degree in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or a related field.
- Understanding of statistics, genetics, immunology, and cancer development, particularly transcriptomics.
- Experience working with high-throughput sequencing data and integrating multi-omics data.
- Strong knowledge of gene transcription regulation and cis-regulatory elements in cancer settings.
- Proven ability to develop reproducible computational pipelines, preferably using Snakemake.
- Proficiency in containerization (Docker, Singularity, Apptainer) for software management.
- Familiarity with deep-learning methods.
- At least one first-author manuscript related to omics data analysis in a peer-reviewed journal.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
- Teaching experience in bioinformatics at the university level is an advantage.
Job Description
The successful candidate will contribute to two projects:
- Investigating genetic predisposition to medication-induced side effects: Familiarity with large-scale genomics, like the FinnGen study, is an advantage.
- Understanding metastatic potential and tumor immunobiology: This project utilizes all-things-omics, focusing on short and long-read sequencing, TCRs/BCRs profiling, and predictive patient stratification models.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit their application through the Tampere University online recruitment system. The application should include the following documents in PDF format:
- Curriculum Vitae according to TENK guidelines.
- List of publications following the Research Council of Finland guideline.
- Cover letter outlining motivations, career goals, and research interests (1 page max).
- Names and contact details of at least two referees.
Last Date to Apply
April 9, 2026 (23:59 EEST / UTC +3)
For additional inquiries, contact:
- Professor Alfonso Urbanucci: alfonso.urbanucci@tuni.fi
- HR Specialist Lilli Sarasvirta: lilli.sarasvirta@tuni.fi
Tampere University provides a stimulating research environment and emphasizes values such as openness, diversity, responsibility, courage, critical thinking, and learner-centeredness. Join us in making a high impact in the field of precision cancer medicine research!
