Postdoctoral Researcher at University of Helsinki: FIMM, as part of the NORPOD program, is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to join Anniina Färkkilä’s lab in collaboration with the Kuijjer group at NCMM. This position offers an opportunity to work on a cutting-edge project focused on spatial tumor-immune interactions in ovarian cancer, aiming to identify key transcriptional regulators of chemoresistance.
Postdoctoral Researcher in Spatial Transcriptional Regulation
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area: Spatial Transcriptional Regulation
Location: Helsinki, Finland (with short stays at the University of Oslo, Norway)
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD degree in computational biology, bioinformatics, biostatistics, computer science, or a related field.
- Strong publication record.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as R, Python, MATLAB, Bash.
- Documented experience with high-throughput omics data analysis.
- Knowledge in single-cell or spatial transcriptomics, gene regulation, network biology, and/or cancer research.
- Professional proficiency in English with excellent communication skills.
- Willingness to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Job Description:
- Integrate spatial omics data using deep learning-based approaches.
- Model and analyze gene regulatory networks in tumor cell subpopulations.
- Collaborate closely with the Färkkilä and Kuijjer Labs to achieve project goals.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit the following documents through the University of Helsinki electronic recruitment system:
- CV
- One-page statement of motivation for applying
- Contact information of at least one reference person
Internal applicants should submit applications through SAP Fiori. The deadline for applications is 31st of May 2024.
Last Date for Apply: 31st of May 2024
The selection process involves shortlisting and video interviews by collaborating PIs, followed by online interviews with an independent selection panel.
The University of Helsinki is a vibrant international scientific community committed to multidisciplinary research, while FIMM focuses on human genomics and personalized medicine within the Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine.
Join us in advancing molecular medicine research and fostering the next generation of researchers!
