Postdoctoral Researcher / Bioinformatician: The Cell Adhesion and Cancer Group at Turku Bioscience Centre, University of Turku (Finland) is seeking highly motivated postdoctoral researchers, including a bioinformatician, to join an internationally funded research program supported by an ERC Advanced Grant. The successful candidates will work at the interface of biology, computation, and advanced imaging to uncover mechanisms underlying tissue barrier function and cancer invasion in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
Postdoctoral Researcher / Bioinformatician – Cell Adhesion and Cancer
Summary Table
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Position | Postdoctoral Researcher / Bioinformatician |
| Research Group | Cell Adhesion and Cancer Group |
| Institution | Turku Bioscience Centre, University of Turku |
| Location | Turku, Finland |
| Funding | ERC Advanced Grant |
| Start Date | April 2026 (Negotiable) |
| Application Deadline | 20 February |
| Positions Available | Two (including bioinformatics-focused role) |
Designation
- Postdoctoral Researcher
- Postdoctoral Bioinformatician
Research Area
- Cell adhesion and tissue barriers
- Cancer invasion and metastasis
- Bioinformatics and computational biology
- Multi-omics data analysis
- Advanced imaging and image analysis
- Organoids, in vivo models, and biophysics
Location
Turku Bioscience Centre
University of Turku
Turku, Finland
Eligibility / Qualification
- PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Cell Biology, Cancer Biology, Biophysics, or a related field
- Strong background in data analysis, multi-omics, and/or imaging datasets (for bioinformatics role)
- Experience with analytical pipeline development is highly desirable
- Ability to work in a collaborative, international research environment
- Good communication skills and motivation to work closely with experimental scientists
Job Description
Successful candidates will:
- Analyze large-scale multi-omics and imaging datasets
- Develop and optimize computational and analytical pipelines
- Collaborate closely with experimental researchers using organoids, in vivo models, and advanced imaging
- Investigate tissue barrier function under normal and disease conditions
- Contribute to understanding mechanisms of cancer invasion
- Participate actively in an international, multidisciplinary research team
How to Apply
- Apply online by scanning the QR codes or visiting:
https://www.utu.fi/en/work-with-us/open-vacancies - For informal inquiries, contact:
johanna.ivaska(at)utu.fi - Lab website: ivaskalab.utu.fi
Last Date for Apply
🗓 20 February
