芬兰图尔库大学2020年招聘博士后职位（计算生物）

Postdoctoral Researcher (research group of Dr Teemu Niiranen)

Postdoctoral Researcher position (fixed-term) for the period of 1 January 2021 – 31 December 2022. The start of employment is negotiable, but the selected candidate must start in the position by 1 April 2021 at the latest. The position is fixed-term for 24 months with a possibility for extension. Trial period is 4 months.

We are seeking a highly motivated computational biologist to join the research group of Dr Teemu Niiranen (Department of Clinical Medicine). We work on a wide range of topics with a current focus on multi-omics analysis in large- scale population cohorts. The research mainly focuses on applied research. The duties of Postdoctoral Researcher include the analysis of population-level omics data (genomics, metagenomics, metabolomics etc.) aiming at groundbreaking biological discoveries. The key data sources include comprehensively phenotyped, large national and international human cohorts whose plasma and/or fecal samples have been analyzed in leading laboratories using high-throughput (metagenomic) sequencing and/or state-of-the-art mass spectrometry. Different project areas related to multi-omics data integration, analysis of longitudinal cohort data, and the discovery of personalized disease biomarkers are available.

Qualification Requirements

Qualification requirements for the position of a Postdoctoral Researcher are stated in the Rules of Procedure of the University of Turku. Postdoctoral Researcher is required to have an applicable doctoral degree. They should also be able to conduct research independently and possess teaching skills required in the position.

A suitable candidate has: PhD in Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Biology, Mathematics, Medicine, or a related field Relevant background knowledge including proven bioinformatics skills and a solid publication track record Experience in statistical data analysis, integration, and visualization Fluency in at least one data science language (such as Python, R, or Julia) Ability to work both independently and in a team Willingness to learn new and multidisciplinary skills as needed Good communication and interpersonal skills and English language skills Good scientific writing skills We also appreciate the following: Familiarity with processing genomic, metabolomic, and metagenomic data Experience with Linux/Unix environment Experience with computing clusters, pipelines of batch jobs or cloud- and high-performance computing

Salary

The salary is determined in accordance with the salary system for universities. The salary of Postdoctoral Researcher is at levels 4–6 on the job demands chart of teaching and research personnel. The job-related salary element is 2563,09–3460,91 euros per month. In addition, a personal salary element will be paid. The personal salary element is 6–50 % of the job-related salary element.

Why Join Us

We are a team of young scientists with a solid track record of successful mentoring, inter-institutional international collaborations in multi- disciplinary research ranging from classical clinical epidemiology to population-level genetics in hundreds of thousands of individuals. Our collaborators for this project come from several top five universities in the world, allowing for excellent networking opportunities with leading researchers from a wide spectrum of fields.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted via the electronic application form of the University of Turku by 30 September 2020 at 11.59 p.m. at the latest. A link to the application system is available at the beginning of this announcement (‘Apply for the job’). The application should be written in English and include a motivation letter (one page), CV (max 4 pages), list of publications, copies of relevant degree certificates, and contact information of 1-2 referees.

For further information about the position, please contact Dr. Teemu Niiranen (teemu.niiranen@utu.fi). For possible technical support with the application system, please contact HR Specialist Henna Huovinen (henna.huovinen@utu.fi, tel. +358 50 382 1869).