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Työnimike: POST DOCTORAL RESEARCHER

Työnkuvaus:
The Faculty of Medicine promotes scientific research of a high standard and is responsible for providing research-based undergraduate and postgraduate education in medicine, dentistry, psychology and logopedics, as well as for the English-language Master's Programme in Translational Medicine. In addition to its teaching and research activities, the Faculty serves as a significant expert organisation in the healthcare sector and contributes to the discourse on ethics in the field. In terms of research, the Faculty aims for a place among the best medical faculties in the world, while consolidating and strengthening its status as a top-level institution of medical education.

Together with the Helsinki University Hospital (HUS) and the Helsinki Institute of Life Sciences (HiLIFE), the Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, constitutes the Academic Medical Center Helsinki (AMCH). This medical center has been very successful in international comparisons, ranking among the top 10 medical campuses in Europe and among the top 50 globally.

Research Programs Unit (RPU) https://www.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-of-medicine/research-programs-unit of the Faculty of Medicine consolidates demonstrated research excellence, with focused research programs addressing the greatest challenges in human health.

Professor Sanna Lehtonen's group invites applications for the position of a

POST DOCTORAL RESEARCHER

The appointment is for 1 year, starting September 1st 2019. The position will be filled with a 6 months trial period. We are looking for an applicant with a PhD degree in the field of biology, biochemistry, pharmacy or equivalent and keen interest in the research field of diabetes and diabetic kidney complication. The project is part of a larger project aiming at developing new medications for obesity and type 2 diabetes. The work includes experimentation with cultured cells and mouse models using various cell biology and protein biochemistry techniques.

The successful candidate is expected to have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary research team is also required. Previous experience in cell culture, cell biology and protein biochemistry techniques and use of mouse models is considered a benefit. The salary (level 5) is based on the salary system of the Finnish universities for teaching and research personnel. In addition, the appointee will be paid a salary component based on personal work performance.

The application should include a motivation letter (max 1 page) and a complete CV with:
- education/previous degrees obtained
- prior work/research experience and list of publications
- recommendation letters or names and contact information of two references

The above attachments must be submitted as a single pdf file. Please, submit your application with the attachment file by August 14th 2019 using the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the Apply Link. Applicants who are employees of the University of Helsinki are requested to leave their application via the SAP HR portal.

Please fill in only the mandatory fields in the Recruitment System, and deliver the attachment file as a single pdf file.

Enquiries about the position should be addressed to Professor Sanna Lehtonen: sanna.h.lehtonen(at)helsinki.fi. More information about the work carried out by the team can be found at:
https://www.helsinki.fi/en/researchgroups/translational-metabolism


DUE DATE Wednesday, August 14th, 2019

Professori Sanna Lehtonen sanna.h.lehtonen (at) helsinki.fi

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jobCategoriesCodes_0: http://data.europa.eu/esco/isco/C2131

positionTypeCode: temporary

contractTypeCodes_0: fulltime

Työnantajan nimi: Helsingin yliopisto

source: TIVA