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Työnimike: Research Fellow (Senior Researcher) in Cell Bi...

Työnkuvaus:
Åbo Akademi University is an internationally acknowledged research university with an extensive responsibility for providing education in Swedish in Finland. The activities cover research and education in most disciplines from natural sciences and technology, humanities, pedagogics and theology, to business and social sciences.

Åbo Akademi University now invites applications for a fixed term position (48 months) starting 15.4.2019-14.4.2023 (or as agreed) as Research Fellow (Senior Researcher) in Cell Biology within the Center of Excellence, CellMech (at) ÅAU, embedded within Åbo Akademi University Profiling Area Drug Development and Diagnostics.

CellMech is a new research center established to understand the interplay between mechanical forces and cellular functions in tissue physiology and pathology. The center is included in the profiling area Drug Development and Diagnostic that encompasses cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry, bioinformatics, pharmaceutical sciences, diagnostics and material sciences. The Drug Development and Diagnostics profile creates a joint platform with University of Turku and takes advantage of strong research traditions, well-developed world class infrastructure, and a leading role in coordinating national and European imaging infrastructure.

Profiling research areas at Åbo Akademi University

The Åbo Akademi profiling research areas include Molecular Process and Materials Technology, Minority Research, The Sea and Drug Development and Diagnostics ( https://www.abo.fi/en/about-abo-akademi-research-profiling/). Within the Drug Development and Diagnostics, several departments at ÅAU and University of Turku co-operate on topics such as cancer, regenerative medicine, inflammation and cardiovascular disease with close links to health care and industry.

WORK TASKS

To strengthen our team we are seeking an ambitious candidate to develop research and education in the area of cell biology. The candidate is expected to do independent scientific research, guide and mentor young researchers and develop the curriculum within cell biology and bioimaging. An educational and professional development program is offered to all candidates.

We are accepting applications from enthusiastic and highly talented candidates who are interested in a dynamic, stimulating and ambitious environment to perform their research and share their scientific knowledge.

Research Fellow follows the system of a total working time of 1624 h per year. The work tasks are annually specified in a work plan.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

We are looking for candidates that meet the following requirements

?The candidate should have a PhD in bioimaging, cell biology, or an equivalent area. In accordance with the Personnel Regulations of Åbo Akademi University (accepted by the University Board 17.8.2017) a doctoral degree is a pre-requisite for employment as a Research Fellow (Senior Researcher).

?The candidate should have an excellent record of academic achievements in the relevant fields with demonstrated ability to publish in high level international journals and the potential to obtain external funding

?The candidate should be able to effectively communicate scientific ideas, foster collaborations and have a capability for independent thinking.

WE OFFER YOU

An exciting opportunity at Åbo Akademi University to participate in the development of research and education in cell biology within the Center of Excellence, CellMech (at) ÅAU and the profiling area Drug Development and Diagnostics.

?A challenging job at a dynamic and ambitious environment and in an enthusiastic international, interdisciplinary team.

?The appointment will be on a full-time basis for a period of 48 months.

?Access to world class infrastructure in proteomics, metabolomics, functional genomics, bioinformatics and bioimaging (www.btk.fi)

?Laboratory facilities

?Support with your personal development and career planning.

?Training programmes in university teaching and pedagogics

SALARY

The salary for research Fellow (Senior Researcher) is based on levels 6 - 7 of the job requirement level for teaching and research personnel according to the salary system of Finnish universities. In addition, a salary component based on personal work performance from 6% up to 50% is paid.

APPLICATION

Please submit your electronic application with enclosures below (Submit application, http://www.abo.fi/jobb http://www.abo.fi/jobb). The closing date for applications is March 21st, 2019 at 15.00 Finnish time.

The application should include the following enclosures (in English):

- An academic portfolio that principally follows the University's Instructions for Composing an Academic Portfolio, although the scope of the portfolio may exceed the recommended scope of the academic portfolio. The instructions are available at: http://web.abo.fi/personal/academic_portfolio.pdf http://web.abo.fi/personal/academic_portfolio.pdf A full list of publications and copies of diplomas should be included.
- A separate list of no more than 10 publications that the applicant would like to be assessed to demonstrate his/her competence. The publications should then be provided electronically upon request.
- A research plan (max 5 pages)
- A abstractJV_description of the applicant's view of the position being sought, i.e. how the applicant plans to successfully carry out their duties and further the subject field (max. 3 pages).
- A brief pedagogical reflection (max. 1 page).
- Any other documentation that demonstrates the applicant's competence

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For further information, please contact professor Cecilia Sahlgren, Cell Biology, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Åbo Akademi University, e-mail: cecilia.sahlgren (at) abo.fi, Mobile phone: +358 40 7713952.

Åbo Akademi University is working for equal gender distribution and diversity in all staff categories.

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