The Team

You will work together with several core facility teams at Turku Bioscience. Collectively, the core facilities offer access to an extensive suite of cutting-edge research equipment including 10x Genomics single-cell and spatial transcriptomics platforms, a Hyperion imaging mass cytometer, and a Bruker TimsTOF flex MALDI-2 mass spectrometer. This infrastructure represents a critical resource for dozens of research groups in both academia and industry. The core facilities are part of the Biocentre Finland network, which was recently recognized with the status of a “lighthouse infrastructure” by the Research Council of Finland. With us, you will be at the forefront of research in the fast-developing field of spatial omics, with excellent opportunities to network with biomedical and clinical researchers and with industry partners.

About the research environment

Turku Bioscience Centre is hosted jointly by University of Turku and Åbo Akademi University. We offer access to a comprehensive selection of cutting-edge research methods and an opportunity to be involved in internationally competitive science in a stimulating, highly networked environment. We are a truly international community, with more than half of the personnel having an international background. In addition, through collaboration with the InFLAMES Research Flagship, a joint effort of University of Turku and Åbo Akademi University we are an internationally recognized, top-level, immunological research and development cluster https://inflames.utu.fi/.

Our multicultural and multidisciplinary centre prides itself in a working community that fosters creativity and diversity, and a relaxed workplace with a Nordic style of work-life balance. The work language is English and we offer Finnish language courses to all our personnel.

Why move to Turku

• Finland consistently ranks at the top in international education assessments like PISA. Our children receive high-quality education that supports their growth and development. Our teachers are highly educated, and our school environment is encouraging and safe.
• Finland's social security system is among the best in the world. We offer comprehensive services and support that ensure every citizen can live a safe and dignified life. We have an equal and just society that takes care of its members.
• Finland has been ranked as the happiest country in the world by the UN's World Happiness Report for several years. Here, people enjoy a high quality of life, clean nature, and a well-functioning society. Happiness and well-being are important values to us.
• Turku is one of Finland's oldest cities and has a rich history dating back to the 13th century. Turku is known for its vibrant cultural life and beautiful archipelago. Here, you can enjoy diverse services and an active lifestyle. Many of our international researchers and their families have fallen in love with the surrounding nature and beautiful archipelago, where it is easy to spend leisure time.

Salary

The salary is determined by the collective agreement system of Finnish universities and will depend on the degree and qualifications of the applicant.  Salaried positions in Finland automatically include payments to a pension fund, unemployment funds, an extensive occupational healthcare, affordable sports services and even a holiday allowance. This position belong to the personnel group of teaching and research personnel and a PhD degree is a must. For a Senior Researcher the salary will be in average 3600 – 4000 eur/month.

Our selection criteria is based on the principle of finding the most qualified and suitable candidate for the work. In practice, this means that not only education, publications and working experience but also personal qualities, communication and motivation factors and other relevant criteria will be taken into account.

Duration of the contract

The start of employment is negotiable. The position is permanent and it is subject to a six-month trial period.

How to apply?

Applications must have the following enclosures (in English):

1) motivation letter max 1 page focusing on your strengths related to our research topics

2) CV (max 2 pages)

3) copy of PhD degree certificate

4) contact details for at least three referees (name, working place, e-mail address)

5) a list of publications, highlighting the five most relevant ones

For further information, please don’t hesitate to contact us anytime 

tapio.lonnberg(at)utu.fi

riitta.lahesmaa(at)utu.fi

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