Project researcher/Project specialist at Medical Bioinformatics Centre core facility, scientific IT support
The Medical Bioinformatics Centre (MBC) of University of Turku has an open position starting on August 11, 2025, or as agreed. The position is for a fixed term until the end of the year 2027, but it is possible that it is extended.
MBC is part of the national Biocenter Finland research infrastructure and the European-wide ELIXIR infrastructure. We conduct internationally high-level research in the fields of bioinformatics and computational medicine. We develop and apply computational data analysis tools for interpreting large molecular and clinical datasets in medical research, in close collaboration with leading medical research groups and biobanks. As a core facility of Turku Bioscience Centre, we also support high-quality research by providing bioinformatics support to academic research units and healthcare organizations, among others, and scientific IT support to researchers.
As our operations expand, we are looking for new professionals to join our team and contribute to our growth and development in new roles.
Job description
The MBC core facility offers support for analyzing data generated by modern biotechnologies. We are looking for an expert in information technology to join our team and take responsibility of the development of scientific IT support services targeted for life science researchers across Finland. The position is part of the national Biocenter Finland infrastructure, aiming to enhance efficient utilization of the IT infrastructures and resources provided by CSC, ELIXIR, and the Biocenter Finland host universities. Key tasks include providing expert support, developing support operations in collaboration with the staff and stakeholders, as well as coordination and communication with the collaborators and networks. Additionally, the position involves preparation of funding applications, reporting, and participation in the organization of training events.
Who we are looking for
- Experience in bioinformatics support services
- Experience in fulfilling the FAIR data principles and awareness of regulatory requirements (e.g. GDPR) for sensitive biological data
- Experience in working with HPC environments, job schedulers (e.g. SLURM), and cloud computing platforms
- Familiarity with workflow management tools (e.g. Nextflow) and containerization techniques (e.g. Docker)
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and collaborative development in research settings
Benefits
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Salary and trial period
The salary is determined by the collective agreement system of Finnish universities, aligning with the research personnel category or other personnel category. The job title depends on the education and skills of the person selected for the position. The salary consists of demand component and component based on personal performance. The average monthly salary, depending on previous experience and skills, is around 2500 - 3300 euros per month for a project reseacher with a Master degree and 3500 - 4400 euros per month for a senior researcher with a PhD degree at the beginning of the employment. The monthly salary of project specialist, belonging to the other expert personnel group, is 3500 – 3800 euros/month.
Applicants should enclose with their application:
- motivation letter (max. one page)
- CV (max. two pages)
- list of publications, if applicable
- degree certificate(s)
- contact information of two referees
- other documents that may influence the filling of the position
Turku Bioscience Centre
Turku Bioscience is an advanced core facility and research centre hosted jointly by University of Turku and Åbo Akademi University. Our aim is to provide complete packages of service expertise and know-how to provide both academic and corporate research groups the tools and means to shorten the runway from an initial discovery to the take-off of a success story. To this end, we aim to stay at the frontiers of new technologies and research and we are also actively facilitating interactions and joint projects between academia and industry.
The University of Turku is an inspiring and international academic community of 25,000 students and staff in Southwest Finland. We build a sustainable future with multidisciplinary research, education, and collaboration. With us, your work will have a significant impact and relevance in the changing world.
Information for the applicant
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