[SocBiN] Postdoc position on bioinformatics & population cohort studies

[Leo Lahti]

Application:
https://rekry.saima.fi/certiahome/open_job_view.html?id=00007963&did=5600&lang=en&jc=14&nav_from_open_jobs_view_new=true

*Postdoctoral Researcher position *(fixed-term) for the period of 1 January
2020 – 31 December 2021.

The start of employment is negotiable. 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) as a
Postdoctoral Researcher. We work on a wide range of topics with a current
focus on multi-omics analysis in large-scale population cohorts. The
research can comprise both applied and methodological aspects depending on
the candidate’s interests and expertise.

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 2535,20–3423,25 euros per month. In addition, a personal
salary element will be paid. The personal salary element is a maximum of 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*

*Application deadline has been extended until November 29, 2019 (23:59).*
Previously submitted applications will be taken into consideration in the
recruitment process.The applications must be submitted via the electronic
application form of the University of Turku. 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 at utu.fi). For possible technical support with the
application system, please contact HR Specialist Henna Huovinen (
henna.huovinen at utu.fi, tel. +358 50 382 1869
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