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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt" lang="EN-US">I </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt" lang="EN-US">would be very grateful if you could forward the below advertisement for a postdoctoral position among your members.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-GB">Katja Kanninen, Associate professor
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif" lang="EN-GB">A.I.Virtanen Institute for Molecular Sciences<br>
University of Eastern Finland<br>
Email: <a href="mailto:katja.kanninen@uef.fi" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0563c1">katja.kanninen@uef.fi</span></a></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black" lang="EN-US">The University of Eastern Finland, Faculty of Health Sciences, A.I. Virtanen Institute of Molecular Sciences, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher</span></b><span class="m_627159620950308138apple-converted-space"><b><span style="font-family:"Avenir-Book",serif;color:black" lang="EN-US"> </span></b></span><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black" lang="EN-US">(Bioinformatics
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<span style="font-family:"Avenir-Book",serif;color:#414141" lang="EN-US">The Kanninen research group is seeking a motivated and experienced postdoctoral researcher to join a highly dynamic group of neuroscientists working on Alzheimer’s disease. The group utilizes
 in vitro cultures of brain cells to investigate molecular and cellular mechanisms of neurodegeneration. More details on research interests can be found at </span><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black" lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.uef.fi/en/web/aivi/katja-kanninen-group" target="_blank"><span style="color:#954f72;font-weight:normal">https://www.uef.fi/en/web/aivi/katja-kanninen-group</span></a></span></b><b><span style="font-family:"Avenir-Book",serif;color:black" lang="EN-US"><br>
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<span style="font-family:"Avenir-Book",serif;color:#414141" lang="EN-US">In this position the candidate should have a PhD in computer science, bioinformatics, biostatistics, neuroscience or related discipline. Experience with various statistical methods is
 required and the successful candidate should be proficient in using the R programming language. The candidate should be committed and motivated, display independent thinking skills, and possess the ability to work independently while supervising students.
 Good knowledge of written and spoken English are essential.</span><span style="color:black" lang="EN-US"></span></p>
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</span></i></b><span style="font-family:"Avenir-Book",serif;color:black" lang="EN-US">The application deadline is 16/04/2019 and the position is filled for a fixed term from 1st of May in 2019 (or as agreed) to 30th of April in 2020. The position is filled
 for a fixed term due to the duration of the project.<span class="m_627159620950308138apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="m_627159620950308138apple-converted-space"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Avenir-Book",serif;color:black" lang="EN-US"> </span></span><span class="m_627159620950308138apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family:"Avenir-Book",serif;color:black" lang="EN-US">More
 details at <a href="https://www.uef.fi/en/web/guest/uef/en-open-positions" target="_blank"><span style="color:#954f72">https://www.uef.fi/en/web/guest/uef/en-open-positions</span></a></span></span><span style="color:black" lang="EN-US"></span></p>
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<b><span style="color:black" lang="EN-US">For further information on the position, please contact:</span></b><span style="color:black" lang="EN-US"> Group Leader, PhD, Associate Professor (tenure track), Academy Researcher Katja Kanninen, +358 29 4454202,<a href="mailto:katja.kanninen@uef.fi" target="_blank"><span style="color:#954f72">katja.kanninen@uef.fi</span></a>. </span></p>
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<b><span style="color:black" lang="EN-US">For further information on the application procedure, please contact</span></b><span style="color:black" lang="EN-US"> HR Secretary Asta Suhonen, tel. +358 29 4454125,<span class="m_627159620950308138apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="mailto:asta.suhonen@uef.fi" target="_blank"><span style="color:#954f72">asta.suhonen@uef.fi</span></a>.</span><span style="color:black"></span></p>
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