<div dir="ltr"><br><div class="gmail_quote"><span><span>Postdoc/PhD position in computational life sciences (human microbiome research) in University of Turku, Finland. DL Sunday August 25, 2019. <br></span></span><div dir="ltr"><div><span><span><br></span></span></div><div><span><span>Application link: <a href="https://urlproxy.sunet.se/canit/urlproxy.php?_q=aHR0cHM6Ly90LmNvL3lKWXoxbFVNWms%2FYW1wPTEmZmJjbGlkPUl3QVIxaTRQX19nSXg0VVBMeHRIbnNIU01JQVdzR0l3eEF3aTk0dGtiSWExdkFrN3MxQWVyLU9PSjZBS00%3D&_s=ZGVmYXVsdA%3D%3D&_c=573635b7&_r=c3Utc2U%3D" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank" >https://tinyurl.com/yylwmyyb</a></span></span></div><div><span><span><br></span></span></div><div><table class="m_-3334199440832075353gmail-leipis"><tbody><tr><td class="m_-3334199440832075353gmail-title" width="558"><b>Senior researcher/Doctoral candidate fixed-term position</b></td>
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<td class="m_-3334199440832075353gmail-normal" width="558"><p><b>Senior Researcher or
PhD student position in biomedical data analysis at University of Turku,
Department of Mathematics and Statistics (fixed term)</b></p>
<p>A research position in biomedical data analysis is available for
fixed-term 1.10.2019-30.4.2021 (18 months) or as agreed, with an option
for extension. University of Turku is a world-class multidisciplinary
research university which offers interesting challenges and a unique
vantage point to national and international research and education. The
researcher will become an active member of the <a href="https://urlproxy.sunet.se/canit/urlproxy.php?_q=aHR0cHM6Ly9vcGVucmVzZWFyY2hsYWJzLmdpdGh1Yi5pby8%3D&_s=ZGVmYXVsdA%3D%3D&_c=753133fa&_r=c3Utc2U%3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" >research group of Dr Leo Lahti</a>, funded by Academy of Finland.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Senior Researcher, or PhD student with a strong
track record to join in a project that focuses on the development and
application of modern statistical data analysis techniques for human
microbiome research in collaboration with leading domestic and
international partners. Priority is given to doctoral graduates. We
analyze gut microbiome variation and health associations in large-scale
population studies, including spatial and temporal aspects over various
time scales and multiple omics data types. This involves benchmarking
and adaptations of probabilistic machine learning techniques, and
contributions to the open research ecosystems in this area. The position
provides versatile opportunities for developing as a researcher and
building professional networks in modern statistical data analysis and
in a rapidly growing biomedical application field.</p>
<p>The applicant should have background in a computationally oriented
field, such as computer science, mathematics, statistics, physics,
ecology, bioinformatics, or related areas, as well as strong written and
oral communication skills. Experience in statistical programming,
Linux, bioinformatics, and open science will be beneficial. The main
working language is English; knowledge of the Finnish language is not
necessary. The eligibility criteria for the position depend on the
career stage of the applicant, and are defined in the rules of procedure
of the University of Turku.<br><br>According to the rules of the
University of Turku a person selected for the post of senior researcher
fellow is required to have a doctoral degree and the ability to do
independent scientific work. For the post of a senior research fellow on
the third step of teaching and research staff career structure,
evidence of scientific research work and the necessary teaching skills
are also required. For the post of a senior research fellow on the
second step of the teaching and research staff career structure, an
individual with a higher university degree and especially strong
practical expertise in the field in question can also be appointed. A
person selected for the posts Doctoral candidate is required to have a
higher university degree. A Doctoral candidate must also have an
accepted research plan, and in addition, when acquiring his or her
degree or otherwise, he or she is required to have demonstrated the
ability and motivation to undertake postgraduate studies and the
capacity to complete a doctoral degree in accordance with the research
plan. Priority will be given to the person who has completed the
doctoral degree. In this case, the job title may be a Postdoctoral
Researcher. Alternatively, a person who has completed a higher education
degree may be selected for the position.</p>
<p>There will be a trial period of 4 months.</p>
<p>The salary is determined in accordance with the university salary
system for teaching and research personnel. For Doctoral candidates the
salary will be on levels 2-4 on the job demands chart, where the task
specific salary component is 2033,29 – 2535,20 euros per month. For
Senior researchers the salary will be on levels 4-6 on the job demands
chart, where the task specific salary component is 2535,20 - 3423,25
euros per month. In addition, a personal work performance component (a
maximum of 50% of the task specific salary component) will be paid.</p>
<p>Applications should be accompanied by a motivation letter, CV, a list
of publications, a copy of diploma of the degrees, and contact
information for 1-2 potential academic referees. Application deadline is
on <b>Sunday, August 25, 2019 (23:59)</b>. The applications
must be submitted via the electronic application form of the University
of Turku. A link to the application form is available above the
announcement of this position ((Apply for the job) at <a href="https://www.utu.fi/en/university/come-work-with-us/open-vacancies" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" >https://www.utu.fi/en/university/come-work-with-us/open-vacancies</a> <br><br>For further information about the position, please contact Leo Lahti, <a href="mailto:leo.lahti@utu.fi" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" >leo.lahti@utu.fi</a> <br></p>
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