<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail-_2cuy gmail-_3dgx"><div class="gmail-_1mf gmail-_1mj"><span><span><br></span></span></div><div class="gmail-_1mf gmail-_1mj"><span><span>Application: <a href="https://rekry.saima.fi/certiahome/open_job_view.html?id=00007963&did=5600&lang=en&jc=14&nav_from_open_jobs_view_new=true">https://rekry.saima.fi/certiahome/open_job_view.html?id=00007963&did=5600&lang=en&jc=14&nav_from_open_jobs_view_new=true</a></span></span></div><div class="gmail-_1mf gmail-_1mj"><span><span><br></span></span></div><div class="gmail-_1mf gmail-_1mj"><p><strong>Postdoctoral Researcher position </strong>(fixed-term) for the period of 1 January 2020 – 31 December 2021.</p>
<p>The start of employment is negotiable. The position is fixed-term for
24 months with a possibility for extension. Trial period is 4 months.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Qualification Requirements</strong><br><br>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.</p>
<p>A suitable candidate has:</p>
<ul><li>PhD in Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Biology, Mathematics, Medicine or a related field</li><li>Relevant background knowledge including proven bioinformatics skills and a solid publication track record</li><li>Experience in statistical data analysis, integration, and visualization</li><li>Fluency in at least one data science language (such as Python, R, or Julia)</li><li>Ability to work both independently and in a team</li><li>Willingness to learn new and multidisciplinary skills as needed</li><li>Good communication and interpersonal skills and English language skills</li><li>Good scientific writing skills</li></ul>
<p>We also appreciate the following:</p>
<ul><li>Familiarity with processing genomic, metabolomic, and metagenomic data</li><li>Experience with Linux/Unix environment</li><li>Experience with computing clusters, pipelines of batch jobs or cloud- and high-performance computing</li></ul>
<p><strong>Salary</strong><br><br>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.</p>
<p><strong>Why Join Us</strong><br><br>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.</p>
<p><strong>How to Apply</strong><br><br><strong>Application deadline has been extended until November 29, 2019 (23:59).</strong>
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.</p>
<p>For further information about the position, please contact Dr. Teemu Niiranen (<a href="mailto:teemu.niiranen@utu.fi" rel="noopener noreferrer">teemu.niiranen@utu.fi</a>). For possible technical support with the application system, please contact HR Specialist Henna Huovinen (<a href="mailto:henna.huovinen@utu.fi" rel="noopener noreferrer">henna.huovinen@utu.fi</a>, tel. <span>+358 50 382 1869</span></p><div><br></div><span><span></span></span></div></div></div>