[SocBiN] Fwd: Postdoc/PhD in microbiome data science in Turku, Finland

[Leo Lahti]

Postdoc/PhD position in computational life sciences (human microbiome
research) in University of Turku, Finland. DL Sunday August 25, 2019.

Application link: https://urlproxy.sunet.se/canit/urlproxy.php?_q=aHR0cHM6Ly90aW55dXJsLmNvbS95eWx3bXl5Yg%3D%3D&_s=ZGVmYXVsdA%3D%3D&_c=95b65077&_r=c3Utc2U%3D
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*Senior researcher/Doctoral candidate fixed-term position*

*Senior Researcher or PhD student position in biomedical data analysis at
University of Turku, Department of Mathematics and Statistics (fixed term)*

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 research group of Dr Leo Lahti
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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.

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.

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.

There will be a trial period of 4 months.

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.

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 *Sunday, August
25, 2019 (23:59)*. 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 https://www.utu.fi/en/university/come-work-with-us/open-vacancies

For further information about the position, please contact Leo Lahti,
leo.lahti at utu.fi
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