Doctoral Student position at Institute for Molecular Medicine, Finland

Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland

POSITION: Doctoral Student

APPLY AT LATEST ON: Feb 17, 2012 at 3:45 PM

FIXED-TERM: Aug 1, 2012 -

EMPLOYER: Independent institutes, Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM)

The Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM, http://www.fimm.fi/  ) was established in 2007 as a partner institution of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory ( www.embl.org ) together with Nordic nodes for molecular medicine in Norway (NCMM) and Sweden (MIMS). FIMM is a joint venture of the University of Helsinki, the Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa (HUS), the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) and the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. FIMM laboratories are located in a brand new state-of-the-art Biomedicum Helsinki 2 research building on the Meilahti medical campus in Helsinki.

FIMM is currently seeking outstanding candidates for positions of Doctoral Students in Molecular Medicine as part of the Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine and  HBDP-FIMM Doctoral Program  starting in August 2012.

DESCRIPTION:  FIMM is a multi-disciplinary research institute combining high-quality science with state-of-the-art technologies and strives toward building a bridge from biomedical research and discovery to medical applications. FIMM works together with the Helsinki Biomedical Doctoral Program (HBDP-FIMM) to provide excellent research training and courses aiming at a PhD degree at the University of Helsinki. As part of an international joint call of the Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine, we currently have openings for PhD students who show outstanding potential to become independent researchers and who will significantly benefit from the institute’s four-year program. Applications are sought in the areas of: bioinformatics, cancer-related chemical biology, cancer systems biology, computational systems biology, human disease genomics, medical systems virology, mouse cancer genetics, and mouse models of lung cancer.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE: Candidates should have a relevant academic degree (MSc, MD or equivalent) in biology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, biotechnology, genetics, medicine, information science or other related fields, obtained before the starting date. The successful candidate is expected to have good problem solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills. In addition, the candidate should be fluent in English, have good interpersonal and written and oral communication skills, and be able to work independently as well as within an international team. A demonstrated interest in molecular medicine is also advantageous.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS: Application should be written in English and include a cover letter, CV or resume, and a one-page statement of motivation and research interests that describes specifically how the candidate would integrate into the FIMM research groups. The application package should demonstrate that the applicant has potential to become an independent researcher and will significantly benefit from the institute’s four-year program. Applications should be submitted as a single .pdf file online at http://www.fimm.fi/en/open_positions/   no later than February 17, 2012, at 15.45.  Applications submitted after the deadline will not be processed or considered.

The top candidates will be invited for an interview with an international evaluation committee. The selected candidates will be offered an initial contract for one year during which time students will engage in diverse training through research group rotations. Upon a successful review and selection of a research group, the initial contract will be extended for an additional four-year period and the candidates will begin training within the HBDP. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT:

·         FIMM and this call, please visit our website www.fimm.fi or contact Gretchen Repasky, Coordinator of Research Training (gretchen.repasky@fimm.fi ).

·         Helsinki Biomedical Doctoral Program please visit http://www.hbgs.helsinki.fi/ .

·         University of Helsinki International Staff Services please visit www.helsinki.fi/intstaff/ .

RESEARCH AREAS :The research areas of FIMM include:

·         Human genomics

·         Medical systems biology and bioinformatics, focusing on cancer, virology, diabetes, and obesity

·         Translation, including health impact of genes, new diagnostic methods, biomarkers and therapeutics.

In addition to the research areas at FIMM, the FIMM Technology Centre and Biobank develop state-of-the-art infrastructures for genomics, medical bioinformatics, high-throughput chemical and siRNA screening, biobanking, biomarker discovery, and other translational research platforms, and work closely with the FIMM research groups.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.helsinki.fi/recruitment/index.html?id=51217

Doctoral position (Agrotechnology)at University of Helsinki

University of Helsinki

POSITION: Doctoral Student

POSITION ANNOUNCED ON: Jan 11, 2012

APPLY AT LATEST ON: Jan 30, 2012 at 3:45 PM

FIXED-TERM: - Mar 31, 2014

EMPLOYER: Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry ,Department of Agricultural Sciences

The University of Helsinki is among the leading multidisciplinary research universities in the world. In addition to its 11 faculties, the University includes several independent institutes, some of which are jointly operated with other universities. Some 36,000 students are currently pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at the University of Helsinki.

We aim to develop a machine vision based system to detect farrowing in the research project "Sowmonitor – automatic detection of farrowing" funded by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.

The Department of Agricultural Sciences in the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry of the University of Helsinki invites applications for a DOCTORAL STUDENT  for a fixed term until 31.3.2014. It is possible to apply further funding for successful work.

The most important task of the doctoral student will be to work on the doctoral dissertation. The main aim of the thesis will be to develop a machine vision based system to monitor the behavior of sows and predict the onset of farrowing. The focus is on developing the algorithms for machine vision, but it will also include working with the practical data collection as part of the research group. The work is carried out in an interdisciplinary team with researchers in Agrotechnology, Ethology, and Veterinary Science.  

An appointee to the position shall hold a second-cycle degree and have an approved research proposal. Other requirements shall include the ability and motivation, as demonstrated in previous studies or otherwise, to pursue postgraduate studies and a doctoral degree according to the study plan and research proposal. We appreciate experience in machine vision, programming, and working with animals.

Candidates should have M.Sc. in Agrotechnology, Computer Science, or Engineering. It is an asset to have previous knowledge on machine vision, programming and experience in working with animals. Willingness and skills to work in a multi-disciplinary and extensively networked project are important. Excellent skills in written and spoken English are required.

The salary will be based on levels 1–4 of the demands level chart for teaching and research personnel in the salary system of Finnish universities. In addition, the appointee will be paid a salary component based on personal performance.

The application should include a complete CV including education, degrees obtained, prior work experience, and the names and contact information for at least one referee.

The applications (in English) should be addressed to the Department of Agricultural Sciences, University Lecturer Matti Pastell and sent to the Registry of the University of Helsinki, P.O. Box 33, FI-00014 UNIVERSITY OF HELSINKI, Finland, no later than 30th of January 2012, at 3:45 PM. Further information may be obtained from Matti Pastell, matti.pastell@helsinki.fi , +358 50 415 0612.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE REFER http://www.helsinki.fi/recruitment/index.html?id=51620