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The University of Eastern Finland is inviting applications for a Doctoral Researcher (Biomedical Informatics) position in Kuopio. The position will be filled for a two-year term from 1 November 2023 onwards (or as agreed). Please find more information below and submit your application by 4 September 2023.
Role and salary
As our new Doctoral Researcher in Biomedical Informatics, you will be working in the research group led by Associate Professor and Academy Research Fellow Vittorio Fortino in the Institute of Biomedicine, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Kuopio Campus.
The Biomedical Informatics Group aims to develop machine learning-based applications to address biomedical research questions, including biomarker and drug discovery. We encourage applicants with expertise in R/Python programming, machine learning, network analysis, and fundamental knowledge in genomics and transcriptomics data analysis to apply.
The candidate will work on a project funded by Sigrid Jusélius Foundation. The position is part of a project aiming to identify new therapeutic options for specific groups of cancer patients by using omics data and drug repositioning approaches. We will analyse multi-omics data, such as genomics and transcriptomics, to identify potential biomarkers and drug targets for distinct patient groups based on their shared biological or clinical characteristics. Then, we will use drug repositioning methods to identify FDA-approved drugs that could be effective in treating these patients.
The successful candidate will have an MSc in Bioinformatics, Biosciences or some other discipline relevant to the Doctoral Researcher position (has completed a suitable higher university degree or an equivalent education abroad which in the country in question would qualify the person for similar academic studies).
The candidate shall also be qualified to pursue postgraduate studies at the University of Eastern Finland by enrolling in one of the doctoral programmes of the Faculty of Health Sciences.
We do not expect the candidate to have prior knowledge of machine learning and network data mining algorithms, as these will be learned in the position. However, the candidate should have a strong foundation in coding and be comfortable with the idea that the primary duties of this role will be coding and learning machine learning techniques.
The position will be filled for a two-year term from 1 June 2023 onwards (or as agreed) due to it pertaining to a specific project tasks. A probationary period is applied to all new members of the staff.
The salary of the position is determined in accordance with the salary system for the Finnish universities. The salary comprises two components: a job-related salary element and a personal salary element. For a Doctoral Researcher, the job-related salary element is €2,108.40–€2,628.85 /month, based on levels 2–4 of the job requirement level chart for teaching and research staff. The personal salary element is 6–50% of the above-mentioned sums.
At the beginning of the employment, the salary of the Doctoral Researcher will be €2,319–2,890 /month.
Our requirements and expectations
Requirements
- qualifications to pursue postgraduate studies
- excellent/good skills in oral and written English. English is used as the language of instruction and supervision in this position
- a good computational (informatics/computer science/coding) background
- solid knowledge of, and practical experience in, bioinformatics
- experience of analysis of at least two different types of omics data (e.g., gene expression data, genomic data – GWAS, DNA methylation data, etc.)
- programming experience in a relevant programming language (e.g., R and Python)
Expectations
- previous research experience and ambitions will be taken into account during the evaluation process
- ability to work independently and as part of a team
Advantages
- an inquisitive mindset
- a proactive attitude
- the desire to further develop one’s skills in data science and machine learning
Your benefits
You will have access to the university’s staff benefits, including
- opportunity for flexible multi-location work
- extensive occupational health care
- broad selection of staff training
- staff discount on lunch in our campus restaurants, as well as on a range of other services
- affordable sports services and tax-free bike benefit
Please read more in the Work at UEF section on our website.
You will have an opportunity to work in an interesting, meaningful and diverse role as part of our international, creative, participatory and inclusive academic community.
Enjoy your life in Finland! Known for its cleanliness, welfare know-how, modern technology and superb education system, Finland is an exotic and safe country to work in. Please visit the Life in Finland section on our website to learn more.
How to apply?
Submit your application by using our electronic application form no later than 4 September 2023 by 24:00 (midnight) Finnish time (UTC+3).
Please note that you must include the following appendices in your application
- CV (https://tenk.fi/en/advice-and-materials/template-researchers-curriculum-vitae)
- copies of your academic degree certificates / diplomas, and copies of certificates / diplomas relating to your language proficiency, if not indicated in the academic degree certificates/diplomas
- motivation letter
- the list of publications https://www.aka.fi/en/research-funding/apply-for-funding/how-to-apply-for-funding/az-index-of-application-guidelines2/list-of-publications/ (non mandatory)
- recommendation letter(s) if available
- other documents to demonstrate the applicant’s merits for the position
Questions?
For further information on the position, please contact Associate Professor Vittorio Fortino, +358 29 4454197, vittorio.fortino@uef.fi
For further information on the application procedure, please contact HR secretary Nea Itkonen, +358 29 4458373, nea.itkonen@uef.fi
The Faculty of Health Sciences operates at the Kuopio Campus of the University of Eastern Finland. The Faculty offers education in medicine, dentistry, nutrition and pharmacy, as well as in some other central fields of the health care sector. The Faculty is research-intensive, and its internationally recognised research activities are closely linked to the strategic research areas of the University. There are approximately 3 090 degree students and about 580 PhD students in the Faculty. The faculty has 800 staff members.
The University of Eastern Finland, UEF, is one of the most multidisciplinary universities in Finland. We have a staff of 3,200 members, and our academic community comprises around 16,000 degree students. Our campuses are located in Joensuu and in Kuopio. Our research is ranked among the best in the world in several fields. We generate research-based knowledge and make it openly accessible for the benefit of all. To learn more about our university please visit our website at www.uef.fi/en. On our website, you’ll also find information about the university as a work community and as an employer (https://www.uef.fi/en/article/one-university-a-thousand-stories), as well as our employees’ career stories (https://www.uef.fi/en/career-stories).
Työsopimuksen voimassaolo: määräaikainen työsopimus | Työsuhteen luonne: kokoaikainen | Paikkojen lukumäärä: 1 | Työllisyysaste: 100 | Paikkakunta: Kuopio | Maakunta: Pohjois-Savo | Maa: Finland | Ilmoitusnumero: 3327/01.01.03/2023 | Yhteys: Vittorio Fortino +358503266148, Nea Itkonen +358469231934, | Julkaistu: 2023-08-16 | Haku päättyy: 2023-09-04
