PhD Positions, Institute of Biotechnology, University of Helsinki, Finland (2016)

The Institute of Biotechnology is a leading European research institute within the University of Helsinki with a mission to increase knowledge in cross‐disciplinary biology and biotechnology. The Institute has state‐of-the‐art facilities in imaging, model organisms, proteomics, genomics, crystallography and NMR.

The research activities of the Institute are carried out mainly in four research programs, each consisting of several multidisciplinary groups focusing on research ranging from biophysics and cell biology to genomics, developmental biology, and biotechnology. More information about our research groups is available on http://www.biocenter.helsinki.fi/bi/about.html

We are seeking outstanding candidates for PhD-projects in the Institute of Biotechnology. The successful candidates will start their projects as soon as possible (latest December 2016) and formally register with a faculty and the Integrative Life Science (ILS) doctoral program or another doctoral program in the University of Helsinki depending on the project to be undertaken. The salary will be commensurate with qualifications based on the University salary system. The positions are full time starting immediately or upon mutual agreement.

Available PhD projects: (tentative project titles indicated)

1: Imaging cellular mechanisms of embryonic hair and tooth development
Group Leader: Laura Ahtiainen
More information: www.biocenter.helsinki.fi/bi/recruit/projects16/ahtiainen.pdf

2. Neuroprotective efficacy of CDNF and MANF in human iPS cells-derived dopaminergic neurons
Group Leader: Andrii Domanskyi
More information: www.biocenter.helsinki.fi/bi/recruit/projects16/domanskyi.pdf

3. Degradation of toxic RNAs in the cell – mechanisms and impact on degenerative disorders
Group Leader: Susana Garcia
More information: www.biocenter.helsinki.fi/bi/recruit/projects16/garcia.pdf

4. Progenitor cell biology during murine kidney development
Group Leader: Satu Kuure
More information: www.biocenter.helsinki.fi/bi/recruit/projects16/kuure.pdf

5. Systematic identification of factors regulating cellular quiescence using next generation FUCCI sensors
Group Leader: Norman Zielke
More information: www.biocenter.helsinki.fi/bi/recruit/projects16/zielke.pdf
Qualifications and experience:

Applicants are expected to have either:

1. An appropriate higher university degree (Master’s degree)
2. An equivalent appropriate degree or qualification which provides the student with sufficient knowledge and skills for doctoral studies. E.g. an Honours degree (UK/Commonwealth system, grade 2.1 or above) plus at least nine-months of supervised bioscience research, completed within the same 2-year window. Their academic track-record should make them eligible for enrolment in an international doctoral programme in their home country.

BI will apply a strict non-discrimination policy in respect of gender, nationality, age, and physical disability.

Further details:
http://academicpositions.eu