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The University of Turku has a unique, creative and inspirational work environment. Here you will work with top experts, pedagogues and researchers.
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Visit the employer pageThe Medical Bioinformatics Centre at the University of Turku has an open position for a Senior Researcher, starting in November 1, 2024, or as agreed. The position is for a fixed term for three years, but it is possible that it is extended.
The Turku Medical Bioinformatics Centre (MBC) is part of both the national Biocenter Finland research infrastructure network and the European-wide ELIXIR infrastructure. We conduct internationally high-level research in the fields of bioinformatics and computational medicine. We develop computational data analysis tools as well as statistical and machine learning methods for interpreting large molecular and clinical datasets in medical research, in close collaboration with leading medical research groups and biobanks. As a core facility of the Turku Bioscience Centre, we also support high-quality research by providing bioinformatics support to academic research units and healthcare organizations.
Job description
The MBC core facility offers support for analyzing data generated by modern biotechnologies. We are looking for an expert in data analytics and bioinformatics to join our team and take responsibility for the core facility's basic operations. Key tasks include providing expert support, conducting data analyses, and developing the core facility's operations in collaboration with the center's staff and stakeholders. Additionally, the role involves communicating with collaborators and networks, preparing and reporting on funding applications, and participating in the organization of training offered by the unit.
Turku Bioscience is an advanced core facility and research centre hosted jointly by University of Turku and Åbo Akademi University. Our aim is to provide complete packages of service expertise and know-how to provide both academic and corporate research groups the tools and means to shorten the runway from an initial discovery to the take-off of a success story. To this end, we aim to stay at the frontiers of new technologies and research and we are also actively facilitating interactions and joint projects between academia and industry.
The University of Turku is an inspiring and international academic community of 25,000 students and staff in Southwest Finland. We build a sustainable future with multidisciplinary research, education, and collaboration. With us, your work will have a significant impact and relevance in the changing world.
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