Jobs in Structural Biology and Related Fields


Post-Doctoral Researcher in Structural Biology


Institute of Biotechnology, Univ Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
Application deadline: 31 May 2021


The laboratory of Dr. Tommi Kajander at the Institute of Biotechnology, HiLIFE, University of Helsinki, Finland, is inviting applications for post-doctoral researcher in the area of protein biochemistry and structural biology in a joint project with Prof. Mart Saarma’s laboratory. We are seeking for dedicated and enthusiastic scientist to work on the structure and function of novel endoplasmic reticulum effector protein-receptor interactions in ER stress response regulation. Main targets are CDNF and MANF proteins and their interaction complexes in the ER.

The Institute of Biotechnology is a research institute at University of Helsinki, located in the Viikki science park. The institute harbours ~35 research groups and 250 researchers, and it operates at the highest international level.

The post-doctoral applicants should hold PhD in biochemistry or a related field. Strong experience in protein biochemistry including cloning and mutagenesis and protein expression and purification, from various hosts and good communication skills in English are required.

The postdoctoral position is initially limited to 1 year, with a possibility of extension to three years. Trial period of 6 months will be applied. The salaries will be based on the University salary scheme (level 5) for teaching and research personnel composed of both task specific and personal performance component. The position is available immediately or as agreed.

The deadline for the applications is 31st of May, 2021, but the position will be filled immediately once suitable candidates have been identified.

Apply via the University of Helsinki Website

Helsinki, Finland

Post-Doctoral Researcher in Structural Biology