Position Opening: Research Assistant/Project Researcher in Cancer Immunology
The Medical Immuno-Oncology Research Group (MIORG) within the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Turku invites applications for a Research Assistant position under the supervision of Adjunct Professor Carlos Rogerio Figueiredo. This role focuses on a project that utilizes innovative technologies and methodologies to analyze immune responses in metastatic melanoma from both animal models and human samples.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform scientific research in metastatic melanoma immunotherapy, which includes studying cancer immunobiology and conducting drug discovery through various in vitro and in vivo assays.
Essential Qualifications:
- A B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in a relevant field (e.g., cell biology, biomedicine, biochemistry).
- Expertise in cell culture and handling mouse/human samples.
- Previous experience with Flow Cytometry.
- Experience in handling animals (possessing a Finnish license is beneficial).
Candidate Profile:
- The ideal candidate will demonstrate initiative, independent thinking, excellent communication skills, and the capacity to collaborate effectively within a team.
Compensation:
- Salary is based on the Finnish university system’s collective agreement for research assistants, adjusted according to education, skills, and experience.
Contract Duration:
- The appointment can start immediately or no later than July 2024 and includes a six-month probationary period.
- This is a fixed-term contract for one year, with potential for extension.
Application Process:
- Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis starting 9th May 2024.
- Deadline for applications is 25th May 2024, by 23:59:59 Finnish time.
- Submit applications via email to miorg.finland@gmail.com, including a motivation letter and CV.
Selection Process:
- Top candidates will be invited for an interview.
Further Information:
- For more details about the position, please contact Dr. Rogerio de Figueiredo at crdefi@utu.fi.