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13 February 2012
1 Postdoc position
Postdoc Position in projects studying small GTPases in cancer for 1-2 years
A postdoc position is available in the Mechanism and Biosensors of small GTPases Group of Daniel Abankwa at the Turku Centre for Biotechnology, Turku Finland ( www.btk.fi).
The Turku Centre for Biotechnology offers state-of-the-art research facilities for biomolecular-imaging, proteomics, genomics and crystallography, which support excellence in research in the greater Turku area.
Our research focuses on the membrane organization and signaling activity of small GTPases of the Ras-, Rho- and Rab-family. We have recently described a novel switch III region for Ras proteins, which is associated with formerly unappreciated conformers of membrane bound Ras. This mechanism profoundly influences Ras biology (Abankwa D et al. (2008) Embo J 27(5) : 727- 735; Abankwa D et al. (2010) PNAS 107(3) : 1130-1135) . We will be using cuttingedge cellular imaging (FCS, FLIM, and STED-nanoscopy), high-throughput
approaches (high-content and cytometer chemical- and RNAi-screening), molecular-cell biology, biochemistry and animal models to answer exciting questions around this newly discovered mechanism.
We are looking for candidates with exceptional motivation and proven track record of successful scientific/ academic work, who have a cell biology, biochemistry or biophysics background and earned their PhD degree in a discipline related to life sciences. Experience in molecular biology techniques and/or in protein purification is another requirement.
The salary is in accordance with the University salary system (for teaching and research personnel) level 5-6, where the work specific salary component is between 2714- 3183 €/month. In addition, there is a share increase based on the personal performance, which is at most 46% of the base salary.
Please send preferably as one merged pdf: a short CV with publication list, as well as the email contacts of 2-3 referees and a brief description that highlights your most outstanding achievements and your specific motivation to join the group (approx. 1/2 A4 page) to dabankwa@abo.fi with the subject line
'postdoc candidate'. The position commences as soon as possible.
Applications are open now until the positions are filled.
21 November 2011
Post-doc position in Oulu, Finland
A postdoctoral position, funded by the Academy of
Finland, available at
the Department of Biology, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland.
Accumulating evidence suggest that information is flowing among
conspecific and heterospecific individuals but very little is
known about
its ecological and evolutionary effects. Our research team have
demonstrated that interspecific information use affects important
decisions, such as where to breed, how much invest in offspring
and which
behavioral traits to copy (e.g., Current Biology 17, Ecology 88,
Proc. R.
Soc. B 278), but many novel research questions are still awaiting
further
exploration.
The current research project can be built on different themes or combination of them depending on the skills and interests of the candidate. One of the main aims is to examine dispersal and breeding site selection of birds relative to presence and performance of con- and heterospecifics using a comprehensive long-term data base. Experimental field work is also possible using resident titmice and migratory flycatchers as model species. Field work will take place either in Oulu, or on the island of Gotland, in Sweden. Interspecific information use challenges many predictions of the traditional theories and provides many exciting and novel questions for theoretical examination. Studies will be done in collaboration with researchers from Lyon (France), Uppsala (Sweden), and Helsinki (Finland).
Applications and requirements:
Minimum qualifications include a PhD in ecology, evolutionary or community ecology or related field and interest in social information use, and habitat selection. Good English speaking and writing skills are mandatory. Ideal candidate is a confident and independent scientist and has a good track record in publishing in leading journals. S/he also should have a strong background in analyzing large spatial and temporal data sets. An interest and skills for theoretical studies is a benefit, but not necessary.
The start of the position is flexible, but should preferably not be later than March 2012. Funding is available for 12 months with a possibility for an extension of 6-12 months. The salary will be based on the levels 5-6 of the demand level chart for Finnish universities and also is affected by the personal work performance, and will be 3300-3900 euros/month, including full health care benefits.
Interested applicants should email a statement of research interest, a full CV, and names and contact information of three academic referees (in pdf format) to Jukka Forsman (jukka.forsman@oulu.fi). Initial consideration of applicants start on December 9th, 2011, and position is open until a suitable candidate is found.
Informal enquiries are welcome (jukka.forsman@oulu.fi, phone: +358-(0)8-5531951.
The current research project can be built on different themes or combination of them depending on the skills and interests of the candidate. One of the main aims is to examine dispersal and breeding site selection of birds relative to presence and performance of con- and heterospecifics using a comprehensive long-term data base. Experimental field work is also possible using resident titmice and migratory flycatchers as model species. Field work will take place either in Oulu, or on the island of Gotland, in Sweden. Interspecific information use challenges many predictions of the traditional theories and provides many exciting and novel questions for theoretical examination. Studies will be done in collaboration with researchers from Lyon (France), Uppsala (Sweden), and Helsinki (Finland).
Applications and requirements:
Minimum qualifications include a PhD in ecology, evolutionary or community ecology or related field and interest in social information use, and habitat selection. Good English speaking and writing skills are mandatory. Ideal candidate is a confident and independent scientist and has a good track record in publishing in leading journals. S/he also should have a strong background in analyzing large spatial and temporal data sets. An interest and skills for theoretical studies is a benefit, but not necessary.
The start of the position is flexible, but should preferably not be later than March 2012. Funding is available for 12 months with a possibility for an extension of 6-12 months. The salary will be based on the levels 5-6 of the demand level chart for Finnish universities and also is affected by the personal work performance, and will be 3300-3900 euros/month, including full health care benefits.
Interested applicants should email a statement of research interest, a full CV, and names and contact information of three academic referees (in pdf format) to Jukka Forsman (jukka.forsman@oulu.fi). Initial consideration of applicants start on December 9th, 2011, and position is open until a suitable candidate is found.
Informal enquiries are welcome (jukka.forsman@oulu.fi, phone: +358-(0)8-5531951.
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