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Organization: The Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland

Location: Helsinki, Finland

Field: Molecular Medicine

Requirements:

Candidates should have a relevant academic degree (MSc, MD or equivalent) in biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, genetics, medicine, information science or other related fields, obtained before the starting date. The successful candidate is expected to have good problem solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills. In addition, the candidate should be fluent in English, have good interpersonal and written and oral communication skills, and be able to work independently as well as within an international team. A demonstrated interest in molecular medicine is also advantageous.

Abstract:

FIMM is a multi-disciplinary research institute combining high-quality science with state-of-the-art technologies with the goal of building a bridge from biomedical research and discovery to medical applications

Description:

FIMM is a multi-disciplinary research institute combining high-quality science with state-of-the-art technologies with the goal of building a bridge from biomedical research and discovery to medical applications. FIMM works together with the Helsinki Biomedical Graduate School (HBGS) and other graduate area programs to provide excellent research training and courses aiming at a PhD degree at the University of Helsinki. As part of a joint call of the Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine, we currently have openings for PhD students who show outstanding potential to become independent researchers and who will significantly benefit from the institute’s four-year program.
 
Application should be written in English and include a cover letter, CV or resume, and a one-page statement of motivation and research interests that describes specifically how the candidate would integrate into the FIMM research groups. The application package should demonstrate that the applicant has potential to become an independent researcher and will significantly benefit from the institute’s four-year program. Applications should be submitted as a single .pdf file online at http://www.fimm.fi/en/open_positions/ no later than February 15, 2011, at 15.45.  No applications submitted after the deadline will be accepted.
The top candidates will be invited for an interview with an international search committee. The selected candidates will be offered an initial contract for one year during which time students will engage in diverse training through research group rotations. The intial contract will be extended for an additional three-year period upon successful review.
For further information please visit our website www.fimm.fi or contact Gretchen Repasky, Coordinator of Research Training (gretchen.repasky@fimm.fi). Further information about Helsinki Biomedical Graduate Program:  www.hbgs.helsinki.fi and University of Helsinki International Staff Services:   www.helsinki.fi/intstaff/.

Deadline: 15-02-2011

Contacts:

Link: http://www.fimm.fi/en/open_positions

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