{"id":7601,"date":"2020-06-26T18:40:41","date_gmt":"2020-06-26T15:40:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gerec.fi\/?p=7601"},"modified":"2020-06-26T18:55:14","modified_gmt":"2020-06-26T15:55:14","slug":"current-vacancy-a-postdoctoral-researcher-in-the-field-of-molecular-biology-of-hdl-particle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gerec.fi\/en\/current-vacancy-a-postdoctoral-researcher-in-the-field-of-molecular-biology-of-hdl-particle\/","title":{"rendered":"Current vacancy: A postdoctoral researcher, in the field of molecular biology of HDL-particle","raw":"Current vacancy: A postdoctoral researcher, in the field of molecular biology of HDL-particle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The University of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 is a human-centered environment of 2,500 experts and 14,500 students. Our goal is to create wisdom and wellbeing for all. JYU&#8217;s naturally beautiful campus is located in the heart of the city of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4.\u00a0JYU is the third largest employer in Central Finland.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jyu.fi\/sport\/en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences<\/a>\u00a0is currently seeking candidates for<\/p>\n<p><strong>A postdoctoral researcher,\u00a0in the field of molecular biology of HDL-particle,\u00a0<\/strong>from 1 September 2020 or as soon as possible thereafter. The postdoctoral position is for a fixed term of four year (or less if started later than 1 September 2020).<\/p>\n<p>We are seeking a motivated skilful postdoctoral researcher to join\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jyu.fi\/esmirs\/en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">our group<\/a>\u00a0to study the role of menopausal hormonal change, physical fitness and physical activity on composition and function of lipoprotein HDL. The postdoctoral researcher will work in the Academy of Finland funded MATCH-research project at the Gerontology Research Center (GEREC) and the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4. The MATCH (Menopause-Associated differences in Transporter Complex HDL\u2019s composition and function) -project is builds on human studies\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jyu.fi\/erma\/en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ERMA<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jyu.fi\/esmirs\/en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">EsmiRs<\/a>\u00a0and furthers ongoing research lines at the GEREC and faculty to understand biology of female aging.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gerec.fi\/en\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GEREC<\/a>\u00a0is a collaborative effort in ageing research run jointly by the University of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 and Tampere University. GEREC was set up to produce new scientific knowledge on the life, health and functioning of the ageing population. Our aim is to increase understanding of the prerequisites for enjoying a meaningful life across the lifespan. We also participate in university education and seek to further expertise in the field of ageing. At the University of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4, GEREC is part of the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, which nationally takes responsibility for teacher education in sport and health sciences. In addition to GEREC, the faculty has also two other research centers: the Neuromuscular Research Center and the Research Centre for Health Promotion.<\/p>\n<p>The duties, qualification requirements and language skills of a postdoctoral researcher\u00a0are stipulated by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jyu.fi\/en\/workwithus\/academic-career\/qualifications\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>the University of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 Regulations and language skills guidelines<\/em><\/a>. The selected person is required to have good skills in English language.<\/p>\n<p>To be eligible, the candidate needs to have a doctoral (PhD) degree in applicable research field (e.g., cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, bioinformatics). The successful candidate will have strong hands-on experience in methods of cell and molecular biology or molecular genetics and a good academic communication and writing skills in English. Work will include planning, executing, analysing, and reporting own research project as well as other research related duties as part of EsmiRs-research group lead by Academy Researcher\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jyu.fi\/sport\/fi\/tiedekunta\/henkilosto\/opetus-tutkimus\/laakkonen-eija\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eija Laakkonen<\/a>. Experience in bioinformatic analyses, versatile experience working with different cell and tissue samples as well as research experience on lipid metabolism or lipoproteins is an advantage.<\/p>\n<p>Your starting salary as a postdoctoral researcher is about 3300-4000 \u20ac \/ month, depending on your merits, skills and experience. A holiday bonus is paid to all employees.<\/p>\n<p>A trial period of six months will be used when the position is first filled.<\/p>\n<p>For further information, please\u00a0contact Academy Research Fellow Eija Laakkonen,\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:eija.k.laakkonen@jyu.fi\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">eija.k.laakkonen@jyu.fi<\/a>,\u00a0 +358408053588.<\/p>\n<p>To find useful information about the University of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4, the City of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 and living in Finland, see the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jyu.fi\/en\/workwithus\/international-staff-guide\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">University&#8217;s International Staff Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Please attach the following documents to the online application form:<\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\" type=\"1\">\n<li>Curriculum vitae (CV), composed according to good scientific practice and considering, when possible,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tenk.fi\/en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the template for a researcher\u2019s curriculum vitae by the Finnish Advisory Board on Research Integrity<\/a>\u00a0Please include contact details of 2 academics who may provide reference letter.<\/li>\n<li>List of publications.<\/li>\n<li>Short description of applicant\u2019s earlier research and international academic activities, teaching and other merits she\/he wishes to be considered.<\/li>\n<li>Short application \/ motivation letter, including future research interests.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Please submit your application at the latest by 2 August 2020\u00a0using <a href=\"https:\/\/rekry.saima.fi\/certiahome\/application_edit_welcome.html?field_id=0&amp;job_name=A+postdoctoral+researcher%2C+in+the+field+of+molecular+biology+of+HDL-particle&amp;job_id=9437&amp;jc=12&amp;lang=en&amp;place_id=56&amp;did=5600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the online application form<\/a>. Please be prepared for potential (zoom etc) interview at week 32.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false,"raw":"The University of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 is a human-centered environment of 2,500 experts and 14,500 students. Our goal is to create wisdom and wellbeing for all. JYU's naturally beautiful campus is located in the heart of the city of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4.\u00a0JYU is the third largest employer in Central Finland.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jyu.fi\/sport\/en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences<\/a>\u00a0is currently seeking candidates for\r\n\r\n<strong>A postdoctoral researcher,\u00a0in the field of molecular biology of HDL-particle,\u00a0<\/strong>from 1 September 2020 or as soon as possible thereafter. The postdoctoral position is for a fixed term of four year (or less if started later than 1 September 2020).\r\n\r\nWe are seeking a motivated skilful postdoctoral researcher to join\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jyu.fi\/esmirs\/en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">our group<\/a>\u00a0to study the role of menopausal hormonal change, physical fitness and physical activity on composition and function of lipoprotein HDL. The postdoctoral researcher will work in the Academy of Finland funded MATCH-research project at the Gerontology Research Center (GEREC) and the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4. The MATCH (Menopause-Associated differences in Transporter Complex HDL\u2019s composition and function) -project is builds on human studies\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jyu.fi\/erma\/en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ERMA<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jyu.fi\/esmirs\/en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">EsmiRs<\/a>\u00a0and furthers ongoing research lines at the GEREC and faculty to understand biology of female aging.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gerec.fi\/en\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GEREC<\/a>\u00a0is a collaborative effort in ageing research run jointly by the University of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 and Tampere University. GEREC was set up to produce new scientific knowledge on the life, health and functioning of the ageing population. Our aim is to increase understanding of the prerequisites for enjoying a meaningful life across the lifespan. We also participate in university education and seek to further expertise in the field of ageing. At the University of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4, GEREC is part of the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, which nationally takes responsibility for teacher education in sport and health sciences. In addition to GEREC, the faculty has also two other research centers: the Neuromuscular Research Center and the Research Centre for Health Promotion.\r\n\r\nThe duties, qualification requirements and language skills of a postdoctoral researcher\u00a0are stipulated by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jyu.fi\/en\/workwithus\/academic-career\/qualifications\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>the University of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 Regulations and language skills guidelines<\/em><\/a>. The selected person is required to have good skills in English language.\r\n\r\nTo be eligible, the candidate needs to have a doctoral (PhD) degree in applicable research field (e.g., cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, bioinformatics). The successful candidate will have strong hands-on experience in methods of cell and molecular biology or molecular genetics and a good academic communication and writing skills in English. Work will include planning, executing, analysing, and reporting own research project as well as other research related duties as part of EsmiRs-research group lead by Academy Researcher\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jyu.fi\/sport\/fi\/tiedekunta\/henkilosto\/opetus-tutkimus\/laakkonen-eija\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eija Laakkonen<\/a>. Experience in bioinformatic analyses, versatile experience working with different cell and tissue samples as well as research experience on lipid metabolism or lipoproteins is an advantage.\r\n\r\nYour starting salary as a postdoctoral researcher is about 3300-4000 \u20ac \/ month, depending on your merits, skills and experience. A holiday bonus is paid to all employees.\r\n\r\nA trial period of six months will be used when the position is first filled.\r\n\r\nFor further information, please\u00a0contact Academy Research Fellow Eija Laakkonen,\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:eija.k.laakkonen@jyu.fi\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">eija.k.laakkonen@jyu.fi<\/a>,\u00a0 +358408053588.\r\n\r\nTo find useful information about the University of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4, the City of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 and living in Finland, see the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jyu.fi\/en\/workwithus\/international-staff-guide\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">University's International Staff Guide<\/a>.\r\n\r\nPlease attach the following documents to the online application form:\r\n<ol start=\"1\" type=\"1\">\r\n \t<li>Curriculum vitae (CV), composed according to good scientific practice and considering, when possible,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tenk.fi\/en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the template for a researcher\u2019s curriculum vitae by the Finnish Advisory Board on Research Integrity<\/a>\u00a0Please include contact details of 2 academics who may provide reference letter.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>List of publications.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Short description of applicant\u2019s earlier research and international academic activities, teaching and other merits she\/he wishes to be considered.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Short application \/ motivation letter, including future research interests.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nPlease submit your application at the latest by 2 August 2020\u00a0using <a href=\"https:\/\/rekry.saima.fi\/certiahome\/application_edit_welcome.html?field_id=0&amp;job_name=A+postdoctoral+researcher%2C+in+the+field+of+molecular+biology+of+HDL-particle&amp;job_id=9437&amp;jc=12&amp;lang=en&amp;place_id=56&amp;did=5600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the online application form<\/a>. Please be prepared for potential (zoom etc) interview at week 32.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4n yliopiston 2500 asiantuntijan ja 14 500 opiskelijan ihmisl\u00e4heisest\u00e4 yhteis\u00f6st\u00e4 jokaisen on helppo l\u00f6yt\u00e4\u00e4 paikkansa. Meille on t\u00e4rke\u00e4\u00e4, ett\u00e4 yhteis\u00f6mme j\u00e4senet voivat hyvin ja heill\u00e4 on mahdollisuudet kasvaa ja kehitty\u00e4. Kaunis puistokampuksemme sijaitsee Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4n keskustassa. Yliopisto on Keski-Suomen kolmanneksi suurin&hellip;","protected":false,"raw":""},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_fi_post_content":"Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4n yliopiston 2500 asiantuntijan ja 14 500 opiskelijan ihmisl\u00e4heisest\u00e4 yhteis\u00f6st\u00e4 jokaisen on helppo l\u00f6yt\u00e4\u00e4 paikkansa. Meille on t\u00e4rke\u00e4\u00e4, ett\u00e4 yhteis\u00f6mme j\u00e4senet voivat hyvin ja heill\u00e4 on mahdollisuudet kasvaa ja kehitty\u00e4. Kaunis puistokampuksemme sijaitsee Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4n keskustassa. Yliopisto on Keski-Suomen kolmanneksi suurin ty\u00f6nantaja.\r\n<p class=\"title\"><a style=\"font-size: 16px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jyu.fi\/sport\/fi\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Liikuntatieteellisess\u00e4 tiedekunnassa<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u00a0on haettavana<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"normal\">\r\n\r\n<strong>tutkijatohtorin teht\u00e4v\u00e4,\u00a0HDL-partikkelin molekyylibiologia<\/strong>\u00a01.9.2020 alkaen tai mahdollisimman pian sen j\u00e4lkeen, noin nelj\u00e4n vuoden m\u00e4\u00e4r\u00e4ajaksi.\r\n\r\nEtsimme\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jyu.fi\/esmirs\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tutkimusryhm\u00e4\u00e4mme<\/a>\u00a0motivoitunutta asiantuntijaa tutkimaan vaihdevuosien hormonimuutoksen, fyysisen suorituskyvyn ja fyysisen aktiivisuuden vaikutuksia lipoproteiinikompleksi HDL:n rakenteeseen ja toimintaan. Tutkijatohtori ty\u00f6skentelee Suomen Akatemian rahoittamassa MATCH-hankkeessa Gerontologian tutkimuskeskuksessa (GEREC) ja liikuntatieteellisess\u00e4 tiedekunnassa Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4n yliopistossa. MATCH (Menopause-Associated differences in Transporter Complex HDL\u2019s composition and function) -hanke pohjautuu aiemmin ker\u00e4ttyihin\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jyu.fi\/erma\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ERMA<\/a>- ja\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jyu.fi\/esmirs\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">EsmiRs<\/a>-tutkimusaineistoihin ja edelleen syvent\u00e4\u00e4 naisten ik\u00e4\u00e4ntymisen biologiseen ymm\u00e4rrykseen t\u00e4ht\u00e4\u00e4v\u00e4\u00e4 GEREC:n ja liikuntatieteellisen tiedekunnan tutkimuslinjaa.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.gerec.fi\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GEREC<\/a>\u00a0on Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4n ja Tampereen yliopistojen monitieteinen vanhenemisen ja ik\u00e4\u00e4ntyv\u00e4n yhteiskunnan tutkimuksen yhteenliittym\u00e4. Tutkimuskeskus tuottaa tietoa ik\u00e4\u00e4ntyvien ihmisten el\u00e4m\u00e4st\u00e4, terveydest\u00e4 ja toimintakyvyst\u00e4 \u2013 tavoitteena lis\u00e4t\u00e4 ymm\u00e4rryst\u00e4 t\u00e4ysipainoisen el\u00e4m\u00e4n mahdollisuuksista eri ik\u00e4vaiheissa. GEREC osallistuu lis\u00e4ksi tieteelliseen jatkokoulutukseen ja lis\u00e4\u00e4 ik\u00e4\u00e4ntymisen asiantuntijuutta yhteiskunnassa. GEREC toimii Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4n yliopistossa osana liikuntatieteellist\u00e4 tiedekuntaa, johon on keskitetty koko maan liikuntatieteiden yliopistotasoinen koulutus ja tutkimus. Tiedekunnassa on liikunta- ja terveystieteiden koulutusalat. GEREC:n lis\u00e4ksi tiedekunnassa toimivat\u00a0Neuromuscular Research Center ja Terveyden edist\u00e4misen tutkimuskeskus.\r\n\r\nTutkijatohtorin teht\u00e4vist\u00e4, kelpoisuusvaatimuksista ja kielitaidosta\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jyu.fi\/fi\/yliopisto\/tyopaikat\/akateeminen-ura\/kelpoisuusvaatimukset\/ote-jyvaskylan-yliopiston-johtosaannosta-2017.pdf\/view\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">m\u00e4\u00e4r\u00e4t\u00e4\u00e4n\u00a0yliopiston johtos\u00e4\u00e4nn\u00f6ss\u00e4 ja kielitaito-ohjeistuksessa<\/a>. Yliopiston opetus- ja tutkimusteht\u00e4v\u00e4\u00e4n otettavalta vaaditaan, ett\u00e4 h\u00e4n hallitsee suomen kielen. Yliopisto voi tarvittaessa my\u00f6nt\u00e4\u00e4 erivapauden kielitaitovaatimuksista. Tutkijatohtorin teht\u00e4v\u00e4t edellytt\u00e4v\u00e4t hyv\u00e4\u00e4 englannin kielen taitoa, kyky\u00e4 itsen\u00e4iseen tieteelliseen ty\u00f6h\u00f6n sek\u00e4 teht\u00e4v\u00e4ss\u00e4 tarvittavaa opetustaitoa.\r\n\r\nTutkijatohtorilta edellytet\u00e4\u00e4n avoinna olevaan teht\u00e4v\u00e4\u00e4n soveltuvaa tohtorin tutkintoa (esim. solu- ja molekyylibiologia, biokemia, genetiikka, bioinformatiikka). Tutkijatohtorin teht\u00e4v\u00e4n menestyksek\u00e4s hoitaminen edellytt\u00e4\u00e4 vahvaa solu- ja molekyylibiologista tai molekyyligeneettist\u00e4 menetelm\u00e4osaamista ja hyvi\u00e4 akateemisia suullisia ja kirjallisia kommunikointitaitoja englannin kielell\u00e4. Teht\u00e4v\u00e4ss\u00e4 painottuvat oman tutkimusprojektin suunnitelmallinen toteutus, analysointi ja julkaiseminen sek\u00e4 muut tutkimusteht\u00e4v\u00e4t osana EsmiRs-tutkimusryhm\u00e4\u00e4, jota johtaa akatemiatutkija\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jyu.fi\/sport\/fi\/tiedekunta\/henkilosto\/opetus-tutkimus\/laakkonen-eija\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eija Laakkonen<\/a>. Eduksi katsotaan bioinformatiikkaa soveltavien analyysimenetelmien osaaminen, monipuolinen kokemus erilaisten solu- ja kudosn\u00e4ytteiden parissa ty\u00f6skentelyst\u00e4 sek\u00e4 rasva-aineenvaihduntaan tai lipoproteiineihin liittyv\u00e4 tutkimuskokemus.\r\n\r\nTutkijatohtorin teht\u00e4v\u00e4kohtainen palkanosa m\u00e4\u00e4r\u00e4ytyy yliopistojen palkkausj\u00e4rjestelm\u00e4n opetus- ja tutkimushenkil\u00f6st\u00f6n teht\u00e4vien vaativuustason 5 (2935,55 \u20ac\/kk) perusteella. Lis\u00e4ksi maksetaan henkil\u00f6kohtaiseen ty\u00f6st\u00e4 suoriutumiseen perustuvaa palkanosaa. Alkupalkkasi on noin 3300\u20134000 euroa kuukaudessa riippuen aiemmasta osaamisestasi ja kokemuksestasi.\r\n\r\nTeht\u00e4v\u00e4\u00e4n ensimm\u00e4ist\u00e4 kertaa valittaessa k\u00e4ytet\u00e4\u00e4n kuuden kuukauden koeaikaa.\r\n\r\nLis\u00e4tietoja antaa akatemiatutkija Eija Laakkonen, eija.k.laakkonen@jyu.fi, +358408053588.\r\n\r\nS\u00e4hk\u00f6iseen hakulomakkeeseen\u00a0tulee liitt\u00e4\u00e4:\r\n\r\n1) Ansioluettelo (CV), joka laaditaan hyv\u00e4\u00e4 tieteellist\u00e4 k\u00e4yt\u00e4nt\u00f6\u00e4 noudattaen sek\u00e4 ottaen huomioon mahdollisuuksien mukaan TENK:n ansioluettelomalli (kts.\u00a0ohje\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tenk.fi\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.tenk.fi<\/a>). Liit\u00e4 mukaan kahden akateemisen suosittelijan yhteystiedot.\r\n\r\n2) Numeroitu julkaisuluettelo.\r\n\r\n3) Lyhyt kirjallinen selostus hakijan aiemmasta tieteellisest\u00e4 tutkimuksesta ja kansainv\u00e4liseen toimintaan liittyvist\u00e4 ansioista, opetustoiminnasta ja muista ansioista, joilla hakija haluaa osoittaa kelpoisuutensa teht\u00e4v\u00e4\u00e4n.\r\n\r\n4) Lyhyt motivaatiokirje, sis\u00e4lt\u00e4en omat tutkimusintressit.\r\n\r\nHakemus tulee j\u00e4tt\u00e4\u00e4 viimeist\u00e4\u00e4n\u00a02.8.2020 <a href=\"https:\/\/rekry.saima.fi\/certiahome\/application_edit_welcome.html?field_id=0&amp;job_name=Tutkijatohtori%2C+HDL-partikkelin+molekyylibiologia&amp;job_id=9437&amp;jc=2&amp;lang=fi&amp;place_id=56&amp;did=5600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">s\u00e4hk\u00f6isell\u00e4 hakulomakkeella<\/a>. Hakijoita pyydet\u00e4\u00e4n varautumaan (zoom tai vastaava) haastatteluun viikolla 32.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<\/div>","_fi_post_name":"avoin-tyopaikka-tutkijatohtori-hdl-partikkelin-molekyylibiologia","_fi_post_excerpt":"","_fi_post_title":"Avoin ty\u00f6paikka: Tutkijatohtori, HDL-partikkelin molekyylibiologia","_en_post_content":"The University of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 is a human-centered environment of 2,500 experts and 14,500 students. Our goal is to create wisdom and wellbeing for all. JYU's naturally beautiful campus is located in the heart of the city of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4.\u00a0JYU is the third largest employer in Central Finland.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jyu.fi\/sport\/en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences<\/a>\u00a0is currently seeking candidates for\r\n\r\n<strong>A postdoctoral researcher,\u00a0in the field of molecular biology of HDL-particle,\u00a0<\/strong>from 1 September 2020 or as soon as possible thereafter. The postdoctoral position is for a fixed term of four year (or less if started later than 1 September 2020).\r\n\r\nWe are seeking a motivated skilful postdoctoral researcher to join\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jyu.fi\/esmirs\/en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">our group<\/a>\u00a0to study the role of menopausal hormonal change, physical fitness and physical activity on composition and function of lipoprotein HDL. The postdoctoral researcher will work in the Academy of Finland funded MATCH-research project at the Gerontology Research Center (GEREC) and the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4. The MATCH (Menopause-Associated differences in Transporter Complex HDL\u2019s composition and function) -project is builds on human studies\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jyu.fi\/erma\/en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ERMA<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jyu.fi\/esmirs\/en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">EsmiRs<\/a>\u00a0and furthers ongoing research lines at the GEREC and faculty to understand biology of female aging.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gerec.fi\/en\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GEREC<\/a>\u00a0is a collaborative effort in ageing research run jointly by the University of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 and Tampere University. GEREC was set up to produce new scientific knowledge on the life, health and functioning of the ageing population. Our aim is to increase understanding of the prerequisites for enjoying a meaningful life across the lifespan. We also participate in university education and seek to further expertise in the field of ageing. At the University of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4, GEREC is part of the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, which nationally takes responsibility for teacher education in sport and health sciences. In addition to GEREC, the faculty has also two other research centers: the Neuromuscular Research Center and the Research Centre for Health Promotion.\r\n\r\nThe duties, qualification requirements and language skills of a postdoctoral researcher\u00a0are stipulated by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jyu.fi\/en\/workwithus\/academic-career\/qualifications\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>the University of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 Regulations and language skills guidelines<\/em><\/a>. The selected person is required to have good skills in English language.\r\n\r\nTo be eligible, the candidate needs to have a doctoral (PhD) degree in applicable research field (e.g., cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, bioinformatics). The successful candidate will have strong hands-on experience in methods of cell and molecular biology or molecular genetics and a good academic communication and writing skills in English. Work will include planning, executing, analysing, and reporting own research project as well as other research related duties as part of EsmiRs-research group lead by Academy Researcher\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jyu.fi\/sport\/fi\/tiedekunta\/henkilosto\/opetus-tutkimus\/laakkonen-eija\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eija Laakkonen<\/a>. Experience in bioinformatic analyses, versatile experience working with different cell and tissue samples as well as research experience on lipid metabolism or lipoproteins is an advantage.\r\n\r\nYour starting salary as a postdoctoral researcher is about 3300-4000 \u20ac \/ month, depending on your merits, skills and experience. A holiday bonus is paid to all employees.\r\n\r\nA trial period of six months will be used when the position is first filled.\r\n\r\nFor further information, please\u00a0contact Academy Research Fellow Eija Laakkonen,\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:eija.k.laakkonen@jyu.fi\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">eija.k.laakkonen@jyu.fi<\/a>,\u00a0 +358408053588.\r\n\r\nTo find useful information about the University of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4, the City of Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 and living in Finland, see the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jyu.fi\/en\/workwithus\/international-staff-guide\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">University's International Staff Guide<\/a>.\r\n\r\nPlease attach the following documents to the online application form:\r\n<ol start=\"1\" type=\"1\">\r\n \t<li>Curriculum vitae (CV), composed according to good scientific practice and considering, when possible,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tenk.fi\/en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the template for a researcher\u2019s curriculum vitae by the Finnish Advisory Board on Research Integrity<\/a>\u00a0Please include contact details of 2 academics who may provide reference letter.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>List of publications.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Short description of applicant\u2019s earlier research and international academic activities, teaching and other merits she\/he wishes to be considered.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Short application \/ motivation letter, including future research interests.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nPlease submit your application at the latest by 2 August 2020\u00a0using <a href=\"https:\/\/rekry.saima.fi\/certiahome\/application_edit_welcome.html?field_id=0&amp;job_name=A+postdoctoral+researcher%2C+in+the+field+of+molecular+biology+of+HDL-particle&amp;job_id=9437&amp;jc=12&amp;lang=en&amp;place_id=56&amp;did=5600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the online application form<\/a>. Please be prepared for potential (zoom etc) interview at week 32.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;","_en_post_name":"current-vacancy-a-postdoctoral-researcher-in-the-field-of-molecular-biology-of-hdl-particle","_en_post_excerpt":"","_en_post_title":"Current vacancy: A postdoctoral researcher, in the field of molecular biology of HDL-particle","edit_language":"en","footnotes":""},"categories":[130],"tags":[337,311,310,338],"class_list":["post-7601","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-tiedeuutiset","tag-recruitment","tag-rekry","tag-tyopaikka","tag-vacancy","entry","no-media"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gerec.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7601","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gerec.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gerec.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gerec.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gerec.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7601"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/www.gerec.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7601\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7614,"href":"https:\/\/www.gerec.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7601\/revisions\/7614"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gerec.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7601"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gerec.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7601"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gerec.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7601"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}