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Doctoral Researchers in Molecular Medicine As part of the Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine, the Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM) is recruiting 4–5 doctoral researchers in the FIMM-EMBL International PhD Programme, starting in August 2026. In this interdisciplinary programme, outstanding doctoral researchers are recruited at the institute level in the scope of the main research areas at FIMM. Through the FIMM-EMBL rotation system, doctoral researchers engage in projects with 2–3 different research groups at FIMM during a 6–9-month period before selecting a research group for their doctoral research. The program provides an exciting opportunity to explore and combine different research areas as well as to learn a variety of scientific skills and technologies while making connections within and beyond the institute. WHAT WE OFFER Research training in diverse research areas with exceptional potential for collaborations. Exciting opportunity to conduct impactful research in a supportive and stimulating environment. Access to top-notch research infrastructures and resources. Plenty of opportunities to build scientific network and excellent support for career and professional development. YOUR PROFILE Highly motivated with a second cycle academic degree (MSc, MD or equivalent) in biology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, biotechnology, cell biology, computer science, genetics, medicine, or other related fields, obtained before the start of the position (August 2026). Strong analytical and quantitative skills with problem solving and troubleshooting aptitude. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in an international team. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. HOW TO APPLY Applications must be submitted using the University of Helsinki Recruitment System by February 6, 2026 (23:59 EET) via the ‘Apply Now’ button below. Internal applicants (i.e., current employees of the University of Helsinki) may submit their applications by using the “Employee Login” button. The applications must be accompanied by the following documents: Motivation letter (max. 1 page) including how applicant’s academic background and research interests fit the programme’s goal of diverse research training. Curriculum vitae (max. 3 pages), structured as per TENK guidelines completing the sections relevant for applicant’s career stage and the target position. Two reference letters submitted by the referees via the Online Reference form. The motivation letter and curriculum vitae must be attached as a single PDF file during application submission. Applicants are responsible for sending the link to the Online Reference Form – provided in the application portal – to their referees. Applicants should contact their referees in advance to confirm their availability and willingness to provide a reference, and to ensure that the letters are submitted by 12 February 2026. We only accept references provided through institutional email accounts. Only in cases where the referee does not have an institutional email address, i.e. only holds a ‘hotmail’, ‘gmail’ etc. account, we ask the referees to print the online reference form on institutional headed paper, and send a signed copy as a PDF document to rubina.tabassum@helsinki.fi. Note that applications not adhering to the instructions, with incomplete information or missing reference letters will not be considered. If you have any questions about the positions and application process, please contact FIMM’s Doctoral Training Coordinator, Rubina Tabassum (rubina.tabassum@helsinki.fi). If you need support with the recruitment system, please contact recruitment@helsinki.fi. SELECTION PROCESS Application review will begin after the call has closed. Top candidates will be selected and invited for two rounds of interviews with a selection committee in the late March and early May 2026. The candidates selected for the positions will be offered an initial contract for 18 months starting from mid-August 2026, during the first half of which they will engage in training through 2–3 research group rotations. Upon a successful review and selection of a research group after the rotational period, the initial contract will be extended up to a 4-year period. We value a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position, without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, country of origin or disability. SALARY AND BENEFITS The salary is based on the salary system of the Finnish universities. The starting salary is typically around 2500 EUR per month and rises gradually as the PhD work progresses based on the University of Helsinki salary scheme. The University of Helsinki provides its staff with occupational health and support for sports services as well as professional development opportunities. More information about the employee benefits at the University of Helsinki can be found at https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/why-university-helsinki/staff-benefits. FURTHER INFORMATION Rotation programme at FIMM: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/hilife-helsinki-institute-life-science/units/fimm/training-fimm/fimm-embl-international-phd-programme Research training at FIMM: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/hilife-helsinki-institute-life-science/units/fimm/training-fimm Doctoral programmes at University of Helsinki: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/admissions-and-education/apply-doctoral-programmes/doctoral-school-and-doctoral-programmes Support for International staff: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/information-arriving-international-staff and https://ihhelsinki.fi/ ABOUT US FIMM is an international research institute focusing on human genomics and personalized medicine and is a part of the Helsinki Institute of Life Science at the University of Helsinki. FIMM integrates molecular medicine research facilities, a technology centre, and biobanking infrastructures under one roof. FIMM promotes translational research through four “Grand Challenge” projects: Human Genomics for Health and Disease, Digital Diagnostics for Precision Medicine, Functional Precision Medicine for Cancer, and Data Science for Population Health. The research groups at FIMM cover cancer, cardiovascular disease, and neurological and psychiatric diseases in the fields of Molecular Medicine, Genomics, Molecular Bioscience, Bioinformatics, Neuroscience, Computational Biomedicine, Drug Research, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence. FIMM is part of the Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine - composed of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) and the centres for molecular medicine in Norway, Sweden and Denmark, and the EU-LIFE Community. FIMM maintains a wealth of global partnerships with academic and industry groups, strengthened by shared appointments of several of our directors and group leaders at other top institutions, including SciLifeLab, Karolinska Institutet, and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. More than half of the doctoral and postdoctoral researchers are from abroad, making FIMM a truly global community. The University of Helsinki is a research-oriented university which offers a stimulating and international environment. The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Helsinki, together with Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki Institute of Life Science, and Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland forms the Academic Medical Centre Helsinki. This medical campus ranks among the 10 best medical centres at the European level and among the 50 best centres in the world. A diverse and equitable study and work culture is important to us. That is why we do our best to promote an inclusive university community. We encourage all qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our positions. Click this link to read about accessibility and inclusivity at our University. JOIN US TO BUILD A BETTER WORLD – TOGETHER! #HelsinkiUniCareers

About us The role is located within the Addictions Department, Institute of Psychiatry Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN) at Kings’ College London (KCL). The Addictions Department has connections across the IoPPN and across clinical practice within the South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and its extensive addiction treatment services and wider mental healthcare provision with additional connections with King's College Hospital and Guy's and St Thomas's through the Kings Health Partners Academic Health Science Centre. About the role The role is as a part time research fellow working within the the STADi-HuM study team: STADi-HuM: The interrelationship between receipt of Specialist Treatment for problematic Alcohol or Drug use, Hospitalisation and Mortality in England: A national record linkage and clinical study. The post holder will hold a doctoral degree or equivalent in an addiction related topic and need to have expertise in working with data from the National Drug Treatment Monitoring System (NDTMS), working with government and expertise in quantitative prediction modelling techniques. The post holder will be responsible for multiple study components. These include contribution to systematic reviewing of the existing literature, development of patient and public involvement and engagement pathways, qualitative interviewing and liaison with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) Office of Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID). The post holder will work closely with clinical colleagues in the South London and the Maudsley NHS Foundation trust to strengthen links between clinical practice and research. The post holder will have the opportunity to undertake bespoke methodological training courses and attend international conferences alongside opportunities to publish peer-reviewed articles, contribute to the teaching and learning programmes in the department, and gain additional development opportunities including supervision of postgraduate research students. The post holder will be supported to seek and identify additional sources of funding, contribute to the process of securing funds, manage and monitor research budgets with support for future career planning. This is a part time post (3 days / 21 hours per week), and will be offered an a fixed term contract for 2 years from 1st April 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter) Research staff at King’s are entitled to at least 10 days per year (pro-rata) for professional development. This entitlement, from the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers , applies to Postdocs, Research Assistants, Research and Teaching Technicians, Teaching Fellows and AEP equivalent up to and including grade 7. Visit the Centre for Research Staff Development for more information. About you To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria A PhD in an addiction related topic Experience of working with data from the National Drug Treatment Monitoring System (NDTMS) Quantitative research skills in the development of prediction models Qualitative interviewing skills Experience of working and liaising with UK government departments Collaborative and able to build and sustain effective working relationships, both internally and externally Desirable criteria Experience and capability to act as a role model in areas of research, teaching and management as appropriate A track record in attracting research funding A strong publication track record in addiction sciences Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Further information We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification section of the job description. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. Interviews are due to be held in January/February 2026 This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service clearance. Grade and Salary: £53,947 - £63,350 per annum pro rata, including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 133646 Close Date: 12-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Dr Emmert Roberts Contact Details: emmert.roberts@kcl.ac.uk

The University of Vienna is a community of almost 11,000 individuals, including approximately 7,700 academic staff members, who passionately pursue answers to the profound questions that shape our future. They represent individuals driven by curiosity and a relentless pursuit of excellence. With us, they find the space to try things out and unfold their potential. Are you inspired by their passion and determination? We are currently seeking a/an University assistant predoctoral 30 Faculty of Catholic Theology Startdate: 16.02.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Limited until: 15.02.2030 Reference no.: 5055 Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where more than 7,500 academics thrive on curiosity in continuous exploration and help us better understand our world. Does this sound like you? Then join our accomplished team! Your personal sphere of influence: As a University Assistant Praedoc, you will complement the team of the Department of Liturgical Studies and Sacramental Theology of the Institute of Historical Theology at the Faculty of Catholic Theology of the University of Vienna (Head of Department: Univ.-Prof. Dr. Hans-Jürgen Feulner) and take on tasks such as active participation in teaching as well as your own research and publication activities. In addition, the department is involved in the international, renowned open access journal (Ex Fonte). We attach great importance to a collegial and harmonious working environment and promote social and professional exchange. You can find an insight into our team and our areas of work here: https://lit-ktf.univie.ac.at  Your future tasks: You will actively participate in research, teaching and administration, which means: Preparation of a dissertation at our Department of Liturgical Studies and Sacramental Theology (conclusion of a dissertation agreement within 12–18 months) Own scientific activities (especially the writing of a dissertation) are supported and encouraged. Participation in research projects and scientific publications of the department Lecturing activities Participation in and independent teaching of courses to the extent of the provisions of the collective agreement Co-supervision of students Participation in the organization of conferences, symposia, excursions Participation in teaching and research administration Support for the Open Access journal Ex Fonte Desirable are: Completed diploma/master's thesis in the field of liturgical studies An additional modern foreign language Knowledge of the Roman liturgy Knowledge of Hebrew and Ancient Greek Basic knowledge of church music What we offer: The duration of the contract for employment is 4 years. The employment relationship, which is initially limited to 1.5 years, is automatically extended to 4 years if the employer does not submit a declaration of non-renewal within the first 12 months. Work-life balance: 30 hours that can be spread over the entire week. Inspiring working atmosphere: You will be part of a diverse team with excellent research infrastructure in a relaxed working environment. Good public transport connections: Your new workplace is centrally located and easily accessible by public transport. Internal training and coaching: We offer you the opportunity to expand and deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. Participation in scientific conferences is supported! Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3714.80 (= gross, on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience. Equal opportunities for all: We are happy about every additional personality in the team! This is how easy it is to apply: Short letter of motivation Academic curriculum vitae Short dissertation concept Notification of completed diploma/master's degree Other training and degree certificates (if available) Via our job portal / Apply now button If you have any questions regarding the content, please contact: Prof. Dr. Hans-Jürgen Feulner hans-juergen.feulner@univie.ac.at We look forward to new personalities in our team! The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We place particular emphasis on enhancing women’s representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates. University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365. Data protection ​Application deadline: 01/17/2026  Prae Doc