Novena University

Department: Bioinformatics Core Facility – Central European Institute of Technology Deadline: 29 Jul 2026 Start date: September - December 2026 Job type: full-time Job field: Science and research Come to CEITEC MU in Brno and join us! We are a dynamic, growing team of bioinformaticians and data scientists at CEITEC, building the European infrastructure for secure, federated analysis of sensitive genomic and health data – and we are looking for a Senior Researcher / Staff Scientist in Federated Genomic Data Infrastructure About this position The Bioinformatics Core Facility at CEITEC works on the infrastructure for storing, sharing, and – above all – performing federated analysis on sensitive genomic and other omics data across Europe. Through the ELIXIR research infrastructure and initiatives such as the Genomic Data Infrastructure (GDI), the 1+Million Genomes (1+MG) initiative, and Genome of Europe, we are one of the major players in this field in Europe. This is highly collaborative, distributed work. Much of it does not happen within a single lab but across a network of partners – institutional IT teams, national infrastructure bodies, and collaborators across Europe – and our role is to coordinate and integrate these efforts, keeping them moving. A growing and increasingly important part of the work is enabling AI, and in particular agentic AI systems, to operate safely on sensitive data within this distributed infrastructure, in service of translational and clinical research and the wider handling of sensitive healthcare data. We are looking for a senior, independent researcher / staff scientist to take a leading technical role across these projects – someone who can drive their own work, coordinate and mentor more junior colleagues, and act as a confident point of contact with our partners. This is a highly visible, Europe-wide role at the intersection of software engineering, data science, and the life sciences, and it is fundamentally about handling a complex, multi-party effort rather than working in isolation. Your profile Must-have: A PhD (or equivalent experience). We have no hard requirement on the specific field, provided it falls within the range from bioinformatics through to computer science and IT/software development, or a closely related technical area Solid, hands-on experience spanning bioinformatics analysis and workflows, bioinformatics infrastructure and software for data analysis, and/or broader IT and software development, in a rapidly evolving environment where AI is becoming inherent to everything we do; experience with omics and multi-omics data is a strong plus. The ability to work independently and largely unsupervised, taking ownership of projects from idea to delivery Comfort coordinating a distributed, multi-party effort – connecting contributions across teams and partners and keeping work moving forward Excellent communication skills, with the versatility to speak the language of both IT/engineering and of biologists and clinicians The ability to present ideas and results clearly, and to guide and coordinate more junior members of the team Fluency in English (spoken and written) Nice-to-have: Experience with sensitive / health data, federated analysis or federated learning, cloud, and containerized infrastructure Interest or experience in enabling AI – including agentic AI systems – to work with sensitive data Experience working in international or European collaborative projects A collaborative mindset and the curiosity to keep learning in a fast-moving field What we provide to you A senior role in a dynamic, young, and growing team working on Europe-wide, genuinely meaningful problems A highly competitive salary Open access to CEITEC MU core facilities and state-of-the-art computing infrastructure, with experienced staff Full-time contract Flexible working hours Support for further education and professional development Benefits package: 6 weeks of paid holiday, medical insurance, financial contribution to meals and kindergarten/pension scheme, Multisport card, mental health care, and sports lessons directly at the Kindergarten Elánek on Campus Support in these areas: Welcome Office service before and after arrival Grant Office support Postdoc Peer Committee CEITEC events workshops, conferences, lectures, training, family gatherings, etc. How to apply? Application deadline: 29.07.2026 Start date: September - December 2026 Applications, including a CV, a list of publications, and a motivation letter with contacts for at least two references, should be submitted via the e-application below. Selection Process: An interview with the research group leader, which takes place throughout the duration of the job posting. Any trouble with the e-application? Please contact HR – Darja Horáková (darja.horakova@ceitec.muni.cz).

The University of Helsinki is an international scientific community of 40,000 students and researchers. It is one of the leading multidisciplinary research universities and ranks among the top 100 international universities in the world, and 8th in the world in Ecology. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer an attractive and diverse workplace in an inspiring environment with a variety of development opportunities and benefits. The Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences is Finland’s largest and most high-profile and extensive hub of research and teaching in the field. The Faculty educates experts to meet the needs of universities, research institutes, government, schools and the business sector. The positions Up to three post-doctoral positions are available at the University of Helsinki, Finland working in the research groups of Prof. Craig Primmer and Dr. Tutku Aykanat (http://www.helsinki.fi/evolution-conservation-and-genomics ) as a part of several related research consortia funded by the Research Council of Finland, the Kone Foundation and the ERC, with a focus on using the well studied Teno Atlantic salmon system as a model for adaptive management to assess biological and societal effects of recent anthropogenic changes on the Atlantic salmon metapopulation, alongside a detailed genetic and ecological evaluation of Pink salmon invasion in the river basin and the greater region. Successful applicants will likely have a strong background in research related to at least one of the themes listed below, but the specific combination of expertise is flexible, with the overall composition of the team being most important. Effects of management and ecosystem-related changes on salmon life-history phenotype and genotypes Evolutionary genomic approaches for assessing the effects of recent fishing management changes and invasive Pink salmon abundance on life-history phenotypes and genotypes. Relevant consortium publications: Erkinaro et al. 2019; Czorlich et al. 2018, 2022 Assessing sex-specific natural selection effects at key life-history loci due to anthropogenic and environmental factors Use of long- term data on Teno salmon reproductive fitness to assess potential sex-specific effects of recent fishing management changes and invasive Pink salmon abundance selection on Atlantic salmon life-history traits Relevant consortium publications: Czorlich et al. 2018; Mobley et al. 2019, 2020, 2024 Pink salmon genetics: determining the genetic basis of successful invasion Use of long-term scale material to identify genomic regions and structural variation potentially associated with higher invasion success. Relevant consortium publications: Erkinaro et al. 2026 Instructions for applying Appointees to the positions shall hold a doctoral degree and have the ability to conduct independent scholarly work. Suitable applicants will likely have a strong background in at least some of the themes and approaches listed above, although the species/system with which they have experience is less important. The ability to work as a part of a larger multidisciplinary research team addressing related questions is also important. Informal inquiries can be directed to Professor Craig Primmer (craig.primmer@helsinki.fi) and Dr. Tutku Aykanat (tutku.aykanat@helsinki.fi). Formal applications should include as a single pdf file: a CV including a list of publications and with names and contact details of at least two referees an approx. 1 page letter of motivation that includes specification of the theme (or themes) you are most interested in To apply, please submit your application using the University of Helsinki electronic recruitment system by clicking on the Apply now button. If you need technical support with the recruitment system, please contact recruitment@helsinki.fi. The deadline for applications is 23:59 EEST on 7.8.2026 and remote interviews of short-listed candidates are planned for 17-21.8.2026. The positions are available from 1.9.2026 but start dates up to mid 2027 will be considered (although an earlier start is preferred). Positions are available for up to three years, with continuations dependent on obtaining additional funding. Salary Due to different sources of funding, either a salary or a tax-free stipend may be paid. Salaries will be based on level 5 of the demands level chart for teaching and research personnel in the salary system of Finnish universities. In addition, the appointee will be paid a salary component based on personal performance with the overall starting salary amounting to c. 3700-4300 EUR per month, depending on the previous relevant research experience of the candidate. The tax-free stipend, paid by Kone Foundation directly to the candidate, amounts to €3200 monthly (including compulsory pension and insurance payments), and can be topped up with 10% salary (see above). A grant-funded researcher contract is made with a candidate, who receives tax-free stipend instead of salary. Why Finland? Finland is a member of the EU, has high quality free schooling (also in English), very affordable childcare, generous family benefits and healthcare, and has been ranked as the world’s happiest country six years running and the best country in the world for expat families and the City of Helsinki is in the world’s top ten most livable cities. The University of Helsinki is a top 100 ranked university in most ranking lists, is ranked 8th in the world in Ecology (Shanghai subject ranking) and is currently investing heavily in life science research (see https://www.helsinki.fi/en/helsinki-institute-of-life-science). The research team currently consists of 4 post docs, 4 PhD students and 4 research assistants with 9 different nationalities. The salmonid fish research field has traditionally lacked gender and cultural diversity, but the group is committed to helping to influence a change and we therefore strongly encourage applications from researchers with diverse backgrounds. Successful applicants are expected to adhere to the university and research group’s codes of conduct. Relevant publications: Barson et al. (2015) Sex-dependent dominance at a single locus maintains variation in age at maturity in salmon. Nature 528:405–408.  Czorlich, Y., Aykanat, T., Erkinaro, J., Orell, P., & Primmer, C. R. (2018). Rapid sex-specific evolution of age at maturity is shaped by genetic architecture in Atlantic salmon. Nature Ecology and Evolution, 2(11), 1800–1807. doi: 10.1038/s41559-018-0681-5  Czorlich, Y., Aykanat, T., Erkinaro, J., Orell, P., & Primmer, C. R. (2022). Rapid evolution in salmon life history induced by direct and indirect effects of fishing. Science, 376(6591), 420–423. doi: 10.1126/science.abg5980 Erkinaro, J., Czorlich, Y., Orell, P., Kuusela, J., Falkegård, M., Länsman, M., Pulkkinen, H., Primmer, C. R., & Niemelä, E. (2019). Life history variation across four decades in a diverse population complex of Atlantic salmon in a large subarctic river. Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, 76(1), 42–55. https://doi.org/10.1139/cjfas-2017-0343 Erkinaro, J., Orell, P., Fossoy, F., Kytokorpi, M., Gjelland, K., Johansen, N., . . . Falkegard, M. (2026). Rapid increase in abundance and distribution of invasive pink salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha) within a diverse, large Barents Sea catchment. Journal of Fish Biology. doi:10.1111/jfb.70348 Mobley, K. B., Granroth-Wilding, H., Ellmen, M., Vähä, J.-P., Aykanat, T., Johnston, S. E., … Primmer, C. R. (2019). Home ground advantage: Local Atlantic salmon have higher reproductive fitness than dispersers in the wild. Science Advances, 5(2), eaav1112. doi: 10.1126/sciadv.aav1112 Mobley, K. B., Granroth‐Wilding, H., Ellmén, M., Orell, P., Erkinaro, J., & Primmer, C. R. (2020). Time spent in distinct life history stages has sex‐specific effects on reproductive fitness in wild Atlantic salmon. Molecular Ecology, 29(6), 1173–1184. doi: 10.1111/mec.15390 Mobley, K. B., Barton, H. J., Ellmén, M., Ruokolainen, A., Guttorm, O., Pieski, H., Orell, P., Erkinaro, J., & Primmer, C. R. (2024). Sex-specific overdominance at the maturation vgll3 gene for reproductive fitness in wild Atlantic salmon. Molecular Ecology, 33(14), e17435. https://doi.org/10.1111/mec.17435 

Ref.: 536700 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Chemistry (25200) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Applications are invited for appointment as Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry (Ref.:536700), to commence as soon as possible for two years, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance. Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Chemistry, Material Science, Microelectronics, or other relevant disciplines. The appointee shall have strong background in the field of organic optoelectronics and OLED technology. They should have good publication track record and demonstrated expertise in research field. They should be responsible and able to work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external parties, including academics and industry partners. They should also have good analytical skills, and a good command of English and Chinese. The appointee will work on a research project led by Professor C. M. Che, focusing on the commercialization of R&D outcomes, with support from government, industry, and academia. The appointee will be responsible for the advancement of OLED device performance based on our proprietary materials. The appointee will develop and implement the technology strategy in alignment with research goals, define specifications and performance requirements with the research team, and stay abreast of the latest advancements in OLED display technology. He/she will oversee R&D activities related to OLED emitters and devices, providing technical guidance and leadership to optimize device performance and efficiency, as well as developing prototypes for wearable devices. Additionally, the appointee will build and establish strategic relationships with industry partners, research institutes, manufacturers, and suppliers to leverage emerging technologies, industry trends, and collaborative opportunities. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until July 31, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. Applications close: Jul 31, 2026 (HK Time)