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The newly established Finnish Centre of Excellence in Immune – Endothelial Interfaces (IMMENs) invites applications for a fixed-term (2-years) position of Doctoral Researcher. The successful candidate will work in the research group of Dr. Kari Vaahtomeri at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki. Scientific context IMMENs, composed of research groups at the University of Helsinki (director Dr. Taija Mäkinen and Dr. Kari Vaahtomeri) and Åbo Akademi in Turku (Dr. Cecilia Sahlgren and Dr. Guillaume Jacquemet), investigates the role of lymphatic vessel endothelium in controlling immune responses. Current evidence shows that much of immune regulation occurs locally at the site of inflammation. Recent studies have revealed important crosstalk between lymphatic endothelium and immune cells, resulting in phenotypic changes that control immune cell trafficking, fate and function. IMMENs will develop novel experimental approaches to uncover the mechanisms and therapeutic potential of lymphatic endothelial immunomodulation in homeostasis, inflammation and tumorigenesis using in vivo genetic mouse models, advanced live and intravital imaging, engineered microchip models, primary cell co-culture systems and novel microscopy and analysis methods. In this context, Vaahtomeri laboratory addresses fundamental cell biology mechanisms of cell migration/interactions. Who are we looking for We are looking for candidates with a strong background in life sciences (for example, cell biology, biochemistry or mouse models). The candidate should be highly motivated to investigate key open questions in the fields of: Cell Biology Vascular biology Immunology At the pre-doctoral level, previous experience in cell biology, vascular biology, mouse models, immunology or high-end imaging approaches is considered an advantage.  Doctoral Researcher must obtain the right to pursue doctoral studies at the University of Helsinki within the trial period of six months. Candidates should be able to demonstrate abstract thinking as well as the potential to develop and pursue scientific projects in the fields relevant for this call. Furthermore, the candidate should have excellent communication skills in English and the ability to work in an international environment.  What we offer The initial appointment is for 2 years and includes a possibility for extension upon success in doctoral research. The position will be filled immediately upon identification of suitable candidates. The starting date is negotiable. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience based on the University of Helsinki guidelines. The chosen applicant is expected to reside in Finland while employed by the University of Helsinki.  The work is supervised by Dr. Kari Vaahtomeri and takes place in the context of the active research community of IMMENs groups. The research group has prominent international connections and is located at the medical campuses in the University of Helsinki. The immediate research environment provides state-of-the-art facilities, cutting-edge expertise in vascular-, tumor-, immunological- and stem cell biology, and great synergy with renowned research groups. More information on the IMMENS and Vaahtomeri research group can be found here:  https://www.helsinki.fi/en/researchgroups/immune-endothelial-interfaces  https://www.helsinki.fi/en/researchgroups/cell-communication How to apply Please submit your application as a single PDF file through the University of Helsinki Recruitment System by clicking the “Apply now” button.  Applicants who are already employees of the University of Helsinki are requested to submit their application via the ”Employee Login” button. Please attach the following documents as a single PDF file: A cover letter that details your previous knowledge and research interests and motivation for applying this position CV, including a possible list of publications Transcript of study records Contact details of at least two referees For more information on the position and specific projects, please contact Dr. Kari Vaahtomeri (kari.vaahtomeri@helsinki.fi). If you need technical support with the recruitment system or additional information about the application process, please contact HelsinkiUni Help, uni-help@helsinki.fi.  The closing date for the applications is on Wednesday the 13th of May 2026. Recent relevant publications: Liaqat et al. “Spatially targeted chemokine exocytosis guides transmigration at lymphatic endothelial multicellular junctions”. The EMBO Journal. 2024 Aug;43(15):3141-3174. doi: 10.1038/s44318-024-00129-x. Can Ucar et al. ”Self-organized and directed branching results in space-filling coverage in developing dermal lymphatic networks”. Nat Commun. 2023 Sep 21;14(1):5878. doi: 10.1038/s41467-023-41456-7.  About us The University of Helsinki (UH), founded in 1640, is a vibrant 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. It is currently investing heavily in life sciences research. UH offers comprehensive services to its employees, including occupational health care and health insurance, sports facilities, and opportunities for professional development.  The Faculty of Medicine promotes high quality scientific research. It provides research-based undergraduate and postgraduate education in medicine, dentistry, psychology and logopedics, and an international Master's Program in Translational Medicine. It also offers psychotherapist education. In addition to its teaching and research activities, the Faculty serves as a significant expert organization in the healthcare sector and contributes to the discourse on ethics in the field. The Faculty aims to be one of the best medical research faculties in the world, while reinforcing its status as a distinguished institution of multidisciplinary education in healthcare.  The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Helsinki constitutes the academic medical center together with HUS Helsinki University Hospital and the Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE). This medical center has been successful in international comparisons, ranking among the top 10 medical campuses in Europe and the top 50 globally.  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

Role type: 0.8FTE to 1.0FTE (Full-time, part-time, or a job-sharing arrangement will be considered); Continuing Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences Department/ School: Melbourne Dental School Salary: Level D - $183,859 - $202,556 (pro-rata for part-time) p.a. plus 17% super Provide national leadership in Periodontics / Drive research excellence and clinical innovation / Mentor and develop academic teams Apply now to lead the Periodontics program, driving national excellence in education, research, and clinical practice. Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities. The University of Melbourne We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website. Your next career opportunity As an Associate Professor in Periodontics at the Melbourne Dental School, you will have the opportunity to provide strategic academic and clinical leadership across education and research. You will lead the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (DCD) Periodontics program as Course Convenor, shape national curriculum frameworks and accreditation standards, and develop a thriving research portfolio with substantial grant funding. Your role will involve supervising academic and clinical colleagues, mentoring early and mid-career academics, and fostering collaborative partnerships nationally and internationally to advance the discipline of Periodontics. Your responsibilities will include:   Lead Strategic Education and Curriculum Development: Develop and deliver benchmarked teaching across entry-to-practice and specialist programs, lead curriculum renewal, and chair national educational initiatives in Periodontics. Manage the Periodontics Course Convenor Role: Provide strategic leadership for the DCD Periodontics program, ensuring national competitiveness, quality assurance, and innovation in specialist clinical training. Conduct and Lead Research Programs: Establish and grow a research portfolio, secure competitive grant funding as Chief Investigator, publish high-quality research outputs, and supervise higher degree and postgraduate research students. Provide National and Institutional Leadership: Shape national clinical guidelines and accreditation standards, lead mentoring programmes for early and mid-career academics, and develop national and international partnerships. You may be a great fit if: You will have strategic leadership experience in clinical teaching and research, a completed PhD, a strong track record of research translation influencing clinical practice, and demonstrated excellence in supervising research students and attracting competitive grant funding. You will also: Hold current specialist AHPRA registration in Periodontics without conditions or restrictions. Have a completed PhD in a relevant field or related discipline. Possess strategic leadership experience in clinical teaching with demonstrated excellence in course development and benchmarking. Demonstrate a strong track record in research with an established publication profile and capacity to attract research grants. Have experience supervising research higher degree, graduate, and postgraduate research students to thesis completion. Exhibit established professional standing in Periodontics, such as editorial board roles or leadership in professional bodies. For further information please refer to the attached PD. What we offer you! We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including: Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program For more information check out our benefits page! Your new team - Melbourne Dental School www.dental.unimelb.edu.au The Melbourne Dental School renowned for its excellence in dental and oral health education, clinical training, and translational research, with a strong tradition in dental research and an established international reputation in several research areas. Research in the School is an integral component of staff and student activities underpinning both the undergraduate and graduate curricula. The major research activities of the school are conducted via three Divisions and four major research groups, which range from translational biomedical science to clinical studies and pedagogical research. The School is equally committed to providing exceptional dental education and training. With a focus on innovative teaching methodologies and a student-centred approach, the School offers a Bachelor of Oral Health, Doctor of Dental Surgery, and Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (multiple specialisations). The curricula are designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to become competent and ethical dental professionals. Be Yourself The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We believe the diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb. We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing reasonable adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. For assistance, please contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments'). Contact details for other enquiries are located at the bottom of this page.Find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Our Indigenous strategy, Murmuk Djerring outlines our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au for further information and support. Visa sponsorship is available for this role. A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required for all positions. If successful, we'll guide you through the WWCC application process during onboarding and reimburse the cost. Join Us and unlock your career potential! If this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: Resume Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description) Learn more about the application process, including tips and FAQs. For recruitment queries, email Vanessa Phan at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. Include the Position Number and Job Title in the subject line. Please do not send applications to this email address. For job-specific queries, refer to the contact details in the Position Description. Applications close: 1 May 2026 at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone. Position Description:PD_3538363_Associate Professor in Periodontics_Level D.docx PD_3538363_Associate Professor in Periodontics_Level D.pdf

University of Helsinki, Faculty of Medicine invites applications for the position of  Doctoral Researcher  in the Cancer Data Science group led by Associate Professor Mariike Kuijjer, at the iCAN Flagship in Digital Precision Cancer Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki. The position is funded through a project by the Sigrid Jusélius Foundation titled “Regulatory determinants of metastatic progression in high-grade serous ovarian cancer.” The ideal starting date is summer or early fall 2026, but this is flexible and can be discussed. The appointment is a full-time position and is made for a period of three years with possible extension depending on future funding. Our research The Kuijjer group was established in 2018 at the University of Oslo and expanded to the University of Helsinki in 2025. The group focuses on developing computational and data science approaches to increase our understanding of gene regulation and how rewiring of gene regulatory networks can influence cancer development, progression, and disease heterogeneity. The group's current projects use network science and artificial intelligence to develop tools that (i) integrate multi-modal data, (ii) model gene regulation at increased genomic and cellular resolution, (iii) refine the analysis of genome-wide regulatory networks. The group applies these tools to study various cancer types, including ovarian cancer. For more information, visit kuijjerlab.org. About the roleThe advertised project aims to identify regulatory determinants of ovarian cancer progression through regulatory network modeling and analysis. The selected candidate will apply and extend network modeling approaches developed in the Kuijjer group to model patient- and cell type-specific gene regulatory networks using bulk and single-cell ovarian cancer data. These networks will be analyzed to define patient-specific regulatory heterogeneity in primary ovarian cancer, identify regulatory rewiring that drives metastatic progression, characterize the regulatory mechanisms modulated by therapeutic pressure, and assess how these programs relate to therapy response. The project will leverage various publicly available datasets as well as data from the in-house Oncosys-OVA study led by our collaborator Prof. Anniina Färkkilä, University of Helsinki. Overall, the project combines methodological development with biological discovery, offering opportunities to contribute both to computational innovation and to mechanistic insights into ovarian cancer progression. The candidate We seek a highly motivated candidate with strong computational skills in the field of high-throughput omics data analysis, comparative genomics, functional genomics, or related fields. The candidate is excited about applying computational tools to answer questions in cancer research. They are collaborative and creative, and have strong programming skills dedicated to the analysis of large-scale genomics data. Experience with the analysis of omics data is required for this position. Knowledge of cancer biology is a strong advantage. Experience with high-performance computing, genomic data integration, biological network analysis, and/or gene regulation is desirable, but not required.  The position is open to applicants with a Master's degree in computational biology, bioinformatics, biostatistics, cancer genomics, network science, or related fields. Candidates who are finishing their Master's thesis are also welcome to apply. They should mention the expected date of their defense and steps that need to be completed to finish their thesis in the cover letter. Qualification requirements Master's degree in computational biology, bioinformatics, biostatistics, cancer genomics, network science, or a related field. Applicants with a background in biology or (bio)medicine are welcome to apply, provided they have documented expertise in computational biology Proficiency in programming (such as Python, R, Bash) Experience with analysis of high-throughput omics data is required Knowledge of cancer biology is a strong advantage Experience with genomic data integration, biological network analysis, and/or gene regulation is an advantage Experience with high-performance computing is desirable Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Teamwork skills and the willingness to collaborate, share ideas, and contribute to a multidisciplinary research environment spanning Helsinki and Oslo Strong communication skills in English, with both written and verbal proficiency The appointee should either already have the right to pursue a doctoral degree at the University of Helsinki by the start of the appointment or apply for the right and obtain it within the probationary period of six months of their appointment. If the candidate does not already have the right to pursue a doctoral degree at the University of Helsinki, it must be applied for separately: www.helsinki.fi/en/research/doctoral-education/the-application-process-in-a-nutshell. The requirements for pursuing a doctoral degree at the University of Helsinki can be found at https://www.helsinki.fi/en/research/doctoral-education/eligibility-and-educational-documents. The chosen applicant is expected to reside in Finland while employed by the University of Helsinki.What we offer A salary of 2600 – 2800 €/month depending on the candidate's qualifications A professional, stimulating working environment The University of Helsinki also offers comprehensive services to its employees, including occupational health care and health insurance, unemployment and pension fund, a generous holiday package, sports facilities, and opportunities for professional development: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers. How to apply Applications should be submitted through the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the "Apply now" button. Internal applicants (i.e., current employees of the University of Helsinki) submit their applications by using the Employee Login button. The application must include: A cover letter, stating your motivation, scientific background, documented experience with large-scale genomic analyses, and research interests A detailed CV with a list of publications and other research output, if applicable 2-3 references (name, institution, e-mail, telephone number, and relation to the candidate) These should be uploaded in .pdf format. Applicants may also upload their Master’s thesis or other representative research work, if available. Please submit your application through the web-based recruitment system linked in the announcement. Although the recruitment system includes a basic CV, we ask candidates to also include a separate, detailed CV in .pdf format with their application. Applications without a cover letter and/or detailed CV will not be considered further.  The closing date for applications is 31.5.2026. Inquiries about the position can be directed to Mariike Kuijjer: mariike.kuijjer@helsinki.fi. If you need technical support with the recruitment system or additional information about the application process, please contact HelsinkiUni Help, uni-help@helsinki.fi.  About us The University of Helsinki (UH), founded in 1640, is a vibrant 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. It is currently investing heavily in life sciences research. UH offers comprehensive services to its employees, including occupational health care and health insurance, sports facilities, and opportunities for professional development.  The Faculty of Medicine promotes high quality scientific research. It provides research-based undergraduate and postgraduate education in medicine, dentistry, psychology and logopedics, and an international Master's Program in Translational Medicine. It also offers psychotherapist education. In addition to its teaching and research activities, the Faculty serves as a significant expert organization in the healthcare sector and contributes to the discourse on ethics in the field. The Faculty aims to be one of the best medical research faculties in the world, while rein-forcing its status as a distinguished institution of multidisciplinary education in healthcare.  The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Helsinki constitutes the academic medical center together with HUS Helsinki University Hospital and the Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE). This medical center has been successful in international comparisons, ranking among the top 10 medical campuses in Europe and the top 50 globally. 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