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Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 16 000 students and 5 200 employees, including 446 professors. Our campus is in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland.  Diversity is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our community’s diversity and inclusiveness. This is why we warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join our community. Biodesign Finland, an innovation and training program at Aalto University, has spent over 10 years helping future healthcare innovators and entrepreneurs identify unmet clinical needs and transform them into impactful medical technology solutions and new ventures. Our community brings together clinicians, researchers, and entrepreneurs from Finnish universities, wellbeing services counties, and medtech startup ecosystems, united by a passion for improving healthcare. The program has contributed to the creation of several medtech companies and supported our program participants in securing €30 million in funding for their post-project commercialization. Do you want to become a MedTech Founder? We offer training for professionals in technology, business, and healthcare, as well as university students interested in establishing a successful medical technology (medtech) venture. Biodesign Finland at Aalto University is looking for four (4) part-time innovation fellows (participants) with the ambition and potential to become the next generation of medtech founders. Biodesign Finland invites motivated engineers, data scientists, designers, healthcare professionals, researchers, and university students to join our MedTech Founders program. The MedTech Founders program is executed part-time. Through need-driven innovation, you will develop clinically validated solutions and commercialization pathways at the intersection of research and entrepreneurship. The MedTech Founders program is organized by Aalto University through Biodesign Finland, a healthcare innovation and training program jointly developed by Helsinki University Hospital (HUS) and Aalto University. The positions, program structure and effort needed The program runs for 6.5 months. Selected candidates will be employed by Aalto University in a 20% part-time position for the duration of the program. Participation in the MedTech Founders Program requires a weekly time commitment corresponding to the 20% part-time position. This includes training sessions, clinical immersion, project work, teamwork, independent study, and other program-related activities. The part-time employment arrangement is one element of the program's implementation. The MedTech Founders training modules amount to 8 ECTS (see credits and certification below). During the program you will focus on clinical needs identification with HUS clinicians and healthcare professionals. After the need is identified you will build new need-based medical solutions and seek funding towards commercialization of your project supported by the program faculty and mentors. Credits and certification Participants with an active study right at Aalto University may be awarded ECTS credits upon completion of a personal study plan approved by Aalto University. Participants without an active study right will receive a diploma from Aalto University stating the study extent in ECTS credits, which may be used when applying for credit recognition at other institutions. MedTech Founders is not responsible for credit recognition decisions made by other institutions and does not facilitate credit transfer processes outside Aalto University. Why join? Build innovation capacity: We provide structured training, education, and coaching for health technology innovators—suitable for both first-time and experienced innovators. Real world clinical immersion: You will work with clinicians to identify and validate unmet needs in hospital environments during a clinical immersion period at HUS – Helsinki University Hospital. Network and visibility: Get to connect with clinicians, researchers, entrepreneurs, industry partners, and investors to accelerate your next success whether within your workplace or a new medtech startup. Proven impact: Our alumni have raised €30M to grow their ventures. You commit to the training program — we provide training and support to help you build a fundable medtech venture. To support and found this, you will be recruited with a 20% contract to Aalto University for the duration of the 6.5-month program. Also, you will gain access to Terkko Health Hub co-working space at the HUS Meilahti campus. Your role and goals As a participant in the MedTech Founders Program, you will learn and apply a proven need-driven innovation process for identifying and addressing unmet clinical needs. The program aims to develop research-based and need-driven medical technology solutions with commercial potential while fostering the creation of new medtech ventures. Following an introductory training period, you will be immersed in a healthcare environment where you will observe healthcare professionals, clinical workflows, and medical technologies in everyday use. Through these observations, you and your team will identify unmet clinical needs and opportunities for innovation. Using the Biodesign innovation process, you will evaluate and prioritize identified needs and focus on developing a technically feasible and commercially viable solution to one selected healthcare need. Throughout the program, you will be supported by experienced instructors, healthcare professionals, industry experts, and mentors. The identified needs and proposed solutions will be further refined in collaboration with healthcare stakeholders to ensure their clinical relevance and potential impact. You are expected to take the leadership and responsibility for your project and the development and validation of the selected solution. The ultimate goal is to create innovations that can improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes while offering a pathway toward future commercialization. Program participants continue typically developing their solutions through follow-on research projects, innovation funding programs, or startups established after completing the program. What we are looking for We are looking for motivated individuals who have: A Master's degree or a higher University of Applied Sciences (UAS) degree, or equivalent expertise in engineering, data science (e.g., AI or machine learning), design and service design, clinical practice, life sciences, business, entrepreneurship, or another relevant field. University students applying to the program need to have completed all studies by the end of September 2026. Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English. Fluency in Finnish is considered an advantage. Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams. A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to take initiative in uncertain environments. Strong interest and capacity for startup-entrepreneurship Strong analytical, problem-solving, and information-gathering skills. A willingness to take on leadership responsibilities and pursue the commercialization of project outcomes through a startup, research commercialization pathway, or an existing company. Previous program-related work experience after graduation and/or entrepreneurial experience are considered an advantage. Relevant experience may include business development, product development, engineering, data science (e.g., AI or machine learning), design and service design, healthcare, clinical practice, life sciences, entrepreneurship, or other related fields. The program is suitable for university students, researchers, entrepreneurs, and professionals who want to transform healthcare innovations into real-world impact. This role must be performed from Finland. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Finland and be based in Finland by the start date and for the duration of the employment.  Onsite participation during typical office hours is required, in addition to self-study. Participation in the MedTech Founders Program requires a weekly time commitment corresponding to the 20% part-time position. This includes training sessions, clinical immersion, project work, teamwork, independent study, and other program-related activities. The part-time employment arrangement is one element of the program's implementation. Applicants should demonstrate strong motivation and the capacity to innovate in healthcare. Participation in clinical immersion at HUS during office hours is obligatory. Program participants employed to a private company during the program cannot generate direct benefit to their employer or develop a venture in the field of their current employer. Program participants are highly encouraged to establish a new medtech company after the program, which is the main goal for the program. What we offer We offer a meaningful job where you can develop innovative technologies in a stimulating environment with fantastic equipment and facilities. You will get the support of recognized researchers in the Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering. You will also gain access to Terkko Health Hub co-working space at the HUS Meilahti campus. The position will be based in Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering, and you will be employed by Aalto University for the duration of the MedTech program. The position is fixed-term and part-time (20 %), and the part-time contract will be valid for 14.9.2026–31.3.2027 (6.5 months). The salary for innovation fellow is approximately 3300€/month for full-time work (36.25 hours/week) and the contract includes Aalto University occupational healthcare. We value work-life balance and the well-being of all team members. While we work in a hybrid way, and the primary workplace is Otaniemi, Espoo and the participants needs to commit to on-site participation. The Otaniemi campus is a thriving and connected community of 100 nationalities, 16 000 students and 5 200 employees. Life at the transformed campus is vibrant and filled with amazing architecture, calming nature, and a variety of cafes, restaurants, services and good connections along the recently opened metro line. Ready to apply? To apply, please submit the following application materials in English (PDF files) through our recruitment site ("Apply now!”). Letter of motivation (max. 1 page) needs to demonstrate your motivation to improve healthcare through technology, relevant skills and experiences, why you think you are the right person for the role, and it also needs to demonstrate the lack of conflict of interest in participating the training program considering that you may create inventions and follow-up commercialization during the program. The letter needs to reflect on skills you have relevant for medtech and startup entrepreneurship. CV Portfolio (presenting your greatest professional or other achievement(s), max. 5 pages) Degree certificates and academic transcripts Please note: Aalto University’s employees should apply for the position via our internal HR system Workday (Internal Jobs) by using their existing Workday user account (not via the external webpage for open positions). Aalto University’s students and visitors should apply as external candidates with personal (not aalto) email. Join us to turn validated clinical needs into impactful medtech solutions and take the next step toward founding your own medtech company. The deadline for applications is 4.8.2026. The positions will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is identified. Interviews will be conducted onsite during 12.8.-14.8.2026 with potential follow-up meetings. For additional information, please contact: Kalle Uibo, MedTech Founders Project Manager at Biodesign Finland, Aalto Univ., kalle.uibo@aalto.fi Phone: +358 50 409 6556, Call times: 10.00-12.00 during workdays. Heikki Nieminen, Associate Professor and Head of Biodesign Finland, Aalto Univ., heikki.j.nieminen@aalto.fi. www.biodesignfinland.fi Aalto University reserves the right for justified reasons to leave the position open, to extend the application period, reopen the application process, and to consider candidates who have not submitted applications during the application period. More about Aalto University: Aalto.fi twitter.com/aaltouniversity facebook.com/aaltouniversity instagram.com/aaltouniversity Aalto University has been awarded with HR Excellence in Research quality label in European Commission, guaranteeing that we adhere to top quality HR practices in both recruitment and employment relations. 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As a University of Applied Learning, SIT works closely with industry in our research pursuits. Our research staff will have the opportunity to be equipped with applied research skill sets that are relevant to industry demands while working on research projects in SIT. The primary responsibility of this role is to deliver an industry innovation research project as part of a research team developing molecular and sequencing workflows for microbial characterization. The work supports the rapid detection of microbial bioburden in biopharmaceutical cleaning validation using a Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) biosensor platform. Responsibilities include next-generation sequencing (NGS), qPCR-based molecular assays for microbial quantification and aptamer validation, and experimental support for aptamer discovery targeting environmental microorganisms listed in the US Pharmacopeia. Key Responsibilities Technical Responsibilities Perform microbial community characterization using next-generation sequencing (NGS) platforms such as Illumina sequencing or Oxford Nanopore sequencing.  Design and perform qPCR-based molecular assays for microbial quantification and aptamer validation. Prepare DNA sequencing libraries, including nucleic acid extraction, amplification, and library preparation.  Conduct basic bioinformatics processing of sequencing data, including sequence quality control and taxonomic profiling where required. Support aptamer discovery and validation experiments, including nucleic acid preparation, amplification, and molecular characterization. Perform routine molecular biology techniques such as PCR, gel electrophoresis, DNA purification, and nucleic acid quantification. Maintain accurate laboratory records and experimental documentation. Research & Project Responsibilities Plan and execute experimental workflows to support project milestones related to microbial detection and biosensor development. Contribute to sequencing-based microbial profiling of environmental and cleaning validation samples. Work collaboratively with project investigators and interdisciplinary teams to integrate sequencing and molecular biology results with biosensor development. Prepare technical reports and contribute to scientific publications, presentations, and project documentation. Support generation of experimental data required for project validation and milestone reporting. Operational Responsibilities Ensure laboratory compliance with Work Safety and Health (WSH) regulations and institutional safety guidelines. Manage procurement and inventory of molecular biology and sequencing consumables. Maintain laboratory equipment used for molecular biology and sequencing workflows. Mentorship Support training of junior researchers, research assistants, and students where required.  Contribute to knowledge sharing within the research group. To communicate in any relevant internal or external stakeholders to ensure project deliverables are met. Any ad-hoc duties assigned by Supervisor. Job Requirements Essential Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, or a related field. Possessing a Master’s or PhD degree will be advantageous Hands-on experience with next-generation sequencing technologies, such as Illumina or Oxford Nanopore sequencing platforms including sequencing library preparation Demonstrated experience working with environmental or low-biomass microbial samples. Demonstrated experience with DNA extraction and PCR amplification Demonstrated experience performing qPCR assays for nucleic acid quantification and molecular analysis, including troubleshooting Demonstrated experience with aptamer technologies or nucleic acid-based molecular recognition systems. Strong laboratory skills in molecular biology techniques. Preferred  Familiarity with microbial community sequencing workflows such as 16S rRNA sequencing or metagenomic analysis. Demonstrated experience with bioinformatics tools for sequencing data processing (e.g., quality control, taxonomic classification, microbial community analysis).  Demonstrated experience working in interdisciplinary or industry-linked research projects. Key Competencies Strong experimental design and troubleshooting skills in molecular biology.  Ability to independently conduct laboratory experiments and manage datasets. Strong scientific communication skills, including technical reporting and presentations. Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary research teams. Good organizational and project management skills.

Position Details Continuing | Full-Time Higher Education Officer Level 8 | $116,349 - $128,806 Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country View Position Description About the Role This is a terrific opportunity for Data Engineers who are interested in working with Azure Data Factory, Databricks and Power BI as Flinders’ new Senior Data & Analytics Architect & Engineer. You will play a key role in the design, development, and delivery of enterprise data and analytics solutions, and be responsible for providing technical and operational leadership across the full data lifecycle, including architecture, planning, development, configuration, maintenance, and ongoing support of data platforms and services. Working within and enhancing established data and analytics architecture principles, guardrails, and design standards, you will ensure the reliability, scalability, and integrity of data solutions that support a large, complex organisation of 4,000+ staff. A significant focus of this role is the extraction, integration, and optimisation of data to enable impactful insights—particularly in support of research initiatives and student-focused services. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand data needs, improve access to high-quality data, and drive innovation across analytics capabilities. Some of the key responsibilities of the position include: Leading the ongoing support, architectural design, development, and maintenance of the data and analytics platform (including the data warehouse, database design and data transformation, ETL, stored procedures and data quality) and all relevant data and analytical tools Maintaining the relevant supporting artefacts and leading the periodical review of the IDS data and analytics vision and roadmap to ensure it is kept up to date and well understood by relevant stakeholders Managing the provision of timely and effective advice and support to customers and stakeholders by identifying improvements to support services and providing technical expertise to enable customers to adopt new technologies and processes Establishing and maintaining an agile based way of working to manage, refine, and prioritise the activity backlog based on relevant customer and IDS priorities. Balancing the need to support day to day operations in a stable and reliable manner, with the need to undertake functional enhancements and new features for customers. For a more comprehensive list, please review the Position Description  About You You are a high-level strategic thinker with data and analytical skills to match, along with broad experience in building and managing customer relationships and expectations. Your exemplary interpersonal skills allow you to negotiate, influence and communicate effectively across a diverse organisation particularly during the design, management and implementation of customer solutions. You will also need: Experience in agile ways of working including exposure to scaled agile methodologies and/or collaborating and delivering through a matrix structure. High level experience in data warehousing or business intelligence design, or the use of associated tools, or with processes of implementation. Exceptional skills in leading a team to its full potential, including high level interpersonal and relationship management skills. Higher education experience is advantageous, however, it is expected that the successful candidate will hold an appropriate tertiary qualification in Information Technology or relevant technical area, and / or equivalent relevant experience in an IT environment. About IDS IDS are a pivotal resource of the University, providing information and digital technology services and support to the Flinders University staff and student community. The IDS team apply technical expertise to support university projects and provide core services such as the IDS Service Desk, Audio visual, simulation and event services, Information security and identity access management services and more. Life at Flinders They say know your place. We say you've found it right here. Flinders University was founded on the belief that learning should open minds, celebrate individuality and give people the freedom to pursue their own point of view. That spirit lives on in our community of thinkers, doers and changemakers who challenge convention, and each other, to shape what comes next.  Rising to a challenge is nothing new for Flinders. During our first 60 years, we’ve navigated revolutionary changes in social and cultural norms, and have responded to transformative economic, environmental and technological developments. Through it all, we’ve continued to deliver for our students and community, innovating in learning and research to prepare graduates for the changing world they help create Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?  17% Superannuation + salary packaging options Flexible working arrangements Awarded the AHEIA Higher Education Award for Workplace Culture Excellence due to our commitment to wellbeing through our Thriving@Flinders staff wellbeing program  Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers  We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff, as shown through our three SAGE Cygnet Awards. Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia). Recognised as a Veteran Employer of Choice  Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.  Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy   Prescribed Conditions for Employment Flinders University is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, free from gender‑based violence. Appointment to this role is conditional on the completion of required pre‑employment checks and declarations, each of which must be satisfactory to the University. This includes a Gender‑Based Violence declaration, in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender‑Based Violence (2025), and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. How to Apply and Information  In addition to uploading your CV, please submit a Suitability statement, addressing the key position capabilities from the position description For more information regarding this position, please contact Vu Luc Certification National Police Certificate - Australian Federal Police Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm: 01 July 2026 At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Flinders. Fearless.