Scientist/student to histocompatibility genomics project

https://www.veripalvelu.fi/meille-toihin/avoimet-tyopaikat/scientist-student-to-histocompatibility-genomics-project  

We are looking for a project scientist (MSc in genetics, or equivalent) to join our “Whole genome histocompatibility” project, in which we look for novel genetic factors and tools to predict complications of transplantations (hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, kidney and liver transplantation) and study the role of HLA genes in various diseases.

The research group currently consists of four PhD level scientists and two PhD students, plus the PI. (See e.g. Ritari et al Leukemia 2018, Ritari et al Front Immunology 2019, Hyvärinen et al Scientific Reports 2018 or McCarroll et al Nature Genet 2009, for more details of our previous studies).

The studies are done in collaboration with clinicians and other scientists.

The first period would be till January 2022, starting immediately, and the project may be continued as a PhD project, in which skills in genetic data analysis and optionally in molecular cell biology and open mind are necessary.

The research group is located in Biomedicum Helsinki 1.

Good reasons to work with us
We are proud of our meaningful mission: at the Blood Service we create opportunities for saving lives. We all are a part of a unique chain of help from donors to patients. We offer possibilities for competence development of our employees and also opportunities for our staff to participate and influence our operations. We offer good employee benefits, for example, related to sport & culture and commuting. Well-being at work is extremely important to us and we want to constantly develop the job satisfaction of our employees.

How to apply and inquiries
For more information please contact Research Director Jukka Partanen jukka.partanen@veripalvelu.fi , tel. 050 370 7383.

Submit your application by 16.12.2020 via our application form.