Head of Research in Bioscience, 1.5.2026-30.4.2031 DL 28 Feb 2026 Åbo Akademi University invites applications for a fixed term position as Head of Research in Bioscience (Principle Investigator) with the task to establish a new research group at Turku Bioscience Centre. The employment can commence from 1 May, 2026 for a period of 5 years. The appointment is full-time and located at the Turku Bioscience Centre at the Faculty of Science and Engineering in Turku, Finland.

    PROFILE AND TASKS
    We seek to appoint an excellent researcher in a field that aligns and synergises with the research interests of our department, including, but not limited to immunology, oncology, cell biology, neuroscience, computational biology and drug discovery. Candidates should use cutting-edge methods to study cellular processes that are biologically and medically relevant. Ideally, their research program would benefit from our high-end technology platforms and contribute to their future development through their research questions which extend also beyond the state-of-the-art in their field. The successful candidate should have an internationally visible research profile documented by excellent publications and success in securing third-party funding. Close collaboration with Turku Bioscience and the Faculty of Science and Engineering is expected as well as involvement in collaborative research projects and nationally-funded collaborative research programs, flagships and interdisciplinary centres.

    The main tasks are specified below:

    • Establish and manage their own research group and conduct high-level research in bioscience
      • Collaborate actively with existing research groups within the Biocity Turku Campus and the broader academic community. Disseminate research through high-quality publications, conferences, and workshops.
    • Contribute to a vibrant research environment by participating in seminars, collaborations, and mentoring.
    • Raise external research funding from national and international providers
    • Contribute to researcher training through supervision of PhD degrees
    • With the establishment of a new research group, the Head of research has an important task in participating in the development of the Turku Biocentre’s activities, profile and strategy towards the set goals, both in the short and long term.
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