Senior researcher (spatial omics) DL 16 Feb We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Researcher to join our team and lead the development and application of cutting-edge spatial omics technologies, integrating expertise from our different core facilities. This role will be central to building and integrating our core facility expertise in spatial technologies to generate combined spatial omic methodologies. These include transcriptomics, proteomics, multiplex immunohistochemistry, metabolomics, and related methods. Please send your application as soon as possible, as we’ll be reviewing candidates already in January.

    The Senior Researcher will play both a scientific and strategic role, ensuring our unit remains at the forefront of rapidly evolving technologies. The person will be responsible for developing workflows that work across core facilities, consulting with researchers, and actively contributing to collaborative projects.

    The Senior Researcher possesses a strong understanding of the use of omics in biological research and an interest towards rapidly evolving techniques, especially in spatial omics. They independently and proactively follow publications, conferences, and technological breakthroughs in the field and, can assess which methods are relevant to the unit’s needs and are excited about an opportunity to create core services and workflows supporting scientists working with different biological disciplines. Insights in immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and/or drug discovery are considered beneficial.

    Apply between 17 December 2025 and 16 February 2026 16:00 (Europe/Helsinki)

    Who we are looking for

    • PhD in biosciences or a related field, with postdoctoral experience.
    • Proven track record and hands-on expertise with omics technologies and sample processing.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
    • A team player who enjoys working in an international and multidisciplinary environment.
    • Strong project management skills and a detail-oriented, systematic approach to work.

    This is a new, permanent role within our organization. We’re excited to welcome someone who is eager to make a lasting impact. While we are looking for candidates with prior experience in at least one of the omics technologies, we’re open to shaping the role to match the right person’s skills and strengths. Most importantly, we value a positive, enthusiastic attitude and a genuine commitment to growing with us.

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    Head of Research in Bioscience, 1.5.2026-30.4.2031 DL 28 Feb 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.
    Interested? Read more and apply >>here
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    Last updated on January 1, 2026