Turku Bioscience Centre Is Recruiting New Research Leaders
Turku Bioscience Centre is currently inviting applications for two key research positions that will strengthen its internationally competitive bioscience research environment in Turku, Finland.
We are seeking a Senior Researcher in Spatial Omics for a permanent position. The role focuses on developing and integrating cutting-edge spatial omics technologies across core facilities, supporting researchers from multiple biological disciplines, and contributing to collaborative research projects.
In addition, we invite applicants for a Head of Research in Bioscience (Principal Investigator). This fixed-term, five-year position offers an opportunity to establish and lead a new research group at Turku Bioscience Centre, conduct high-level research, secure external funding, and contribute to researcher training and the strategic development of the Centre.
Turku Bioscience Centre is a joint research and core facility of the University of Turku and Åbo Akademi University, offering state-of-the-art infrastructure, open-access technology platforms, and a highly collaborative international research environment.
👉 Read more about the positions and apply via the external application systems:
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