Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- University of Oulu
- Department
- Faculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine
- Research Field
- Chemistry » Physical chemistryChemistry » Analytical chemistryEngineering » Materials engineering
- Researcher Profile
- First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Country
- Finland
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Temporary
- Job Status
- Full-time
- Offer Starting Date
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- Not funded by an EU programme
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
Project Description:
Funded Academy of Finland, my Academy Research Fellow project aims to develop next-generation point of care device, via the integration of magnetic nanoparticles, electrochemical sensing assay and microfluidic chips. This interdisciplinary project offers a unique opportunity to push the boundaries of bioanalytical assay, enabling breakthroughs in healthcare and beyond.
Qualification requirements:
- You must hold a Master’s degree in Chemistry, Life Engineering, and Bio-nano Science, or a related fields. Applicants close to finishing their Master’s degrees will be considered eligible to apply.
- The selected candidate will carry out his/her doctoral studies in the University of Oulu Graduate School (UniOGS) and must meet the minimal requirements to receive doctoral study rights.
- Fluent oral and written English skills similar to the level of IELTS 6.5, good communication and teamwork skills are required. Experience in academic writing and presentation skills are required.
- Experience in microfluidics, nanoparticle, biosensor will be considered a plus.
- Research experience in a multidisciplinary and multinational environment will be taken as a merit. Most importantly, we expect the candidate to have a high motivation to conduct high-level research.
Position and salary:
The position is filled for a maximum of two-year period and additional 2 years depends on the continuing funding. The employment begins on 31 April 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. The salary is roughly 2100 – 2400€ per month for an early stage researcher, depending on the appointee’s qualifications and progress of the doctoral thesis. A six-month trial period is applied in the position.
How to apply:
Applications written in English should be submitted to feixiong.chen@oulu.fi, by 31 April 2024 at 23:59 (Finnish local time, EET) with the following attachments as one combined PDF file (your name+ position title):
1) Motivation letter (max. 2 pages) with a short description of research merits, experience, and motivation;
2) Curriculum vitae with publication list and contact information of at least two referees;
3) Transcript for the undergraduate and graduate degrees;
4) Certificates: scanned electronic copies of the Master’s degree and a certificate or statement of your English proficiency. For the candidates who do not yet hold the Master’s degree, please provide: an official statement from the home University attesting that the coming graduation date of the candidate; master thesis and a letter of support from the candidate’s Supervisor.
5) Publications (optional): a list of maximum of 3 representative publications, such as refereed journal articles and/or master’s thesis.
6) A Research Proposal is necessary for additional funding application (max. 3 pages)
Only applications containing all relevant appendices and submitted before the deadline will be considered. The short-listed candidates will be invited to an online interview, soon. For further information, please contact Dr. Feixiong Chen, PI, Email: feixiong.chen@oulu.fi.
Requirements
- Research Field
- Chemistry » Physical chemistry
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
Additional Information
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- University of Oulu (9054)
- Country
- Finland
- City
- Oulu
- Geofield
Where to apply
- feixiong.chen@oulu.fi
Contact
- City
- Oulu
- Website
- Street
- Aapistie 7
- Postal Code
- 90220