PhD Position in Biology (University of Helsinki)

Institution: University of Helsinki, Institute of Biotechnology, Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE) Location: Helsinki, Finland Contract: Initially 3 years, with possibility of continuation as an open-ended contract Salary: €3,300–4,300/month, depending on experience Application Deadline: 30 November 2025 Facility Overview Part of INSTRUCT-HILIFE structural biology platform: Cryo-EM, protein crystallization, and biocomplex purification. Current equipment: 200 kV Talos Arctica with Falcon 4i detector. Upcoming upgrades: 300 kV microscope and cryo-FIB/SEM installation in 2027. National and European service center role under FINSTRUCT and INSTRUCT-ERIC networks. Responsibilities Operate and maintain the cryo-EM facility. Sample preparation using Leica GP2 or Cryosol Vitrojet. Support users in structural biology projects, including data collection and troubleshooting. Collaborate with team members and users on research projects. Contribute to service expansion, including preparation for upcoming 300 kV and cryo-FIB/SEM installations. Candidate Profile Required: PhD (or M.Sc. with strong cryo-EM experience). Experience with modern 200 kV (preferably 300 kV) cryo-electron microscopes. Skills in cryo-EM data processing, analysis, and troubleshooting. Strong teamwork and service orientation. Desirable: Experience managing cryo-EM infrastructure. Publications in single particle cryo-EM or tomography. Experience with cryo-FIB/SEM. Collaborative research on user projects. Application Requirements Motivation letter (1 page) CV (max 3 pages) List of publications Contact information of 2 references Submit as a single PDF via the University’s recruitment system Contact for inquiries: Dr. Tommi Kajander – tommi.kajander@helsinki.fi Highlights / Benefits Opportunity to work in a leading cryo-EM facility with national and European impact. Exposure to top-end structural biology research and infrastructure upgrades. Supportive international research environment at HiLIFE. Finland: family-friendly, high quality of life, affordable education and healthcare. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Institution: University of Helsinki, Institute of Biotechnology, Helsinki Institute of Life Science (HiLIFE)
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Contract: Initially 3 years, with possibility of continuation as an open-ended contract
Salary: €3,300–4,300/month, depending on experience
Application Deadline: 30 November 2025

Facility Overview

Part of INSTRUCT-HILIFE structural biology platform: Cryo-EM, protein crystallization, and biocomplex purification.
Current equipment: 200 kV Talos Arctica with Falcon 4i detector.
Upcoming upgrades: 300 kV microscope and cryo-FIB/SEM installation in 2027.
National and European service center role under FINSTRUCT and INSTRUCT-ERIC networks.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain the cryo-EM facility.
Sample preparation using Leica GP2 or Cryosol Vitrojet.
Support users in structural biology projects, including data collection and troubleshooting.
Collaborate with team members and users on research projects.
Contribute to service expansion, including preparation for upcoming 300 kV and cryo-FIB/SEM installations.

Candidate Profile

Required:

PhD (or M.Sc. with strong cryo-EM experience).
Experience with modern 200 kV (preferably 300 kV) cryo-electron microscopes.
Skills in cryo-EM data processing, analysis, and troubleshooting.
Strong teamwork and service orientation.

Desirable:

Experience managing cryo-EM infrastructure.
Publications in single particle cryo-EM or tomography.
Experience with cryo-FIB/SEM.
Collaborative research on user projects.

Application Requirements

Motivation letter (1 page)
CV (max 3 pages)
List of publications
Contact information of 2 references
Submit as a single PDF via the University’s recruitment system

Contact for inquiries:
Dr. Tommi Kajander – tommi.kajander@helsinki.fi

Highlights / Benefits

Opportunity to work in a leading cryo-EM facility with national and European impact.
Exposure to top-end structural biology research and infrastructure upgrades.
Supportive international research environment at HiLIFE.
Finland: family-friendly, high quality of life, affordable education and healthcare.

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

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