Research Fellow (Development of microfluidic systems for stem cell studies)
BioMediTech (www.biomeditech.fi), a new joint institute of Tampere University of Technology and University of Tampere, Finland, brings together a powerful mix of multidisciplinary expertise in life sciences and medical technology. Over 250 scientists conduct research and education in the fields of cell and molecular biology, genetics, biomaterials, biosensors, computational systems, biotechnology, biomedical engineering, microsystems and regenerative medicine.
BioMediTech aims not only to integrate and strengthen the life science research in Tampere but also to nurture innovation and commercialization of research results via an active patenting policy, by providing expert advice to its scientists on the innovation potential of their discoveries, and by fostering spin-offs. During the last ten years research groups have produced nearly 100 patents and over 10 commercial spin-offs.
Human Spare Parts Research Program is a new key program of BioMediTech. It aims at developing novel stem cell based solutions for tissue defects, invalidity and death caused by bone, neural, retinal and cardiac diseases and trauma. The program combines top-level expertise in microsystems, automation, sensor technology, biomaterials, biomedical engineering and stem cells to develop technologies and solutions leading in the future to new therapies and drugs. The program has over 18 M€ funding for years 2011-2014 and is now searching for several key persons.
Job description:
Department of Automation and Science Engineering at the BioMediTech Institute is looking for a post doctoral researcher in the Human Spare Parts project for a topic: “Development of microfluidic systems for stem cell studies”.
The task is to develop microfluidic systems for cultivating, characterizing and stimulating cardiac, neural, ocular and bone cells derived from pluripotent stem cells. The main part of the workload will be dedicated to scientific research. Some time will also be allocated to education of MSc students on microfluidics.
Requirements:
We expect research experience and publications on microfluidics in life science or biotechnology sectors. The position requires a background on modelling, design and implementation of microfluidic systems. It also requires very good communication skills and capabilities to apply research funding and co-supervise doctoral students.
We offer:
We offer a multidisciplinary and enthusiastic research environment where the engineering and cell biology knowhow is combined in a unique way. The collaboration and the wide variety of knowhow of the research groups participating in the project create opportunities not only for scientific breakthroughs but also for self-development.
Salary:
The salary will be based both on the job demands and the employee’s personal performance in accordance with the University Salary System. According to the criteria applied to teaching and research staff, the position of a post-doctoral researcher is placed on the job demands levels 5-6. In addition, employees receive performance-based salary.
Trial period: The trial period is four months.
Other:
The position will be filled for a fixed-term period of three years starting from January 1st 2012.
For more information, please contact:
Professor Pasi Kallio
tel. +358-500-525546
email: firstname.lastname@tut.fi
www.tut.fi/ase
How to apply:
The application has to be submitted electronically in English by November 15th 2011. The application has to include a CV, a Research portfolio (without a research plan!), a Teaching portfolio and an Academic Leadership and Activity in Scientific Community portfolio. Instructions for completing the portfolios can be found in www.tut.fi/en > Current > Open positions > Portfolio.