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The Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Helsinki, invites applications for the position of UNIVERSITY TEACHER IN MOLECULAR AND INTEGRATIVE BIOSCIENCES (ESPECIALLY NEUROBIOLOGY) This fixed position from 1.8.2026 (or as agreed) – 31.5.2030 is based in the Department of Molecular and Integrative Biosciences, which is one of the three Departments in the Faculty and located on the Viikki Campus. Tasks Teaching and teaching-related tasks account for the majority (70-90%)of the annual working time. The primary focus will be on contributing to the curriculum of the Master’s Programme in Neuroscience — an international, multilingual programme that attracts both national and international students. In addition, the selected candidate will be involved in bachelor level teaching and teaching-related tasks. Teaching responsibilities will include fundamental topics in neurobiology from molecular and cellular to systems level, as well as quantitative analysis methods and examples of modern approaches in fundamental research. The university teacher selected for the position will be the responsible teacher on selected courses, teach on courses coordinated by other teachers and to assist professors and university lecturers with course preparation and management. Key duties also include student guidance, bachelor’s and master’s thesis supervision and evaluation as well as participation in collaboration with the faculty’s degree programmes. The candidate is encouraged to integrate into Department’s research activities. We expect the candidate to be able to work collaboratively, contributing to joint teaching initiatives and to foster a learning environment that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and problem solving. Selection criteria According to the University of Helsinki's administrative regulations, applicants must have a relevant higher education degree and teaching experience. When assessing applicants’ qualifications, emphasis will be placed on proficiency and teaching experience in molecular and integrative biosciences, in particular that of relevance for the curriculum of the Master’s Programme in Neuroscience, demonstrated pedagogical competence, supervision of bachelor and master’s theses, and ability to advance the use of interactive and student-centered education methods. Expertise in blended learning approaches that incorporate modern digital tools are regarded as an asset. The successful candidate should have good knowledge of cutting-edge approaches for investigating neurobiological systems at different levels of organization and to be committed to excellence in research-based undergraduate education. Additional merits include a doctoral degree and other research experience, particularly in the field of neurobiology.  Teaching skills The overall teaching skills of a university teacher must be at least at a good level. Applicants' teaching skills will be assessed in relation to the curriculum of the Master’s Programme in Neuroscience in the field of neurobiology. Applicants' teaching skills will be assessed using the faculty's assessment matrix and a teaching demonstration. Language skills The university requires that those holding teaching and research positions must be proficient in the language of instruction, which in this case is English. There is no requirement to be proficient in Finnish for foreign citizens, non-native Finnish citizens or citizens who have not been educated in Finnish or Swedish. However, the ability to understand written Finnish and/or Swedish is considered an advantage. Salary The salary for this position is based on levels 4–5 of the university salary system's teaching and research staff requirement level chart. In addition, a salary component based on personal performance is paid. The total salary is 3400-4200 eur/mo. Application  Applicants are requested to enclose with their applications the following documents in English: Motivation letter (max 1 page) CV A report (max. 3 pages) of teaching experience and merits which are of relevance for the evaluation of teaching skills other documents that may provide relevant information for the selection Alternatively, an academic portfolio maybe provided containing the above documents and information. For more detailed instructions, see https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/open-positions/instructions-applicants-teaching-and-research-positions Application is submitted through the University’s electronic recruitment system latest on 31.1.2026. Internal applicants (i.e., current employees of the University of Helsinki) must submit their applications through SAP Fiori. Further information can be obtained from the Director of the Department of Molecular and Integrative Biosciences, Professor Susanna Fagerholm, susanna.fagerholm@helsinki.fi, tel. +358 (0) 2941 59926 and from the director of Master’s Programme in Neuroscience, Eva Ruusuvuori, eva.ruusuvuori@helsinki.fi, tel. +358 (0) 2941 59832 Technical support for using the recruitment system: rekrytointi@helsinki.fi A diverse and equal study and work culture is important to us. That is why we do our best to promote an inclusive university community. We encourage all skilled applicants from different backgrounds to apply for our positions. JOIN US TO BUILD A BETTER WORLD – TOGETHER! #HelsinkiUniCareers

About us  The Policy Institute’s vision “solving society’s challenges with evidence and expertise”, which we achieve by combining the rigor of academia, the connectedness of a think tank and the agility of a consultancy. This has been designed to equip policymakers and civil servants from across the globe to meet the challenges of the future, creating leaders capable of delivering the services that citizens expect today. Through education, research and public engagement, the school focuses on the most pressing policy problems, ensuring that policy professionals are prepared with both the hard and soft skills necessary to understand how power, influence and change move through political circles.  The Senior Programme Officer works as part of a team across Strand Group and School for Government (SfG) to ensure consistent support and delivery of online, blended and residential teaching provision providing high quality administrative support. About the role The Senior Programme Officer works as part of a team to ensure consistent support and delivery of the Strand Group and SfG’ s residential, online and blended taught provision, providing high quality logistical administrative support. The postholder will be responsible for delivering outstanding customer experience to relevant stakeholders throughout the student life cycle. The post holder will be resolving complex day-to-day issues, responding in line with university Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs). They will represent the Policy Institute externally with students and clients, and internally through wider university activities and committees, supporting the School’s interests and engaging with university functions. The postholder will lead on the onboarding of new students, working closely with central teams to ensure a smooth and engaging start to their studies, coordinate assessments and results processing, maintain accurate student data, and will organise and manage events such as inductions and webinars. The role requires excellent communication and organisational skills, strong digital literacy, and the ability to manage competing priorities.  This role will present exciting opportunities to work with a small and collaborative team and together support a growing portfolio of online, blended and residential education offerings. About you  To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:  Essential criteria Broad vocational experience, acquired through a combination of job-related vocational training and considerable on-the-job experience, demonstrating development through involvement in a series of progressively more demanding relevant work/roles.  Clear and accurate communication style both written and verbal Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Forms and databases, Zoom/Teams and virtual learning management systems such as Moodle Experience in the use of databases and student records systems (such as SITS) to provide management information data to a high level of detail and accuracy Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work. Ability to plan own workload, work to tight deadlines and manage multiple projects, reprioritising or adapting as necessary Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders  Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Desirable criteria Experience of managing and delivering a portfolio of taught provision, with a proactive and transparent approach and a focus on improvement Experience working on custom closed education projects with a long-term client or partner organisation. Commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace. Understanding of data protection and confidentiality in a higher education context. Experience supporting online programmes Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click “Apply Now”. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. [HR use only – as indicated in the job description} This post is subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) Check. Further Information We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.  We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's.We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. Interviews are due to be held the week commencing 26th January. Grade and Salary: £39,076 - £43,909 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 134566 Close Date: 11-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Maya Kad Contact Details: Maya.kad@kcl.ac.uk

Full-time, 1-Year Fixed Term Contract with possibility to extend for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in RNA Epigenetics Academic Salary Level A $86,584-116,679 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The School of Medical Sciences is recognised as one of the leading centres for medical science education in the world. With over 100 years of excellence in education, we are proud to be training the next generation of medical scientists who will be leading members of the medical research community with an innovative integrated curriculum. Our team of researchers lead key internationally competitive research from molecules to medicines, from patient to policy across a range of therapeutic areas. We are currently seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Associate in RNA Epigenetics who can apply and refine their expertise in research methodologies, design and delivery to contribute to the university's standing as a national leader in the discipline. Working in the team led by Dr Justin Wong, the primary purpose of this role is to elucidate novel functions of RNA modifications in physiology and cancer. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to dissect the hitherto unknown role of RNA methylation in altering gene expression and alternative splicing that cause diverse human cancers. They engage in research either independently or as part of a research team. Your key responsibilities will be to: Conduct original research independently or as part of a team, focusing on publication, conference presentations, and securing research funding bring and maintain a research profile including (as appropriate) publication of book chapters/ peer-reviewed journal articles, producing conference/ seminar papers either independently or as part of a team (within the University or externally) develop research collaborations and engage in translational research that result in knowledge or technology transfer leading to commercialisation, improved policy or practice, or enhancement to industry, the profession or community contributes significantly to successful applications for competitive research grants and/ or funding to deliver research impact maintain quality, standards and excellence in research activities and output provide training, informal mentoring, and guidance to lower-level academics and supervise postgraduate research students or projects where appropriate attends and contributes to School/Faculty/Portfolio meetings contribute to a positive workplace culture in which diversity of thought, contribution, collaboration, excellence and achieving outcomes are valued and enabled understand and contribute to furthering the university and faculty/school strategic agenda contribute expertise and knowledge through communication with industry, forums of public debate, organisation of public events, seminars, and conferences contributes to the strategic direction of the Faculty/ School develops productive relationships, collaborations and partnerships with external parties (including research partners, government bodies and industry) which will ultimately contribute to improved outcomes for the profession, industry and/or community undertake other duties and contribute to projects appropriate within the classification level as required. About you You are required to have: a PhD in a relevant field (Molecular and Cellular Biology, Epigenetics, RNA Biology) a developing research profile evidenced by original, high-quality and independent research publications in this field and / or related fields of practice extensive experience in animal cell culture, molecular cloning (e.g. Gibson, Goldengate), CRISPR-mediated gene editing (particularly to edit RNA), lentivirus handling, fluourescent cell imaging, flow cytometry,in vivo mice experiments, next generation sequencing demonstrated ability to work autonomously, evaluate the literature, design and direct experiments to completion excellent attention to detail and demonstrated ability to maintain accurate and reliable scientific records well-developed verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills Other desirable criteria familiarity with Nanopore direct sequencing, single cell and spatial transcriptomics knowledge in bioinformatics (e.g. R programming and Bioconductor packages) Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. If you are a current employee of the University or a contingent worker with access to Workday, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Jenny Seo, Recruitment Operations, by email to jenny.seo@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Monday 19 January 2026 11:59 PM