A successful applicant has PhD in metagenomics, genomics or other omics-field, molecular biology, or related field, or equivalent skills acquired otherwise. Successful applicant has extensive research experience including high-quality first-author research article(s) or manuscript(s).

The position requires versatile skills in research planning, data analysis, scientific writing, and excellent knowledge about DNA-based techniques including metagenomics and/or metabarcoding techniques, as well as proficiency in programming language R. Additionally, the role requires a basic knowledge about biodiversity acquired through education, research or other ways.

Personal qualities required for the position include readiness and motivation to work in a team and independently conduct research as well as a willingness to support team members. We value active engagement in the project(s), good interpersonal skills, and motivation to participate in collaborative efforts. Applicant needs to be fluent in English. Finnish language skill is a benefit, but not required.

It is considered as benefit if applicant has previous experience in methodology development, basic knowledge about bioinformatics, background in environmental DNA research and/or career ambition.

• English
  • Speaking: Excellent
  • Writing: Excellent
  • Understanding: Excellent

Kati Vierikko
Group Manager
kati.vierikko@syke.fi
+358 295 252 084
Available on weekdays fom 9am to 4pm

Jenni Lehtimäki
Principal Researcher
jenni.lehtimaki@syke.fi
+358 503 503 691
Available on weekdays between 15th and 29th of January fom 9am to 5pm

Primarily, we request applicants to submit their applications electronically via the Valtiolle.fi service. However, you can also apply for this job by delivering your application to the Registry Office’s postal address. Both the application and the envelope must feature the ID number of the position applied for. The letter must be delivered by the end of the application period.

The Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) supports the building of a sustainable society with research, information, and services. We bear global responsibility and ambitiously seek to make an impact. Our objective is sustainability transformation! The society needs immediate decisions to build a better world fairly and cross-generationally. We offer our expertise for this change.

We are working to stop biodiversity loss and climate change. We promote a sustainable circular economy and urban structure, as well as a good state of the seas and inland waters. Our search for new, research-based solutions is creative and enthusiastic. We value constructive teamwork and the diversity of our work community: we invest in equality. Syke is a state research institute with 700 experts and researchers working in Helsinki, Joensuu, Jyväskylä, and Oulu. Our research is largely funded through competitive research funding instruments.

Location
Helsinki

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