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为推动在瑞留学生及专 业人士自主创业，并受国内有关单位委托, 中瑞生命科学协会(China Sweden Life Science Association)现在开始归国创业项目的征集活动。计划希望在2012年7月组团访问中国，与国内企业和创业园对接。中瑞生命科学协会于2010 年3月在瑞典斯德歌尔摩成立。协会是一个专业性的，非盈利性的，独立的华人组织. 其宗旨在于促进瑞典与中国之间在生命科学领域知识交流及专业合作. 目前协会约有150名会员， 他们主要是在瑞典公司从事与生命科学相关工作的专业人士和在瑞典生命科学科研院所工作的导师，学生，博士及博士后等。
这 次活动旨在征集在瑞典的生命科学领域内的各类项目。协会作为一个非盈利的孵化平台，将为您提供：知识产权方面的咨询与保护；国内外专家的评估与建议；项目 申请的推荐，以及回国访问考察的机会。希望通过我们的孵化平台，使您的项目最终能走向市场，得到应用或产业化。如果您有创业意向, 欢迎立即参与到我们这个活动中来。请务必在2012年1月31号之前到www.cbas.se 报名。在我们网站上，您也可以看到一些创业的案例.计划于2012年2-3月，我们会为报名的人员举办专业的讲座培训，指导创业计划书的完成。于2012 年4月，我们将邀请有关专家对创业项目进行评估，挑选出20位成员，希望在2012年7月份组团访问国内的相关单位。协会将负责和国内单位协调差旅费用。
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千人计划2012部分项目申报通知发布  

为做好海外高层次人才引进工作，2012年“千人计划”部分项目申报工作将于3月、7月分两批进行。现就有关事项通知如下。  

一、申报类型   1、创新人才长期项目；   2、创新人才短期项目；   3、创业人才项目；   4、“外专千人计划”项目；   5、“青年千人计划”项目。  

二、申报要求   1、回国时间。创新人才长期项目、“外专千人计划”项目、“青年千人计划”项目的申报人，申报时一般应未全职在国内工作；已经在国内工作的，回国时间应在该批次申报截止日前6个月内。申报创业人才的，其创办的公司应成立1年以上5年以下。   2、申报次数。创新人才长期项目、创新人才短期项目、 “外专千人计划”项目的申报人，最多可申报两次，但不得连续申报。创业人才也不得连续申报。   3、填报要求。申报人应客观、如实、完整地填写申报材料，不得空项、漏项，用人单位、主管部门要各负其责、严格把关。对申报材料弄虚作假的，一经发现将取消申报人的参评资格，并暂停用人单位一年内的申报资格。   申报人选标准和其他要求见相关文件。  

三、申报程序   1、创新人才长期项目、短期项目。用人单位与拟引进人选达成初步意向后，依托国家重点创新项目引进的，填写《千人计划申报书(国家重点创新项目)》及相关材料，重大专项引才按程序报相关牵头组织单位，其他国家科技计划引才按程序报科技部。   依托其他平台引进的，填写相应的申报书及相关材料。中央部门所属各类用人单位报所属部门， 经所属部门审核后报各平台牵头组织单位；地方所属各类用人单位报所在省(区、市)党委组织部，由省(区、市)党委组织部统筹报海外高层次人才引进工作专项 办公室(以下简称“专项办”)。   2、创业人才项目。申报人按要求填写《千人计划申报书(创业人才)》及相关材料，按程序报所在省(区、市)党委组织部，由省(区、市)党委组织部统筹报专项办。   3、“外专千人计划”项目。用人单位与拟引进人选达成初步意向后，填写《“外专千人计划” 申报书》及相关材料。中央在京单位，由该单位外国专家管理部门报组织人事部门同意后联合行文报国家外国专家局；其他用人单位，按属地原则报所在省(区、 市)外国专家局，经省(区、市)党委组织部同意后联合行文报国家外国专家局。   4、“青年千人计划”项目。用人单位与拟引进人选达成初步意向后，填写《“青年千人计划” 申报书》及相关材料。中央部门所属高校报教育部汇总；中国科学院、中央部门所属科研机构报科技部汇总；中央企业报国务院国资委汇总；省(区、市)所属高 校、科研机构按程序报所在省(区、市)党委组织部，由省(区、市)党委组织部报专项办汇总。同时，用人单位通过“青年千人计划评审系统”(http://pingshen.1000plan.org)上传(用户名与密码另行通知)。  

四、申报材料   申报材料包括申报书、附件、申报人其他个人信息表、“千人计划”申报人选情况汇总表。申报书和附件应合并装订，其他个人信息表和申报人选情况汇总表另附。报送材料时，需报送纸质申报材料和电子文档各1份，电子文档内容应与纸质材料一致。   申报材料报送截止时间分别为2012年3月12日、7月16日。“青年千人计划”电子材料上传截止时间分别为3月19日、7月23日。  

五、其他事项   申报材料文本请登陆“千人计划”网站(www.1000plan.org)下载。 

点击下载全部申报材料：2012年“千人计划”部分项目申报材料

2012年外国青年学者研究基金项目指南发布  

为了鼓励外国优秀青年学者到中国内地开展基础研究工作，促进中外学者之间的研究合作和学术 交流，国家自然科学基金外国青年学者研究基金（试行）资助外国青年学者来华开展研究工作。截止到目前为止，该基金已经资助200位外国青年学者。其 中，31位科学家获得延续资助，资助经费达4350万元。   2012年度，该基金继续采取由中国科学院和教育部两部委分别推荐、获推荐个人填报申请、自然科学基金委组织专家评审的方式予以实施。此外，符合申请条件的在研项目负责人，可以直接向自然科学基金委申请延续资助。为做好2012年度项目的申请工作，现就有关事宜通告如下：  

一、新项目申报 
（一）新项目申报进程   2012年度将安排两次项目受理，分别在上半年、下半年进行。推荐、申请截止日期如下：   第一次受理：2012年2月15日，部委推荐截止；   2012年3月31日，获推荐个人填报截止。   第二次受理：2012年7月30日，部委推荐截止；   2012年9月15日，获推荐个人填报截止。  
（二）资助期限、资助强度及限项要求   资助期限：6个月或12个月。   6个月项目资助期限：   （1）2012年7月1日～2012年12月31日 （第一次受理）   （2）2013年1月1日～2013年6月30日（第二次受理）   12个月项目资助期限：   （1）2012年7月1日～2013年6月30日（第一次受理）   （2）2013年1月1日～2013年12月31日（第二次受理）。   资助强度：6个月：10万元人民币；12个月：20万元人民币。   限项要求：申请人同期只能承担一项外国青年学者研究基金。  
（三）申请及评审程序   申请人在落实依托单位、国内合作者之后，填写推荐申请书（参见附件1），并提交依托单位。 国内合作者应为相关领域的学术专家，并且了解科学基金有关管理规定。国内合作者有义务对申请人在项目申请、项目实施等方面提供必要的协助。依托单位根据隶 属关系向中国科学院或教育部提出申请。   中国科学院和教育部分别组织专家进行遴选，产生向自然科学基金委推荐的项目。自然科学基金 委根据实施方案，审核中国科学院、教育部提交的推荐项目，对审核通过的推荐项目进行网上公示，并通知中国科学院和教育部。中国科学院和教育部根据通过的推 荐项目清单，分别通知申请人所属依托单位，由依托单位通知申请人在线填报正式申请书。  
（四）申请书填报要求   依托单位使用外方青年学者完整和规范的姓名（按照First name Middle name Surname的顺序。如无Middle name，可不填写）为申请人申请登录科学基金ISIS系统 (https://isis.nsfc.gov.cn) 的用户名和密码（参见附件 2），以便申请人在线填报申请书。申请人填写正式申请书时，必须使用完整和规范的姓名。申请人应在2012年2月15日～3月31日（第一次受理）或 2012年8月15日～9月30日（第二次受理）期间登录ISIS系统在线填写和提交申请书。本指南第五条所要求的材料的电子版需作为附件与申请书一起在 线提交。之后将纸质版申请书与附件材料一起装订成册，一式两份，签字后送交依托单位。申请人和依托单位必须保证申请材料电子版与纸质版的一致性。   依托单位登录ISIS系统对申请项目予以确认，并将两套纸质版申请材料完成签章手续后，于上述第一条中规定的个人申请截止日期前报送自然科学基金委（以邮戳为准）。   依托单位应与申请人保持密切联系，在筹划研究课题、办理申请手续和项目实施过程中提供必要的政策咨询和帮助，保证项目申请和实施工作的顺利进行。  
（五）附件材料   申请人应提供如下附件材料：   （1）申请人与依托单位签订的协议。协议中必须包括来华期限、生活费用保障、工作条件保障以及知识产权处理等方面的约定。其中，协议中的来华期限必须涵盖该基金申请项目的执行期限。   （2）申请人博士学位证书。该证书不得以其他形式的材料或证明代替。   （3）两封推荐信。至少一封来自中国内地以外的学者。   （4）不超过五篇代表性论文的首页。  
二、延续资助项目申报  
（一）申请人资格：   在研外国青年学者研究基金项目、且从未获得该基金延续资助的负责人。 
（二）延续资助项目申报进程   2012年度将安排两次延续资助项目受理，分别在上半年、下半年进行。推荐申请截止日期如下：   2012年5月10日，第一批延续项目申请截止；   2012年10月30日，第二批延续项目申请截止。 
（三）申请材料：   1. 项目申请书: 阐明在研项目的进展情况和取得的成果;   2. 与依托单位签署的协议: ①须由依托单位与申请人签订，且包含生活保障的约定；②生活保障期限：覆盖获得基金资助的期限，或协议中包括申请人在基金资助期间全时在华工作的条款；③签章指依托单位的法人签字及依托单位公章。   3. 在研项目期间的出入境记录复印件。  
（四）申请方式：   1. 在研项目负责人登录国家自然科学基金委员会ISIS系统（英文版）https://isis.nsfc.gov.cn/portal/index_en.asp，在线填报《项目申请书》，并提交电子版。用户名、密码：使用原有的用户名和密码。如果遗失，请咨询依托单位基金管理人员，或电询国家自然科学基金委员会信息中心62317474.   2. 经依托单位审核通过并加盖公章后，将纸质版申请书一式两份提交至自然科学基金委国际合作局外事计划处。 

附件1. 外国青年学者研究基金推荐申请书  
附件2. 申请用户名和密码的操作流程 

联系单位：国家自然科学基金委员会国际合作局 外事计划处   联系人：张琳 邢清清   电　话：010-62327001； 010-62326943　传　真：010-62327004

为贯彻落实《国家中长期教育改革和发展规划纲要（2010-2020年）》和《国家中长期 人才发展规划纲要（2010-2020年）》，大力吸引、培养造就一批具有国际影响的学科领军人才，深入推进人才强校，全面提高高等教育质量，经商财政部 同意，教育部决定启动实施新的“长江学者奖励计划”。现将《“长江学者奖励计划”实施办法》印发给各相关单位，请结合本地区、本部门、本校实际，认真贯 彻、密切配合，认真做好“长江学者奖励计划”的组织实施工作。  


附件：“长江学者奖励计划”实施办法

自然科学基金委公布2012年项目指南 新规进一步完善资助格局   

国家自然科学基金委员会《2012年度国家自然科学基金项目指南》日前编制完成。根据《指南》，国家自然科学基金的资助格局自2012年起有新调整。   《指南》在前言中明确提出：2012年，基金委将根据 “十二五”规划的总体部署，坚持更加侧重基础、更加侧重前沿、更加侧重人才的战略导向，进一步优化资助模式，完善资助格局。形成更具活力、更富效率、更加 开放的中国特色基金制，推动学科均衡协调可持续发展，促进若干主流学科进入世界前列，推动高水平基础研究队伍建设，造就一批具有世界影响力的优秀科学家和 创新团队，推动我国基础研究整体水平不断提升，显著增强基础研究的国际影响力和若干重要科学领域的自主创新能力，为科技引领经济社会可持续发展、加快建设 创新型国家奠定坚实的科学基础。   以面上项目为代表的自由申请项目仍将是科学基金资助重点。2012年，面上项目的平均资助强度预计将提高到80万元/项，期限仍为4年。   为了加强和完善各类人才项目资助的有机协调，打造一条更加完整的人才资助培养链，基金委2012年在加强人才培养方面将推出两项新举措：   一是设立优秀青年科学基金。这个基金旨在为优秀青年科学家提供资助，进一步鼓励他们充分发 挥自己的聪明才智，自由探索，勇攀科研高峰。优秀青年科学基金项目用于支持具备5~10年科研经历并取得一定科研成就的青年科学技术人员，要求具备高级职 称和博士学位，为了体现向女性科学家倾斜的政策，年龄限制在男性38岁、女性40岁以内，一年400个名额，资助强度为100万元/3年。基金委计划局人 才处处长陈钟介绍说：“优秀青年基金资助定位介于青年基金和国家杰出青年科学基金之间、有潜力的青年科学家，帮助他们助跑和加速，在科研第一线锐意进取、 开拓创新，自主选择研究方向开展基础研究，并快速成长起来。它对于衔接青年基金和国家杰出青年基金具有重要作用。”   二是启动青年基金—面上项目连续资助项目。该项目旨在让研究工作突出的青年科技人才能通过 快车道直接获得面上基金资助，从而实现在起步阶段的连续稳定支持，以加强对青年人才的资助，力争经过三到四年的延续资助，帮助这批年轻人明确自己的研究方 向，稳定开展研究工作。自2012年起，在当年结题的青年科学基金项目中择优遴选取得突出进展、具有创新潜力的项目负责人，予以面上项目连续资助。   据悉，青年基金—面上项目连续资助项目的资助规模将控制在青年基金资助规模的5%以内。特 别要指出的是，青年基金—面上项目连续资助项目申请只进行会议评审，基金委将在2012年度国家自然科学基金项目集中接收期后接收该项目的申请；符合申请 条件的项目负责人如果在集中接收期间申请了面上项目，将不能再申请青年基金—面上项目连续资助项目。


其中 ，涉及中芬合作交流的项目资助包括三个方面：

芬兰

芬兰科学院（AF）

　　根据国家自然科学基金委员会与芬兰科学院（AF）签订的合作协议，双方共同资助两国科学家的人员交流（通常不超过3个月）和双边学术研讨会。

　　（1）合作交流项目

　　中芬科学家需在项目执行期前3个月分别向NSFC和AF提出项目申请。双方经过评审和协商后做出资助决定。此项目不发布《组织间项目指南》，申请人可随时向国家自然科学基金委员会提出申请。

　　（2）学术会议

　　中芬科学家需在项目执行期前3个月分别向NSFC和AF提出项目申请。双方经过评审和协商后做出资助决定。此项目不发布《组织间项目指南》，申请人可随时向国家自然科学基金委员会提出申请。

　　（3）合作研究项目

　　国家自然科学基金委员会与AF在双方共同感兴趣的领域鼓励两国科学家和科学家团队之间开展实质性合作研究。资助内容主要包括研究经费和国际交流经费。具体申报要求请见国家自然科学基金委员会网站上发布的《组织间合作项目指南》。

国家留学基金管理委员会日前在其官方网站发布2012年国家建设高水平大学公派研究生项目专栏。
内容如下：  
一、申请流程  
二、国家建设高水平大学公派研究生项目攻读博士学位研究生选派办法（2012年）  
三、国家建设高水平大学公派研究生项目联合培养博士研究生选派办法（2012年）  
四、2012年国家建设高水平大学公派研究生项目一览表及项目指南  
五、联合培养博士研究生项目院校一览表  
六、关于准备2012年国家留学基金资助出国留学申请材料的说明（国内学生类申请人用） 
七、2012年国家建设高水平大学公派研究生项目应提交的申请材料及说明（在外自费留学申请人用）  
八、常见问题解答  
九、受理单位一览表  


原文链接：2012年国家建设高水平大学公派研究生项目专栏

苏州大学唐仲英血液学研究中心(何玉龙教授实验室)

助理研究员/副研究员招聘

苏州大学唐仲英血液学研究中心何玉龙教授实验室,因课题进展需要，公开招聘助理研究员/副研究员1名。现将招聘有关事宜公告如下:

一、实验室简介

本中心何玉龙教授实验室,主要从事淋巴管与血管生长调控、及肿瘤转移机制研究，包括：1）利用转基因/基因敲除小鼠模型，结合高通量及分子/细胞生物学等技术，研究淋巴管与血管系统形成过程中的分子调控机制（Cell Res 2010, Am J Pathol 2010）；2）研究肿瘤淋巴管与血管新生的分子调控、及肿瘤转移的机制（Cancer Res 2009）。

二、岗位职责：

1、能独立承担研究课题；

2、协助课题申请及研究相关的管理工作。

三、招聘要求：

1、有志于从事生命科学研究，近年内获得生物化学、分子生物学、遗传学、或生物医学等相关专业博士学位。

2、熟练掌握分子/细胞生物学实验技术，具备以下研究背景者优先：1）有血液细胞发育及功能研究;或2)血管与淋巴管生长调控方面的研究基础；或3）肿瘤相关研究及动物实验经验。

3、具备独立工作能力，有较好的团队合作精神，主动性强。

4、有较好的英文基础，能熟练用英文交流及撰写研究论文。

5、为人诚实，责任性强，工作勤奋，有严谨的科学研究态度和创新精神，身心健康。

四、应聘材料：

1、个人简历，包括主要研究经历及所发表论文；

2、研究兴趣和研究计划；

3、二位推荐人的详细联系方式及推荐信。

五、招聘时间：

报名时间：公告发布之日起,至2011.12.31。

六、联系方式：

    联系人：余雁,何玉龙

E-mail：yhe20005@gmail.com, yuyan@suda.edu.cn

电话: 0512-65882597(Lab), 0512-65880899,转616(Lab)

 

Medical Inflammation Research at Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm is looking for 2 excellent postdocs at the area of 1) Redoxregulation of autoimmune inflammation and 2) Immunespecific vaccination strategies using animal models. Deadline for the application is November 20, 2011.
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Post-doctoral PhD and student positions are available in the Finnish Centre of Excellence in Cell-Extracellular Matrix Research at Biocenter Oulu. We are looking for enthusiastic and skilful post-doctoral candidates with a PhD degree in life sciences or an MD-PhD degree. Closing date for applications is December 2, 2011.
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Open position for a research assistant at the University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio

Applications are invited for a 0.5-year full-time position within research group under
the supervision of Dr Leonid Yavich.

The research fellow will make electrophysiological experiments in mice, studying the
effects of drugs on electrical activity of brain. Prior experience in managing of small
laboratory animals and stereotaxic surgeries is an advantageous. Research fellow will
also acquire skills in modern neurochemical research (including in vivo voltammetry).

The positions would suit applicants with MSc in biotechnology, pharmacy, pharmacology,
neuroscience or a related discipline, and is available immediately.

Applicants should send a CV to Dr Leonid Yavich (leonid.yavich@uef.fi, tel: +358 40
5677997).
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BCO-DP invites applications for 13 doctoral training positions for 2012-2015, funded by the Ministry of Education and Culture. The positions are available from the 1st of January, 2012, for postgraduate students wishing to conduct research completing in PhD degree in one of the Biocenter Oulu projects ongoing in 2012-2015. Deadline for the applications is Friday, November 11th 2011, at 15.00 PM local time.
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Graduate student position in developmental biology is available at the Institute of Biotechnology, University of Helsinki. We are looking for an individual interested in developing highly innovative research projects on the TGF-beta type signaling in Drosophila development. The deadline for application is November 15, 2011.
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A graduate student position is open in tumor genomics group (PI Lauri A. Aaltonen) at Biomedicum, University of Helsinki. We are looking for a genetics major who has finished his/hers M.Sc.  studies, or is about to graduate soon. The applicant should be motivated, hardworking, have good interpersonal skills, and, preferably, have experience in laboratory work. Work would start as soon as possible, optimally in the beginning of December. We are accepting applications until 18.11.2011.
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PhD student and post-doctoral positions are available in the Finnish Centre of Excellence in Cell-Extracellular Matrix Research at Biocenter Oulu. We are looking for enthusiastic and skilful post-doctoral candidates with a PhD degree in life sciences or an MD-PhD degree. Closing date for applications is December 2, 2011.
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A PhD student position is available in the University of Helsinki, Cancer Gene Therapy Group (CGTG). CGTG is part of Molecular Cancer Biology Research Program, Haartman Institute and FIMM at the University of Helsinki and is located in Biomedicum Helsinki on the Meilahti campus. Our research focuses on developing oncolytic viruses for treatment of cancer. (1.11.2011)
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A graduate student position is open in tumor genomics group (PI Lauri A. Aaltonen) at
Biomedicum, University of Helsinki. We are looking for a genetics major who has finished
his/hers M.Sc.  studies, or is about to graduate soon. The applicant should be motivated,
hardworking, have good interpersonal skills, and, preferably, have experience in
laboratory work. Work would start as soon as possible, optimally in the beginning of
December.

Our work focuses on cancer and tumor genetics, especially on the inherited predisposition
to cancer. We have several dynamic projects on various cancer types utilizing state of
the art methods in genetics research.  We actively collaborate with Finnish and foreign
researchers and our group is part of the Finnish Centre of Excellence in Cancer Genetics
Research.

Recent publications:
MED12, the mediator complex subunit 12 gene, is mutated at high frequency in uterine
leiomyomas.
Mäkinen N, Mehine M, Tolvanen J, Kaasinen E, Li Y, Lehtonen HJ, Gentile M, Yan J, Enge M,
Taipale M, Aavikko M, Katainen R, Virolainen E, Böhling T, Koski TA, Launonen V, Sjöberg
J, Taipale J, Vahteristo P, Aaltonen LA.
Science. 2011 Oct 14;334(6053):252-5. Epub 2011 Aug 25.

Exome sequencing reveals germline NPAT mutation as a candidate risk factor for Hodgkin
lymphoma.
Saarinen S, Aavikko M, Aittomäki K, Launonen V, Lehtonen R, Franssila K, Lehtonen HJ,
Kaasinen E, Broderick P, Tarkkanen J, Bain BJ, Bauduer F, Ünal A, Swerdlow AJ, Cooke R,
Mäkinen MJ, Houlston R, Vahteristo P, Aaltonen LA.
Blood. 2011 Jul 21;118(3):493-8. Epub 2011 May 11.

More on our research group:
http://research.med.helsinki.fi/gsb/aaltonen/

We are accepting applications until 18.11.2011.

Contact for further inquiries and send applications with CV to:
Docent Pia Vahteristo, PhD
tel. 191 255600
email pia.vahteristo@helsinki.fi
and/or
Outi Kilpivaara, PhD
tel. 191 25599
email outi.kilpivaara@helsinki.fi
and/or
Academy Professor Lauri A. Aaltonen; MD, PhD
tel. 191 25595
emaillauri.aaltonen@helsinki.fi
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A postdoctoral position is available at the University of Eastern Finland, Institute of
Biomedicine, Kuopio Campus, to study the molecular basis of DNA replication in human
cells.

The four-year position is funded by the Academy of Finland and it is available in the
group of Professor Juhani Syväoja. The group studies the interplay between replicative
DNA polymerases and other replication proteins during the cell cycle in cultivated human
cells.  Multiple methods of molecular and cell biology are applied, the main technique
being chromatin immunoprecipitation (CHIP). The focus of the group’s research is
currently expanding from specific replication initiation sites to a genome wide approach
with deep-sequencing methods included.  The research facilities are excellent and the
group has good and well-functioning international collaborative relationships. Applicants
should have a strong background in bench-level molecular and cell biology. Experience of
chromatin immunoprecipitation methods will be regarded as a merit and readiness for
co-supervision of PhD students is desirable.

A person to be appointed as a postdoctoral researcher shall hold a suitable doctoral
degree. In an ideal case the four-year position starts on January 1st, 2012. Later dates
are possible, but would shorten the four-year period. The salary will be based on the
salary system of the Finnish universities. The salary is placed on level 5 (€2714.54).
The total salary is comprised of a job requirement component and a personal performance
component. The personal performance component can comprise a maximum of 46.3% of the job
requirement component.

The written application containing 1) a cover letter indicating the applicant’s previous
achievements and motivation for this research, 2) the applicant’s CV with publications,
and 3) the contact information of two professional referees, including the applicant’s
current supervisor, should be sent to the registry office of the Joensuu or Kuopio
Campus: Postal addresses: University of Eastern Finland, Registry office, P.O. Box 1627,
70211 Kuopio or University of Eastern Finland, Registry office, P.O. Box 111, 80101
Joensuu. The application should also be e-mailed to Professor Juhani Syväoja,
juhani.syvaoja@uef.fi

The deadline for applications is November 4th, 2011 at 15:00 (3 pm Finnish time).

For further information please contact Professor Juhani Syväoja, juhani.syvaoja@uef.fi

Selected references:

Villani G, Hubscher U, Gironis N, Parkkinen S, Pospiech H, Shevelev I, di Cicco G,
Markkanen E, Syväoja JE, Tanguy Le Gac N. (2011) In Vitro Gap-directed Translesion DNA
Synthesis of an Abasic Site Involving Human DNA Polymerases epsilon, lambda, and beta. J
Biol Chem. 286, 32094-104

Locatelli GA, Pospiech H, Le Gac N, Hubscher U, Parkkinen S,  Syväoja JE, Villani G.
(2010) Effect of 8-oxo-guanine and abasic site DNA lesions on in vitro elongation by
human DNA polymerase ε in presence of Replication Protein A and Proliferating Cell
Nuclear Antigen, Biochem J. 429, 573-582

Nuutinen, T., Tossavainen, H., Fredriksson, K., Pirilä, P., Permi, P., Pospiech, H., and
Syvaoja, J.E.  (2008) The solution structure of the amino-terminal domain of human DNA
polymerase epsilon subunit B is homologous to C-domains of AAA+ proteins, Nucl Acids Res.
36, 5102-5110.
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Medical Inflammation Research at Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm is looking for 2
excellent postdocs at the area of 1) Redoxregulation of autoimmune inflammation and 2)
Immunespecific vaccination strategies using animal models.

Deadline for the application is 20th of Nov and can be applied on-line at KI homepage
http://jobb.ki.se or through Nature jobs
http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/science/jobs/224356-Post-doctoral-position-in-Redoxregulation-of-autoimmune-inflammation

http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/science/jobs/224357-Post-doctoral-position-in-Immunespecific-vaccination-strategies-using-animal-models

More detailed information can be found below.

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Karolinska Institutet
is looking for a
2 post doctoral positions

Workplace: Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics
Form of employment: Fixed term employment with possibility to extension
Scope: Full-time
Time period: Duties wish to be taken as soon as possible
Description of the work group/equivalent and its work/focus:

We invite applications for two post doctoral positions at our department.
One position in Redoxregulation of autoimmune inflammation and one position in
Immunespecific vaccination strategies using animal models.

Both positions will be placed at the Division of Medical Inflammation Research (see
http://www.inflam.mbb.ki.se)
Area of responsibilities/duties:

1) Post doctoral position in Redoxregulation of autoimmune inflammation.

A post doctoral position is now open for a highly motivated scientist with a strong
background in experimental immunology and inflammation models. The project will focus on
the role of antigen-presenting cells regulating T cell immunity through oxidative burst
will be investigated. The Ncf1 gene has been positional cloned to be a major gene
regulating autoimmune arthritis and we have found the gene regulate both macrophage and T
cell reactivity. To sort out the underlying mechanisms operating in vivo we have made new
mouse strains conditionally expressing the Ncf1 gene. The project will use these strains
to study the role of Ncf1 in different antigen-presenting cells.


2) Post doctoral position in Immunespecific vaccination strategies using animal models.

A post doctoral position is now open for a highly motivated scientist with a strong
background in cellular immunology and experimental animal work. The project will focus on
immune tolerance in experimental animal models. In the MIR lab we have developed new
strategies for therapeutic vaccination leading to protection against arthritis. It is
based on the discovery of critical posttranslationally modified peptides. The project
will aim to understand the underlying specificity and mechanism of the vaccination
effect. Various specifically designed mouse strains will be used.

NOTE: Please state in your application which position you are applying for.
Qualifications: To qualify, the applicant must hold a doctor’s degree or a foreign
qualification deemed equivalent to a doctorate in the field of medicine, biomedicine or
biology. 



Postgraduates who have yet to graduate may apply if their public defense is scheduled to
take place within three months after the application deadline, in which case verification
from the Dissertation Committee or equivalent body must be submitted with the
application.



Experience of research work in experimental animal of rodents, and in cellular immunology
is needed. The candidate must also have knowledge in statistics. Fluency in English is a
requirement.



The positions are available for 2 years and have the possibility to be prolonged.Duties
wish to be taken as soon as possible.

Contact: Professor Rikard Holmdahl
+46-8-524 846 07
rikard.holmdahl@ki.se

Union representatives
Biborka Bereczky Veress, SACO
+46 701-73 85 75
biborka.bveress@ki.se
 Anna Aleman, OFR
+46 8 524 866 07
anna.aleman@ki.se
 Gunnar Stenberg, SEKO
+46 8 524 880 75
gunnar.stenberg@ki.se
Application procedure: Application sent to: Our online application service:

Apply directly via KI Job:
http://jobb.ki.se/internal/application/jobApplication.asp?adId=6211

or
Karolinska Institutet
Department of Medical Biochemistry and Biophysics
171 77 STOCKHOLM
email: rekrytering@mbb.ki.se
Reference number: 6009/2011 Last date for applications: November 20th 2011

Karolinska Institutet is one of the world´s leading medical universities. Its mission is
to contribute to the improvement of human health through research and education.
Karolinska Institutet accounts for over 40 per cent of the medical academic research
conducted in Sweden and offers the country´s broadest range of education in medicine and
health sciences. Since 1901 the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet has selected the
Nobel laureates in Physiology or Medicine.

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Research Scientist, Nonclinical Safety Assessment
Orion Corporation, Orion Pharma, Espoo

The role of Nonclinical Safety Assessment, R&D, is to predict and ensure the safety of
new chemical entities during various phases of drug development. In discovery phase it is
important to exclude molecules with toxic properties when selecting drug candidates for
further development. We support the drug research and development at all Orion’s core
therapy areas.

Your key responsibilities are to validate our new in vitro cytotoxicity assay and to
develop the result analyses of the assay. You will use an automated fluorescence
microscope to measure multiple cytotoxicity parameters (high content analysis). You will
validate the method by using reference compounds and develop data analyses with data
processing and visualization programs (e.g. Spotfire). In addition, you will find out and
resolve toxicity mechanism by using in vitro techniques.

The position is temporary (maternity leave) starting from 1.1.2012 and lasting about one
year.

You have preferably PhD level degree in biochemistry, cell biology, bioinformatics or
related field, and you have several years’ expertise in research work. We expect that you
have deep experience in cell biology and in fluorescence microscopy and / or in analyzing
of large biological datasets. In addition, experience on image analyses, method
validation and multiparameter-HTS/HCS (high throughput / high content screening)
–techniques are regarded beneficial.

We expect our research scientist to be able to work both independently and in
multidisciplinary research teams. You have strong IT-skills and are familiar to work with
data handling software. Innovation and consistency are the features you need, when you
develop and validate methods. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
are a must.

We offer challenging and interesting position in drug research as a member of
multi-disciplinary team in modern facilities.

Additional information on the position: Leena Sopanen, tel. 010 426 3632 (on 25th October
or 27th October at 10.00-11.00).

Application period ends 1.11.2011.

Please fill the electronic application at Orion webpage:
https://careers.fi/orion/add_application.cgi?job_id=894



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PhD student position in developmental biology is available at the Institute of
Biotechnology, University of Helsinki.

We are looking for an individual interested in developing highly innovative research
projects on the TGF-beta type signaling in Drosophila development. The current research
focus includes; 1) patterning and morphogenesis of wing veins regulated by BMP signaling,
and 2) analysis of BMP morphogen gradient dynamics in the embryo. Our recent findings
indicate that spatial distribution of BMP type ligand in Drosophila wing vein development
is tightly regulated by a combination of long-range facilitated transport mechanism and
short-range active retention mechanism.

The prospective project is to understand the molecular mechanisms behind the mobility
(long-range) and immobility (short-range) of signaling molecules are coordinated in the
same tissue. Since the research projects include the fields of Drosophila genetics,
molecular biology, biochemistry, imaging analysis and high throughput approach such as
gene expression profile analysis, they offer an interdisciplinary environment for
research training.

Applicants are invited from candidates who have a background in developmental biology,
genetics, and molecular biology. Further enquiries regarding the scope and details of the
projects should be addressed to: osamu.shimmi@helsinki.fi or visit
http://www.biocenter.helsinki.fi/bi/shimmi/.

The deadline for application is November 15, 2011.

Please send a cover letter and CV including contact information for two references to:
Osamu Shimmi, Ph.D
Developmental Biology Program
Institute of Biotechnology
University of Helsinki
P.O. Box 65 (Viikinkaari 1)
00014 Helsinki, Finland
E-mail: osamu.shimmi@helsinki.fi
www.biocenter.helsinki.fi/bi/shimmi/

The Neuroscience Center (NC) is an independent research and educational institute (see
http://www.helsinki.fi/neurosci). Research and teaching in the NC focus on the following
four areas: molecular and cellular neuroscience, developmental neuroscience, cognitive
and systems neuroscience, and basic research of the nervous system diseases. The Center
has currently 16 research groups and 150 staff members. The total budget in 2011 is 4.7
million euros. The NC has the following core facility units: mouse behavioural, zebrafish
and neuronal cell culture units.

The Neuroscience Center invites applications for DIRECTOR for a five year position
starting from January 1, 2013. The term is renewable.
http://www.helsinki.fi/recruitment/index.html?id=46211

The Director's duties are to manage and supervise the NC’s activities and finances, and
to participate in its scientific activities. The Director shall hold a doctoral degree.
The appointee is expected to have excellent track record, knowledge of relevant
scientific fields and experience in leading scientific research. The successful candidate
should also have the ability and drive to work for the benefit of the scientific
community. Start-up funding for the Director is negotiable. The Director's salary will be
based on the salary system for teaching and research personnel of the Finnish
universities.

The application written in English should contain the following:
- a plan, how the applicant will develop the activities of the Center (max 5 pages),
- a report of the previous achievements (max 5 pages),
- a research plan of the Director’s research group (max 5 pages),
- a publication list and
- a curriculum vitae (2–3 pages)

The Scientific Advisory Board (http://www.helsinki.fi/neurosci/NC/SAB.html) issues a
statement on the competence of the applicants and the Board submits a proposal for the
appointment to the position of the Director. The Rector appoints the Director of the NC.

Written applications should be addressed to the Board of the NC and sent to the Registrar
of the University of Helsinki, P.O. Box 33 (Yliopistonkatu 4), 00014 University of
Helsinki, or emailed to hy-kirjaamo@helsinki.fi, to arrive no later than November 30,
2011.

For further information, please contact the Chair of the Board, Professor Risto Renkonen,
+ 358 9 19125111, risto.renkonen@helsinki.fi.

Call for GGS student positions for 2012-2013

The Glycoscience Graduate School (GGS) invites applications for PhD student positions for the period 1.1.2012-31.12.2013. The student positions can be granted for a period of few months to full two years based on the need and qualifications of the applying student.

The positions, provided by the Ministry of Education, are open for applicants with a Master´s level degree in medicine, biology, biologically orientated physics, biochemistry, chemistry, biotechnology or other suitable field to support full-time thesis project research. The salary of the doctoral students will be based on the salary system of Finnish universities. Applicants must work or start working in groups affiliated with GGS by 1.1.2012.

Application forms with the following appendices shall be sent to the GGS by email as a single PDF file. The signed application form must also be mailed to the coordinators by post.

Required information:

1.       Free-form application letter

2.       Application form

3.       Research plan where the state of the thesis is described. When thesis is composed of independent papers, their state (published, submitted, manuscript in preparation, work in progress, experiments in planning) must be indicated.

4.       CV

5.       List of publications

6.       All other documents relating to the postgraduate studies and study achievements

7.       Based on point 3, please indicate the time needed for completion of the thesis/doctoral studies

An optimal application should

- Demonstrate that the applicant is motivated and has potential to develop into an independent researcher

- Demonstrate that the applicant will significantly benefit from the program

- Contain a scientifically significant and feasible thesis project

The postal address is:

Coordinator/Niina Tohmola or Ville Parviainen

Glycoscience Graduate School

Haartman Institute

Haartmaninkatu 3

00290 Helsinki

Finland

The email address is: GGS-coordinator@helsinki.fi

The deadline for the applications is November 11th, 2011. Late or insufficient applications will not be processed. Please note that applicants not affiliated to one of the groups of GGS will not be considered.

For more information, please, contact

Coordinators Niina Tohmola or Ville Parviainen (tel. 09 191 26583, email: GGS-coordinator@helsinki.fi).


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