Postdoctoral Research Fellows in Proteomics: Neurodevelopment, Cancer and Drug Toxicity, 3 positions

About the opportunity

The Varjosalo and Järvinen groups at the Institute of Biotechnology, HiLIFE, University of Helsinki, are seeking three postdoctoral research fellows to utilize mass spectrometry-based proteomics to study disease and drug response. The positions are available in three specialized areas: Neurodevelopmental proteomics (mapping molecular circuitry using cell models and clinical material), Clinical proteomics of acute myeloid leukemia (profiling proteomes and interactomes of AML specimens), and Chemoproteomics of drug toxicity and efficacy (characterizing target engagement and phenotype mechanisms in human cells). These roles provide direct access to the Helsinki Proteomics Center’s state-of-the-art instrumentation across the Viikki and Meilahti campuses.

Salary and benefits

• Monthly gross salary of approximately EUR 3,900-4,376 (based on Finnish university salary system, requirement level 5, plus a personal performance component).
• Occupational healthcare.
• Subsidized lunch.
• Generous holiday bonus.
• Functioning parental leave system.
• Relocation support from International Staff Services, including assistance with residence permits, schools, and daycare.

Who can apply?

• Doctoral degree in a relevant field, completed or close to completion at the time of appointment.
• Publication record appropriate to the career stage.
• Independence in planning and running work, willingness to collaborate, and active participation in research fundraising.
• Excellent written and spoken English (Finnish is not required).
• Must be willing to reside in Finland during employment.
• For Neurodevelopmental proteomics: Background in stem cell biology, neurobiology, or developmental biology.
• For Clinical proteomics of AML: Hands-on experience handling and preparing clinical patient material for molecular analysis.
• For Chemoproteomics: Background in chemical biology, bioscience, medicinal chemistry, proteomics, or other data-rich biological fields with an interest in small molecules.

Required documents

• CV
• Publication list
• Motivation letter (one page)
• Contact details of two or three referees

When to apply

• Deadline: September 30, 2026 (23:59 Europe/Helsinki time).
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and positions may be filled before the deadline.
• Appointment starts October 1st or as agreed.

How to apply

• Submit application via the University of Helsinki recruitment system using the "Apply Now" link.
• Include a CV and a publication list.
• Include a one-page motivation letter specifying the position or positions of interest.
• Provide contact details for two or three referees.