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Faculty of Medicine, Biomedicine and Internal Medicine The University of Oulu is a multidisciplinary, international research university, with about 4000 employees who produce new knowledge based on high-standards research and provide research based education to build a more sustainable, smarter, and more humane world. The University of Oulu community has about 17,000 people in total. Our northern scientific community operates globally and creates conditions for the emergence of innovations.   We are now looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher or Senior Research Fellow in human physiology with background in environmental physiology to join us in the Research unit of Biomedicine and Internal Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine. The research unit includes 18 research groups. The research of the unit aims at identifying preventive measures and novel therapeutic approaches for common debilitating diseases while ensuring safe pharmacotherapy and informing of environmental exposures and chemical risks. The unit utilizes human cohorts, clinical trials, human exercise testing and training, autopsy and biobank samples, genomics, animal models, as well as advanced cell and 3D tissue models to study metabolic, cardiovascular, immune, and environmental disease mechanisms. About the job We are interested in applicants strengthening the research focus of the Research Unit of Biomedicine and Internal Medicine in the field of human physiology / whole-body metabolic regulation and environmental physiology. The postdoctoral researcher/ senior research fellow will be a dynamic individual who provides vision, leadership, and guidance in the field of human physiology. The successful applicant should have a strong background in research and teaching of metabolic whole body physiology / metabolic regulation and environmental physiology. The duties of applicant are to take part in both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in the medical school. Qualifications for successful candidate include a doctoral degree, high quality scientific competence, experience in supervising scientific research, and ability to give high quality education based on research and supervision of doctoral theses. When assessing the applicant’s merits, issues taken into consideration include scientific publications, experience in postgraduate training and other research achievements, teaching to medical students, experience, and other teaching merits. In addition, the applicant’s activity, in the scientific community, success in acquiring domestic and international research funding, as well as international scientific experience and activities at the University or unit-level administrative experience will be taken into consideration. What we offer The support of an experienced and enthusiastic unit where you can share your expertise and grow as an expert. Wellness benefit ePassi covering sport, culture, and well-being. Read more about other staff benefits here. Our Buddy Programme and Spouse Network support you and your close ones in settling into Oulu. Development and career options of the big organization. We have an HR Excellence in Research -quality label, which is a recognition awarded by the European Commission for the development of researchers’ working conditions and careers. Work that matters and a workplace that promotes flexibility and work-life balance. Read more about working with us. Finland is one of the most livable countries in the world, with a high quality of life, safety, an excellent education system, and a competitive economy. Read more about living in Oulu. Who are you? The reguirements for Postdoctoral Researcher:  Doctoral degree preferably in whole body human physiology / environmental physiology. . The doctoral degree must have been completed by the closing date for applications. The degree must have been obtained no more than 10 years ago. Ability for independent scientific work in the field of human physiology / whole body metabolic regulation and thermoregulation. The candidate should have teaching experience towards medical students in the field of human physiology/ metabolic and environmental physiology. Fluent in written and spoken Finnish or English. The reguirements for Senior Research Fellow The person selected to the position of Senior Research Fellow is required to have a suitable doctoral degree in the field of human physiology /metabolic regulation and environmental regulation and evidence of scientific research work in this field, as well as the teaching skills required (record of lecture experiences). The position requires the ability to lead a research team and to acquire supplementary research funding. In the selection process, working in more than one research institute during a career is emphasized, especially scientific work abroad and evidence of international cooperation. The evaluation of the merits are based on the applicant’s CV, publication record, teaching record and other application documents. When fulfilling a position of a Senior Research Fellow, the following criteria are evaluated: scientific activities and their reflection in the publication record, scientific presentations and other recognitions in the field of human physiology with focus on whole body metabolic regulation and environmental physiology. teaching activities and their evaluation (teaching portfolio; including students’ evaluation) in human physiology for medical students supervision of diploma and doctoral students acquisition of competitive research funds international scientific activities, board memberships and research grants services for the scientific communities in the field of physiology academic and societal relevance and potential of activities University or unit-level administrative experience fluent in written and spoken English or Finnish Salary The position is fixed term from 1.6.2026 until 31.12.2029. The salary will be based on the demand level chart for teaching and research staff of Finnish universities (postdoctoral researcher at levels 5-6 and senior research fellow at levels 6-7). In addition, a salary component based on personal work performance will be paid (a maximum of 50 % of the job-specific component). The starting gross salary will be approx. 3700-4300 € or 4200-5700 € per month (before taxes) depending on the level. A trial period of 6 months is applied to the positions. How to apply? Interested? If yes, please apply by 17.4.2026 (23:59 Finnish local time) through our recruitment system. The application should be written in English and include the following: CV, following the guidelines of the Finnish Advisory Board on Research Integrity Cover letter List of publications including abstracts, following the guidelines of the Academy of Finland Certificates/Diplomas Contact information of 2 persons available for recommendation The candidate is expected to outline how their planned activities will align and integrate with the work of current members of the physiology groups. Please include the plans for future directions

Let’s shape the future – University of Antwerp The University of Antwerp is a dynamic, forward-thinking, European university. We offer an innovative academic education to more than 20000 students, conduct pioneering scientific research and play an important service-providing role in society. We are one of the largest, most international and most innovative employers in the region. With more than 6000 employees from 100 different countries, we are helping to build tomorrow’s world every day. Through top scientific research, we push back boundaries and set a course for the future – a future that you can help to shape. In a joint effort with the Center for Medical Genetics Ghent (CMGG; this will be the secondary host institution in a joint PhD program), the Center of Medical Genetics (CMG; primary host institution) in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences of the University of Antwerp is looking for a full-time (100%) doctoral scholarship holder in the field of “Development of a Zebrafish Model of SMAD3-Dependent Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm for In Vivo Drug Screening”. Join us in tackling a silent killer Thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) develops and progresses silently until life-threatening dissections and/or ruptures occur. No curative treatment currently exists. Among its genetic causes, Loeys-Dietz syndrome type 3 (driven by pathogenic variants in SMAD3), represents one of the most severe forms of the disease. In this PhD project, you will contribute to preclinical SMAD3-related TAA research by: 🐟 Developing a smad3 knockout zebrafish model, 🔬 Optimizing in vivo visualization of aortic enlargement and molecular dysfunction, 💊 Developing a pathogenic signalling-based drug screening assay. The project will be largely executed at the Antwerp CMG, embedded within the University of Antwerp and the Antwerp University Hospital. It has gained substantial know-how and hosts state-of-the-art infrastructure in the field of clinical, molecular and pathophysiological investigation of hereditary diseases, including heart and large vessel diseases, hearing loss, cancer, bone diseases and intellectual disability. Within this environment, the research teams of Prof. Verstraeten and Prof. Loeys spearhead the projects focused on cardiovascular and connective tissue disorders. The project will be co‑supervised by Prof. Sips from the CMGG at the Department of Biomolecular Medicine of Ghent University, where part of the work will be carried out. Prof. Sips has a strong expertise in zebrafish models of genetic cardiovascular disease and co‑leads the Ghent Heritable Thoracic Aortic Disease laboratory. Position You will work actively on the preparation of a PhD thesis in the field of preclinical TAA research, publishing high-quality scientific articles related to the research project. You will present your work at national and international scientific workshops and conferences. Profile You hold a master’s degree in (Bio)medical sciences, Biochemistry and/or Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering or you will have obtained it by the time you start to work. You are eligible for applying for a Research Foundation Flanders (FWO) PhD fellowship Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university research policies. You can demonstrate excellent study results. You bring ambition, integrity, and a strong eye for quality, along with a positive mindset. You are a strong team player with good communication skills. You are fluent in written and spoken English. Project-specific required skills You successfully acquired a FELASA B or FELASA C certificate. Project-specific desirable skills You have expertise in zebrafish work. You have experience in the field of cardiovascular diseases. You have expertise in cutting-edge microscopy. What we offer We offer a doctoral scholarship for one year. Following a positive evaluation and pending available funding, the scholarship will be extended for an additional three years. The planned start date is 15/09/2026 or as soon as possible after that date. Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts for doctoral scholarship holders. You receive ecocheques and a bicycle allowance or reimbursement of public transport costs. As a doctoral researcher, you will have access to a wide and varied range of courses and an educational credit through the Antwerp and UGhent Doctoral Schools. You will do most of your work at CMG Antwerp in a dynamic and stimulating environment. Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here. Want to apply? You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including 23 April 2026. Click on the ‘Apply’ button and complete the online application form. Be sure to include the following attachments: a motivation letter your academic CV (including honours, grades, skills, prior mobility, publications,…) The selection committee reviews all applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision is made, we will notify you. If you are still eligible after the pre-selection, you will be informed about the possible next step(s) in the selection procedure. If you have any questions about the online application form, please check https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/jobs/apply-online-uantwerp/ or send an email to jobs@uantwerpen.be. If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact Prof. Aline Verstraeten (aline.verstraeten@uantwerpen.be). The University of Antwerp received the European Commission’s HR Excellence in Research Award for its HR policy. We are a sustainable, family-friendly organisation which invests in its employees’ growth. We encourage diversity and attach great importance to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities, regardless of gender identity, disability, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse characteristics to apply. Apply Now