There is a fixed-term vacancy for a postdoctoral researcher or university researcher in the EU-funded project 'Systems biology of colorectal cancer (SYSCOL)' for a term ending at the end of 2015.

 

The SYSCOL project is described thus in the summary of the application:

We propose to use the tools of systems biology to develop a quantitative and comprehensive model of colorectal tumorigenesis. The model will include a "wiring diagram" that identifies cell-type specific and oncogenic pathways that contribute to colon tumorigenesis, and explains in molecular detail how a genotype of an individual colorectal cancer (CRC) leads to activation of downstream genes that drive uncontrolled cell growth. This model will subsequently be used to find novel therapeutic targets, to guide genetic screening to identify individuals with elevated risk for developing CRC, and to classify patients into molecular subgroups to select the treatment combination that is optimal for each patient (personalized medicine).

 

In addition to an applicable doctoral degree, applicants are expected to have good command of the computational methods of system biology and have proven merits in bioinformatics research.

 

The salary is based on levels 5-6 of the demands framework of the university salary system for teaching and research staff. The title and salary will be based on the successful applicant’s qualifications.

 

 

 

Applications should be addressed to the head of the department and should include your CV and list of publications. For more details, please contact Professor Esko Ukkonen (ukkonen@cs.helsinki.fi, phone 09-191 51280).

 

Please send your application with attachments to the Department of Computer Science, Office Manager Pirjo Mulari, PO Box 68, 00014 University of Helsinki You can also send your application by email to

pmulari@cs.helsinki.fi

 

The application deadline is 12 May 2011.