芬兰赫尔辛基大学2025年博士后招聘（算法与计算生物学）

Postdoctoral Researcher in Algorithms and Computational Biology

Employer

UNIVERSITY OF HELSINKI

Location

Helsinki, Finland

Salary

3800-4150 euros/month

Closing date

15 Aug 2025

Department of Computer Science of Faculty of Science invites applications for a

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER IN ALGORITHMS AND COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY

starting from September 2025, or as agreed. The Postdoctoral Researcher will be a full-time contract for the maximum duration of 2 years.

Position description

The successful candidate will work within the research project “Structural correctness in metagenomics assembly” funded by the Research Council of Finland in the research group of University Lecturer Leena Salmela. We develop models, algorithms and data structures for high throughput sequencing data with a main emphasis on genome assembly. The research group is part of the Algorithmic Bioinformatics lab at University of Helsinki.

The amount of sequencing data has increased enormously during the last decade. To analyze the data efficiently, it needs to be assembled to genomes or represented in a compact manner. However, current tools for assembly and compaction of sequencing data produce sequences with no estimate of their correctness which severely hampers accurate estimation of the correctness of downstream analysis. In this project we will develop novel models for estimating the correctness of genome and metagenome assembly and algorithms and data structures for computing such correctness estimates.

The postdoctoral researcher is expected to:

advance the research project together with the project team

publish your findings in international scientific journals and international scientific conferences

help in supervising student(s) working in the project

Your work may also include teaching duties (at most 5-10% of annual working time).

Requirements and eligibility criteria

The Postdoctoral Researcher should have a PhD degree in computer science or bioinformatics (or related fields) with an emphasis on computational sciences and have experience in algorithm development. Experience in processing of high-throughput sequencing data is an advantage. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are needed. You should have a strong interest and motivation for applying algorithmic discoveries in biology and possess the ability to carry out independent research.

Salary and benefits

The starting salary of the doctoral researcher will be ca. 3800-4150 euros/month, depending on the appointees’ qualifications and experience. The University of Helsinki offers comprehensive services to its employees, including occupational health care, support in access to high quality sports facilities, and vast opportunities for professional development.

Finland is a member of EU, has high quality free schooling (also in English), generous family benefits and healthcare, and was recently ranked as the happiest country in the world. Finland and the Helsinki region possess top expertise in sciences in terms of a vibrant talent pool, leading research, strong support services and functioning collaboration networks. For more information about working at the University of Helsinki and living in Finland, please see https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers.

A diverse and equitable study and work culture is important to us. That is why we do our best to promote an inclusive university community. We encourage all qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our positions. Click this link to read about accessibility and inclusivity at our university.

How to apply

Please submit your application, which includes the following documents in English:

A curriculum vitae including a list of publications.

Description of research experience (1-2 pages)

Names and contact information of two referees, who are willing to provide reference letters upon request.

Copy of a PhD degree certificate

External applicants, please submit your application through the University of Helsinki´s recruitment system via the Apply Now button.

Applicants who have a helsinki.fi username and a valid employment/grant/visitor contract at the University of Helsinki are requested to submit their application via the Employee login button.

The deadline for submitting applications is August 15th, 2025 (at 23:59 UTC + 3).

More information?

For questions project and position related questions, please contact

University Lecturer Leena Salmela leena.salmela@helsinki.fi

For more information on the research group and publications, see

https://www.helsinki.fi/en/researchgroups/algorithmic-bioinformatics-lab/groups/algorithms-for-biological-sequencing-data

https://www.helsinki.fi/en/researchgroups/algorithmic-bioinformatics-lab

If you need support with the recruitment system, please contact HR Services (hr-kumpula(at)helsinki.fi).

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The Department of Computer Science is a leading unit in Finland in its area and responsible for the teaching and research in computer science at the University of Helsinki. The main research fields at the department are artificial intelligence, big data frameworks, bioinformatics, data analysis, data science, discrete and machine learning algorithms, distributed, intelligent, and interactive systems, networks, security, and software and database systems. The department has extensive international collaboration with companies and universities. Within teaching, the department’s professors and staff are in charge of the Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral Programmes in Computer Science, as well as the separate Master’s Programme in Data Science, in which other departments also participate.

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