Researcher in Pharmaceutical Microbiology

18 hours ago


Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland Helsinki Innovation Services Ltd Full time

The University of Helsinki is a leading institution in scientific research and education. The Faculty of Pharmacy is located at Viikki Campus and provides access to local and national research infrastructures, including biobanks.

Our team is seeking a highly skilled Postdoctoral Researcher to join our Division of Pharmaceutical Biosciences. The successful candidate will contribute to the fundamental understanding of how metabolic adaptation affects virulence properties and develop new tools for microbiological research and antibacterial drug discovery.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct research in the project framework
  • Supervise doctoral researchers and undergraduate students
  • Discipline-specific teaching in pharmaceutical biology (max 5% of total working hours)

Requirements:

  • PhD degree in pharmacy, microbiology, biotechnology, or equivalent
  • Strong skills in microbiology and drug discovery, particularly focused on antibacterial susceptibility and biofilm assays
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary international research team


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