Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Biomedicine) / Tutkijatohtori (Biolääketiede)

Tiivistelmä työpaikkailmoituksesta: The position is a full-time, two-year Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Regulatory Genomics group at Tampere University (Kauppi Campus) studying microglial states in neurodegenerative disease using single-cell and spatial genomics. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in biomedicine, neuroscience, molecular and cellular biology or genomics by the starting date and have experience in experimental or computational single-cell or spatial genomics, along with independence, strong research orientation and English fluency. A typical starting salary for the Postdoctoral Researcher is around 3,900–4,000 EUR per month, and the appointment has an estimated start in late 2026 or early 2027 with a six-month trial period and standard employee benefits. Apply online by September 15, 2026 (23:59 EEST) with a CV, list of publications, one-page motivation letter, doctoral degree certificate or proof of defense date, and names of two referees, and contact Mikael Marttinen for scientific questions. Tämä tiivistelmä on luotu tekoälyn avulla. Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences create a unique environment for multidisciplinary, inspirational and high-impact research and education. Our university community has its competitive edges in technology, health and society. www.tuni.fi/en . We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow specializing in biomedicine, focused on neurodegenerative research, to join our Regulatory Genomics research group at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology (MET). The position is full-time and will be filled for a fixed-term period of two years. The workplace is located at Kauppi Campus, Tampere University. The research is conducted in the Regulatory Genomics group at the Biomedicine unit, MET. We investigate the spatial and temporal dynamics of gene regulation in disease. Using single-cell and spatial genomics, our group maps cell type-specific regulatory programs relevant to disease onset and progression, with the overarching goal of understanding how these regulatory processes reside within the disease microenvironment, and how genetic variation influences them. The Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology (MET) is dedicated to pursuing world-class research ranging from clinical medicine and translational medicine, through molecular biology, biotechnology and cell biology, to biomedical engineering, biomicrosystems, biomaterials, and biorobotics. We conduct internationally acclaimed basic and applied research. Job description We are looking for a talented and motivated postdoctoral researcher to join the Regulatory Genomics research group in investigating how microglial states emerge in response to neurodegenerative disease-related stressors and how these states manifest within diseased brain tissue. The project will employ advanced single-cell and spatial genomic techniques developed by the group as well computational inference approaches to study glial gene regulation. Requirements: We are seeking a versatile and independent researcher with experience supporting experimental or computational aspects of neuroscience research and/or single-cell or spatial genomics. Applicable doctoral degree in the field, e.g. Biomedicine, Neuroscience, Molecular and Cellular Biology, and/or Genomics completed by the starting date, High motivation and a strong research orientation, The ability to work independently, and stay current with relevant literature, Strong interpersonal and networking skills, along with a willingness to mentor junior researchers , Fluency in spoken and written English. Tampere University is a unique, multidisciplinary, and boldly forward-looking community. Our values are openness, diversity, responsibility, courage, critical thinking, and learner-centredness. We hope that you can embrace these values and promote them in your work. We offer The full-time position will be filled for a fixed-term period of two years. The estimated starting date is late 2026 or early 2027, or as mutually agreed upon both parties. A trial period of six months applies to all our new employees. The salary will be based on both the job requirements and the employee's personal performance in accordance with the Finnish University Salary System . The position of a Postdoctoral Researcher is placed on the job demands levels 5-6 (teaching and research staff). A typical starting salary of Postdoctoral Researcher is around 3900-4000 EUR/month. We offer a world-class research environment in internationally recognized research groups. We have strong collaborative networks and offer great opportunities for researchers to develop their careers in an international setting. We offer you the opportunity to join our dynamic and innovative international community. As a member of staff at Tampere University, you will enjoy a range of competitive benefits, such as occupational health care services, flexible work schedule, versatile research infrastructure,