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<p>University of Helsinki, Department of Computer Science of Faculty
of Science invites applications for a<span><br>
</span><span><br>
</span><span><strong>POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER IN ALGORITHMS AND
COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY<span><br>
</span><span><br>
</span></strong></span>starting from September 2025, or as
agreed. The Postdoctoral Researcher will be a full-time contract
for the maximum duration of 2 years.<span><br>
</span><span><br>
</span><span><strong>Position Description<span><br>
</span><span><br>
</span></strong></span>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.<span><br>
</span><span><br>
</span>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.<span><br>
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</span>The postdoctoral researcher is expected to:<span><br>
</span><span><br>
</span><span>
<ul>
<li><span class="white-space-pre"> </span>advance the
research project together with the project team</li>
<li><span class="white-space-pre"> </span>publish your
findings in international scientific journals and
international scientific conferences</li>
<li><span class="white-space-pre"> </span>help in supervising
student(s) working in the project<span><br>
</span><span><br>
</span><span><br>
</span></li>
</ul>
</span>Your work may also include teaching duties (at most 5-10%
of annual working time).<span><br>
</span><span><br>
</span><span><strong>Requirements And Eligibility Criteria<span><br>
</span><span><br>
</span></strong></span>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.<span><br>
</span><span><br>
</span><span><strong>Salary And Benefits<span><br>
</span><span><br>
</span></strong></span>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.<span><br>
</span><span><br>
</span>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 <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers">https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers</a>
.<span><br>
</span><span><br>
</span>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.<span><br>
</span><span><br>
</span><span><strong>How To Apply<span><br>
</span><span><br>
</span></strong></span>Please submit your application, which
includes the following documents in English:<span><br>
</span><span><br>
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<ul>
<li><span class="white-space-pre"> </span>A curriculum vitae
including a list of publications.</li>
<li><span class="white-space-pre"> </span>Description of
research experience (1-2 pages)</li>
<li><span class="white-space-pre"> </span>Names and contact
information of two referees, who are willing to provide
reference letters upon request.</li>
<li><span class="white-space-pre"> </span>Copy of a PhD
degree certificate<span><br>
</span><span><br>
</span><span><br>
</span></li>
</ul>
</span><span><strong>External applicants</strong></span>, please
submit your application through the University of Helsinki´s
recruitment system via the Apply Now button.<span><br>
</span><span><br>
</span><span><strong>Applicants who have a helsinki.fi username
and a valid employment/grant/visitor contract at the
University of Helsinki</strong></span><span class="white-space-pre"> </span>are requested to submit their
application via the Employee login button.<span><br>
</span><span><br>
</span>The deadline for submitting applications is August 15th,
2025 (at 23:59 UTC + 3).<span><br>
</span><span><br>
</span><span><strong>More information?<span><br>
</span><span><br>
</span></strong></span>For questions project and position
related questions, please contact<span><br>
</span><span><br>
</span><span>
<ul>
<li><span class="white-space-pre"> </span>University Lecturer
Leena Salmela <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:leena.salmela@helsinki.fi">leena.salmela@helsinki.fi</a><span><br>
</span><span><br>
</span><span><br>
</span></li>
</ul>
</span>For more information on the research group and
publications, see<span><br>
</span><span><br>
</span><span>
<ul>
<li><span class="white-space-pre"> </span><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.helsinki.fi/en/researchgroups/algorithmic-bioinformatics-lab/groups/algorithms-for-biological-sequencing-data">https://www.helsinki.fi/en/researchgroups/algorithmic-bioinformatics-lab/groups/algorithms-for-biological-sequencing-data</a></li>
<li><span class="white-space-pre"> </span><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.helsinki.fi/en/researchgroups/algorithmic-bioinformatics-lab">https://www.helsinki.fi/en/researchgroups/algorithmic-bioinformatics-lab</a><span><br>
</span><span><br>
</span><span><br>
</span></li>
</ul>
</span>If you need support with the recruitment system, please
contact HR Services (hr-kumpula(at)helsinki.fi).<span><br>
</span><span><br>
</span>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.</p>
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