Research Director/Senior Researcher, Translational Cardiovascular Research

Research Director/Senior Researcher, Translational Cardiovascular Research

UEF - University of Eastern Finland

Kuopio, Finland

The University of Eastern Finland is inviting applications for a part time (40 %) Research Director/Senior Researcher position at the Kuopio Campus.

Role

We are seeking talented researchers to develop new treatment strategies and gene therapy approaches to cardiovascular diseases by using preclinical and/or clinical research in cooperation with the Kuopio University Hospital (KYS). Your work will have a significant impact on the field of cardiovascular research and will help us develop new approaches to preventing and treating these devastating diseases. We are looking for passionate and self-driven individuals to contribute to strengthening UEF’s strategic profile in cardiovascular diseases.

As our new Research Director/Senior Researcher, you will be working at the A.I. Virtanen Institute for Molecular Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences. The position is located in Kuopio, Finland. 

Our Cardiovascular Research Community is a world leader in conducting gene therapy trials for the treatment of ischemic cardiovascular diseases, in pre-clinical and translational studies, and in manufacturing GMP-compliant gene medicines. This position is intended to further this research and to have a significant impact on the field of translational medicine that will help us develop effective strategies for personalised prevention, diagnostics, monitoring, and treatment of chronic cardiovascular diseases.

As our new Research Director/Senior Researcher in Cardiovascular Research, you will work as an expert within the Cardiovascular Research Community. The responsibilities will also include the supervision of doctoral dissertations, possibly teaching, and the acquisition of external funding.  

Our requirements and expectations 

Requirements 

• a doctoral degree in a relevant field and a medical degree (licenced to practise medicine in Finland);
• a strong track record of research in translational preclinical animal models and/or cardiovascular diseases;
• excellent/good skills in spoken and written English. English is used as the language of instruction and supervision in this position;
• experience in externally funded research projects, an independent approach to conducing research.

Expectations/advantages

• Being active in clinical practice;
• Expertise in viral vectors;
• Specialization in cardiology;
• Project management skills;
• Supervisory and teaching skills necessary for the position;
• Experience in international research cooperation;
• Collaboration skills;
• A positiven attitude.

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