Staff Scientist, Biotechnology
Staff Scientist, Biotechnology
Aalto University
Espoo, Finland
Are you passionate about bioengineering and looking for a possibility to make an impact in biotechnology and bioprocess engineering?
We are looking for a scientist with the ambition to develop the biotechnology and bioprocess research laboratories of the department, and to support peers and students from various backgrounds. You should have expertise in biotechnology or a related field and ideally be familiar with modern bioengineering concepts as well as bioanalytics (flow cytometry, HPLC, mass spectrometry). In addition to supporting others, you are encouraged to pursue your own research and to collaborate with the Bio2 research groups. Via the LIBER center of excellence, FinnCERES materials bioeconomy competence center, and Bioinnovation Center, you have excellent possibilities for interdisciplinary collaboration. The scientific environment and the available characterization tools will enable you to make scientific developments in the fields of biotechnology and bioprocess engineering.
Your role and goals
Your role is to carry out independent research and manage the biotechnology laboratories, including organizing laboratory safety and maintenance. You will have the lead equipment responsibility of flow cytometry (FACS), mass spectrometry (MALDI-ToF), and other laboratory devices (FPLC, CD, plate readers, spectroscopy, bioreactors etc.), as well as the acquisition of new instruments. You will organize user training, support our researchers in conducting experiments and analyzing data, advise students, and take part in teaching.
As a successful candidate you will have at least selected prior experience of the highlighted techniques/concepts as well as a demonstrated interest and capability to acquire external project funding for your research. You will be expected to engage in collaboration with the biotechnology and bioprocess experts at Aalto, related industrial partners and other institutes.
Your experience and ambitions
We look for applicants who have:
- Doctoral degree and research experience in biotechnology, (bio)chemistry, bioprocess engineering, or related field;
- Expertise in advanced bioanalytical methods, including FACS and mass spectrometry;
- Good written, oral, and communication skills, ability to communicate with scientific peers and the public;
- Demonstrated interest and capability to acquire external project funding;
- Publication record in peer-reviewed journals;
- Experience in teaching and training is considered a merit.
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