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Fully Funded PhD Position in Protein Synthesis, Cell Biology and Cryo-EM at the University of Helsinki University of Helsinki in Finland

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PhD

Field of study

Cell Biology

Funding

The PhD position is described as fully funded; no stipend amount or further funding details are provided.

Deadline

Nov 13, 2026

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Finland

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University of Helsinki

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Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Biology
High-throughput Screening
Cryo-electron Microscopy
Pharmacy
Protein Synthesis

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About this position

Fully funded PhD in protein synthesis at the University of Helsinki, Finland, hosted by the O'Keefe Lab in the Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences.

The thesis, “Inhibiting Protein Synthesis – Old, New, Borrowed, Blue,” focuses on understanding and inhibiting protein synthesis. The project combines cell biology, cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM), and high-throughput screening to investigate molecular mechanisms and identify approaches for controlling protein production.

The position is suited to researchers with training in biology, biochemistry, pharmacy, or a related discipline who are interested in interdisciplinary molecular and cellular research. The successful doctoral researcher will work in the O'Keefe Lab and contribute to a research environment spanning experimental cell biology, structural analysis, and screening-based discovery at the University of Helsinki.

The advert describes the opportunity as fully funded and gives 13 November 2026 as the application deadline.

Funding details

The PhD position is described as fully funded; no stipend amount or further funding details are provided.

What's required

A master's degree in biology, biochemistry, pharmacy, or a related field is required. Excellent written and spoken English is required.

How to apply

Apply through the University of Helsinki or the O'Keefe Lab application process before 13 November 2026. The post does not provide a direct application URL or specify required documents.

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