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PhD Position in Protein Synthesis at University of Helsinki University of Helsinki in Finland

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PhD

Field of study

Cell Biology

Funding

Funding is from the Research Council of Finland. The position offers an initial salary of approximately €2,500/month and a minimum contract duration of about 3.5 years, with possible extension.

Deadline

Nov 13, 2026

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Finland

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University of Helsinki

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Cell Biology
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Biology
High-throughput Screening
Cryo-electron Microscopy
Chemical Biology
Medical Science
Genome Editing
Protein Synthesis

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About this position

Doctoral Researcher (PhD) opportunity in protein synthesis at the University of Helsinki, Finland.

The project sits at the intersection of cellular biology, chemical biology, cell-free protein synthesis, cryoEM, gene editing, and orthogonal high-throughput screening. The goal is to discover breakthrough protein synthesis inhibitors and repurpose existing compounds, expanding the chemical and biological space of translation and its inhibition. This is a research-intensive doctoral position for a candidate interested in fundamental mechanisms of protein synthesis and translational control, with clear relevance to human disease research.

The position is hosted by Sarah O'Keefe, Group Leader at the University of Helsinki, with Brendan Battersby listed as co-supervisor. The post highlights a multidisciplinary environment, with individualized mentorship, hands-on training, international mobility, and the opportunity to build a broad skill set for the next career step.

Funding is provided by the Research Council of Finland (Suomen Akatemia). The contract is for a minimum of about 3.5 years, with a possible extension. The initial salary is approximately €2,500 per month. The position is located in Helsinki, Finland.

Applicants should be prepared for doctoral-level research in a multidisciplinary biosciences setting. The post does not specify detailed entry requirements such as a required degree subject, grades, or language scores.

Deadline: Friday 13 November 2026. Applications must be submitted via the official University of Helsinki job portal.

Funding details

Funding is from the Research Council of Finland. The position offers an initial salary of approximately €2,500/month and a minimum contract duration of about 3.5 years, with possible extension.

What's required

Doctoral candidate/PhD level position. The project combines cellular and chemical biology, cell-free protein synthesis, cryoEM, gene editing, and orthogonal high-throughput screening. The post emphasizes multidisciplinary skills, international mobility, and strong research potential; specific degree minimums, language tests, GPA, or prior experience are not stated.

How to apply

Apply through the official University of Helsinki job portal using the provided link. Prepare to submit your application before the deadline and follow the university portal instructions for required documents.

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Research Interests

Cell Biology

Biochemistry

Membrane Trafficking

Proteostasis

Chemical Biology