Postdoctoral Researcher in Microbiology

Helsingin yliopisto; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Microbiology at the University of Helsinki invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Microbiology. The position is a fixed-term contract starting January 2027 and ending December 2028, located at the Viikki campus in Helsinki.

The successful candidate will join the AMaRONE project, studying antimicrobial resistance across human, animal and environmental interfaces, and collaborating with an international team. A six-month trial period applies.

Qualifications

• PhD in microbiology, bioinformatics, molecular biology, or related life sciences.
• Strong publication record.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative international environment.
• Excellent written and oral English.

Responsibilities

• Join the AMaRONE project team to study antimicrobial resistance across One Health sectors.
• Contribute to environmental microbiology, molecular biology and bioinformatics work.
• Collaborate with an international research group.

Skills

Publication record

Independent work

English proficiency

Education

PhD in microbiology / bioinformatics / molecular biology or related life sciences

Job description

The Department of Microbiology at the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry invites applications for a POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER IN MICROBIOLOGY. The University of Helsinki invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher position for a fixed-term contract starting in January 2027 and ending in December 2028. The position is located at the Department of Microbiology on the Viikki campus in Helsinki, Finland. The successful candidate will join the research group led by University Lecturer Antti Karkman. A six-month trial period applies. We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join the AMaRONE project (Risks and Mitigation of Antimicrobial Resistance Across One Health Sectors), funded by the Research Council of Finland. The project investigates antimicrobial resistance (AMR) across the human-animal-environment interface and combines environmental microbiology, bioinformatics, molecular biology, and One Health approaches to identify emerging resistance threats and develop strategies for their mitigation.

• PhD in microbiology, bioinformatics, molecular biology, or related life sciences
• Strong publication record
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative international environment
• Excellent written and oral English