Duties and responsibilities:
We are seeking four highly motivated and experienced post-doctoral research scientist with a background in molecular biology / functional genomics and epigenetics / cell biology / reproductive and epithelial physiology/ to join the research team of the recently appointed ERA Chair (Senior Research Fellow Alireza Fazeli) in the Institute of Biomedicine and Translational Medicine, University of Tartu. The research fellows will work closely with the ERA Chair team. The ERA Chair research team is focused on investigating the mechanism of complex diseases such as infertility and chronic inflammatory diseases. The Department of Pathophysiology in the University of Tartu has excellent genomic, epigenomics, proteomics, cell biology and animal model investigation systems. The principal task of the research fellows will be to devise and conduct research projects in close collaboration with the ERA chair to understand the intercellular communication and epigenetic basis of the gametes- and embryo-maternal communication as well as inter-cellular communcation during chronic inflamatory diseases. Duties and responsibilities:
The post holder will be responsible for:
• The design of study protocols and perform experiments in close collaboration with ERA Chair
• Supervision of PhD students involved in the project
• Collaboration with other members of the research group
• Reporting and publishing of obtained results
• Participation in knowledge transfer and public awareness activities
• Participation and input into commercialisation activities
Required qualifications:
research degree or an equivalent qualification
Required experience:
We seek candidates who may have some of the following expertise: Molecular Biology • Cell culture • Proteomics • Functional genomics and epigenomcs • Transcriptomics • Maternal communication with gametes and embrüo • Genetics of complex diseases • Genetic epidemiology Experience and/or willingness to participate in knowledge transfer and public awareness activities is considered a strong plus. Any experience working on the commercialization of research will also be a plus. The candidates with following experiences would be prefered: • Experience of work in a R&D institution or University at postdoctoral level • Evidence of peer reviewed publications in high impact factor journals
Required language skills:
The candidate’s English skills must be sufficient for communication and writing in his or her speciality.
Additional info
Further information: Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to take informal contact with Senior Research Fellow Alireza Fazeli (
[email protected]) for further information about the post-doctoral position vacancies. Recruitment process: Applicants interested should submit a CV, two references and a letter of interest. Applicants may be asked for telephone interviews as part of the decision-making process.
Starting at 01.04.2017, temporary contract to 31.03.2018
Workload 1,00; and the classroom teaching load up to 64 academic hours per calendar year
Salary is negotiable, remuneration based on UT Salary Rules.
Application documents and notification of results:
In order to be considered for the position, the candidate must submit to the UT Human Resources Office (email:
[email protected]; postal address: 18 Ülikooli St,Tartu 50090 ESTONIA) following documents:
1) a letter of application to the Rector (in Estonian or English),
2) a curriculum vitae in the established format (in Estonian or English),
3) a list of research publications (if necessary, enclosing copies or offprints of more important publications),
4) a copy of a document (including its annexes) which shows the candidate to hold the required qualification (authorized translation into Estonian, English or Russian if the credential is not in one of these languages). A candidate can be required to submit the original or a certified copy of the document (including its annexes) showing the candidate to hold the required qualification. If the candidate has acquired the higher education in question abroad, he or she may be required to submit an assessment issued by the Academic Recognition Information Centre (the Estonian ENIC/NARIC) of his or her qualification in respect of the qualification requirements for the position;
5) other materials considered relevant by the candidate (a list of such materials must be included in the application or annexed to it).
Candidates for the position of professor or lead research fellow shall present a statement not exceeding 1500 words of the aims to be achieved during the term in the position, and the outline of an action plan for achieving these.
Number of copies: 1
Notification of results: The candidate will be notified of election results within two weeks following the election. The assessments drawn up in respect of the candidate and the documents specified in paragraph 5 of the list of documents will be returned to the candidate. Unsuccessful candidates can also request the return of documents specified in paragraphs 2 -4 of the list.
