Postdoctoral Researcher, Bioinformatics and Single cell multiomics

The University of Eastern Finland is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position in the field of Bioinformatics and single cell multiomics. The position is hosted by the School of Medicine at the Faculty of Health Sciences and located on the Kuopio Campus. The position will be filled for a 3-year term from 1 April 2026 onwards (or as agreed) in a research team led by Prof. Merja Heinäniemi. Please find more information below and submit your application by 16 February 2026.

Role and salary 

We are looking for an enthusiastic, broadly knowledgeable Postdoctoral Researcher who is familiar with bioinformatics, systems biology, multiomics and single cell methodology to drive projects focusing on modelling leukemia and immune cell dynamics with the goal to develop new personalised medicine approaches.

As our new Postdoctoral Researcher in Bioinformatics and multiomics, your research focus will be on integrating and modelling patient transcriptome, metabolome and proteome data at single cell resolution with the aim to connect these profiles with the underlying intra- and intercellular regulatory networks, and to capture immune system/disease states in multi-omics models.

You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a broad-based international and interdisciplinary team of leading experts in leukemia biology, immunology, gene regulation, and computational biology, as well as clinicians. 

Your main responsibilities will include: 

• planning and conducting data-driven studies related to leukemia biology and immunology, 
• benchmarking and developing statistical, AI and systems biology methodology for multiomics data, 
• reporting and creating high-quality scientific publications,
• participating in the preparation of research proposals in your field. 

Other responsibilities include the co-supervision of PhD students. The researcher can participate in giving teaching to undergraduate students in their expert area. 

The position will be filled for a 3-year term from 1 April 2026 onwards (or as agreed). The position will be filled for a fixed term due to it pertaining to method development and data integration in a specific project. A probationary period is applied to all new members of the staff. 

The salary of the position is determined in accordance with the salary system of the Finnish universities. The salary comprises two components: a job requirement component and a personal performance component. In this position, the job requirement component is 3,293.89 euros/month, based on level 5 of the job requirement chart for teaching and research staff. The personal performance component can be a minimum of 6 % and a maximum of 50 % of the above-mentioned sum. Depending on the personal performance component, the salary will be approximately 3,620 – 4,020 €/month at the beginning of the employment relationship.
 
Our requirements and expectations 

We are looking for a researcher who shows initiative and self-driven, enthusiastic about solving biomedical problems, and rigorous in their scientific work. 

Requirements 

• A doctoral degree in a field relevant to the proposed project
• The doctoral degree may not have been completed more than five years ago at the time of accepting the position (a net period of time, which does not include parental leaves, military service etc.) 
• Excellent/good skills in spoken and written English. English is used as the language of instruction and supervision in this position. 

Expectations 

• A formal background in bioinformatics or related fields 
• Practical experience with omics data analysis in a biomedical context 
• A solid knowledge of single cell omics technologies and data analysis
• A strong research record

Advantages 

• Experience in leukemia or immunology research 
• Experience in bioinformatics method development
• Experience with time series modelling 
• Experience in international research cooperation
• Experience in the supervision of undergraduate/postgraduate students 

Your benefits 

You will have access to the university’s staff benefits, including 

• excellent opportunities for professional development and continuous learning
• extensive occupational health care  
• broad selection of staff training
• staff discount on lunch in our campus restaurants, as well as on a range of other services 
• affordable sports services

Please read more in the Work at UEF section on our website.  

You will have an opportunity to work in an interesting, meaningful, diverse role as part of our international, creative, participatory and inclusive academic community.    

Enjoy your life in Finland! Known for its cleanliness, welfare know-how, modern technology and superb education system, Finland is an exotic and safe country to work in. Please visit the Life in Finland section on our website to learn more.    

How to apply? 

Submit your application by using our electronic application form no later than 16 February 2026 by 24:00 (midnight) Finnish time (UTC+3)

Please note that you must include the following appendices in your application

• a CV (Template for CV, TENK web page)
• a list of publications (Instructions, Research Council of Finland Web page)  
• copies of your academic degree certificates / diplomas, and copies of certificates / diplomas relating to your language proficiency, if not indicated in the academic degree certificates/diplomas
• a motivation letter (max 2 pages)

Questions? 

For further information on the position, please contact Professor Merja Heinäniemi, merja.heinaniemi@uef.fi, +358 403553842

For further information on the application procedure, please contact hrbiomed@uef.fi

Haemme tutkijatohtoria Itä-Suomen yliopiston terveystieteiden tiedekuntaan. Tehtävä sijoittuu lääketieteen laitokselle, biolääketieteen yksikköön Kuopion kampukselle. Tehtävä alkaa 1.4.2026 (tai sopimuksen mukaan) ja se täytetään kolmen vuoden määräajaksi. Tässä tehtävässä tehtäväkohtainen palkanosa on vaativuustasoluokittelussa tasolla 5. Lisäksi maksetaan henkilökohtaiseen suoriutumiseen perustuvaa palkanosaa, joka on 6-50 % tehtäväkohtaisesta palkanosasta. Tehtävässä edellytetään tohtorin tutkinto soveltuvalta alalta ja hyvää englannin kielen taitoa.

Lue tarkemmat tiedot tehtävästä ja hakuohjeet yllä olevasta englanninkielisestä ilmoituksesta. Jätäthän hakemuksesi englanniksi. Hakuaika tehtävään päättyy 16.2.2026.