Doctoral Researcher: Gut microbiome metabolism and molecular mechanisms mediating gut microbiome-host interactions? | Department of Biological and Environmental Science

, aiming to shed light on the molecular mechanisms mediating host-microbiome interactions. One focus is on metabolomics profiles, and the student is also developing novel measurements on bacterial vesicles and their content in birds. Lots of samples have already been collected from previous experiments, but the student is expected also to contribute to sample and data collection using Japanese quail animal models.

DUTIES

The doctoral researcher position will involve laboratory analyses (most likely metabolomics, bacterial vesicles), conducting data and sample collection on Japanese quails, data analyses, and manuscript preparation and presentations.  The exact questions can be tailored following interests of the candidate.   

Apply between 27 October 2025 and 20 December 2025 23:59 (Europe/Helsinki)

Who we are looking for

• Suitable candidates should have a MSc in cellular or molecular biology, microbiology, or related field by the time of starting the position
• The candidate should have strong laboratory skills, some experience in statistics and bioinformatics and interest in host-microbiome research
• We are seeking a highly motivated, innovative, productive person, who will contribute intellectually to project development.

The tasks of a Doctoral Researcher focus on research aiming at the completion of a doctoral thesis, doctoral studies, assisting teaching tasks, and other related tasks to these. The duties, qualification requirements, and the language skills of Doctoral Researchers are stipulated by the University of Jyväskylä Regulations and language skills guidelines (Doctoral Students). A good command of English is required. A trial period of six months will be used in the beginning of the employment.

The eligible candidate has, or is about to obtain, a suitable Master's degree. In addition, the Doctoral Researcher must have a permission for post-graduate studies at the University of Jyväskylä. After selection, the selected person must apply for postgraduate study rights through a separate application process at the Faculty of Mathematics and Science if they do not already have them.

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