Open positions

Open Marie Skłodowska-Curie Cofund Doctoral Researcher positions, Neuro-Innovation

Call open on 18 November 2022 – 31 January 2023!

We are inviting applications for two fully funded 4-year Doctoral Researcher (PhD Student) positions in the EU-funded Marie Skłodowska-Curie Cofund Doctoral Programme project Neuro-Innovation: Research and innovation for brain health throughout life. The positions at the University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland, will start earliest in May 2023. Read more below and submit your application no later than January 31, 2023.

The objective of the first PhD project is to develop advanced (compressed sensing based) image reconstruction methods and optimal data collection techniques for fMRI with random stimulus. The research will take place in the Computational Physics and Inverse Problems (https://sites.uef.fi/inverse/) research group at Department of Applied Physics.

The second PhD project aims at combining electrophysiological recordings with functional MRI in rodent disease models in memory research. The research will be conducted at the A. I. Virtanen Institute withworld-class facilities and active research for preclinical MRI and electrophysiology. The position will be located at the Neurobiology of Memory group (https://sites.uef.fi/neurobiology-of-memory-group/).

For these positions, we look for candidates with a background in physics, engineering, applied mathematics, signal analysis, electrophysiology or in vivo imaging, and who are open to multi/interdisciplinary approaches in research.

Both host research teams closely collaborate with the Biomedical Imaging group at the A. I. Virtanen Institute (https://sites.uef.fi/kuopiobiu)

The Neuro-Innovation project, a novel effort at University of Eastern Finland (UEF) aims to integrate its world class neuroscience with top-level innovation management, social sciences, law, data sciences and applied physics. This integration will produce unique inter/multidisciplinary competence.

APPLICANTS MAY APPLY FOR BOTH OPEN POSITIONS:

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Cofund Doctoral Reasearcher in Neuroscience
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Cofund Doctoral Reasearcher in Computational Physics

Requirements for doctoral candidates:

  • hold a Master’s Degree or a Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent degree) that includes a research thesis (or equivalent) and entitles to PhD studies in the country where the degree was issued in Neuroscience, Applied Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Applied Mathematics or in another related relevant field
  • should not hold a doctorate or PhD
  • should have less than 4 years of research experience after graduation (Master’s Degree or equivalent based on which you are applying for this position) by January 31, 2023
  • excellent command of the English language
  • must not have resided or carried out one’smain activity (work, studies) in Finland for more than 12 months in the immediately preceding 3 years on January 31, 2023.

APPLY BY 31 JANUARY 2023!

The application shall be submitted no later than 31 January 2023 by 24:00 hours Finnish time (11:00 pm CET) by using the electronic application form for each positions.

A link to the electronic application is available in the description of each position:

More information on our website www.uef.fi/neuro-innovation

Appendices

Please note that the application is required to include the following appendices: 

  • certified copies of BSc and MSc degree diplomas/certificates in English
  • certified copies of BSc and MSc degree transcripts in English
  • certified copies of possible attachments of degree diplomas/certificates in English that indicate applicant’s eligibility to doctoral studies
  • if the proof of English language skills has not been demonstrated in an academic degree and the applicant has not taken the English language test, the English language skills will be assessed in the interview for the position
  • curriculum vitae (CV) (https://tenk.fi/en/advice-and-materials/template-researchers-curriculum-vitae)  
  • Master’s thesis (or Bachelor’s thesis if applying with that) in any language, electronic copy (in zip file or pdf file)
  • two-page summary of the Master’s thesis (or Bachelor’s thesis if applying with that) in English (in pdf file)
  • motivation letter (max three pages) describes the applicant’s motivation to pursue PhD studies in the chosen research area and topic. When suggesting your own research topic or modifications to the given topic, the research idea needs to be described as part of the motivation letter and research ethics and infrastructure forms provided on the programme website must be attached to the application (for more specific instructions on the motivation letter, see the guide for applicants)
  • full name, mobile phone number and e-mail addresses of at least 2 referees
Guide for Applicants

Please see the Guide for applicants for further information about the process and evaluation criteria.

Neuro-Innovation Guide for Applicants (pdf)

Research Ethics and Infrastructure

Research Ethics and Infrastructure Form (docx)

European Charter & Code for Researchers

The selection process will follow the Charter and Code for the recruitment and selection of doctoral researchers.

By submitting application, the applicant commits to follow The Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (pdf).

QUESTIONS?

For further information on the application procedure, see the FAQ section on the Neuro-Innovation website or send email to neuroinno@uef.fi