Project researcher/Project specialist at Medical Bioinformatics Centre core facility, scientific IT support

The Medical Bioinformatics Centre (MBC) of University of Turku has an open position starting on August 11, 2025, or as agreed. The position is for a fixed term until the end of the year 2027, but it is possible that it is extended.

MBC is part of the national Biocenter Finland research infrastructure and the European-wide ELIXIR infrastructure. We conduct internationally high-level research in the fields of bioinformatics and computational medicine. We develop and apply computational data analysis tools for interpreting large molecular and clinical datasets in medical research, in close collaboration with leading medical research groups and biobanks. As a core facility of Turku Bioscience Centre, we also support high-quality research by providing bioinformatics support to academic research units and healthcare organizations, among others, and scientific IT support to researchers.

As our operations expand, we are looking for new professionals to join our team and contribute to our growth and development in new roles.

Job description

The MBC core facility offers support for analyzing data generated by modern biotechnologies. We are looking for an expert in information technology to join our team and take responsibility of the development of scientific IT support services targeted for life science researchers across Finland. The position is part of the national Biocenter Finland infrastructure, aiming to enhance efficient utilization of the IT infrastructures and resources provided by CSC, ELIXIR, and the Biocenter Finland host universities. Key tasks include providing expert support, developing support operations in collaboration with the  staff and stakeholders, as well as coordination and communication with the collaborators and networks. Additionally, the position involves preparation of funding applications, reporting, and participation in the organization of training events.