Postdoctoral Researcher, Human Genetics

Karlstad University
📍 kuopio, pohjois savo, Finland 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted July 05, 2026

Job Description

Job Title

Post‑doctoral Researcher – Human Genetics, Bioinformatics, or Related Field

Location

Kuopio Campus, Institute of Biomedicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Eastern Finland

Position Type

Full time, Temporary (fixed term 2 years from 1 September 2026, extendable)

Scope of Work

  • Perform genome‑wide association studies (GWAS) and polygenic risk score (PRS) analyses using FinnGen data.
  • Integrate multi‑omics, GWAS, and health register data to identify genetic determinants of glucocorticoid‑induced adverse outcomes.
  • Contribute to manuscript preparation, scientific reporting, and publication of results.
  • Collaborate with experimental researchers on functional follow‑up studies.

Key Qualifications

  • Doctoral degree in genetics, bioinformatics, biomedicine, molecular biology, or a closely related field (completed or near completion).
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Job Details

  • Location kuopio, pohjois savo
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category Science, Research and Teaching
  • Posted Date July 05, 2026
  • Application Deadline August 14, 2026