Research Assistant in Biotechnology (University of Helsinki)

Institution: Institute of Biotechnology, University of Helsinki Start Date: 17 November 2025 (or upon agreement) Duration: 3–12 months, depending on agreement Application Deadline: 30 November 2025 (rolling basis) Position Type: Undergraduate research assistant or Master’s thesis worker Research Group The Hakala Research Group studies mechanosensitive membrane microdomains to understand how protein-membrane interactions regulate cellular processes and how their dysfunction contributes to disease. Methods and Techniques Used: Structural biology Biochemistry and in vitro reconstitution Cell biology Fluorescence microscopy The group emphasizes teamwork, collaboration, and cross-disciplinary research in a stimulating international environment. Candidate Profile Strong motivation to learn new methods and work both independently and collaboratively Prior experience in: Molecular cloning Protein biochemistry Cell culture techniques Fluorescence microscopy (advantageous) Good oral and written communication in English Team-oriented, proactive mindset Benefits Hands-on training in cutting-edge techniques Work in a diverse, international, multidisciplinary environment Access to University of Helsinki services: healthcare, insurance, sports, and professional development Salary: €2,000–2,443/month (per Finnish university collective agreement) Application Materials Applications should be submitted as one PDF via the University recruitment system and include: Motivation letter (max 1 page) – why you’re interested and how you’re qualified Curriculum vitae (CV) Bachelor’s degree certificate and record of studies Optional: Names and contact information of referees Contact: Academy Research Fellow Dr. Markku Hakala – markku.hakala@helsinki.fi About the University and Institute The University of Helsinki is a leading multidisciplinary research university. The Institute of Biotechnology (BI) is part of HiLIFE, offering state-of-the-art facilities for: Cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM) Light microscopy Sequencing and proteomics More info: https://www.helsinki.fi/hilife/bi This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in molecular and cell biology while contributing to high-impact research in mechanobiology and membrane microdomain function. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Engineeroxy

Institution: Institute of Biotechnology, University of Helsinki
Start Date: 17 November 2025 (or upon agreement)
Duration: 3–12 months, depending on agreement
Application Deadline: 30 November 2025 (rolling basis)
Position Type: Undergraduate research assistant or Master’s thesis worker

Research Group

The Hakala Research Group studies mechanosensitive membrane microdomains to understand how protein-membrane interactions regulate cellular processes and how their dysfunction contributes to disease.

Methods and Techniques Used:

Structural biology
Biochemistry and in vitro reconstitution
Cell biology
Fluorescence microscopy

The group emphasizes teamwork, collaboration, and cross-disciplinary research in a stimulating international environment.

Candidate Profile

Strong motivation to learn new methods and work both independently and collaboratively
Prior experience in:
- Molecular cloning
- Protein biochemistry
- Cell culture techniques
- Fluorescence microscopy (advantageous)
Good oral and written communication in English
Team-oriented, proactive mindset

Benefits

Hands-on training in cutting-edge techniques
Work in a diverse, international, multidisciplinary environment
Access to University of Helsinki services: healthcare, insurance, sports, and professional development
Salary: €2,000–2,443/month (per Finnish university collective agreement)

Application Materials

Applications should be submitted as one PDF via the University recruitment system and include:

Motivation letter (max 1 page) – why you’re interested and how you’re qualified
Curriculum vitae (CV)
Bachelor’s degree certificate and record of studies
Optional: Names and contact information of referees

Contact: Academy Research Fellow Dr. Markku Hakala – markku.hakala@helsinki.fi

About the University and Institute

The University of Helsinki is a leading multidisciplinary research university. The Institute of Biotechnology (BI) is part of HiLIFE, offering state-of-the-art facilities for:

Cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM)
Light microscopy
Sequencing and proteomics

More info: https://www.helsinki.fi/hilife/bi

This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in molecular and cell biology while contributing to high-impact research in mechanobiology and membrane microdomain function.

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Engineeroxy

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