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Thank you for your interest in our laboratory. 

Owing to the volume of correspondence, generic or untargeted applications are unlikely to receive a response. 

Postdoctoral positions and prospective Fellows

2025: We are currently only recruiting postdocs through specific open calls.

Throughout the year: We welcome focused applications from motivated candidates who intend to secure their own fellowship funding for postdoctoral research in our team. Applicants should hold, or be close to completing, a PhD in a relevant discipline, have at least one first-author research paper published in a reputable international journal, and meet eligibility criteria for competitive fellowships (e.g., RCoF, EMBO, HFSP, or similar). Mentorship may be available for highly qualified and motivated candidates. 

How to apply:

Prospective postdoctoral applicants should include the following in a single PDF, sent to Tom:

• A cover letter that clearly explains what excites you about our science.

• A concise research idea and statement of your longer-term career goals.

• A CV that includes employment and project history, together with contact details for three referees.

Graduate students

Prospective PhD candidates should contact Tom directly with:

• Confirmation of teligibility for doctoral study at the University of Helsinki

• A CV highlighting academic performance and work experience

• Contact information for three referees. 

Please be prepared to explain your research interests, and why our team is the right environment for your training. 

Clinical researchers

MD/dental undergraduates enrolled at the University of Helsinki: 

A limited number of  training opportunities are available, please get in touch with Tom if interested.

For qualified clinicians in Finland who are eligible for RCoF Clinical Researcher funding (LT, HLT, ELT):

Our research is clinically-relevant and well suited to a wide range of translational and discovery questions. If you are considering an application, please contact Tom with a short statement of interest and your CV to arrange a meeting.

Thesis research students 

We host a very limited number of thesis projects for undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled at the University of Helsinki, typically from MNeuro, TRANSMED and DevBiol programs. If you wish to pursue your thesis project in the laboratory, contact Tom directly specifying your study track, attach your academic transcripts and a CV. 

Prior laboratory experience is welcome, although not essential. 

Laboratory Support

Technical support roles arise periodically. Contact Tom directly with a short CV outlining your relevant experience and contact details of three referees.