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NORPOD Collaborative Postdoctoral ProgrammeOffered by the Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine
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Date posted
June 19, 2025
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Deadline
June 19, 2025
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Study location
Helsinki
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Tuitions
Competitive
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Career level
Middle
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Qualification
Doctorate Degree
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Experience
0 - 2 Years
Description
Employer: University of Helsinki
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Salary: Competitive
Application Deadline: 15 August 2025
About the Programme
The NORPOD Collaborative Postdoctoral Programme offers a unique opportunity for early-career researchers to engage in high-impact research in molecular medicine. It is organized by the Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine—a network of four leading Nordic research centers in collaboration with the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL).
The programme is designed to foster scientific excellence and cross-institutional collaboration through joint postdoctoral research projects. NORPOD fellows work under the guidance of two principal investigators (PIs) at different institutions within the partnership, building interdisciplinary expertise and benefiting from access to state-of-the-art research facilities.
More information about the Nordic EMBL Partnership is available here.
Participating Institutions
- DANDRITE (Aarhus University, Denmark): Focuses on basic and translational neuroscience.
- FIMM (University of Helsinki, Finland): Specializes in human genomics and precision medicine.
- MIMS (Umeå University, Sweden): Conducts research in molecular infection medicine; known for the CRISPR-Cas9 discovery.
- NCMBM (University of Oslo, Norway): Works at the intersection of molecular biosciences, medicine, and data science.
Fellowship Structure
- Each fellow is co-supervised by two PIs from different Nordic EMBL institutions.
- Fellows are employed full-time for 30 months by the host institution.
- Fellows will travel between the collaborating institutions to support project development and knowledge exchange.
- The programme includes access to advanced technologies and structured career development support.
- Fellows contribute to the goals of the Nordic EMBL Partnership by promoting collaboration and research excellence.
Open Positions
Project 1: Uncovering Convergent Chromatin Dysregulation in Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Objective: To understand how mutations in chromatin-modifying genes impact early neurodevelopment using multimodal single-cell and spatial profiling.
- Supervisors: Helena Kilpinen (FIMM) and Dong Won Thomas Kim (DANDRITE)
- Host Institution: FIMM, University of Helsinki
- Collaborating Institution: DANDRITE, Aarhus University
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Project 2: Genetic and Adaptive Dynamics of the Microbiome in Colorectal Cancer (ADAPT-MIC)
- Objective: To study how the tumor microbiome adapts to the tumor microenvironment by integrating genomics, transcriptomics, clinical data, and novel mouse models.
- Supervisors: Rafa Najumudeen (FIMM) and Chinmay Dwibedi (MIMS)
- Host Institution: FIMM, University of Helsinki
- Collaborating Institution: MIMS, Umeå University
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Project 3: Sleep-Driven Maturation of Interneurons and Glia Across Postnatal Development
- Objective: To investigate how sleep contributes to the maturation of neural and glial cells using spatial transcriptomics and in vivo recordings.
- Supervisors: Charlotte Boccara (NCMBM) and Dong Won Thomas Kim (DANDRITE)
- Host Institution: NCMBM, University of Oslo
- Collaborating Institution: DANDRITE, Aarhus University
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Selection Process and Timeline
- Application Period: 13 June – 15 August 2025
- Shortlisting and Online Lab Visits: End of August to September 2025
- Interviews: 14 October 2025
- Conducted by an independent NORPOD selection panel
- Finalists will pitch their proposed project plan
- Start Date: Fellowships are expected to begin in late 2025 or early 2026
Application Guidelines
To apply:
- Choose the project that matches your interest and expertise.
- Click the relevant link under “Apply here” to access the detailed project description and application portal.
- Review the project-specific eligibility criteria, required qualifications, and additional information.
- Submit your application by 15 August 2025.
The NORPOD programme is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative research environment. Applications are welcome from candidates of all backgrounds and identities.
Contact Information
- Scientific project inquiries: Please contact the PIs listed for each project.
- General inquiries about the NORPOD programme:
Nóra Lehotai, Programme Coordinator
Email: nora.lehotai@umu.se
For more details, please visit the official NORPOD programme page.
We welcome your application and look forward to your contribution to the Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine.
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