At its winter meeting, EMBL (European Molecular Biology Laboratory) Council nominated Anthony A. Hyman as EMBL’s next Director General. Professor Hyman is currently director of the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics (MPI-CBG) in Dresden, Germany, and holds a Professorship of Molecular Biology at the Technische Universität Dresden. Hyman is known for his groundbreaking work on cell …
Open position: Director of Biocenter Finland (part-time, 2026–2031)
Biocenter Finland invites applications for the position of Director (part-time) for the period 1.4.2026–30.6.2031. This leadership role provides a unique opportunity to influence the strategic direction and advancement of life science research infrastructures across Finland. About Biocenter Finland Biocenter Finland (BF) is a national organization, which develops and coordinates life science research infrastructures in Finland, including instruments, services, and databases. …
Bioinformatics webinar series 24.11.2025: Exploring the UEF Bioinformatics Center: Operations and Opportunities
The Biocenter Finland Bioinformatics platform invites you for a webinar series to introduce the various types of bioinformatics services offered by the platform. The webinar series aims to provide insight into the technology employed and a deeper understanding of the purpose of a given technology and how it is used in research. The series will start off with presentations by the node …
Open position: Project researcher, UEF Bioinformatics Center, Faculty of Health Science, Institute of Biomedicine
The University of Eastern Finland (UEF) is inviting applications for a Project Researcher position in the Institute of Biomedicine, Kuopio campus. The position will be filled for a two-year term starting as soon as possible. Please, find more information below and submit your application by 03 November 2025. Role and salary We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Bioinformatician …
Bioinformatics webinar series 27.10.2025: Deep representation learning for biomedicine
The Biocenter Finland Bioinformatics platform invites you for a webinar series to introduce the various types of bioinformatics services offered by the platform. The webinar series aims to provide insight into the technology employed and a deeper understanding of the purpose of a given technology and how it is used in research. The series will start off with presentations by the node …
Biocenter Finland Day 2025 brought the Scientific Advisory Board and technology platforms together in Helsinki
On September 10th, 2025, Biocenter Finland and the University of Helsinki welcomed Biocenter Finland’s newly appointed international Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) to Helsinki. The SAB, composed of leading experts from top European institutions, was invited to meet Biocenter Finland’s national technology platforms, learn about their work, and share insights from their own organizations. The day was designed as a two-way …
Biocenter Finland appoints new international Scientific Advisory Board
Biocenter Finland has appointed a new Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) to support the development of Finnish life science research infrastructures. The SAB brings together internationally recognized leaders across Europe with expertise spanning the entire life science field from genomics and proteomics to structural biology, imaging, and scientific infrastructures. The SAB’s role is to provide independent international evaluation of Biocenter Finland’s …
Open position: Project researcher/ Project specialist for scientific IT support to Turku Medical Bioinformatics Centre
The Medical Bioinformatics Centre (MBC) is looking for an IT professional to join our team in new role and contribute to the growth and development of our bioinformatics core facility. MBC is part of the national Biocenter Finland research infrastructure and the European-wide ELIXIR infrastructure. As a core facility of Turku Bioscience Centre, MBC supports high-quality research by providing bioinformatics …
Welcome to the Structural Biology Platform FINStruct and Instruct-ERIC Centre Finland 2025 Annual Meeting
Structural Biology Platform FINStruct and Instruct-ERIC Centre Finland 2025 Annual Meeting will showcase the latest scientific highlights in integrated structural cell biology and demonstrate the use of key research infrastructure available in the Instruct-ERIC and FINStruct service catalogues. Participants will be able to present posters, give talks and hold industry exhibitions. Time: 14 October 2025 Venue: Small hall, University of …
Bioinformatics webinar series 16.6.2025: An integrated approach combining omics data and computational tools to understand tumor genetics
The Biocenter Finland Bioinformatics platform invites you for a webinar series to introduce the various types of bioinformatics services offered by the platform. The webinar series aims to provide insight into the technology employed and a deeper understanding of the purpose of a given technology and how it is used in research. The series will start off with presentations by the node …
