IT Specialist for Translational Oncology Research, University of Helsinki (Färkkilä Lab)

This is a paid, full-time IT Specialist job in the Färkkilä Lab at the University of Helsinki, part of the Research Program for Systems Oncology. The lab studies the tumour microenvironment and how cancer cells evade the immune system. You would keep its research computing running, so scientists can focus on discoveries that may help cancer treatment. Day to day, you would administer CSC computing resources (Roihu, LUMI, cPouta), monitor cloud storage and large data transfers, run established pipelines for immunofluorescence images and spatial transcriptomics, support researchers, and maintain the group's website. The role suits someone with a Master's degree in bioinformatics, computer science, software engineering or a related field. You also need either three years of relevant professional experience in research computing or IT support, or a PhD. Python, Linux and HPC or cloud administration experience are key. Nextflow, Snakemake or Docker are a bonus. The contract is 12 months, with possible extension, and part-time work of at least 60% can be considered. Salary is 3400–3900 EUR a month depending on experience, with occupational health care, health insurance and a generous holiday package. Apply through the University of Helsinki Recruitment System by 30 November 2026. Prepare your CV (with a GitHub link if you have one), Master's transcripts, two referees' contact details and a motivation letter. The position may be filled earlier, so apply soon.