Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Biomaterials Chemistry

14 May 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

FAPESP - São Paulo Research Foundation

Research Field

Chemistry

Researcher Profile

Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Brazil

Application Deadline

1 Sep 2024 - 23:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

To be defined

Job Status

Not Applicable

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

This is an international collaboration project founded by the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) and the Dutch Research Council (NWO), led by Profs Watson Loh, from the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP) in Brazil, and Roxanne Kieltyka, from Leiden University in the Netherlands, including researchers from other institutions from Brazil (University of São Paulo-USP, Federal University of São Carlos-UFSCar, Federal University of São Paulo-Unifesp, São Paulo State University-UNESP, and Fundação Adib Jatene) and the Netherlands (Delft University).

This project aims at the development of synthetic mimics of the functional components involved in mucociliary clearance based on mucin-inspired supramolecular glycopolymers and artificial magnetic cilia that can be activated by an external magnetic field. We will explore the synergy between these synthetic components on the movement of mucus out of a tubular configuration for its eventual use in tracheal stents that consist solely of silicone-based tubings. The upgrade of these medical devices to an active, biomimetic platform is anticipated to reduce biofilm formation and infection due to the regenerable surfaces provided by the supramolecular polymers and the beating of the artificial cilia through their magnetic actuation.

This project should build on early investigations from the group (doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering11030261 ), and potential candidates should present a strong background in polymer science. The selected candidate will coordinate efforts from both Brazilian and Dutch teams and is expected to spend an internship in Leiden.

This opportunity is open to candidates of any nationality. The selected candidate will receive a FAPESP Post-Doctoral fellowship in the amount of R$ 9,047.40 monthly and a research contingency fund, equivalent to 10% of the annual value of the fellowship which should be spent on items directly related to the research activity. 
 
More information about the fellowship is at: fapesp.br/oportunidades/7050 .

Requirements
Additional Information
Eligibility criteria

Eligible destination country/ies for fellows:

• Brazil

Eligibility of fellows: country/ies of residence:

• All

Eligibility of fellows: nationality/ies:

• All

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Instituto de Química, Universidade Estadual de Campinas (IQ-Unicamp)

Country

Brazil

State/Province

São Paulo

City

Campinas

Postal Code

13083-970

Street

Rua Josué de Castro, s/n

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

http://www.fapesp.br/oportunidades/7050

Contact

State/Province

São Paulo

City

São Paulo

Website

http://www.fapesp.br/oportunidades/

Street

R. Pio XI, 1500 - Alto da Lapa

Postal Code

05468-901

STATUS: EXPIRED