Enzyme-Loaded Multiple Coacervate Emulsions (Postdoc)

11 May 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

UNICAMP

Department

Institute of Chemistry

Research Field

Chemistry » Physical chemistry

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Brazil

Application Deadline

1 Jul 2024 - 23:59 (America/Sao_Paulo)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

1 Aug 2024

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

We are seeking highly motivated candidates with previous experience as detailed below, with interpersonal skills who can contribute to the lab community and with disposition for international internships. Candidates should have completed their PhD degrees no longer than 7 years ago and should have a good command of both oral and written English. We also look for candidates with a strong track record in topics related to each position. Our laboratories are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity. As such, our evaluation will seek to find the most suitable applicants regardless of their origin or preferences.

FAPESP postdoctoral scholarships are granted for a period of three years, with the possibility of renewal for another year.  Selected candidates will be entitled to a monthly payment of BRL 9.047,40 (around USD 1750), free of taxes, air tickets, and one extra payment for installation in Campinas if coming from other places.

Please submit your application at https://www.colloidsbr.com/opportunities , providing a short CV, a motivation letter, and a recommendation letter, complying with each application deadline. 
These positions are under the supervision of Prof. Watson Loh (lattes link), at the Department of Physical Chemistry of the Institute of Chemistry of the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP).

 

Enzyme-Loaded Multiple Coacervate Emulsions (position associated with the Thematic Project “Tailoring colloids through supramolecular interactions: from fundamentals to applications”)

This Project aims at preparing and characterizing multiple polymeric coacervate emulsions, which will be selectively loaded with enzymes. Polymeric coacervates should be selected based on their affinity to ensure immiscibility and emulsion characteristics will be evaluated using varied microscopy techniques. Enzyme affinity for each phase will be screened using isothermal titration calorimetry. The evolution of each phase and of the coacervate droplets will be tuned aiming at reproducing (proto)cellular processes and with the purpose of achieving moving actuators responsive to specific targets. Overall emulsion stability will be optimized using Pickering protocols. Experience with microfluidics is also relevant for future applications of the selected emulsions.

 

Requirements

Research Field

Chemistry » Physical chemistry

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Chemistry » Physical chemistry

Additional Information

Website for additional job details

https://www.colloidsbr.com/opportunities

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

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

https://www.colloidsbr.com/opportunities

Contact

State/Province

SP

City

Campinas

Website

https://www.colloidsbr.com/opportunities

Street

Rua Josué de Castro, s/n

Postal Code

13083-970

E-Mail

[email protected]

Phone

+55 (19) 3521 3148

STATUS: EXPIRED