Post-doc Fellowship in Parasitology

8 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Center for Research and Innovation in Biodiversity and Drug Discovery

Department

Sao Carlos Institute of Physics

Research Field

Biological sciences » Other

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Brazil

Application Deadline

9 Mar 2024 - 13:00 (America/Sao_Paulo)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

1 Apr 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

FAPESP: 2019/17721-9

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

No

Offer Description

A postdoctoral fellowship is available for the discovery of microbial natural products as drug candidates for malaria at IFSC-USP under the supervision of Prof. Rafael Guido, linked to the thematic project “The Role of Chemistry in the Adaptation of Holobionts“.

Fractions and isolated compounds in collaboration with the IQSC-USP will have their antiplasmodial profile assessed for the discovery of Plasmodium falciparum inhibitors.

We’re seeking for:

• One highly-qualified FAPESP postdoctoral fellow with experience in inhibition tests, preferably applied to parasites

 

This position is open to both Brazilian and foreign applicants. The selected candidate will be awarded a FAPESP Post-Doctoral Scholarship, amounting to R$ 9,047.40 per month. Additionally, a Technical Reserve equivalent to 10% of the annual scholarship value will be provided to cover unforeseen expenses directly associated with the research activity. The scholarship is granted for a duration of 24 months.

Applications must be submitted by e-mail with attached documentation in PDF format, until March 9th , 2024 to Prof. Rafael Guido at [email protected]

 

Necessary documents

• letter of interest
• CV including published papers attesting the capacity to carry out the project
• Letter of recommendation

Requirements

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biology

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Essential Requirements

• PhD degree in chemistry, pharmacy, biology. Candidates must have obtained the degree within the last 7 years
• Outstanding record of scientific achievements (publications, patents)
• Demonstrated international experience and ability to work within multidisciplinary teams
• Good communication skills in English both written and spoken

 

Desirable Requirements:

• Hands-on experience in cellular assays and assessment of inhibitory activity

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Research Field

Biological sciences » BiologyChemistry » Biochemistry

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

University of Sao Paulo

Country

Brazil

State/Province

Sao Paulo

City

Sao Carlso

Postal Code

13563-120

Street

Av. Joao Dagnone, 1100

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

State/Province

Sao Paulo

City

Sao Carlos - Sao Paulo

Website

http://cibfar.ifsc.usp.br/english/

Street

Av. Joao Dagnone, 1100

Postal Code

13560210

E-Mail

[email protected]

Phone

+551633738673

STATUS: EXPIRED