Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- FAPESP - São Paulo Research Foundation
- Research Field
- Chemistry
- Researcher Profile
- Established Researcher (R3)
- Country
- Brazil
- Application Deadline
- 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
The Neuroscience Laboratory at the University of São Paulo's Institute of Chemistry (IQ-USP) in Brazil invites applications for a 12-month post-doctoral fellowship funded by FAPESP (São Paulo Research Foundation) under the supervision of Prof. Henning Ulrich. This fellowship is part of a larger research endeavor within the thematic FAPESP grant. The project shall investigate the effects of caffeine and adenosine receptors in neurogenesis and neuroprotection using in vitro models of Alzheimer’s disease.
We are seeking a highly motivated candidate who has obtained a doctorate degree in Biological Sciences within the last 7 years and has a strong publication record. Experience in cell culture and neurodifferentiation is essential, while proficiency in immunostaining, cytometry, biochemistry and molecular biology techniques would be advantageous. The ideal candidate should demonstrate excellent communication skills, evidenced by presentations of scientific articles and data at conferences.
The fellowship, commencing on April 01, 2024, will provide a stipend of R$ 9,047.40 per month, along with 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.
Interested applicants should submit the following documents to henning@iq.usp.br by March 20, 2024: A motivation letter (up to one page); CV with a list of publications; One recommendation letter. Selected candidates will be contacted via email to arrange interviews.
More information about the fellowship is at: fapesp.br/oportunidades/6825.
Requirements
Additional Information
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 de São Paulo (IQ-USP)
- Country
- Brazil
- State/Province
- São Paulo
- City
- São Paulo
- Postal Code
- 05508-000
- Street
- Av. Professor Lineu Prestes, 748 (Departamento de Bioquímica)
Where to apply
- Website
Contact
- State/Province
- São Paulo
- City
- São Paulo
- Website
- Street
- R. Pio XI, 1500 - Alto da Lapa
- Postal Code
- 05468-901