Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Biochemistry / Physiology

FAPESP - São Paulo Research Foundation; Brasil; Presencial; BRL 80.000 - 120.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A prominent research foundation in Brazil is offering a post-doctoral position focused on identifying chemical compounds to counteract ischemic damage in skeletal muscle. Candidates must have a PhD and experience with relevant research methods. The position includes a competitive fellowship of R$ 12,570/month, accessible to both Brazilian and international applicants. Application requires CV, letter of interest, and references.

Serviços

R$ 12,570/month

10% annual research allowance

Qualificações

• PhD obtained within the last 7 years required.
• Experience in research methodologies relevant to the project is an asset.
• Strong English communication skills necessary.

Responsabilidades

• Identify chemical compounds to counteract ischemic damage in skeletal muscle.
• Conduct experiments related to the thematic project.
• Collaborate with a research team at the University.

Conhecimentos

PhD in Biology, Physiology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or related

Experience with C. elegans

Animal handling

Cell culture

Mitochondrial metabolism

English communication skills

Formação académica

PhD (last 7 years)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Organisation/Company FAPESP - São Paulo Research Foundation Research Field Chemistry Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Country Brazil Application Deadline 17 Oct 2025 - 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 a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

A post-doctoral position is available within the Thematic Project “Aldehyde metabolism in skeletal muscle dysfunction: an opportunity for the treatment of peripheral artery disease” at the University of São Paulo's Biomedical Sciences Institute (ICB-USP), São Paulo city (Brazil).

Deadline: October 17, 2025

Focus: Identification of chemical compounds to counteract ischemic damage in skeletal muscle

Requirements: PhD (last 7 years) in Biology, Physiology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related areas. Experience with C. elegans, animal handling, cell culture, and mitochondrial metabolism is an asset. English communication skills required.

Fellowship: R$ 12,570/month + 10% annual research allowance. Open to Brazilian and international applicants.

Application: Send CV, letter of interest, and 2 references to Julio C. B. Ferreira ([e-mail] ).

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 Ciências Biomédicas, Universidade de São Paulo (ICB-USP) Country Brazil State/Province São Paulo City São Paulo Postal Code 05508-000 Street Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes, 2415 (ICB-III), Butantã