Postdoctoral Position– Project on Asthma and Menopause (Diadema Campus – UNIFESP)

European Commission; Brasil; Presencial; BRL 120.000 - 144.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A leading university in Brazil seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow in Immunology and Pulmonary Research. The role involves investigating asthma mechanisms in menopausal women, requiring expertise in cell culture and molecular biology techniques. The fellowship offers a generous stipend and research fund, with relocation support available.

Serviços

Monthly tax-free stipend of BRL 12,000

10% annual research contingency fund

Relocation support

Possibility of fellowship renewal

Qualificações

• Postgraduate training in Immunology, Cell Biology, or Molecular Biology preferred.
• Experience with experimental models involving laboratory animals is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Investigate immunological mechanisms in asthma exacerbation in menopausal women.
• Identify potential therapeutic targets for disease progression.

Conhecimentos

Cell Culture

Molecular Biology Techniques

Flow Cytometry

Formação académica

MSc

PhD

Degree in Biomedicine

Degree in Biology

Degree in Pharmacy

Degree in Biotechnology

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Organisation/Company Universidade Federal de São Paulo (Prof Caroline Marcantonio Ferreira) Department Ciências Farmacêuticas Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Postdoc Positions Country Brazil Application Deadline 30 Jun 2025 - 23:00 (Africa/Abidjan) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Aug 2025 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

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Immunology and Pulmonary Research (FAPESP-funded)

Project Summary:

The project investigates the immunological mechanisms involved in the exacerbation of asthma in menopausal women, aiming to better understand disease progression in this population and identify potential therapeutic targets.

Candidate Requirements:

Applicants must hold a degree in Biomedicine, Biology, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, or related fields. Preferred qualifications include postgraduate training (MSc and/or PhD) in Immunology, Cell Biology, or Molecular Biology. The ideal candidate is expected to demonstrate:

• Proficiency in cell culture, molecular biology techniques, and flow cytometry;
• Preferably, prior experience with experimental models involving laboratory animals.

Selection Process and Initial Training:

Before the fellowship officially begins, the selected candidate will be required to complete a voluntary, unpaid training period lasting at least one month, to become familiar with the laboratory routine and demonstrate commitment, responsibility, and suitability for the proposed activities.

The postdoctoral fellowship is funded byFAPESP (São Paulo Research Foundation),one of the most prominent public research funding agencies in Brazil. The fellowship includes:

• A monthly tax-free stipend of BRL 12,000
• A 10% annual research contingency fund, to cover project-related expenses (e.g., reagents, services, travel, publications)
• Relocation support, if the fellow resides outside São Paulo state or abroad at the time of selection.
• An initial duration of 12 months, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and project progress

Location:

The position is based at the Diadema Campus of UNIFESP, located in the metropolitan area of São Paulo. The campus is near the Diadema Bus Terminal, with easy access to the ABC Paulista region (São Bernardo do Campo, Santo André) and São Paulo city, offering convenient housing and transportation options.

Application Submission:

Interested candidates should send an updated CV (preferably including reference letters or contact information for referees) by June 30, 2025, to: [e-mail] ( Professor Caroline Marcantonio Ferreira)Email subject line: “Post-doc fellowship application – [Candidate’s Name]