Offer Description
The Molecular Physiology and Exercise Research Group at the School of Physical Education and Sport of Ribeirão Preto (EEFERP) is accepting applications for a 36-month FAPESP-funded postdoctoral fellowship to work on the Thematic Project entitled “Unraveling the Role of Rev-Erbalpha in Insulin Resistance in Skeletal Muscle: Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Interventions.”
Applicants must meet the following requirements: a) Academic training in Biological Sciences or a related field, with a PhD in Sciences from a graduate program in Biochemistry or Physiology; b) Experience in studies involving the metabolism and physiology of white and brown adipose tissues; c) Previous experience handling, breeding, and genotyping genetically modified mouse models, including mice with tissue-specific gene deletion using the Cre-loxP system; d) Experience in cell culture, molecular cloning, plasmid manipulation, cell transfection, and gene silencing using RNA interference (RNAi); e) Experience with molecular biology techniques and the processing of biological samples for omics analyses; f) Experience assessing in vivo lipogenesis using radioisotopes, including the safe handling of radioactive materials and knowledge of applicable biosafety and radiation protection regulations; g) A publication record; and h) Leadership skills, motivation, and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment.
The selection process will comprise:
- Evaluation of the documents listed below;
- An interview via videoconference, only for applicants who meet the requirements listed above.
The interview will be scheduled in advance by email.
To apply, please send an email with the subject line “Application for FAPESP Postdoctoral Fellowship” to adelinosanchez@usp.br and attach the following documents:
- A Curricular Summary in the FAPESP format;
- A motivation letter, with a maximum length of one page, in Times New Roman or Arial, 12-point font, with 1.5 line spacing;
- A letter of recommendation from a researcher with whom the applicant has previously worked, with a maximum length of one page, in Times New Roman or Arial, 12-point font, with 1.5 line spacing.
The position is open to Brazilian and international applicants. The selected candidate will receive a FAPESP Postdoctoral Fellowship of R$ 12,570.00 per month and a Technical Reserve equivalent to 10% of the fellowship’s annual value to cover unforeseen expenses directly related to the research activities.
Requirements
Education Level
PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Academic training in Biological Sciences or a related field, with a PhD in Sciences from a graduate program in Biochemistry or Physiology. Applicants must have a publication record, leadership skills, motivation, and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment.
Specific Requirements
Applicants must have experience in studies involving the metabolism and physiology of white and brown adipose tissues; handling, breeding, and genotyping genetically modified mouse models, including mice with tissue-specific gene deletion using the Cre-loxP system; cell culture, molecular cloning, plasmid manipulation, cell transfection, and gene silencing using RNA interference (RNAi); molecular biology techniques and the processing of biological samples for omics analyses; and assessment of in vivo lipogenesis using radioisotopes, including the safe handling of radioactive materials and knowledge of applicable biosafety and radiation protection regulations.
Languages
ENGLISH: Excellent
Additional Information
Benefits
The selected candidate will receive a FAPESP Postdoctoral Fellowship of R$ 12,570.00 per month and a Technical Reserve equivalent to 10% of the fellowship’s annual value to cover unforeseen expenses directly related to the research activities.
Eligibility criteria
The position is open to Brazilian and international applicants. Applicants must meet all the academic training and experience requirements described in this job offer.
Selection process
The selection process will comprise:
- Evaluation of the required application documents;
- An interview via videoconference, only for applicants who meet the requirements described in the job offer.
The interview will be scheduled in advance by email.
Additional comments
Applicants must submit a Curricular Summary in the FAPESP format (https://fapesp.br/6351/instructions-for-the-elaboration-of-a-curricular-summary), a motivation letter, and a letter of recommendation from a researcher with whom they have previously worked.
The motivation letter and the letter of recommendation must each be no longer than one page and must be formatted in Times New Roman or Arial, 12-point font, with 1.5 line spacing.
Applications must be sent by email with the subject line “Application for FAPESP Postdoctoral Fellowship.”
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