Job Information
- Organisation/Company: FAPESP - São Paulo Research Foundation
- Research Field: Medical sciences
- Researcher Profile: Established Researcher (R3)
- Application Deadline: 15 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)
- Country: Brazil
- 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
Offer Description
Activities and context: The fellow will investigate the immunological and molecular mechanisms associated with susceptibility to Plasmodium vivax malaria, including parasite accumulation in the bone marrow and liver.
The fellow will also integrate functional in vitro assays with molecular and multi-omics approaches to identify parasite adaptations and potential biomarkers of susceptibility.
Mandatory requirements: Ph.D. in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Parasitology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field; proven experience in immunological techniques; high-impact, peer-reviewed publications and strong scientific writing skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively; full-time, exclusive dedication in accordance with FAPESP regulations.
Requirements Qualifications: Practical knowledge of multi-omics experimental design and computational data analysis; proficiency in bioinformatics and statistical computing tools, such as R and Python.
How to apply: Submit a single PDF containing: a FAPESP Academic Summary (Súmula Curricular) or Biographical Sketch, including academic background, key achievements, and up to five top publications; a full CV (Lattes for Brazilian applicants or equivalent for international applicants); a complete list of peer-reviewed publications; and contact details for two academic references (name, institution, and email). Deadline: 30 days after publication. Email: fabiotmc72@gmail.com.
This opportunity is open to candidates of any nationality. The selected candidate will receive a FAPESP Post-Doctoral fellowship in the amount of R$ 12,570.00 monthly and 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.
Where to apply
Website: http://www.fapesp.br/oportunidades/9941
Additional Information
Eligibility criteria
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: Universidade Estadual de Campinas - UNICAMP
- Country: Brazil
- State/Province: São Paulo
- City: Campinas
Contact
- State/Province: São Paulo
- City: São Paulo
- Website: http://www.fapesp.br/oportunidades/
- Street: R. Pio XI, 1500 - Alto da Lapa
- Postal Code: 05468-901

