Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No
Offer Description
Activities and context
The project focuses on investigating the genomic architecture and evolution of sex determination systems in non-model species. Although the study organism model is fish, candidates with a strong computational background in plant genomics, mammalian genomics, or other evolutionary systems are highly encouraged to apply. The fellowship beneficiary will be responsible for leading and performing advanced bioinformatics analyses, which include: de novo genome assembly and chromosome-level annotation; comparative and evolutionary genomics; repetitive sequence analysis; molecular cytogenetics.
Mandatory requirements
- Have completed a PhD within the last 7 years in Genetics, Bioinformatics, Biological Sciences, Plant Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, or related fields;
- Expertise in computational biology, command-line interfaces, and programming languages (e.g., Python) for large-scale genomic data analysis;
- A recent publication record as first author, alongside publications (or evidence) demonstrating the required expertise for the project.
Desirable requirements
- Ability to coordinate projects and work effectively in a team;
- International experience and/or availability to undertake a research internship abroad (estimated duration of 1 year);
- Communication and writing skills in English.
How to apply
Applicants must send an email (Subject line: “PostDoc Charasex”) containing the following documents to diogo.hashimoto@unesp.br; ricardo.utsunomia@unesp.br; f.foresti@unesp.br:
- Undergraduate and Graduate academic transcripts;
- FAPESP-model Curricular Summary, including a link to the Lattes Curriculum;
- A 1-page cover letter stating the reasons for interest in the fellowship and a brief summary of research experience;
- Two reference letters, including contact email addresses.
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/9713
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: Centro de Aquicultura da Unesp (CAUNESP)
Country: Brazil
State/Province: São Paulo
City: Jaboticabal
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
