PostDoc Fotobiologia – FAPESP

Offer Description

Activities and context: The fellow's responsibilities will include conducting experiments focused on three main pillars: (1) Evaluation of the effects of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (APDT) on phytopathogenic and/or spoilage fungi, both in vitro and in vivo; (2) Directed selection for increased fungal resistance to APDT, followed by comparative genomics data analysis to identify the genes and mechanisms involved in this process; (3) Identification of mechanisms associated with the tolerance of filamentous fungal biofilms to APDT.

Mandatory requirements: A Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or related fields, with a Master's and/or PhD in Microbial Genetics or related subfields, completed within the last seven years, in accordance with FAPESP regulations. Experience in microbiology – with an emphasis on antimicrobial susceptibility testing – and in fungal molecular genetics, particularly functional genomics and transcriptomics, is required. Proficiency in English.

Desirable requirements: The candidate should have experience in mycology, familiarity with phytopathology, and skills in conducting field experiments. Familiarity with antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (APDT) and bioinformatics, as well as a solid track record in writing and publishing articles in scientific journals, are also desirable requirements.

How to apply: Interested candidates must submit: (1) a Curriculum Vitae (FAPESP format, see link https://fapesp.br/en/6351) including a list of publications, (2) a letter of interest of up to two pages describing prior experience and alignment with the project, (3) proof of PhD completion and a PhD academic transcript, and (4) the names of two professional references. The application email must include the subject line “PostDoc Fotobiologia – FAPESP”.

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/9883

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: Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo (FCFRP-USP)
• Country: Brazil
• State/Province: São Paulo
• City: Ribeirão Preto