One post-doctoral position is being offered by the Center for Research in Inflammatory Diseases (CRID), one of the Research, Innovation and Dissemination Centers (RIDCs) supported by the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) and headquartered at the University of São Paulo’s Ribeirão Preto Medical School (FMRP-USP).
The opportunity is aimed at highly motivated scientists with expertise and background in the field of biochemistry and medicinal chemistry. The selected candidate will join a collaboration between CRID and the Brazilian Biosciences National Laboratory (LNBio), affiliated with the Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM) in Campinas (also in the state of São Paulo). The project is focused on the identification of novel compounds to treat inflammation; activities will be performed in Campinas.
We are seeking applicants who are exceptionally motivated, innovative, who can work independently within a collaborative team setting. The ideal candidate should have a PhD degree and background in the field of biochemistry and medicinal chemistry. Prior experience in techniques such as gene cloning, transfection, heterologous protein expression, protein purification, crystallization, structural biology and medicinal chemistry are desired.
To apply, the candidate must send by May 10th, 2020 the following documents to Prof. Dr. José Carlos Farias Alves Filho (jcafilho@usp.br): curriculum vitae, cover letter and two recommendation letters.
This opportunity is open to candidates of any nationalities. The selected candidate will receive a FAPESP’s Post-Doctoral fellowship in the amount of R$ 7,373.10 monthly and a research contingency fund, equivalent to 15% of the annual value of the fellowship which should be spent in items directly related to the research activity.
More information can be found in the links below:
http://www.fapesp.br/oportunidades/crid__centro_de_pesquisa_em_doencas_inflamatorias/3595/
http://crid.fmrp.usp.br/?l=en_US
