Organisation/Company: FAPESP - São Paulo Research Foundation
Research Field: Medical sciences
Researcher Profile: Established Researcher (R3)
Country: Brazil
Application Deadline: 25 Oct 2024 - 23:59 (UTC)
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
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
The Laboratory of Clinical Investigation in Insulin Resistance at the State University of Campinas's School of Medical Sciences (FCM-UNICAMP) in Brazil is in the selection process for a Post-Doctorate. The project aims to investigate the effects of the hormones GIP and GLP-1 on the subclinical inflammatory process of muscle, adipose, vascular, hepatic, and brain tissues in experimental animal models.
The opportunity is aimed at researchers who have completed their doctorate in the last four years and preferably in Nutrition or related areas. It is desirable that the focus of the thesis be on topics such as energy metabolism, obesity, diabetes, microbiota, inflammation, or neuroendocrinology. Experiences of international collaboration, such as exchanges or part of the doctorate carried out in prestigious international institutions, are valued. The candidate must have at least two articles as first author published in international scientific journals.
As technical skills, the candidate is expected to have proven experience in DNA/RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis, PCR, RT-qPCR, ELISA, Western Blot, immunofluorescence, immunoprecipitation, immunohistochemistry, cell culture, stereotactic surgery, as well as practice with mice and behavioral experiments. Fluency in English and Spanish is mandatory, as well as experience in teaching and supervising students, with experience in laboratory training and research guidance.
This opportunity is open to candidates of any nationality. The selected candidate will receive a FAPESP Post-Doctoral fellowship in the amount of R$ 12,000.00 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.
More information about the fellowship is at: fapesp.br/oportunidades/7454.
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 Médicas, Universidade Estadual de Campinas (FCM-Unicamp)
Country: Brazil
State/Province: São Paulo
City: Campinas
Postal Code: 13083-894
Street: Rua Albert Sabin, s/n
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