Post-Doctoral Fellowship In Structural Biology

Organisation/Company: FAPESP - São Paulo Research FoundationResearch Field: Biological sciencesResearcher Profile: Established Researcher (R3)Country: BrazilApplication Deadline: 20 Oct 2024 - 23:59 (UTC)Type of Contract: To be definedJob Status: Not ApplicableIs the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programmeIs the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? NoOffer DescriptionWe are looking for exceptionally motivated and innovative candidates for a post-doctoral position in the "Septin filaments: structure, polymerization and performance in pathologies" project, hosted by the University of São Paulo's São Carlos Institute of Physics (IFSC-USP) in Brazil. The candidate will be expected to use both negative stain and cryogenic electron microscopy for the study of different oligomeric septin complexes in search of high-resolution structures and to answer specific biological questions. Complementary biophysical techniques will also be employed when necessary.Candidates should hold a doctoral degree for no more than seven years and have experience in protein production and purification. Experience in Structural Biology and Cryomicroscopy is desirable but not a requirement. This opportunity is open to candidates of any nationality. Interested candidates should send applications by email to Richard C. Garratt (******) by 10/20/2024 including the following:A letter describing which position you are applying for and your motivation;A CV including your academic experience, publications, and related information demonstrating your research experience and abilities;A letter of reference.The selected candidate will receive a Post-Doctoral fellowship from the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) 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.Eligibility of fellows: country/ies of residence: AllEligibility of fellows: nationality/ies: AllWork Location(s)Number of offers available: 1Company/Institute: Instituto de Física de São Carlos, Universidade de São Paulo (IFSC-USP)Country: BrazilState/Province: São PauloCity: São CarlosPostal Code: 13563-120Street: Avenida João Dagnone, 1100
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