Organisation/Company: UNICAMPDepartment: Laboratório de Virologia e Biotecnologia AplicadaResearch Field: Biological sciences » OtherResearcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)Positions: Postdoc PositionsCountry: BrazilApplication Deadline: 11 Dec 2024 - 18:00 (America/Sao_Paulo)Type of Contract: TemporaryJob Status: Full-timeHours Per Week: 40Offer Starting Date: 8 Nov 2024Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programmeReference Number: Processo Fapesp: 2021/11968-2Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? NoOffer DescriptionThe opportunity is for the project belonging to the Animal Health Technology Platform (PTECSAN), which objective will be the selection and development of a Rapid Test, multiplex tests using flow cytometry and/or Luminex techniques, and a biomarker test for RT-Lamp testing for Viral respiratory infections in poultry.The researcher responsible for the project will conduct in silico analysis and epitope prediction for the Rapid Test and for multiplex immunodiagnosis, in addition to producing and purifying antigenic proteins specific for these systems. The researcher will also perform the conjugation of potential antigens to colloidal gold nanoparticles and latex beads, and multiplex immunodiagnosis via flow cytometry/Luminex, ensuring the accuracy and efficacy of the diagnostic platforms. The researcher will also be responsible for analyzing and selecting target regions for viral detection, designing specific primers for the development of the LAMP prototype, and validating the system.Prerequisites for the position:Degree in biotechnology, biological sciences, or related fields with a doctorate in an area related to the project based on biotechnology and molecular biology. The candidate is also expected to assist graduate students in analyzing their data. Experience in projects involving cellular and molecular biology detection techniques applied to animal virology; experience proven by courses and scientific articles in the development of rapid tests; experience in flow cytometry as a diagnostic method; experience with bioinformatics techniques for in silico prediction systems is desirable. Scientific publication in the requested area.Where to applyE-mail: ****** Field: Biological sciences » Laboratory animal scienceEducation Level: PhD or equivalentLanguages: PORTUGUESE - Level: GoodLanguages: ENGLISH - Level: GoodYears of Research Experience: 4 - 10Additional InformationThe selected candidate will receive a FAPESP Postdoctoral Fellowship (www.fapesp.br/bolsas/pd) in the amount of R$12,000.00 per month and a Technical Reserve. The Technical Reserve for a Postdoctoral Fellowship is equivalent to 15% of the annual value of the fellowship and is intended to cover unforeseen expenses directly related to the research activity.Eligibility criteriaInterested candidates should send an email to the researcher Dr. Clarice Weis Arns (******), containing their curriculum vitae, cover letters justifying their interest in the position, and letters of recommendation with contact details (name, institution, telephone number, and email address) of three researchers who can provide information about the candidate. The candidate must have completed their doctorate less than 7 (seven) years ago. The position is open to Brazilians and foreigners.
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