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Post-doctoral Fellowship in Insect Epigenetics and Drug Action

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
Brazil
Closing date
Sep 1, 2019

Job Details

The Laboratory of Chromatin and Biopolymers of the Biology Institute of the University of Campinas (São Paulo State, Brazil) opens one Post-Doctoral scholarship position for full-time activity in the project Epigenetic markers potentially responsive to sodium valproate in the heterochromatin of Triatoma infestans (Klug), which is a portion of a Thematic Project supported by the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP). This Thematic Project aims to detect distinct metabolic pathways resulting from the action of valproic acid / sodium valproate (VPA). VPA is an anticonvulsive drug and a well-known histone deacetylase inhibitor and chromatin remodeling inducer. In cells of Triatoma infestans, VPA-induced heterochromatin remodeling occurs through a mechanism not fully understood, thus justifying its in-depth investigation. The methodology proposed for this study will comprise immunoassays, 3-D images obtained using confocal microscopy, laser microdissection and biochemical analyses.

Note: The post date will be considered.

Criteria for application

a. The candidate must have completed the PhD in less than 7 (seven) years and be conducting research activity;

b. The fellowship requires full-time exclusive dedication to the research project;

c. The scholarship holder cannot have employment contract nor can he / she receive a salary, fellowship from another entity or remuneration arising from the exercise of any activity of any nature for the duration of the scholarship. He / she cannot be retired or be away without pay;

d. The candidate shall demonstrate experience in the field regarding:

i) Insect experimentation and handling;

ii) Knowledge and practice in cell biology and molecular biology techniques such as immunoassays, biochemical analysis, light microscopies, PCR, Western Blotting; practice in microdissection is required;

iii) Fundamentals in Epigenetics;

iv) Communication in English and ability to work in a team.

Selection criteria

Analysis of the Curriculum Vitae and other documents in reference to academic training directed to the execution of the research project;

The vacancy is open to Brazilian or foreign residents. The selected candidate will receive a postdoctoral scholarship from FAPESP for a period of up to 24 months for R$ 7.373,10 per month and technical reserve equivalent to 15% of the annual value of the scholarship to meet the expenses related to the research activities.

More information about the fellowship is at: fapesp.br/oportunidades/3092 .

Eligible destination country/ies for fellows: Brazil

Eligibility of fellows: country/ies of residence: All

Eligibility of fellows: nationality/ies: All

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