Post-Doctoral Fellow – Molecular Mechanisms: The Department of Genetics and Evolution at the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), Brazil, and the University of Cambridge, UK, invite applications for two Post-Doctoral Research Fellow positions. The positions are part of a BBSRC-FAPESP funded research project led by Dr. Marcos R. Chiaratti, Dr. Patrick F. Chinnery, and Dr. Michal Minczuk. The project focuses on investigating the molecular mechanisms shaping the germ-line transmission of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) variants.
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow – Molecular Mechanisms in Germ-Line Transmission of mtDNA Variants
Designation: Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
Research Area: Molecular Mechanisms in Germ-Line Transmission of mtDNA Variants
Location: UFSCar, São Carlos, SP, Brazil
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Ph.D. degree obtained no later than 7 years ago.
- Experience in developmental and/or germ cell biology.
- Advanced proficiency in English.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Experience in isolation and in vitro culture of mouse germ cells.
- Expertise in micromanipulation of oocytes and embryos.
- Familiarity with cell imaging techniques (confocal/super-resolution microscopy).
- Proficiency in molecular techniques such as cloning, digital PCR, pyrosequencing, and next-generation sequencing.
- Background in bioinformatics and statistics.
Job Description: The selected candidates will engage in a multidisciplinary environment, focusing on:
- Isolation and culture of mouse germ cells.
- In vitro fertilization and intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection of mouse oocytes.
- Molecular cloning and in vitro transcription of plasmids.
- Microinjection of plasmids, mRNA, and RNAi into mouse germ cells and embryos.
- Maintenance, breeding, and genotyping of mice.
- Imaging of mouse cells by confocal/super-resolution microscopy.
- Molecular biology analyses using PCR, qPCR, digital PCR, pyrosequencing, and next-generation sequencing.
- Data analysis, organization for presentations, and publications.
- Detailed record-keeping of all laboratory activities.
Application Deadline: 18 February 2024
How to Apply: Interested candidates should send the following documents to marcos.chiaratti@ufscar.br, addressed to ‘Marcos R. Chiaratti’ with the subject “Application PD position”:
- Letter of interest describing experience and qualifications (up to 3 pages).
- Up-to-date curriculum vitae.
- Links to profiles on scientific platforms: (i) Google Scholar; (ii) ResearchID; (iii) ORCID; (iv) Scopus; (v) CV Lattes (if applicable).
- At least one letter of recommendation.
Additional Information:
- Monthly FAPESP Post-Doctoral Fellowship: R$ 9,047.40 (BRL), tax-free, for 24 months.
- Research Contingency Funds: 15% of the annual fellowship value for project-related activities.
- Potential coverage of costs for attending conferences and relocation.
- Fellowship extendable up to 48 months.
- Eligibility for Research Internships Abroad (BEPE) for up to 12 months.
For more information, visit FAPESP Postdoc or email marcos.chiaratti@ufscar.br.
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