Summary
The University of São Paulo (EERP-USP) is seeking a highly motivated Post-Doctoral Researcher to work on a FAPESP-funded project titled “An integrated immunopeptidomics and immunoinformatics platform for advancing tick vaccine discovery through the identification of CD4+ T cell epitopes.” The successful candidate will bridge molecular/cellular biotechnology and advanced bioinformatics, collaborating with international partners in Scotland and Denmark.
Post-Doctoral Fellowship: Tick Vaccine Discovery & Immunoinformatics, University of São Paulo, Brazil
Designation
Post-Doctoral Fellow (Bolsa de PD)
Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
| Institution | Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo (EERP-USP) |
| Principal Investigator | Beatriz Rossetti Ferreira |
| Monthly Stipend | R$ 12,570.00 (FAPESP Fellowship) |
| Fellowship Duration | Up to 24 months |
| Vacancies | 1 |
| Anticipated Start Date | November 2026 |
Research Area
Interdisciplinary (Immunology, Molecular Biology, and Immunoinformatics)
Location
Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
Eligibility / Qualification
Mandatory Requirements:
- Ph.D. completed within the last 7 years in fields such as Immunology, Biotechnology, or Molecular Biology.
- Autonomous professional profile with fluency in English.
- Ability to integrate molecular/cellular biotechnology with advanced bioinformatics.
- Proven experience in the manipulation of viral vectors, cell culture, flow cytometry, and recombinant protein production.
- Technical mastery in mass spectrometry data analysis, large-scale data processing, and the application of machine learning for developing predictive methods.
Desirable Requirements:
- Scientific maturity to effectively troubleshoot and solve problems.
- Strong scientific communication skills in English and the capability to discuss complex results with domain experts.
Job Description
The postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for the following activities:
- Conducting advanced molecular biology routines, including DNA amplification, cloning, and sequencing.
- Producing, purifying, and titrating lentiviral particles.
- Performing lentiviral transduction to generate stable cell lines and evaluating expression using flow cytometry.
- Managing large-scale cell cultures and executing protein purification via chromatography.
- Preparing samples for immunopeptidomics via liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS).
- Analyzing large volumes of data and developing scripts and machine learning models for in silico screening.
- Integrating research activities and communicating findings with international partners in Scotland and Denmark.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should contact the Principal Investigator via email at brferrei@usp.br.
- Email Subject Line: “Inscrição Pós-Doc – Vacina Anticarrapatos”
- Required Documents (to be attached):
- Letter of Intent: Describing your pertinent technical skills and qualifications for the role.
- Curriculum Vitae: CV Lattes (or similar) including a link to your ORCID profile.
- Ph.D. Thesis Summary: Maximum of 1 page.
- References: Two letters of reference OR the contact information of two academic referees.
Last Date to Apply
August 26, 2026
