01/09/2023
Tenure-track faculty position opening
Assistant Professor
Department of Biochemistry
Institute of Chemistry
University of São Paulo
Brazil
Submission deadline: November 21, 2023, at 5 p.m. (GMT -3)
The Department of Biochemistry (DBQ) at the Chemistry Institute of University of São Paulo invites applications for one full-time tenure-track assistant professor faculty position. DBQ engages in cutting-edge fundamental and applied biochemistry and molecular biology research, and aims to provide world-class education.
https://www.iq.usp.br/portaliqusp/?q=en/biochemistry/about
Applications are welcome from candidates whose expertise complements and synergizes with any of the wide range of biochemistry and molecular biology research areas in the department, and who promote interdisciplinary collaborations. Candidates with an excellent research track record with applications in neurosciences are especially encouraged to apply. The successful candidate is expected to develop a vibrant, externally funded research program, to contribute to teaching and mentoring, and to promote an inclusive departmental and campus climate.
Financial support for research in the state of São Paulo comes from a variety of sources, including FAPESP (https://fapesp.br/en ), the world-renowned state funding agency. The department hosts a motivated and talented student body that includes about 150 graduate students, about 50 post-doctoral fellows, and many undergraduate research students. São Paulo, Brazil´s largest city, is a diverse and cosmopolitan metropolis, with world-class infrastructure and services and a vibrant arts, entertainment, and gastronomy scene.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree. The position requires commitment to teaching and ability to conduct independent research. The entry-level monthly salary (MS3 level) is
R$ 14,761.02 (approximately USD 3,000 as of August, 2023) plus benefits.
Applicants may use Portuguese or English in their application materials and oral presentations. The topics of the selection process (“concurso”) are as follows:
1. Protein structure and function
2. Enzymes
3. Biological Membranes and Transport
4. Carbohydrate and lipid metabolism
5. Protein synthesis and degradation
6. Electron transport and oxidative phosphorylation
7. Metabolism control: hormone action and biological signal transduction
8. DNA structure, replication, and repair
9. RNA structure, transcription, and processing
10. Regulation of gene expression
The official announcement of this call in Portuguese is available at
https://uspdigital.usp.br/gr/admissao.
Applications must be uploaded at this website, which requires registration.
The deadline for submissions is November 21, 2023, at 5 p.m. (GMT -3).
Applications will be reviewed in order to certify that all requirements have been met. Certified applicants will be notified later on of the dates when the selection process will take place.
Inquiries about this opening may be sent to [email protected]
Atualizado em 02/06/2020 por Secretaria do Departamento de BioquímicaResearch at the Department of Biochemistry is focused at better understanding the molecular workings of life. Complex biological processes are investigated using multidisciplinary approaches that combine chemistry, biology, physic...
