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Post-doctoral Fellowship in Food Science

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
Brazil
Salary
R$7373,10 monthly
Closing date
Apr 24, 2019

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Project description

The Food Research Center (FoRC) has opened a selection for a post-doctoral scholarship linked to a study aiming to evaluate the effects of d-limonene on metabolism. The study will be developed at the Food Research Center, located at the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of São Paulo in São Paulo, Brazil with the support of São Paulo Research Foundation - FAPESP.

D-limonene is a monoterpene abundant in citrus fruits known for its hypoglycaemic and hypolipidemic effects. The aim of the study is to evaluate mechanisms of action not yet explored and to understand how this compound can modulate metabolism and prevent chronic diseases. For this purpose, a study in animal models will be carried out and different metabolomics platforms as well as metagenomic and gene expression analysis will be employed.

The candidate

The ideal candidate must have:
  • Obtained the PhD degree in the last 7 years;
  • Be fluent in English;
  • Have formal training in analytical chemistry (bachelor degree in chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacy or related areas);
  • Demonstrated experience in targeted and untargeted metabolomics. This includes the operation of qToF and triple quadrupole mass spectrometers coupled to liquid chromatography and familiarity with data analysis softwares and mass spectrometry databases (SIMCA, Metlin, HMDB and related);
  • Experience in R for data analysis;
  • Experience with metabolomics analysis applied to nutrition/ metabolism of phytochemicals;
  • Be the first author in at least one scientific publication in an indexed journal.


Application process

Applicants must send a CV, motivation letter and one recommendation letter to forc@usp.br until April 25th, 2019. A final decision will be made until the May 5th, 2019. The estimated date to start the new position is July 1st, 2019.

FAPESP post-doctoral fellowships consist of monthly allowances of R$7373,10 and additional grant (reserva técnica) equivalent to 15% of the monthly allowances to cover costs related to the research project. The fellowship is granted for 2 years, with the possibility of extension for 2 extra years. Applicants living more than 350 Km from São Paulo are entitled to a relocation allowance and covering of travel costs. More information about FAPESP post-doctoral fellowships can be found at www.fapesp.br/en/postdoc .

More information about the fellowship is at: fapesp.br/oportunidades/2743 .

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