• Field of study: Applied Immunology / Tumor Immunology
• FAPESP Grant # 2020/00394-2
• Project: Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) invasion and distant metastasis: relevance and crosstalk between GALR2 and efferocytosis in the tumor microenvironment and hematogenic dissemination
• Area of expertise: Molecular and Cell Biology
• Coordinator / Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Carlos Rossa Junior
• Institution: Dept. of Diagnosis and Surgery – School of Dentistry at Araraquara, São Paulo State University (UNESP). Araraquara, SP, Brazil.
• Term of position/stipend: March 14, 2022 to March 13, 2024
Monthly stipend: R$ 7,373.10 (for reference monthly minimum wage in Brazil currently is R$ 1,212.00)
There is an open position (FAPESP stipend) for a post-doctoral fellowship at the Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, School of Dentistry at Araraquara – São Paulo State University (UNESP). This is a full-time position with a 2-year stipend (start date March 14th, 2022) that is awarded through a FAPESP grant (projeto Tematico) under the coordination and supervision of Prof. Dr. Carlos Rossa Jr (UNESP/Araraquara). The candidate will have to reside in the city of Araraquara, SP, Brazil for the duration of the stipend. A strong background in Immunology is required, and the candidate must also have experience/training in common Molecular and Cell Biology techniques, particularly in multicolor flow cytometry, as well as training in handling experimental animals (mice). Fluency in English communication (oral and written) is required. Interested candidates may apply until February 14, 2022 by sending an e-mail directly to the project’s coordinator (Prof. Carlos Rossa Jr,
[email protected]). The following attachments must be attached to the e-mail: a) a presentation letter, including brief information on the background/training and experience alongside with the name and e-mail/contact information of at least one active researcher in the field of Immunology as a personal reference; b) an updated curriculum vitae/biographical sketch (NIH-style, FAPESP biosketch format or CNPq/Lattes format). Selection will be comprised of a preliminary analyses of the biographical sketch/credentials and, for the applicants recommended for the position after this preliminary analyses, a scheduled individual online interview. Results will be announced to all applicants on February 18, 2022 and the start date is set to March 14, 2022.