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FAPESP postdoctoral fellowship: genomics and transcriptomics of Salmonella enterica from animal production (One Health)
The Laboratory of Molecular Epidemiology and Bacterial Genomics at FCFRP-USP in Ribeirao Preto, Brazil, offers a FAPESP-funded postdoctoral fellowship. The fellow will study the genomic diversity, virulence and adaptation of Brazilian Salmonella enterica strains from animal production that cause human infections, within a One Health framework.
- Country
- BR
- Experience
- Experience not specified
- Salary / stipend
- R$ 12,570.00 per month (FAPESP postdoctoral fellowship rate)
- Apply by
- 29 Nov 2026
- Job type
- Fellowship
- Work mode
- On-site
- Function
- Research
- Openings
- 1
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PhD awarded less than 7 years ago (or thesis defended before the start date) in microbiology, molecular biology, genomics, bioinformatics or a related field
Review the original notice to confirm the requirements. Related degrees are not automatically equivalent; the recruiting organisation decides eligibility.
What you’ll do
- Study the genomic diversity, pathogenicity, virulence and adaptation of Brazilian Salmonella enterica strains
- Run comparative genomics and pangenome analyses
- Characterise mobile genetic elements
- Carry out gene expression studies by RNA-seq
- Integrate multi-omics data
- Identify potential therapeutic targets in silico
- Work full-time and exclusively on the research project under FAPESP rules
What the employer asks for
- PhD obtained less than 7 years ago, or thesis defended by the start date
- Training and experience in microbiology, molecular biology, genomics, bioinformatics or related fields
- Experience with genomic data analysis and computational tools
- Ability to plan, run and interpret scientific studies
- Good English for reading and scientific writing
- Desirable: bacterial comparative genomics and pangenomics, genome assembly and annotation, phylogenomics, RNA-seq, programming in Linux, molecular docking and dynamics, relevant publications
Selection process
Not stated in the source. Review the original notice.
Documents to keep ready
- Updated Lattes CV (or equivalent academic CV for applicants from abroad)
- Curricular summary following FAPESP guidelines
- Letter of interest of up to one page
- Proof of PhD or statement of expected completion before the start
- Recommendation letter from the PhD supervisor
Pay, benefits and perks
- FAPESP postdoctoral fellowship of R$ 12,570.00 per month
- Full-time research with exclusive dedication
About the employer
FCFRP-USP is the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of the University of Sao Paulo at Ribeirao Preto; its Laboratory of Molecular Epidemiology and Bacterial Genomics studies foodborne and zoonotic bacteria such as Salmonella.
How to apply
Apply by email to labjufalcao.fcfrp.usp@gmail.com.
Applications by email until 29 Nov 2026
Skills for this role
What employers ask for in Research (JRF / SRF / PhD / Postdoc) roles. named in this notice
- Comparative genomics and pangenomics
- RNA-seq transcriptomics
- Bioinformatics in Linux
- Phylogenomics
- Mobile genetic elements analysis
- Molecular docking and dynamics
- PhD
- Postdoctoral
- Junior Research Fellow
- JRF
- Senior Research Fellow
- SRF
- Research Associate
- Food Technology research
- GATE XL
- ICAR NET
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Prepare for the interview
Questions commonly asked for Research (JRF / SRF / PhD / Postdoc) roles. Practise answers with an example and a number.
- Summarise your dissertation or main research project in two minutes for a non-specialist panel.
- Why this group or lab, and how does your experience fit the project described in the call?
- How did you design your experiments and choose the statistical analysis?
- Which analytical techniques have you used hands-on, and what were their limitations?
- What would be the first three months of work on this project if you were selected?
- Tell us about a result that did not work and what you did next.
Before you apply
- Read the original notice end to endDates, eligibility and the application route are decided by the employer, not by FSD.
- Tailor your resume to this vacancyMatch the keywords in the requirements. Resume Studio shows what is missing.
- Prepare a short research statementOne page on your project experience and why this group or call fits.
- Line up refereesMost calls ask for two or three referees; tell them in advance.
- Check the funding termsFellowship amount, duration, HRA and eligibility (NET / GATE) differ between calls.
Source & editorial check
Apply by email to labjufalcao.fcfrp.usp@gmail.com with subject 'Processo Seletivo - Pos-Doutorado FAPESP - [full name]'. Start March 2027. FAPESP process 24/10247-8; supervisor Juliana Pfrimer Falcao.
Original posting: 2026-11-04
Checked 2026-11-07 · Updated 2026-11-07
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