Atualizado em 17/04/2024 por Secretaria do Departamento de Bioquímica
Tenure-track faculty position opening - Assistant Professor
Two opening
Department of Biochemistry, Institute of Chemistry
University of São Paulo
Brazil
Application deadline: July, 16, 2024, at 5 p.m. (GMT ‐3)
The Department of Biochemistry (DBQ) at the Chemistry Institute of University of
São Paulo invites applications for two full‐time tenure‐track assistant professor
faculty positions. DBQ engages in cutting‐edge fundamental and applied
biochemistry and molecular biology research, and aims to provide world‐class
education.
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. 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 vibrant arts, entertainment, and gastronomy
scenes.
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 2,800 as of April, 2024) 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
Applications must be uploaded at this website, which requires registration.
The deadline for submissions is July, 16, 2024, 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 bioquimica@iq.usp.br
