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FAPESP-Funded Postdoctoral Fellowship in Brazil 2026 for Research on Fungal Diseases

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Applicant criteria

  • NationalityNo specific nationality required
  • AgeNo specific age required
  • GenderBoth

Opportunity criteria

  • Opportunity FieldMedical Sciences, Science, Others
  • Job locationBrazil
  • Deadline2026-08-31

Opportunity description

The University of São Paulo in Brazil is accepting applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in medical mycology and histoplasmosis. The fellowship is offered within a research project aimed at developing a specialized knowledge ecosystem for the study of endemic fungal diseases through collaboration among an international and multidisciplinary team of researchers and experts.

The selected researcher will work within the Center for Medical Mycology in Latin America (CMM LATAM). Research activities will be conducted primarily at the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP) and the Institute of Biomedical Sciences at the University of São Paulo (ICB-USP).

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Design and conduct in vivo and in vitro laboratory experiments.
  • Study interactions between hosts and pathogens.
  • Provide scientific support to postgraduate students in experimental planning.
  • Contribute to research projects conducted by the Center for Medical Mycology in Latin America.
  • Analyze research findings and prepare them for publication.
  • Publish findings in high-impact, peer-reviewed scientific journals.
  • Present research results at national and international conferences and scientific events.
  • Independently manage research activities and projects.

Benefits

  • Receive a monthly fellowship stipend of BRL 12,570.
  • Conduct research at the University of São Paulo and the Federal University of São Paulo.
  • Join an international and multidisciplinary research team.
  • Participate in advanced research in medical mycology and infectious diseases.
  • Gain opportunities to publish research in high-impact scientific journals.
  • Participate in national and international scientific conferences.
  • Develop expertise in laboratory experiments and molecular and biological analysis.
  • Build a professional network with international researchers and experts.

Eligibility criteria

Applicants must:

  • Have obtained a PhD within the past seven years.
  • Hold a PhD in one of the following fields:
    • Biological Sciences.
    • Microbiology and Immunology.
    • Biochemistry.
    • Molecular Biology.
    • A related discipline.
  • Have strong experience in laboratory research involving host–pathogen interactions.
  • Have experience with in vivo and in vitro experimental models.
  • Be familiar with genetics, biochemistry, and molecular biology techniques.
  • Have experience in characterizing virulence factors.
  • Be able to manage research projects independently.
  • Demonstrate leadership skills.
  • Have sufficient English proficiency to collaborate with international researchers.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants with knowledge or experience in:

  • Medical mycology.
  • Endemic fungi and fungal diseases.
  • Infectious diseases.
  • Bioinformatics.
  • Biostatistics.
  • Data analysis.

Required Documents

Applicants must combine the following documents into a single PDF file:

  1. A complete academic CV or Lattes Platform CV.
  2. A PhD certificate or official proof of thesis defense.
  3. A motivation letter of no more than one page.
  4. One recommendation letter.

Applicants whose PhD thesis defense is scheduled no later than August 1, 2026, may also be considered.

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