Job Listings

 Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Algal Systematics and Evolution 

Project title: Genomics and phylogenomics of poorly studied red algae groups of the subclass Nemaliophycidae (Rhodophyta): orders Acrochaetiales, Balliales, Colaconematales, Corynodactylales, Entwisleales, Ottiales and Rhodachlyales 

Start: May 1st 2025 

Principal Investigator: Orlando Necchi Jr 

Deadline for submissions: March 24th 2025 

Locale: Rua Cristóvão Colombo, 2265 (Departamento de Ciências Biológicas), São José do Rio 

E-mail for proposal submission: o.necchi@unesp.br 

Summary 

A post-doctoral position is available in a FAPESP (São Paulo State Research Foundation) funded project, which is hosted by the São Paulo State University's Institute of Biosciences, Language and Exact Sciences (IBILCE-UNESP) in São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo State, Brazil. The work of the scholarship holder includes activities aimed at achieving the general goals of the research project, namely: a) describing the characteristics of the plastid and mitochondrial genomes of representative members of the orders Acrochaetiales, Balliales, Colaconematales, Corynodactylales, Entwisleales, Ottiales and Rhodachlyales; b) performing phylogenomic analysis aiming to infer the phylogenetic relationships among members of all orders to elucidate their position within Nemaliophycidae; c) applying the data to raise hypotheses to explain the transition from marine to freshwater habitats. 

Candidates must have a PhD in Biological Sciences or related areas, completed less than seven years ago. It is a prerequisite that the candidate has a solid experience in laboratory work involving molecular protocols, as well as proven skills to assemble and analyze genomes. The scholarship will last 24 months with a full-time dedication. 

To apply, the candidate must send the following documents by email by March 24, 2025: (i) cover letter informing the training and skills in the subject of the project; (ii) CV. 

This opportunity is open to candidates of any nationality. The selected candidate will receive a Postdoctoral fellowship from the São Paulo State Research Foundation (FAPESP) in the amount of R$ 12,000.00 (Brazilian Real) monthly and a research contingency fund, equivalent to 10% of the annual value of the fellowship which should be spent on items directly related to the research activity. 

The full scholarship information is published at FAPESP website: https://fapesp.br/oportunidades/genomica_e_filogenomica_de_grupos_de_algas_vermelhas_pouco_estudados_da_subclasse_nemaliophycidade_(rhodophyta):_ordens_acrochaetiales,_balliales,_colaconematales,_corynodactylales,_entwisleales,_ottiales_e_rhodachlyales/7970/ 

Send additions and comments to the Communications Director (communications@psaalgae.org).

***Job advertisements are posted as received and PSA is not responsible for their accuracy. Announcements without a deadline will be removed 3 months past their posting date***