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Postdoctoral Fellowship in Biotechnology of Microalgae São Paulo Research Foundation in Brazil
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
FAPESP Post-Doctoral fellowship with a monthly stipend of R$ 12,570.00 and a research contingency fund equal to 10% of the annual fellowship value for research-related items.
Deadline
Sep 12, 2026
Country
Brazil
University
São Paulo Research Foundation

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Postdoctoral Fellowship in Biotechnology of Microalgae at the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP), Brazil, with work linked to Instituto do Mar, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (IMar-Unifesp) in Santos, São Paulo.
The project focuses on the extraction, identification, and characterization of phytohormones produced by microalgae. Research activities include microalgal cultivation and strain selection, optimization of metabolite extraction and purification, chromatographic analyses using HPLC and/or LC-MS, and plant bioassays to evaluate the biostimulant activity of extracts. The topic sits at the intersection of biology, chemistry, and agricultural biotechnology.
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences and a PhD in Biotechnology (completed or with defense scheduled before the fellowship starts). Required experience includes microalgal cultivation, extraction and/or characterization of biotechnological compounds, and plant bioassays/biostimulation. FAPESP eligibility criteria for postdoctoral fellowships also apply, and the fellow must be available for full-time dedication.
Desirable qualifications include a recently completed PhD, experience under different cultivation conditions, chromatographic techniques, experimental design and statistical analysis, international publications, scientific writing in English, and collaborative teamwork skills.
The fellowship provides a monthly stipend of R$ 12,570.00 plus a research contingency fund equal to 10% of the annual fellowship value for research-related expenses. The opportunity is open to candidates of any nationality.
Deadline: 2026-09-12.
How to apply: Submit the application via the Google Form link. Upload the requested documents: CV, motivation letter, recommendation letter, diploma, proof of PhD status, proof of international research experience, and up to five relevant publications.
Funding details
FAPESP Post-Doctoral fellowship with a monthly stipend of R$ 12,570.00 and a research contingency fund equal to 10% of the annual fellowship value for research-related items.
What's required
Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences and a PhD in Biotechnology, completed or with defense scheduled before the fellowship start. Proven experience in microalgal cultivation, extraction and/or characterization of compounds of biotechnological interest, and plant bioassays/biostimulation is required. Candidates must meet FAPESP postdoc eligibility criteria and be available for full-time dedication. Desirable: recent PhD completion (preferably within the last two years), experience with different microalgal cultivation conditions, HPLC and/or LC-MS, experimental design and statistical analysis, international publications related to the project, strong scientific writing in English, and ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
How to apply
Submit the application through the Google Form provided in the post. Upload an updated CV, cover and motivation letter (max 2 pages), recommendation letter, diploma in Biological Sciences, proof of PhD completion or expected defense date, proof of international research experience, and up to five relevant publications.
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