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Postdoctoral Fellowship in Food, Nutrition and Mental Health Faculdade de Saúde Pública, Universidade de São Paulo in Brazil
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Inflammation
Funding
Selected candidate will receive a FAPESP post-doctoral fellowship of R$ 12,570.00 per month plus a research contingency fund equal to 10% of the annual fellowship value for research-related items.
Deadline
Sep 30, 2026
Country
Brazil
University
University of Sao Paulo

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Postdoctoral Fellowship in Food, Nutrition and Mental Health at the Faculdade de Saúde Pública, Universidade de São Paulo (FSP-USP), supported by FAPESP – São Paulo Research Foundation in Brazil.
The project focuses on a randomized, controlled, parallel-group clinical trial evaluating the effects of the BioMedBra Diet combined with the MindBits application on mental health symptoms and on biochemical, inflammatory, antioxidant, and metabolic parameters, compared with conventional nutritional guidance based on the Dietary Guidelines for the Brazilian Population.
Research activities include operational preparation, MindBits update and testing, REDCap setup, research team training, participant recruitment, screening, baseline assessments, randomization, participant training, and intervention implementation.
Eligibility highlights: PhD obtained within the past 7 years (degree completion by January 2027), in-person availability in São Paulo, fluency in English, basic statistics knowledge, willingness to learn systematic reviews and meta-analyses, and prior clinical research experience. Desirable skills include app development/implementation, teamwork in a multidisciplinary setting, 40 hours/week availability, and use of AI tools for research.
Funding: FAPESP postdoctoral fellowship of R$ 12,570.00 monthly plus a research contingency fund equal to 10% of the annual fellowship value.
How to apply: Submit a CV bio sketch, letter of interest, and contact details for two references. Use the specified email subject line: “Postdoctoral Fellowship – Food, Nutrition and Mental Health”.
Deadline: 30 September 2026.
Funding details
Selected candidate will receive a FAPESP post-doctoral fellowship of R$ 12,570.00 per month plus a research contingency fund equal to 10% of the annual fellowship value for research-related items.
What's required
PhD obtained within the past 7 years, with degree completion by January 2027. The fellowship must be conducted in person in São Paulo, Brazil. Applicants must be fluent in English, have basic knowledge of statistics, be willing to learn systematic reviews and meta-analyses, and have previous experience in clinical research projects. Desirable: familiarity with app development and implementation, ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, availability to work 40 hours per week, and proficiency with AI tools for research and academic activities.
How to apply
Send a CV bio sketch, a letter of interest, and the names and contact information of two references by email. Use the subject line: “Postdoctoral Fellowship – Food, Nutrition and Mental Health”.
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