OPPORTUNITIES

PROJECT: Functional comparative genomics in Calliphoridae: the first step towards understanding the evolution of ectoparasitism

POSITIONS: Graduate students and postdoctoral researchers

We are looking for enthusiastic graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. If you are interested in becoming part of the lab, please email us to discuss potential research projects and funding sources.

PROJECT: Dimensions US-BIOTA-São Paulo: more to the blow fly than meets the eye: understanding evolutionary and genetic origins of diverse trophic specializations

POSITION: Technical Training in Bioinformatics

Applicants must be graduated and have expertise in computer programming and/or bioinformatics. Among the activities are: assembly and annotation of new genomes; development and curation of a public sequence database. Fellowship from FAPESP.

ABOUT USP AND IB

The University of São Paulo (USP) is the largest and most prestigious University in Brazil.  Besides its excellence in the undergraduate courses, USP is committed to high quality research, and is responsible for most of the scientific production of the country.

We are in the Department of Genetics and Evolutionary Biology at the Biosciences Institute (IB). Our Department and Institute rank among the top in the country in terms of quality of research and international visibility.

ABOUT SÃO PAULO

Our campus is located in São Paulo, the largest city in Brazil. The city s a major cultural centre, with an ethnically diverse metropolitan area.

São Paulo is also known for its varied and sophisticated cuisine, hosting some of the best restaurants in the world. You can also enjoy the rich cultural life in several theaters, museums and seasonal events.