Embrapa Soja selects postdoctoral fellow in Molecular Biology

Embrapa is selecting postdoctoral fellows in Molecular Biology to work on a research project applying dsRNA for topical use. The selected professionals will work at the Embrapa Soja Plant Biotechnology Laboratory. The scholarship, worth R$5.000,00, lasts for 12 months, starting in August/2020, but may be extended, depending on the performance of the scholarship holder and the project. The scholarship holder will be linked to the project "Production of dsRNA via fermentation process and use of interfering RNA (RNAi) technology to control weeds, stink bugs, nematodes and diseases in agricultural crops of economic importance".

The details of the scholarship holder's work will be defined jointly between the selected candidate and the researchers participating in the project. The selected candidate will develop activities aimed at developing strategies for the synthesis of dsRNA or shRNA molecules and delivery strategies for these molecules to control insect pests and weeds. The candidate must have proven experience in Plant Molecular Biology and related areas.

Prerequisites

Proven experience with work involving RNAi technology, preferably involving control of insect pests and weeds. Good teamwork, reporting and fluency in English skills. 

Differentiators are considered in the selection process: good ability to critically analyze scientific articles, proficiency in design and delivery of dsRNA or shRNA molecules.

To apply, send an email with a copy to: Alexandre Nepomuceno (alexandre.nepomuceno@embrapa.br) Liliane Henning (liliane.henning@embrapa.br) Silvana Marin (silvana.marin@embrapa.br)

Applications only by email: until 31/08/2020 – with subject line: “REGISTRATION FOR SELECTION OF SCHOLARSHIP IN INTERFERENT RNA TECHNOLOGY”. 

The email must include the following attachments: a) Summarized updated CV (maximum three pages); b) Letter of recommendation from at least one professional linked to a research institution or company;

Announcement of those selected: September 14, 2020.