Distinguished PKS Postdoctoral Fellow 2027
Closes Nov 13
Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Complex Systems
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Cellular Biophysics
Physics of Life, Molecular Biophysics, Biophysics and fellowship from FAPESP
Closed on Monday, Oct 12
R$12,570
About
Investigate mitochondrial DNA architecture and function at LNBio/CNPEM in Campinas with Thayna Mendonça Avelino. Combine coherent X-ray diffraction imaging with STED microscopy, develop multimodal imaging strategies and integrate structural and functional measurements. The fellowship starts in November 2026. Submit a CV, motivation letter and recommendation letter to the investigator’s address on the official call by 12 October 2026.
Eligibility
Career stage: Postdoc
Apply to an advertised position
Covers: Advertised stipend: BRL 12,570. The call does not specify award duration.
Host location: Brazil
Research hosted in Campinas, Brazil.
Reviewed Sep 28, 2026. Check the funder’s full conditions before applying.
PhD in a relevant biological or biophysical discipline, advanced light microscopy, cell-culture experience and advanced English. Synchrotron imaging, microscopy sample preparation and mitochondrial/metabolism research are advantageous.
Topics
mitochondrial DNAmitochondrial DNA architectureLNBio/CNPEMCampinasThayna Mendonça Avelinocoherent X-ray diffraction imagingSTED microscopymultimodal imaging strategiesstructural and functional measurements
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