There are three postdoctoral fellowship positions available at the Chemistry Institute of University of Sao Paulo (USP). The USP Chemistry Institute stands out in Brazil as one of the toppest institutes dedicated to science and education. USP is ranked as the best university in Brazil, and it is also in the South America's top position according to the QS World University by Subject Rankings.
Research Description:
The Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of Algae headed by Dr. Pio Colepicolo (PD supervisor) focuses on discovering new bioactive compound and developing protocols for better use of seaweed’s biomasses within a bioeconomy context. The liquid and gas chromatographers coupled to mass spectrometers (LC-MS and GC-MS), nuclear magnetic ressonance (NMR), supercritical fluid extractor and molecular biology are tools to accomplish the aforementioned aims.
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