Great Scholarship Opportunities

Welcome to the Opportunities Section for Scholarships and Placements within our dynamic research group.

Discover the scholarship opportunities supported by CNPq and FAPESP, aimed at fostering exceptional talent to join our research group.

1. Master’s Degree Opportunity:

Research Focus: Drug Delivery for Topical Treatment of Leishmaniasis

Scholarship: FAPESP

Duration: 2 years

Location: Institute of Chemistry, Unicamp, Campinas, Brazil

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or Biological Sciences.
• Excellent scholarly background.
• Scientific initiation experience is a plus (not mandatory).
• Proficient English language skills.

How to Apply: Submit an email to camilla@unicamp.br with your CV (preferably in Lattes format) and a brief overview of your academic background.

More Information on the Position:

We are actively seeking an enthusiastic candidate to delve into the exploration of metallodrugs’ integration into membranes and dressings for the topical delivery of pharmaceuticals. Specifically, this project aims to develop a topical device for the treatment of cutaneous Leishmaniasis, offering patients a less invasive option while minimizing systemic toxicity associated with current treatments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Investigate polymer-based membranes from diverse origins and materials.
• Propose and synthesize materials for drug delivery.
• Evaluate the incorporation and delivery of metallodrugs.
• Assess treatment effectiveness in collaboration with biology experts.

Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or Biological Sciences.
• The project will be based in the Inorganic Department of the Institute of Chemistry at Unicamp, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration with pharmacy and biology.

If you are passionate about cutting-edge research and eager to contribute to advancements in drug delivery, we invite you to be a part of our dynamic team. Apply now to shape the future of pharmaceutical innovation!

For any inquiries or additional information, please contact camilla@unicamp.br.

2.Ph.D. (direct) Opportunity

Research Focus: Metallodrug development and mechanistic studies

Scholarship: FAPESP

Duration: 4 years + 1 abroad

Location: Institute of Chemistry, Unicamp, Campinas, Brazil

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or Biological Sciences.
• Exceptional scholarly background.
• Scientific initiation experience is mandatory.
• English language proficiency

How to Apply: Submit an email to camilla@unicamp.br with your CV (preferably in Lattes format) and a brief overview of your academic background.

More Information on the Position:

The Ph.D. program in the direct entry modality is designed for individuals aspiring to take an accelerated route toward a scientific career. Candidates need not possess a Master’s Degree but are required to hold an outstanding Bachelor’s degree, coupled with a well-established background in scientific initiation.

In this research endeavor, the selected candidate will engage in the synthesis of organometallic compounds and investigate their interactions with biologically relevant biomolecules. The scope extends to various activities within the cellular environment. The primary objectives of the project are not only to assess cellular growth inhibition and cell death but also to gain comprehensive insights into the underlying mechanisms. To achieve this, a combination of diverse chemical and cellular tests will be employed to unravel the intricate workings of these compounds.

The ideal candidate should exhibit enthusiasm for inorganic and organic synthesis, possess a solid understanding of mechanisms in inorganic chemistry, and demonstrate proficiency in biochemistry and cellular biology. While prior experience in any of these areas is advantageous, it is not mandatory. Additionally, the candidate should be prepared to spend one year abroad as part of the research program.

If you are passionate about delving into the intricacies of inorganic chemistry, biochemistry, and cellular biology and are ready to embark on an exciting scientific journey, we encourage you to apply and contribute to groundbreaking discoveries in our research endeavors.

Key responsibilities:

• Organometallic synthesis
• Molecular characterization through spectroscopic techniques
• Ligand exchange kinetics investigation
• Spectroscopic investigation of the reaction with biomolecules
• Cell studies

Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering
• English Proficiency
• The project will be based in the Inorganic Department of the Institute of Chemistry at Unicamp, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration with pharmacy and biology.

3. Open Opportunities

Scientific Initiation

We have open positions for undergraduates in different projects.  Scholarships available.

Post-doc position

We have open positions for undergraduates in different projects.  Scholarships available.

To see our open projects, click here.

How to Apply: Submit an email to camilla@unicamp.br with your CV (preferably in Lattes format) and a brief overview of your academic background.