Postdoctoral Fellowship in Forest Breeding and Epigenomics

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Forest Breeding and Epigenomics

Field of Knowledge: Agrarian Sciences / Forest Resources and Forest Engineering / Plant Genetics and Breeding

FAPESP Grant Number: 2025/16608-5

Project Title: C-effect in focus: unraveling decades of uncertainty with an epigenomic approach

Area of Expertise: Forest Breeding / Epigenomics / Molecular Biology / Bioinformatics / Vegetative Propagation

Number of Positions: 1

Fellowship Value: R$ 12,570.00 monthly (consult the current FAPESP Fellowship values at fapesp.br/valores/bolsasnopais). It includes a Technical Reserve equivalent to 15% of the annual fellowship value to meet unforeseen expenses directly linked to the research activities.

Principal Investigator: Prof. Dr. Evandro Vagner Tambarussi

Unit/Institution: School of Agriculture (FCA) – UNESP, Botucatu Campus

Application Deadline: August 23, 2026

Start Date: 1st day of the immediate month upon FAPESP approval

Location: Botucatu, São Paulo

Activities and Context

The postdoctoral fellow will investigate the epigenetic mechanisms underlying adventitious rooting and the “C effect” in forest tree species, integrating genetics, next-generation sequencing (NGS), and bioinformatics. Responsibilities include tissue sampling, DNA extraction, whole-genome bisulfite sequencing (WGBS), epigenomic pipeline development, DMR identification, multi-omics data integration, field experiments, phenotyping, data management, FAPESP reporting, and publication of scientific articles.

Mandatory Requirements

1. Ph.D. obtained within the last seven years in Forest Science, Forest Engineering, Genetics and Breeding, or related fields.
2. Experience in molecular biology, nucleic acid extraction, and next-generation sequencing (NGS).
3. Knowledge of bioinformatics, genetic/genomic data analysis, programming, and pipeline development.
4. Experience with nursery and field experiments, and ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

    

   Desirable Requirements

   1. Knowledge of advanced statistical modeling, generalized linear mixed models (REML/BLUP), and integration of omics data.
   2. Aptitude for co-advising undergraduate and graduate students.

      How to Apply

      Interested candidates must send complete documentation exclusively in PDF format to the Principal Investigator’s email, with the subject line referencing “Vaga de Pós-Doutorado FAPESP – Projeto Pi”:

      • Curriculum Vitae (Lattes/CNPq format or international equivalent).
      • Letter of interest highlighting the profile’s suitability to the project’s demands.

        Note: Candidates must provide a valid contact email in the application documents. Received materials and the evaluation process will follow strictly confidential criteria.