The Institut Pasteur de São Paulo (IPSP) has an open Postdoctoral position (3-year FAPESP fellowship) within the MICRONATIB project.

The position focuses on deciphering the mechanisms of action of Brazilian natural compounds against the intracellular form of pathogenic bacteria, using Cell Painting — a state-of-the-art, high-dimensional image-based morphological profiling assay. This is a topic of high scientific relevance and potential impact in the fields of infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance.

We are looking for candidates with experience in data analysis, bioinformatics or big data. Previous experience in fluorescence microscopy, microbiology/parasitology and drug testing will be considered an advantage.

Application deadline: 31 October 2026

Applications to francoch@pasteur-sp.org.br, including: • Updated Lattes CV (max. 2 pages – education, research experience, up to 5 key publications with your contribution, technical skills, funding/awards-  • Contact details of two academic references (supervisor / co-supervisor) • Letter of intent (max. 1 page)

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview, where they will have the opportunity to present their previous work.