LAB+,the company builder of the Institut Pasteur de Montevideo, is calling for applicants to fill the position of Valorization Assistant with a workload of 40 hours per week from Monday to Friday, on-site.

Training attained and skills

We are looking for advanced students or recent graduates of careers related to management, administration, accounting and/or finance.

Training and knowledge in the following areas will be especially valued:

• Advanced proficiency in spreadsheets (Excel) and Microsoft Office suite (required).
• Administrative management of companies and/or institutions
• Management software, accounting, ERP, or similar.
• Costing of services and products
• Accounting and Cash Flow knowledge, with an ability for numbers.
• Management of Business Intelligence programs (e.g. Power BI).
• Basic knowledge on Marketing and Valuation Models
• Good level of English (spoken and written)
• Very good communication skills (both spoken and written).

Experience

The person must have work experience in Management, Commercial, Financial and/or Reporting positions.

Responsibilities

The selected person will perform tasks related to the management and monitoring of the start-up portfolio linked to the institute.

Will support the costing of the institute’s services, as well as their valorization (budgeting, follow-up, marketing, etc.). He/she will also provide support in the preparation of contracts of valorization (commercial or partnership).

Will receive and handle requests from internal and external clients (primarily in Spanish and occasionally in English), and will interact with other corporate counterparts (both national and international), institutional entities, and other organizations and agencies.

Will collaborate with the filing of documentation and the preparation of reports related to the tasks detailed above, and will provide general support in tasks of their competence, among other responsibilities.

Other requirements

In addition to the required training, we are looking for a proactive person, with analytical and attention to detail mentality, methodical and logical approach, with good interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills.

We are looking for an executive profile, with autonomy, initiative, curiosity, adaptability and flexibility, organization and good time management to meet deadlines, as well as commercial knowledge and a business vision.

Duration

The duration of the position is indefinite, with a three-month probationary contract.

Application Process

We invite interested persons to apply through this link in .pdf format, attach resume with work references and note of interest.

Applications will be received until September 01, 2024.

In the event of any inconvenience that arises when completing the application form, we appreciate sending an email to the address: llamados@pasteur.edu.uy

The Institut Pasteur de Montevideo is an institution committed to promoting a gender-equitable organizational culture. The Institution adheres to Law No. 17,817 on combating racism, xenophobia and all other forms of discrimination and Law No. 19,846 on the obligations arising from international human rights law, in relation to equality and non-discrimination between women and men, including formal, substantive and recognition equality.

Under this legal framework, and in compliance with Article 8 of Law No. 19,846 on Special Temporary Measures, every effort will be made to ensure that the applications are evaluated by a gender parity commission with training in the subject, and in the event of an equal background between two candidates of different genders, the woman will be favored.

This call is open to persons registered in the National Registry of Persons with Disabilities (Law No. 19,691), who meet the conditions and suitability for the position.

The Chronic Lymphoid Leukemia Research Laboratory (iLLC) of the Institut Pasteur of Montevideo is calling for applications for a postdoctoral researcher, 40 hours per week.

Qualifications:

A PhD degree by the time of appointment.

Experience

Previous knowledge in cellular and molecular biology, immune techniques as flow cytometry, Western Blot and ELISA and handling murine models, will be considered advantageous but not exclusive. Experience in the fields of immunology and hemato-oncology is also desirable.

Responsibilities

The selected candidate will lead a project directed by Dr. Pablo Oppezo, in the rLLC laboratory in collaboration with Glaxo Smith Kline (GSK) Technology and Science platform in the field of Immuno-oncology. The project will focus on understanding the molecular mechanisms of progression and therapeutic resistance in chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

The main techniques used will be flow cytometry, ELISA, confocal microscopy, quantitative PCR, and next generation sequencing. The development of the proposed project will be the primary activity of the applicant, requiring a high level of dedication to this task.

Reference Salary:

As of September 2024, the nominal salary for the postdoc position is 110,490 Uruguayan pesos, (2800 USD).

Communication of results

It is expected that results will be announced before November 6, 2024, although this depends on the number of applicants and the characteristics of the applications.

Duration

The position will last for 2 years, with the possibility of extending the position for a period of up to 18 or 24 months, through competitive funding.

We invite interested persons to apply through the following link by attaching the following documentation in .pdf format:
a) Letter of motivation

b) Two academic letters of recommendation.

c) Curriculum vitae summarized containing the following information:
– Personal Data
– Academic Background
– Scientific work history
– List of publications
– Oral presentations at congresses
– Scientific awards and/or scholarships

The deadline for receipt of applications is Monday, September 23, 2024. Monday, September 23, 2024.

The Institut Pasteur de Montevideo is an institution committed to promoting a gender-equitable organizational culture. The Institution adheres to Law 17.817 on combating racism, xenophobia, and all forms of discrimination, as well as to Law No. 19846 on the obligations emerging from international human rights law regarding equality and non-discrimination between women and men, encompassing formal, substantive, and recognition equality.

Under this legal framework, and in compliance with Article 8 of Law No. 19846 on Special Temporary Measures, we will make every effort to ensure that applications are evaluated by a gender-balanced commission with expertise in the topic. In the case of equal qualifications between two candidates of different genders, preference will be given to the female candidate.

The Institut Pasteur de Montevideo is looking to expand its scientific team through an open call for two postdoctoral researchers to develop research projects aligned with current institutional scientific priorities (no prior affiliation with the institute required).

Training attained

Candidates must have completed their PhD between 2019 and March 31, 2025. While this is the preferred profile, applications that do not strictly meet these criteria but are adequately justified will also be considered. For candidates who have experienced maternity, an additional year will be accepted for the PhD completion (2018) per child born or adopted after obtaining the doctorate, and up to 2 additional years (2017) for multiple children born or adopted after obtaining the doctorate. Other justified circumstances such as illnesses or caregiving responsibilities will also be considered.

Duration

The position is for a duration of 2 years, potentially renewable once for up to 18 months. In the case of maternity during the contract period, deadlines will be extended by 9 months.

Salary reference

As of July 2024, the nominal salary for the postdoctoral position at IP Montevideo is $110,490 Uruguayan pesos.

Application Process

Interested individuals should contact the responsible heads of the Technological Units or Research Laboratories of interest (contacts available on the institute’s website) to assess candidacy feasibility and to develop a work plan. The development of the proposed project should be the main activity of the applicant, requiring high dedication to this task.

Interested parties are invited to submit the following documents in PDF format in Spanish or English:

a) Curriculum vitae using the specified biosketch format.

b) Work plan (1,000 words) including:
-Project title
-Laboratory or unit where the postdoc will be conducted. If it’s a collaborative project, clearly identify the main affiliation.

-Background and rationale, objectives, and work plan (considering the position’s 2-year duration, extendable by 18 months).

c) Annex, if applicable, where references, figures, and tables can be included.

d) Letter of recommendation from the head of the unit/lab justifying the impact of the candidate’s incorporation into the research team and the availability of funds to support the project.

Evaluation

Projects will be evaluated by an advisory committee composed of researchers from IP Montevideo. This committee will be appointed by the institute’s directors in consultation with the Academic Advisory Council, aiming to minimize conflicts of interest. Projects should be written to be understood by researchers with general training in life sciences, though not necessarily in all proposed research lines.

For any inquiries regarding the call, please contact academic@pasteur.edu.uy.

Communication of results

It is expected that results will be published before November 30, 2024, although this depends on the number of applicants and the characteristics of the applications.

Assuming the position

In 2025, to be arranged between the institute’s directors, the responsible person from the group, and the selected candidate. If a candidate selected at the time of the result has not yet defended their doctorate, they must do so by March 31, 2025, unless exceptional circumstances justify an extension. Otherwise, they will have to forfeit the position, and it will be awarded to the next candidate in priority.

Submit applications through this form, including the following information:

Email: This will be used for communication related to this call
Call number: 20-24
Call name: Institutional Postdoctoral Positions

The deadline for submissions is extended until October 22, 2024, at 17:00 h.

The Institut Pasteur de Montevideo is committed to promoting an organizational culture with gender equity. The Institution adheres to Law 17.817 against racism, xenophobia, and all forms of discrimination, as well as Law No. 19846 regarding obligations arising from international Human Rights law, ensuring equality and non-discrimination between women and men, encompassing formal, substantive, and recognition equality.

Under this legal framework and in compliance with Article 8 of Law No. 19846 on Special Temporary Measures, every effort will be made to ensure applications are evaluated by a gender-balanced committee with expertise in the field. In cases where candidates of different genders have equal qualifications, preference will be given to women.

The Laboratory of Molecular and Structural Microbiology calls for a student to carry out her/his graduate thesis, with an hourly load to be agreed with the researcher.

Training attained

We are looking for advanced undergraduate students in careers related to biological sciences.

Experience

Although not exclusive, knowledge in microbiology and/or molecular biology would be an asset.

Responsibilities

The thesis will be carried out within the framework of a recent line of research that seeks to understand endoflagellate-mediated motility in bacteria of the genus
Leptospira. The selected person will work under the direction of Dra. Sonia Mondino in Dr. Alejandro Buschiazzo’s group, and will join the project “Endo- or exo-: the mystery of the periplasmic localization of the flagellum in Spirochetes”. The student will learn molecular biology and microbiology techniques.

Duration

The duration of the internship will be 12 months.
We invite interested people to apply through this link and attach the following documents in pdf format:

a) Motivation letter.
b) Schooling.
c) CV.

The deadline for receipt of applications is May 3, 2024.
If you have any questions about the call, please send an e-mail to llamados@pasteur.edu.uy.

The Institut Pasteur de Montevideo is an institution committed to promoting an organizational culture based on gender equality. The Institution adheres to Law Nº 17.817 on the fight against racism, xenophobia, and all other forms of discrimination, and Law No. 18.104 on equal rights and opportunities between men and women.

The Institut Pasteur of Montevideo (IP Montevideo) and the National Institute of Agricultural Research (INIA) Joint Unit is calling for applicants for a position of Technical Assistant with a workload of 40 hours per week.

Training attained

We are looking for people with completed undergraduate studies or in the last year of their degree in biological/biomedical sciences: B.Sc. in Biology, B.Sc. in Human Biology, B.Sc. in Biochemistry, B.Sc. in Biotechnology, B.Sc. in Clinical Laboratory, Dr. in Veterinary Medicine, with strong interest in microbiology and/or molecular biology laboratory work.

Experience

Previous experience in laboratory work, especially in serological, microbiological and/or molecular biology techniques (not exclusive), and especially enthusiasm and commitment to research work, as well as the ability to work as part of a team, will be an asset.

Responsibilities

The activities to be developed will be carried out within the framework of the INIA-FPTA project “Study of infectious causes and genetic factors associated with gestation losses in beef cattle in Uruguay”.

The main objectives of this project are (i) to study infectious diseases caused by bacteria, parasites and/or viruses and determine their association with reproductive losses in beef cattle in Uruguay at different stages of gestation; and (ii) detect known genetic and/or hereditary diseases and identify genetic components associated with losses in beef cattle in Uruguay.

The selected person will develop laboratory activities and among the responsibilities are the following:

– Process and analyze different biological samples obtained from animals with gestational losses by microbiological bacterial culture techniques, serological analysis of antibodies induced by infection (ELISA and bacterial antigen agglutination methods), extraction, purification and detection of pathogen DNA by conventional and real time PCR.

– Record and analyze analysis results together with the working group.

– Maintain and update a bank of biological samples obtained/analyzed (serum, nucleic acids, etc.) and microorganisms isolated during the execution of project activities.

Given that part of the project activities involve collaborative work at INIA experimental stations, it is requested to indicate the possibility of short stays at the Animal Health Research Platform in La Estanzuela, department of Colonia (this requirement is not exclusive).

Remuneration

This is a highly dedicated position, with remuneration according to the current salary scale available on our website.

Duration

The commencement of activities is immediate, and the contract would last until November 30, 2026.

We invite interested people to apply through this link attaching in pdf format, the following documents:

1. a) Motivation letter explaining current situation and academic interests (maximum 1 page).
2. b) Curriculum Vitae with education.
3. c) Name and contact of 2 persons who can provide references.

The deadline for receipt of applications is March 17, 2024.

If you have any questions about the call, please send an e-mail to llamados@pasteur.edu.uy.

The Institut Pasteur de Montevideo is an institution committed to promoting an organizational culture based on gender equality. The Institution adheres to Law Nº 17.817 on the fight against racism, xenophobia, and all other forms of discrimination, and Law No. 18.104 on equal rights and opportunities between men and women.

The Analytical Biochemistry and Proteomics Unit, (Joint Unit Institut Pasteur de Montevideo-Instituto de Investigaciones Biológicas Clemente Estable) calls for a student to carry out his/her graduate thesis, with an hourly load to be agreed with the researcher.

Training attained

We are looking for undergraduate students with degrees related to biological sciences, statistics or engineering.

Experience

Although it is not exclusive, knowledge of programming and/or data analysis would be an asset.

Responsibilities

The graduate thesis will be carried out within the framework of a research line that uses multi-omics data and artificial intelligence to predict gene functions. The selected person will work with Dr. Flavio Pazos Obregón and Dr. Rosario Durán and will join the project “Identification of new components of the divisome and elongasome of Corynebacteriales using spatial proteomics, gene location patterns and artificial intelligence”. During the thesis work, machine learning models capable of predicting gene functions will be implemented, using public domain multiomics data and data obtained by our Unit.

The internship will be, in principle, honorary, although depending on the progress of the project, funding will be sought. The nature of the work enables a semi-face-to-face regime.

Duration

The duration of the internship will be 12 months.

We invite interested people to apply through this link and attach the following documents in pdf format:
a) Motivation letter.
b) Schooling.
c) CV.
The deadline for receipt of applications will be extended to March 15, 2024.

If you have any questions about the call, please send an e-mail to llamados@pasteur.edu.uy.

The Institut Pasteur de Montevideo is an institution committed to promoting an organizational culture based on gender equality. The Institution adheres to Law 17,817 on combating racism, xenophobia and all other forms of discrimination and Law No. 18,104 on equal rights and opportunities for men and women.

The Advanced Bioimaging Unit (Joint Unit Pasteur + Hospital de Clínicas / Udelar) is calling for applicants to carry out their PhD thesis with an hourly load of 30 hours per week.

 

Training attained

We are looking for interested people who are able to enroll in a PhD program and are interested in doing their thesis in the field of Biomedicine/Biotechnology. It is a requirement to have completed a Master’s degree, or accredit equivalent training, in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Human Biology, Biotechnology, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, or related areas. Special cases may be considered of people who are not yet able to enter the Doctorate, but are able to enter a Master’s program (for guidance, please refer to the requirements of the PEDECIBA or PROINBIO doctorate).

 

Experience

Knowledge and interest in neurosciences, biochemistry, cellular-developmental biology, biotechnology, microscopy, as well as experience in some of the methodological techniques to be applied during the project and described in this call will be valued, but not exclusive.

 

Responsibilities

The PhD thesis will be carried out in the framework of the ANII-funded project: “SCiMeR: an innovative platform for in vivo and single cell level preclinical evaluation of molecules modulating metabolic reprogramming” (FMV 1_2023_1_176623). The project aims to develop new methods for in vivo analysis of cell behavior and physiology, focusing on metabolic changes in immune and microglial cells.

The selected person will have the opportunity to:

● research using advanced microscopy technology unique in the country and the region, with the direct objective of applying the knowledge acquired to the preclinical evaluation of drugs.

● be part of a dynamic, interdisciplinary and collaborative working group, with extensive experience in the subject matter of work.

● given the applied nature of the project, you will have contact with companies, all of which will provide an enriching training experience in multiple areas.

 

Some of the main techniques to be used during the project will be:

● Cell and tissue cultivation.

● Basic molecular biology and biochemistry techniques.

● Use and manipulation of laboratory animals, mainly zebrafish embryos.

● Advanced Fluorescence Optical Microscopy techniques including: Immunolocalization and 3D reconstruction, in vivo imaging with microscopy.
2-photon confocal laser, Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging (FLIM), hyperspectral microscopy and Light-sheet Microscopy.

● Image analysis and statistical data processing.

 

Remuneration

The selected person will receive support for the completion of the doctorate through an ANII postgraduate scholarship associated with the project.

 

Duration

The project will start on May 1, 2024 and the ANII project financing will have a duration of 36 months.

The selected person will develop his/her activities in the Joint Udelar- Institut Pasteur Unit of Advanced Bioimaging (based at the Hospital de Clínicas and the Institut Pasteur de Montevideo) and will eventually carry out stay(s) in centers abroad.

 

We invite interested people to apply through this link attaching in pdf format, the following documents:

a) Motivation letter explaining current situation and academic interests (maximum 1 page).
b) CV.
c) ) Name and contact of 2 persons to provide references.

 

The deadline for receipt of applications is February 18, 2024.

If you have any questions about the call, please send an e-mail to llamados@pasteur.edu.uy.

 

The Institut Pasteur de Montevideo is an institution committed to promoting an organizational culture based on gender equality. The Institution adheres to Law Nº 17.817 on the fight against racism, xenophobia, and all other forms of discrimination, and Law No. 18.104 on equal rights and opportunities between men and women.

The Laboratory of Host-Pathogen Interactions of the Institut Pasteur de Montevideo is calling for applicants to carry out their PhD thesis with an hourly load of 30 hours per week.

Training attained

We are looking for people interested in doing their PhD thesis, graduates of the Facultad de Ciencias, Medicina, Química or equivalent training, who have completed their Master’s degree and who are interested in the study of maternal-fetal interaction and transplacental transmission of pathogens.

Experience

Experience in the areas of molecular biology, cell biology and work with animal models will be valued, but not exclusive.

Opportunity

Within the ANII project “Molecular mechanisms of vertical transmission in Chagas disease”, there is an opportunity to carry out a PhD thesis. This involves working on the project objectives and also exploring additional questions about the molecular basis of transplacental transmission of pathogens.

The selected person will be responsible for investigating the modulation of gene expression and host immune response as a means of persistence and vertical transmission. Molecular and cellular biology techniques will be used, as well as massive sequencing, bioinformatics and work with animal models.

In addition to these tasks, the student will be able to develop his/her thesis within a collaborative work group and with experience in the topic of work, thus providing an enriching and formative experience.

Remuneration

The project has funding for an ANII Doctorate scholarship, available within the framework of the project.

Duration

The position is highly dedicated and will have a duration of 3 years starting in mid-2024.

Registration for the PEDECIBA doctoral program will be a requisite, the deadline for which is February 2024.

We invite interested persons to apply through this link attaching the following documents in pdf format:

1. a) Motivation letter explaining the current situation and academic interests (maximum 1 page)
2. b) Curriculum Vitae
3. c) Name and contact of 2 people who provide reference

The deadline for receipt of applications is February 1, 2024.

If you have any questions about the call, you can direct your emails to llamados@pasteur.edu.uy

The Institut Pasteur de Montevideo is an institution committed to promoting an organizational culture based on gender equality. The institution adheres to Law 17.817 on combating racism, xenophobia and all other forms of discrimination and Law No. 18.104 on equal rights and opportunities between men and women.

The Laboratory of Metabolic Diseases and Aging of the Institut Pasteur de Montevideo is calling for applicants to carry out their master’s thesis with an hourly load of 30 hours per week.

Training attained

We are looking for people interested in doing their Master’s thesis, graduates of Biochemistry or Biology, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine or equivalent training, and who have an interest in molecular and cellular biology, with emphasis on neurobiology.

Experience

Previous experience in laboratory work or handling of experimental animals is an asset (not exclusive).

Responsibilities

The thesis will be carried out within the framework of the FCE-ANII project “Regulation of NAD+ and senescence in the murine hippocampus: a possible role for the DBC1 protein”.

The selected person will develop activities that include immunodetection techniques of proteins in tissues, enzyme activity measurements, animal genotyping and behavioral tests to measure cognitive performance in experimental animals.

Remuneration

The selected person will receive support for the completion of the master’s degree through an ANII postgraduate scholarship associated with the project.

Duration

The position is highly dedicated and will have a duration of two years starting in mid-May 2024.

Enrollment in a master’s degree program is a requisite, the deadline for which is February 2024.

We invite interested persons to apply through this link attaching the following documents in pdf format:

a) Motivation letter explaining the current situation and academic interests (maximum 1 page)

b) Curriculum Vitae

c) ) Name and contact of two persons to provide references

The deadline for receipt of applications is January 8, 2024.

If you have any questions about the call, you can direct your emails to llamados@pasteur.edu.uy

The Institut Pasteur de Montevideo is an institution committed to promoting an organizational culture based on gender equality. The institution adheres to Law 17.817 on combating racism, xenophobia and all other forms of discrimination and Law No. 18.104 on equal rights and opportunities between men and women.

The Bioinformatic Unit and the Pasteur+INIA Joint Unit (UMPI) of the Institut Pasteur de Montevideo are calling for applicants to carry out their PhD thesis with an hourly load of 30 hours per week.

Training attained

We are looking for people interested in doing their PhD thesis, who have already completed their Master’s thesis in Biological Sciences or Bioinformatics.

Experience

Experience in the areas of microbiology, molecular biology, genetics or genomics will be valued. You are encouraged not to refrain from applying if you do not possess some of the skills or mastery of the above mentioned areas or techniques.

The PhD thesis will be carried out within the framework of the INIA-FPTA project “From gut to water through soil and vice versa: discovering the dissemination pathways of livestock-associated microbial communities”.

This project will investigate the role of the gut microbiome in animal health, as well as the interactions of microorganism communities at the environment-animal-human interface by seeking to characterize the different pathways of microbial dispersal. In this scenario of environment-human-animal interactions, the project also emphasizes the identification of antimicrobial resistance genes, as well as understanding their distribution and dynamics.

The selected person will develop activities that include the use of bioinformatics and statistical tools to analyze shotgun metagenomics and amplicon sequencing data (i.e. 16S, 18S), as well as molecular biology aspects for nucleic acid extraction, construction of second (i.e. Illumina) and third (i.e. Oxford Nanopore) generation sequencing libraries.

Responsibilities include:

• Participation in the processing of samples in the laboratory: extraction of nucleic acids, construction of sequencing libraries.
• Participation in sample sequencing using Oxford Nanopore technology.
• Analyzing sequencing data together with the working group.
• Writing, together with the working group, of scientific articles for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Participate in the drafting of semi-annual project reports.

Remuneration

The selected person will receive support for the completion of the doctorate through an ANII postgraduate scholarship associated with the project, which will take effect immediately.

Duration

The position is highly dedicated. Its term will be until November 30, 2026.

We invite interested persons to apply through this link attaching the following documents in pdf format:

1. a) Motivation letter explaining current situation and academic interests (maximum 1 page).
2. b) CV.
3. c) Letters of recommendation.

The deadline for receipt of applications is February 1, 2024.

If you have any questions about the call, you can direct your emails to llamados@pasteur.edu.uy

The Institut Pasteur de Montevideo is an institution committed to promoting an organizational culture based on gender equality. The institution adheres to Law 17.817 on combating racism, xenophobia and all other forms of discrimination and Law No. 18.104 on equal rights and opportunities between men and women.