{"id":24855598,"date":"2026-07-24T13:50:40","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T16:50:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pasteur.uy\/?p=24855598"},"modified":"2026-07-24T14:03:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T17:03:15","slug":"call-13-26-institutional-postdoctoral-positions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pasteur.uy\/en\/open-calls\/call-13-26-institutional-postdoctoral-positions\/","title":{"rendered":"Call 13-26: Institutional Postdoctoral Positions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;.&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>The Institut Pasteur de Montevideo invites applications for two institutional postdoctoral positions through an open call. The selected candidates will develop research projects aligned with the Institute\u2019s current scientific priorities. Previous affiliation with the Institute is not required.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applicants must have defended (or be expected to defend) their PhD between 2021 and March 31, 2027.<\/p>\n<p>Candidates who do not strictly meet this requirement may still be considered, provided they submit a strong justification. The following situations will be taken into account:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Parental leave:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The eligibility period will be extended by one year for each child born or adopted after completion of the PhD.<br \/>Other circumstances: Justifications related to illness, caregiving responsibilities, or similar situations will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.<br \/>Appointment<\/p>\n<p>The position is offered for an initial period of two years, with the possibility of one extension of up to 18 months.<\/p>\n<p>In the event of maternity during the appointment, the contract may be extended by nine months.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Salary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As of June 2026, the gross monthly salary for a postdoctoral position at the Institut Pasteur de Montevideo is UYU 119,318, subject to adjustment according to the applicable wage agreements.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Application<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Interested candidates should contact the head(s) of the Technological Unit(s) or Research Laboratory(ies) where they wish to carry out their project (contact information is available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/pasteur.uy\/en\/heads-of-labs-and-units\/\">Institute&#8217;s website<\/a>) to discuss the feasibility of the proposal and jointly prepare the research plan.<\/p>\n<p>The proposed project must constitute the applicant&#8217;s primary activity, requiring full-time dedication.<\/p>\n<p>Applications must be submitted in PDF format, in English or Spanish, and include:<\/p>\n<p>-Curriculum vitae using the Institute&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/pasteur.uy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Biographical-Sketch-Template-w-personal-statement_-2.docx\">biosketch format<\/a>.<br \/>-Research proposal (maximum 1,000 words), including:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;Project title.<br \/>&#8211;Research laboratory or technological unit where the postdoctoral work will be conducted. If the project involves collaboration between more than one group, the primary affiliation must be clearly identified.<br \/>Background and rationale.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Objectives<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Research plan (considering the initial two-year appointment and the possibility of an 18-month extension).<br \/>Appendix (if applicable), which may include references, figures, and tables.<br \/>Letter of support from the head of the host laboratory or unit, explaining the expected impact of incorporating the applicant into the research team and confirming the availability of funding to support the project.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Deadline<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applications will be accepted until <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>September 18, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (Uruguay time).<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Evaluation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Projects will be evaluated by an advisory committee composed of researchers from the Institut Pasteur de Montevideo. The committee will be appointed by the Director, in consultation with the Academic Advisory Council, after the application deadline, with efforts made to minimize conflicts of interest.<\/p>\n<p>Research proposals should be written so that they can be understood by researchers with a general background in the life sciences, even if they are not specialists in the applicant&#8217;s specific field of research.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Notification of Results<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Results are expected to be announced before November 30, 2026. However, the exact date will depend on the number of applications received and their characteristics.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Start of Appointment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Successful candidates will begin their appointments in 2027, on a date agreed upon by the Institute&#8217;s Director, the head of the host laboratory or unit, and the selected candidate.<\/p>\n<p>Applicants who have not yet defended their PhD at the time results are announced must do so by March 31, 2027, unless exceptional circumstances are duly justified. Failure to meet this requirement will result in forfeiture of the position, which will then be offered to the next eligible candidate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Application Form<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applications must be submitted through the online <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSduug-HiUMXzNc-aN5MxuyKUnwJswoX29YwA4wpmneQtkYeAw\/viewform\">application form<\/a>. Please note the following:<\/p>\n<p>Email address: This will be used for all communications regarding this call.<br \/>Call number: 13-26.<br \/>Call title: Institutional Postdoctoral Position.<\/p>\n<p>The evaluation committee will only have access to information strictly relevant to the call, including the applicant&#8217;s first and last name, age, highest academic degree obtained, and whether they are currently enrolled in postgraduate studies.<\/p>\n<p>For questions regarding the application form, please contact: llamados@pasteur.edu.uy<\/p>\n<p>For questions regarding the terms and conditions of this call, please contact: direccion_academica@pasteur.edu.uy<\/p>\n<p><strong>Equal Opportunity Statement<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>The Institut Pasteur de Montevideo is committed to promoting an organizational culture based on gender equality. The Institute adheres to Law No. 17,817 on combating racism, xenophobia, and all forms of discrimination, as well as Law No. 19,846, which establishes obligations arising from international human rights law concerning equality and non-discrimination between women and men, including formal, substantive, and recognition-based equality.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Within this legal framework, and in accordance with Article 8 of Law No. 19,846 on temporary special measures, every effort will be made to ensure that applications are evaluated by a gender-balanced committee whose members have training in gender issues. In the event that two candidates of different genders present equivalent qualifications, preference will be given to the female candidate.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Institut Pasteur de Montevideo invites applications for two institutional postdoctoral positions through an open call. The selected candidates will develop research projects aligned with the Institute\u2019s current scientific priorities. Previous affiliation with the Institute is not required. 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