The BioNanotechnology Interdisciplinary Research Group (IRG) of the Puerto Rico Institute for Functional Nanomaterials (IFN) at the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) is seeking to hire a dynamic, highly motivated and collaborative post-doctoral researcher whose work will aim to understand baseline cytotoxicity of novel nanomaterials using Drosophila as an in vivo testbed.

Successful candidates will apply a wide range of skills in gene expression and function at the molecular, cellular, and whole organism level towards understanding of the molecular biology of novel nanomaterials’interactions in vivo in a developmental context. Research will focus on the use of Drosophila disease models to study and decipher cellular and molecular "toxicity pathways". That is, research will focus on the cellular response pathways that can result in adverse effects when perturbed as a result of nanomaterial exposure, through studying the effect of surface modification on nanomaterial biological interaction and in vivo transport. Priority will be given to individuals who have a strong Drosophila cellular and molecular biology background, and whose research experience bridges multiple areas. The IFN offers a vibrant and multi-disciplinary research environment in a multi-campus effort across institutions in Puerto Rico. The selected individual will work in !
the Department of Biology at the UPR Mayagüez Campus.

Interested researchers should apply sending a curriculum vita, three reference letters, and a summary of research interests to Prof. Franklin Carrero-Martínez (franklin.carrero@upr.edu).