Universidade Federal de Roraima (UFRR), established in 1989, is a public federal university located in Boa Vista, the capital of Roraima state in northern Brazil. As one of the youngest federal universities in the country, UFRR plays a crucial role in higher education and research in the Amazon region. It serves over 10,000 students across multiple campuses, offering undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs in fields like health sciences, engineering, law, education, and environmental studies. Jobs at UFRR are highly sought after due to job stability, competitive salaries, and the opportunity to contribute to regional development, particularly in indigenous communities and biodiversity conservation.
The university employs professors (docentes), researchers, technical-administrative staff, and support personnel. Faculty positions are the most prestigious, involving teaching, research, and extension activities (teaching, research, and community outreach). Administrative roles cover IT, finance, HR, and library services. UFRR's commitment to the Amazon's unique challenges makes it ideal for academics interested in sustainable development, public health, and cultural preservation.
UFRR was created to address the educational needs of Roraima, a state bordering Venezuela and Guyana with a diverse population including indigenous groups like the Wapixana and Macuxi. From its inception with three courses, it has grown to 50 undergraduate programs and 30 graduate programs. The mission emphasizes quality education, scientific research, and social inclusion, aligning with Brazil's federal university system under the Ministry of Education.
Jobs at UFRR reflect this mission, prioritizing candidates who can engage with local issues like environmental protection and ethnic diversity. The university's expansion includes new campuses and research centers, creating ongoing opportunities for academic professionals.
UFRR offers programs in Medicine, Nursing, Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Production), Law, Pedagogy, Biology, and Agriculture, among others. Graduate programs include master's in Biodiversity and Biotechnology, reflecting the region's ecological richness.
Research at UFRR centers on Amazonian ecology, indigenous health, renewable energy, and social sciences. Faculty jobs often require expertise in these areas, with funding from CNPq (National Council for Scientific and Technological Development) and FAPERJ. For more on position types, explore university job types.
To secure jobs at UFRR, candidates need specific qualifications tailored to the role. For professor positions, a PhD (Doutorado) in the relevant field is mandatory, as per Brazilian federal regulations. Research focus should align with UFRR's strengths, such as Amazon biodiversity, public health for indigenous populations, sustainable agriculture, or engineering for tropical environments.
Preferred experience includes publications in indexed journals (Qualis A1/A2), participation in research projects, and grants from agencies like CNPq or CAPES. Skills and competencies encompass teaching ability (proven by prior classes), Portuguese fluency, interdisciplinary collaboration, and community extension work. Technical staff roles require bachelor's degrees or technical training in areas like IT, lab management, or administration, with competencies in project management and data analysis.
The primary path for permanent jobs at UFRR is the concurso público, a merit-based public contest published in the Diário Oficial da União and UFRR's website. Steps include:
UFRR leads in inclusion, with 50% admission quotas for public school students, 20% for indigenous, and programs for quilombolas. The Pró-Indígena project supports native faculty and staff. Gender equality via women's networks, and accessibility for disabled individuals. These initiatives create diverse workplaces, prioritizing candidates from underrepresented groups in hiring.
UFRR promotes balance with 40-hour weeks for professors (20 teaching hours), sabbaticals every 5 years, and remote work options post-COVID. Boa Vista campus features lakeside views, sports complexes, nurseries, and cultural centers celebrating indigenous heritage. Employee benefits include health plans, retirement (federal), housing aid. The Amazon setting offers nature trails but challenges like isolation; university shuttles and family support mitigate this.
UFRR regularly posts openings in expanding areas like Medicine and Engineering. Recent contests filled 50+ professor spots. Future growth tied to federal budgets and Roraima's development. Salaries competitive: entry professor ~R$13,000 + bonuses up to R$20,000.
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