Post-Doctoral Researcher

Application Deadline: 4 Dec 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Country: Brazil Type of Contract: To be defined Job Status: Not Applicable Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description Activities and context The researcher will lead a study aiming at investigating how Artificial Intelligence views, narratives and futures are codified in S&T policies and systems internationally, producing effects on the governance, funding, and organization of scientific research. The successful candidate will conduct qualitative research and literature review on Science and Technology policies for AI in international comparative perspective, which includes cases from Brazil, United States, Canada, Germany and China. Mandatory requirements PhD completed in Science and Technology Studies (STS); Sociology of Science and Technology; Science and Technology Policy, or related fields; Proficiency in English: excellent reading, writing and conversational skills; Leadership profile and experience in the design, execution, and coordination of academic research projects; Provide administrative support for the conduct of STS Lab activities; Availability for full-time, in-person work in São Paulo, Brazil; Responsible for organizing events and promoting STS Lab professional activities on social media. Desirable requirements National or international experience in industry (especially in technology companies) or in national or state Science laboratories, will be considered a priority; Experience with organizing academic events; Leadership profile in research projects. How to apply Send the documents listed below (in PDF format) to the email address rleonel@usp.br with the subject line “AI S&TP_your first name + last name” (e.g., “AI S&TP_Andrea Salles”): Curriculum Vitae (or Lattes CV, if Brazilian); Two representative publications from your portfolio (excluding your Doctoral Dissertation); Cover letter / Letter of motivation (maximum 1 page, explaining your interest in the FAPESP Post-Doctoral project and how it can contribute to your career); Contact information (email) of three professional references. This opportunity is open to candidates of any nationality. The selected candidate will receive a FAPESP Post-Doctoral fellowship in the amount of R$ 12,570.00 monthly and a research contingency fund, equivalent to 10% of the annual value of the fellowship which should be spent on items directly related to the research activity. Where to apply Website: http://www.fapesp.br/oportunidades/9979 Additional Information Eligibility criteria Eligible destination country/ies for fellows: Brazil Eligibility of fellows: country/ies of residence: All Eligibility of fellows: nationality/ies: All Work Location(s) Number of offers available: 1 Company/Institute: Departamento de Sociologia – Faculdade de Filosofia, Letras e Ciências Humanas, Universidade de São Paulo (FFLCH-USP) Country: Brazil State/Province: São Paulo City: São Paulo Contact State/Province: São Paulo City: São Paulo Website: http://www.fapesp.br/oportunidades/ Street: R. Pio XI, 1500 - Alto da Lapa Postal Code: 05468-901