PD SCHOLARSHIP – THEMATIC PROJECT-B

10 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 fellow will be responsible for: a) collecting and organizing information on fire dynamics in tropical savannas; b) organizing a database; c) integrating information and generating conceptual ecological models of fire dynamics in the Cerrado and savannas; d) collaborating on the development of a dynamic vegetation model (aDGVM) for fire risk prediction in the Cerrado; e) supervising students and/or project technicians; f) writing scientific articles, public outreach materials, and policy briefs; g) participating in workshops and assisting in their organization. Mandatory requirements: In-depth knowledge of functional ecology and savanna dynamics, particularly related to the Cerrado; fieldwork experience in the Cerrado; fluency in English; experience in statistical analysis of ecological data using R and/or Python; ability to work in a multidisciplinary team; prior experience in research projects; consistent scientific publications; a Ph.D. completed within the last 7 years; residence in São Paulo city for the entire period of the fellowship. Desirable requirements: Experience in developing ecological models; experience in geospatial data analysis and remote sensing; fluency in Portuguese. How to apply: Interested candidates should send an email with the subject line “PD SCHOLARSHIP – THEMATIC PROJECT-B” to vrpivel@usp.br , including: a) a cover letter (max. 500 words) explaining their interest, qualifications, and experience in the proposed topics; b) an updated resume (maximum of 2 pages); c) the names, positions, and email addresses of 3 references; d) a contact email address. The position is open to both Brazilian and foreign candidates. The fellowship will last 24 months, with a possible 6-month renewal. 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/10020 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: Instituto de Biociências, Universidade de São Paulo (IB-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