Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Remote Phenology and Climate Change

17 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

FAPESP - São Paulo Research Foundation

Research Field

Environmental science

Researcher Profile

Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Brazil

Application Deadline

1 Mar 2024 - 23:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

To be defined

Job Status

Not Applicable

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

We are looking for a highly motivated researcher, with a history of research in the areas of Ecology, Phenology and Remote Sensing (land surface and near-surface phenology) and the ability to work collaboratively. This is a postdoc position to work at the São Paulo State University's Institute of Biosciences (IB-UNESP) in Rio Claro, Brazil.

Candidates must present a doctorate in Ecology or related areas (e.g. Remote Sensing, Plant Biology, Conservation), obtained in the last 7 years. The candidate must have skills in developing scientific proposals, fluent communication and writing in English and research experience proven by publications. Requirements include ability to organize and analyze large volumes of data, availability for fieldwork, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. Experience with image processing (phenocameras, satellite), time series analysis, and proficiency in programming languages (R, phyton) and artificial intelligence are highly desirable.

The position is open to candidates of any nationality. The duration of the scholarship is 24 months and the value is R$ 9,047.40 monthly and includes a Technical Reserve equivalent to 10% of the annual total to meet unforeseen expenses related to the research. Researchers from outside São Paulo/Brazil may be eligible for travel/installation assistance.

Registration by email ([email protected] ). Documentation: CV (Curriculum Lattes or Google Scholar link); Letter of motivation/interest; two letters of recommendation.

More information about the fellowship is at: fapesp.br/oportunidades/6770 .

Requirements
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 Estadual Paulista (IB-Unesp)

Country

Brazil

State/Province

São Paulo

City

Rio Claro

Postal Code

14506-900

Street

Avenida 24A, 1515 (Bairro Bela Vista)

Where to apply

Website

http://www.fapesp.br/oportunidades/6770

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

STATUS: EXPIRED