Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Remote Phenology and Climate Change

European Commission; Brasil; Teletrabalho; BRL 80.000 - 120.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

An esteemed research organization is looking for a highly motivated researcher to join them in a 24-month position focused on Ecology, Phenology, and Remote Sensing in Brazil. The role involves developing research proposals, analyzing data, and mentoring students. Candidates must possess a doctorate in relevant fields and demonstrate scientific research capabilities. Fluency in English and Portuguese is essential. The monthly stipend is R$ 12,000.00, plus travel assistance for eligible candidates.

Serviços

R$ 12,000.00 monthly stipend

Travel/installation assistance for eligible researchers

Technical Reserve for research expenses

Qualificações

• Must have research history in Ecology, Phenology and Remote Sensing.
• Ability to work collaboratively and mentor students.
• Availability for fieldwork is required.

Responsabilidades

• Develop scientific proposals and perform research tasks.
• Organize and analyze large datasets.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

Conhecimentos

Fluent communication in English

Research experience in Ecology

Data organization and analysis

Image processing

Proficiency in R

Proficiency in Python

Experience with artificial intelligence

Fluency in Portuguese

Formação académica

Doctorate in Ecology or related areas

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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Organisation/Company FAPESP - São Paulo Research Foundation Research Field Environmental science Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Country Brazil Application Deadline 15 Aug 2025 - 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 a 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 research history in Ecology, Phenology and Remote Sensing (land surface and near-surface phenology) and ability to work collaboratively. 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. Fluency in Portuguese is important to work in remote places in Brazil. 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, Python) and artificial intelligence are desirable.

The fellow will join the Center for Biodiversity and Climate Change Research (CBioClima) – a Research, Innovation and Dissemination Center (RIDC) supported by the São Paulo Research Foundation and hosted by the Institute of Biosciences of the São Paulo State University (UNESP) in Rio Claro (Brazil).

Position open to candidates of any nationality. Duration of the FAPESP scholarship: 24 months, value: R$ 12,000.00 monthly and includes a Technical Reserve equivalent to10% of the annual fellowship to research expenses. Researchers from outside São Paulo/Brazil are eligible for travel/installation assistance.

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

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 – UNESP, câmpus de Rio Claro Country Brazil State/Province São Paulo City Rio Claro Postal Code 13506-900 Street Av. 24A, 1515 (bairro Bela Vista)