Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Rhodolith Beds

FAPESP - São Paulo Research Foundation, Brazil

Updated: 2 months ago
Deadline: 10 Feb 2026

23 Jan 2026
Job Information
Organisation/Company

FAPESP - São Paulo Research Foundation
Research Field

Environmental science
Researcher Profile

Established Researcher (R3)
Application Deadline

10 Feb 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

Title: Using molecular approaches to understand the biodiversity associated with rhodolith beds

The Marine Ecology and Conservation Laboratory at the Federal University of São Paulo (LABECMar/UNIFESP) invites interested researchers to apply for a Post-Doctoral Fellowship funded by the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP). The researcher will be supervised by Dr. Guilherme Pereira-Filho and will work on a project investigating various biological and ecological aspects of rhodolith beds, with a primary focus on molecular tools.

The successful candidate will be expected to use molecular techniques to address fundamental ecological questions regarding the rhodolith ecosystem.

Duration: 12 months, with the possibility of renewal for an additional 12 months (totaling 24 months), contingent upon performance and results.

Stipend: R$ 12,570.00 per month (tax-free).

Location: In-person at LABECMar/Unifesp, Santos, São Paulo state, Brazil.

Start Date: April 2026.

Application Process: Applications must be submitted between January 25 and February 10, 2026, to the email pereira.filho@unifesp.br with the subject line “PD Application”.

Required Documentation:

1. Cover Letter (Letter of motivation);
2. Copy of PhD Thesis;
3. Updated Curriculum Lattes (or CV for international candidates);
4. Contact information for up to three references for recommendation letters.

Selection: Shortlisted candidates for interviews will be contacted between February 10 and February 15.

This opportunity is open to candidates of any nationality. The FAPESP Post-Doctoral fellowship also includes 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. 
 
More information about the fellowship is at: fapesp.br/oportunidades/8898 .


Where to apply
Website
http://www.fapesp.br/oportunidades/8898

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 do Mar, Universidade Federal de São Paulo (IMar-Unifesp)
Country
Brazil
State/Province
São Paulo
City
Santos
Postal Code
11070-100
Street
Rua Carvalho de Mendonça, 144 (LABECMar/Unifesp)

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

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