Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Water Resources, Sanitation and Sustainability

FAPESP - São Paulo Research Foundation, Brazil

Updated: 8 days ago
Deadline: 15 Apr 2026

28 Mar 2026
Job Information
Organisation/Company

FAPESP - São Paulo Research Foundation
Research Field

Engineering
Researcher Profile

Established Researcher (R3)
Application Deadline

15 Apr 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

The post-doctoral researcher will work on the project “Monitoring and Evaluation Platform for the Piracicaba, Capivari and Jundiaí River Basin Plan (PCJ Basins)”, funded by the FAPESP  through its Research in Public Policies Program and started in August 2024. Activities will be carried out at the University of São Paulo (USP), São Paulo city, Brazil.

The fellowship duration is 24 months. Evaluation criteria include: (1) compliance with FAPESP postdoctoral fellowship obligations  and (2) scientific performance and productivity compatible with the post-doctoral level and the project theme.

Requirements: full-time dedication (40h/week) and research experience in water and/or water resources management, with skills in scientific writing, Portuguese proficiency, good English, proactivity, and teamwork.

The fellow will contribute through systematic literature review, indicator development and validation, and database organization, supporting monitoring and impact evaluation of the PCJ Basin Plan, with emphasis on environmental education and water loss control in supply systems.

Application: send documents in one PDF to nups@eesc.usp.br , Subject: “Postdoctoral Fellowship PPPP PCJ”.

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. 
 
More information about the fellowship is at: fapesp.br/oportunidades/9189 .


Where to apply
Website
http://www.fapesp.br/oportunidades/9189

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
Faculdade de Saúde Pública, Universidade de São Paulo (FSP-USP)
Country
Brazil
State/Province
São Paulo
City
São Paulo
Postal Code
01246-904
Street
Avenida Dr. Arnaldo, 715 (próximo ao metrô Clínicas)

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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