Post-Doctoral Fellowships in Geophysics and Sun-Earth Relationship

Applications are invited for two (2) post-doctoral fellowship positions to work on the studies related to ionospheric electrodynamics and irregularities of the F-layer, E-layer, and Sporadic E during quiet and disturbed periods. Selected candidates will be working with Dr. Paulo Roberto Fagundes and Dr. Marcio Tadeu de Assis Honorato Muella, researchers at the University of Vale of Paraíba (UNIVAP) in São José dos Campos, São Paulo state, Brazil. The positions are for 12 months, with an initial term appointment of one year (12 months), renewable depending on satisfactory performance.

The doctoral degree must have been obtained within the past 7 years. The successful candidate for this position will have a strong background in physics, mathematics, and/or computational; programming experience in at least one general-purpose language; demonstrated written skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with individuals from a wide spectrum of backgrounds.

Applicants should send an e-mail to fagundes@univap.br with the following documents on or before March 30, 2024.

1) A letter of interest describing their skills and experience;
2) A curriculum vitae including a list of publications;
3) A research project (maximum 5 pages);
4) Proof of the Ph.D. degree, obtained within the last 7 years.

This opportunity is open to candidates of any nationality. Each selected candidate will receive a Post-Doctoral fellowship from the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) in the amount of R$ 9,047.40 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/6844.