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Job advertisement Postdoctoral opportunity to investigate nitrogen cycle processes at a pore scale in the Bauru (Brazil) Aquifer System

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Postdoctoral opportunity to investigate nitrogen cycle processes at a pore scale in the Bauru (Brazil) Aquifer System

Position
Postdoctoral opportunity to investigate nitrogen cycle processes at a pore scale in the Bauru (Brazil) Aquifer System

Employer
Institute of Geosciences (IGc) - University of São Paulo (USP) logo

Institute of Geosciences (IGc) - University of São Paulo (USP)

Homepage: https://www.projetosacre.org/en


Location
São Paulo, Brazil

Sector
Academic

Relevant division
Hydrological Sciences (HS)

Type
Full time

Level
Entry level

Salary
Grant of R$ 12,000 (net value +10% for project expenses)

Required education
PhD

Application deadline
19 February 2025

Posted
3 February 2025

Job description

Postdoctoral opportunity to investigate nitrogen cycle processes at a pore scale in the Bauru Aquifer System. The researcher will be part of the SACRE Project (www.projetosacre.org) and will assist in advising students.

Requirements: (i) Professional in Hydrogeochemistry, with knowledge in X-ray microtomography, operation of synchrotron beamlines (desirable); (ii) PhD degree obtained less than 7 years ago; (iii) fluency in English and Portuguese.

Benefits: (i) participation in a highly visible international project; (ii) grant of BRL 12,000 scholarship (net value + 10% for project expenses); (iii) installation assistance for those who do not reside in São Paulo; (iv) duration of 2 years and possibility of a grant abroad for 8 months.

The position is open to Brazilians and foreigners. The selected candidate will receive a FAPESP Postdoctoral Scholarship in the amount of R$12,000.00 per month and a Technical Reserve equivalent to 10% of the annual value of the scholarship to cover unforeseen expenses directly related to the research activity.


How to apply

Submissions must be submitted by 19 Feb 2025 to sacre@usp.br with CV and motivation letter.