Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Human Impact, Biodiversity and Ecosystemic Functioning

About this position

Activities and context: The fellow will assist in the planning and implementation of stream experiments aimed at analyzing decomposition rates across different gradients of anthropogenic pressure and under varying climatic conditions.

Mandatory requirements: Doctoral degree obtained within the last seven years, in ecology, conservation, or environmental sciences. Highly dedicated, motivated, and well-organized. Experience with field experiments focused on organic matter decomposition.

CV consistent with the profile of a post-doctoral researcher, evidenced by publications in international scientific journals. Reside in Campinas, São Paulo state, Brazil, at the time the scholarship begins. Available to carry out fieldwork and laboratory activities related to the research topic.

Desirable requirements: Demonstrated programming skills in R or Python. Experience in aquatic ecosystem ecology, with an emphasis on the relationship between biodiversity and ecosystem functioning. Experience with decomposition experiments, particularly using the cotton-strip assay method.

Experience in database management. Ability to lead studies related to the proposed research topic.

How to apply: Send: (1) a comprehensive CV (Lattes CV is acceptable for Brazilians); (2) a 2–3 page summary of your research background and key achievements; (3) a cover letter highlighting your interest in and alignment with the position; and (4) contact details for at least two recent professional references. Combine these four documents into a single PDF and email it to Dr. Dieison Andre Moi at dieison@unicamp.br . Further information is available at: https://gqromero.wixsite.com/lab/opportunities .

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.