Post-doc position in nuclear physics - Institute of Physics - University of São Paulo - Brazil
Applications are open for a FAPESP Postdoctoral (PD) fellowship for researchers holding a PhD degree with a background in Experimental Nuclear Physics, to develop a project in Nuclear Physics of exotic nuclei. The fellowship is linked to the FAPESP Thematic Project "Emergent Few-Body Dynamics in Exotic Nuclei and Other Applications".
The candidate will be supervised by one of the project's principal investigators, Prof. Valdir Guimarães (Institute of Physics, University of São Paulo).
The selected candidate will join the NEAN group (Exotic Nuclei and Nuclear Astrophysics) at IFUSP (https://valdir0guimaraes.wixsite.com/nean) and will participate in experiments and data analysis involving elastic scattering and breakup processes induced by radioactive beams, as well as other experimental measurements to be performed by the group.
Candidates must have experience in nuclear instrumentation, with emphasis on silicon detectors, and prior experience in experiments conducted at Nuclear Physics laboratories with accelerators. Knowledge of the Linux environment and data analysis codes for low-energy nuclear reactions is also important. Experience with strip detectors (DSSD) will be considered an advantage.
The FAPESP Postdoctoral fellowship provides a monthly stipend of R$ 12,570.00.
In addition, the fellow will be entitled to a Technical Reserve equivalent to 15% of the annual fellowship amount, intended to cover expenses directly related to research activities. The initial duration of the fellowship is 36 months, with the possibility of extension for up to 12 months, in accordance with FAPESP regulations. The fellowship is open to Brazilian and foreign candidates. If the fellow needs to relocate to the city where the research is based, they may be eligible for a Relocation Allowance, according to FAPESP regulations. Additional information about the Postdoctoral Fellowship is available at: www.fapesp.br/bolsas/pd
Interested candidates should send to Valdir Guimarães (valdirg@if.usp.br), by April 24, 2026, an updated CV, a cover letter including a summary of academic and scientific experience, and the name of one professor who can provide a recommendation.