Offer Description
Activities:
The scholarship recipient will be responsible for researching and applying methods that enable the calculation of water balance (surface water/groundwater) and surface hydrological flows and base discharges, with the support of integrated mathematical modeling computer programs that allow for the improvement of estimates of surface water availability on a small/medium basin scale, with controls for aquifer properties in baseflow, to provide forecasts of the impact of vegetation influence and assist in the planning of water resources on a seasonal scale in basins.
The fellow will join the Centre for Water and Food Security in Critical Zones, a Science Center for Development (SCDs) supported by FAPESP; studies will be carried out at the Institute for Technological Research (IPT) linked to the Economic Development Department of the government of the São Paulo state (Brazil), partner institution for the SCD.
Mandatory requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Geophysics; PhD in areas related to Hydrogeology and Applied Geophysics; proven experience in hydrogeological field studies and data interpretation for hydrological/hydrogeological mathematical modeling; outstanding academic record and adequate verbal and written communication skills (in Portuguese and/or English); good publication record; availability for full-time dedication to project activities in person at IPT; and proven experience through published works and letters of recommendation.
How to apply:
Applications should be sent to IPT, under “Application for Post-Doctoral Position-SPRSF” via email: albuzelu@ipt.br. The following documents must be submitted in a single PDF file: 1) A cover letter outlining research interests and experience, and relevance to topics of study in hydrogeology, hydrology, hydrogeophysics, and aquifer modeling; 2) Curriculum Vitae; 3) Academic transcripts (Undergraduate and Postgraduate); and 4) Master’s dissertation and doctoral thesis. The application deadline may be extended at any time without prior notice, if necessary.
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.
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