The São Paulo State University (UNESP) is offering a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Bioacoustics and Landscape Ecology. This scholarship, valued at R$ 9,318.90 per month plus a Technical Reserve, supports research on the effects of landscape features on the occupancy probability of the black lion tamarin in the Middle and Upper Paranapanema River using autonomous recorders.
This scholarship is open to applicants worldwide with a PhD obtained within the last 7 years, experience in bioacoustics, and a driver’s license. Candidates must be willing to live in Rio Claro. Knowledge in landscape ecology is desirable.
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( votes)São Paulo State University (UNESP) is a prestigious public university in Brazil, established in 1976. It is one of the largest universities in the country, with over 45,000 students spread across 23 campuses in the state of São Paulo. UNESP is considered the sixth most important university in Brazil and is ranked among the top universities in Latin America and globally. The university offers 171 undergraduate programs across 62 fields, as well as a robust graduate program.
Application Deadline: July 31, 2024
Brief Description
- University or Organization: São Paulo State University (UNESP)
- Department: Biosciences Institute
- Course Level: Postdoctoral
- Award: Monthly scholarship of R$ 9,318.90 plus a Technical Reserve
- Access Mode: Online
- Number of Awards: 1
- Nationality: Open to Brazilians and foreigners
- The Award Can Be Taken In: Brazil
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: All
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in specifically within the field of Ecology offered by the university.
- Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- PhD degree obtained within the last 7 years
- Experience in bioacoustics
- Driver’s license
- Availability to live in Rio Claro
How to Apply
Applicants should submit the following documents in PDF format to [email protected]:
- A letter in English (maximum 2 pages) explaining their motivations for working on the project and previous experiences
- Summary CV (maximum 3 pages)
- Emails of two academic references
Benefits
The selected candidate will receive a Post-Doctoral Scholarship from the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) in the amount of R$ 9,318.90 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. The scholarship will last for 2 years.