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Author: Verónica Savignano
Postdoctoral position: computational modeling of advanced materials
Prof. Raphael Longuinhos Monteiro Lobato
Laboratory of Advanced Materials and Strategic Minerals (LMM)
The NanoMat research group at UFLA invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in computational modeling and multiscale simulation of functional materials. The group values technical rigor, methodological depth, and scientific independence.
This position is particularly suitable for candidates seeking to consolidate an independent scientific profile. The selected candidate will be supervised by Prof. Raphael L. M. Lobato, in collaboration with Prof. Jenaina R. Soares, within the framework of research activities in Advanced Materials and
Strategic Minerals.
The candidate is expected to take intellectual leadership in a defined subproject and contribute as first author to high-quality, peer-reviewed international publications. Research activities will focus on:
● Atomistic simulations of the physical and chemical properties of solids, surfaces and
molecules using density-functional theory-based methods
● Multidisciplinary research with applications in environmental and soil science, as well as
renewable energy materials.
The project involves scientifically challenging problems at the interface of electronic structure and
atomistic modeling.
Required Qualifications
● PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, or related fields
● Demonstrated experience in:
○ Density Functional Theory (DFT)
○ High-Performance Computing (HPC) environments
○ Scientific programming (Python, Fortran, C/C++, or similar)
○ Atomistic simulations and multiscale modeling
● Strong written and spoken English
Expected Profile
We are looking for a researcher who:
● Is able to conduct independent research
● Has a strong record of first-author publications in international journals
● Is interested in taking intellectual leadership within a defined subproject
● Values technical rigor and methodological depth
● Seeks to consolidate an independent scientific profile
Fellowship Details
● Finep SET-C Fellowship – BRL 5,850.00/month (tax-exempt)
● Initial duration: 12 months
● Possible extension subject to performance and funding availability
● Location: Federal University of Lavras (Lavras, Minas Gerais, Brazil)
● On-site dedication required
Application Procedure
Interested candidates must complete the online application form:
https://forms.gle/MGrmaZ7H9EgKZmLq8
Application deadline: March 6
Interview: March 9-13
Results: March 16.
Contact: Prof. Dr. Raphael Longuinhos Monteiro Lobato (raphael.lobato@ufla.br)
FAPESP post-doctoral fellowship opportunity
The Laboratory of Materials Science Applied to Pharmacy (CMAF) of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Araraquara invites applications for a post-doctoral fellowship (FAPESP fellowship), under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Leila Aparecida Chiavacci Favorin.
The group has been working in a multidisciplinary and collaborative way with research groups in Brazil and abroad, offering possibilities in the area of development of nanoparticles with antimicrobial action.
Summary of the Project to be developed:
This project proposes to use the combination of inorganic nanosystems, polymeric nanoparticles, lipid nanoparticles and also organic-inorganic hybrid nanocomposites to develop polymeric nanosystems or devices that contribute to combating multi-resistant strains of bacteria or fungi, in order to improve the stability and body distribution of the systems to be developed.
Candidate requirements: PhD in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, or related fields.
In general, candidates are expected to have:
• Solid experience with polymeric and lipid nanoparticles.
• Experience with nanostructural characterization;
• Experience with microbiological assays;
• Experience with assays involving cell culture – 2D and 3D models
• Proactivity and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team;
• Relevant scientific production (papers, patents or technological innovation).
• Proof of scientific and technological writing skills (especially in indexed
international publications).
• Good command of spoken and written English.
• International experience is desirable.
• Support for the training of undergraduate and graduate students.
• Teamwork skills.
Specifics of the scholarship:
Synthesis and Characterization of Polymeric and Lipid Nanoparticles containing inorganic nanoparticles with antimicrobial action.
Scholarship Conditions
Scholarship implementation is contingent upon the approval of the selected candidate by FAPESP, in accordance with the Foundation’s current regulations for Postdoctoral Fellowships. If the decision is favorable, the candidate will receive:
FAPESP Postdoctoral Fellowship, currently valued at R$ 12,570.00 per month;
More general information about FAPESP Postdoctoral Fellowships can be obtained at the following website: www.fapesp.br/bolsas/pd.
• Expected start date: April 2026
The following documents should be sent to the email: leila.chiavacci@unesp.br
a. Curriculum Vitae, following the FAPESP template;
b. Letter of motivation (2 pages);
The process will be carried out through the pre-selection of candidates based on the criteria specified above. Pre-selected candidates must participate in a remote interview in Portuguese or English (according to the candidate’s nationality), to be held on March 24, 2026, from 2 PM to 6 PM. The position is open to Brazilians and foreigners. The granting of the fellowship is conditional upon the approval of the selected candidate by FAPESP, in accordance with the Foundation’s current
regulations for Postdoctoral fellowships.
The approved candidate will receive a FAPESP Postdoctoral Fellowship and aResearch Reserve equivalent to 10% of the annual value of the fellowship to cover
unforeseen expenses directly related to the research activity
Contact: Prof. Dr. Leila Aparecida Chiavacci Favorin (leila.chiavacci@unesp.br)
B-MRS Newsletter: Year 12, issue 11
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(Português) Bolsa FAPESP para mestrado em Química Inorgânica/ de Materiais na Unesp
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Postdoc position in Experimental Molecular Physics at the University of Campinas (Unicamp), Brazil
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP (FAPESP) – CRISQuaM/CEPID
- Opportunity: Postdoctoral fellowship linked to the CEPID “Center for Research and Innovation in Smart and Quantum Materials (CRISQuaM)” (FAPESP grant/process 2024/00998-6).
- Project Topic: Utilizing advanced non-local decay spectroscopies, such as element-specific core-level spectroscopies, to investigate charge-transfer dynamics at the atto- and femtosecond timescales in quantum systems embedded in environments such as cryogenic microjets of noble gases or cryogenic matrices of noble gases.
- Supervisor: Prof. Arnaldo Naves de Brito (UNICAMP).
- Role split: The Postdoctoral Fellow will lead the experimental work and data analysis, working closely with a group member responsible for the simulation effort.
Fellowship package
- Monthly stipend: R$ 12,570.00.
- Research contingency funds: 15% of the annual fellowship value (for expenses strictly related to the project, per FAPESP rules).
- Duration: up to 12 months -extendable- (expected start: March/2026, after selection and contract approval).
Candidate profile
- PhD awarded less than 7 years before the start date.
- PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related fields.
- Demonstrated experience in experimental spectroscopy; synchrotron experience is desirable but not mandatory.
- Strong communication skills and ability to thrive in a collaborative research environment; English proficiency is required.
Application
Email naves@unicamp.br with:
(i) CV including publication list (and/or Lattes CV);
(ii) two recommendation letters;
(iii) motivation letter explaining the match between your background and the project.
Deadline: 15 February 2026
More information
- FAPESP Postdoc:https://www.fapesp.br/en/postdoc
- CRISQuaM: https://portal.ifi.unicamp.br/pesquisa/cepid-crisquam
New B-MRS Board of Directors takes office in online assembly
The Executive Board that will manage the Brazilian Materials Research Society during the 2026-2027 biennium took office on January 6th of this year during an Ordinary General Assembly held online.
On that occasion, the results of the electoral process concluded in October of last year were ratified, which elected the new Board and four new members of the Deliberative Council (two full members and two deputies).
The new Board reflects the geographical, gender, and knowledge area diversity that B-MRS has strived to maintain, and includes several members from the previous administration.
Professor Ivan Helmuth Bechtold (UFSC) began his second consecutive term as B-MRS President, Iêda Maria Garcia dos Santos (UFPB) as Director of Administration, Finance and Assets, and Ingrid Távora Weber (UnB) and Lucas Fugikawa Santos (UNESP-Rio Claro) as Scientific Directors. Also sworn in as scientific directors were Ana Sofia Clímaco Monteiro D’Oliveira (UFPR), Felipe Bohn (UFRN), and Rossana Mara da Silva Moreira Thiré (UFRJ), who are serving on the B-MRS Board for the first time.
“I would like to welcome the new members who have joined the team and who will certainly bring new ideas,” said Professor Iêda during the assembly. “The idea is that there should always be new people, from different institutions, in the administration of B-MRS, because the Society belongs to all its members,” she concluded.
In turn, when he took the floor, Professor Ivan highlighted his satisfaction at seeing how much B-MRS has “heated up” after the pandemic. In this sense, the president mentioned the record number of participants in the last annual events and the new actions in the areas of science popularization, women in science, and entrepreneurship and innovation. Furthermore, he emphasized the importance of the reorganization of the University Chapters program, that was carried out in 2025. “The students who form the chapters are the future of our Society,” said Ivan.
Learn more about the members of the Executive Board and the Deliberative Council.
In Memoriam – Professor Heinz von Seggern
[Text sent by B-MRS members]
We, Brazilian former students and researchers who had the privilege of pursuing graduate and postdoctoral studies or undertaking research internships at Technische Universität Darmstadt under the supervision of Professor Heinz von Seggern, deeply mourn his passing on January 7th – 2026, following his battle with brain cancer.
Professor von Seggern, retired from TU Darmstadt, was an outstanding scientist and a generous mentor. He was a valued and long-standing scientific collaborator of many researchers in Brazil and an active and enthusiastic participant in the Brazilian Materials Research Society (B-MRS) meetings, contributing not only with his expertise but also with his genuine passion for science. He attended several B-MRS meetings, including Natal (2007 and 2018), being one of the Plenary Speakers in 2018, Rio de Janeiro (2009 and 2015), Gramado (2011), Florianópolis (2012), Campos do Jordão (2013) and João Pessoa (2014).
Beyond a fruitful scientific relationship, Professor Heinz built with us — his former students and collaborators — a profound, warm, and fraternal friendship. His mentorship extended far beyond the laboratory and the classroom, leaving a lasting impact on our professional paths and personal lives.
Alongside the deep sense of loss, Professor Heinz von Seggern leaves a void marked by his exceptional competence, unwavering dedication, and, above all, the joy with which he embraced his scientific and academic activities. His enthusiasm, kindness, and humanity will be remembered as vividly as his scientific legacy.
He will be greatly missed.
Prof. Gregório Couto Faria (IFSC/USP), Prof. Ivan H Bechtold (UFSC), Prof. Roberto Mendonça Faria (IFSC/USP), Prof. Alberto Giacometti (IFSC/USP), Prof. Clarissa de Almeida Olivati (UNESP-Pres. Prudente), Prof. Juliana Eccher (UFSC), Prof. Françoise Toledo Reis (UFSC), Prof. Douglas José Coutinho (UTFPR-Toledo), Prof. Lucas Fugikawa-Santos (UNESP-Rio Claro).
B-MRS Newsletter: Year 12, issue 10
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(Português) Manifesto sobre corte de recursos para bolsas CAPES e CNPq no orçamento 2026
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