Prof. Raphael Longuinhos Monteiro Lobato 

Profa. Jenaina Ribeiro Soares

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)

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)

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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

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Projeto Temático: Design de materiais: dos materiais quânticos às aplicações em energia (2023/09820-2)

Área do Conhecimento: Física / Ciências dos Materiais / Nanotecnologia

Resumo do Projeto:

Este projeto de pós-doutorado tem como objetivo central o desenvolvimento e a investigação de dispositivos optoeletrônicos, com ênfase na compreensão fundamental das interfaces entre eletrodos e materiais ativos. O estudo focará em duas classes promissoras de materiais híbridos: perovskitas e MOFs (Metal-Organic Frameworks), explorando sinergias entre suas propriedades eletrônicas, ópticas e morfológicas. Um dos pilares da pesquisa será a investigação sistemática de como defeitos em filmes finos e nas interfaces — como vacâncias, impurezas e desordem estrutural — impactam diretamente o desempenho e a estabilidade dos dispositivos. Esses defeitos atuam como centros de recombinação não-radiativa ou como barreiras ao transporte de carga, influenciando decisivamente propriedades-chave como eficiência quântica, mobilidade de cargas e degradação operacional. A metodologia integra três vertentes principais: a síntese química controlada dos materiais, as técnicas avançadas de micro e nanofabricação (incluindo fotolitografia e deposição de filmes finos) para a construção dos dispositivos, e uma caracterização multifuncional abrangente. Será essencial que o(a) bolsista possua a capacidade de correlacionar dados morfológicos e eletroestáticos de alta resolução, obtidos por técnicas de análise de superfície como AFM (Microscopia de Força Atômica), KPFM (Microscopia de Força de Kelvin) e SKPM (Scanning Kelvin Probe Microscopy), com os resultados de medições elétricas e ópticas realizadas nos dispositivos completos. Dessa forma, o projeto não apenas visa a fabricação de protótipos funcionais, mas também busca estabelecer relações estrutura-propriedade robustas, contribuindo para o design racional de uma nova geração de dispositivos optoeletrônicos mais eficientes e estáveis.

Atividades do Bolsista:

• Síntese e caracterização de nanoestruturas de perovskita e MOFs;
• Fabricação de dispositivos utilizando fotolitografia e deposição de filmes finos;
• Caracterização elétrica e óptica dos dispositivos fabricados;
• Análise de mecanismos de injeção e transporte de cargas em interfaces;
• Estudo das propriedades de superfície de filmes por meio de técnicas como AFM, KPFM e SKPM;
• Correlação entre dados morfológicos, eletroestáticos e desempenho dos dispositivos;
• Redação de artigos científicos e relatórios técnicos.

Requisitos: Doutorado em Física, Ciência e Tecnologia de Materiais ou áreas correlatas;

Experiência comprovada em:

• Síntese de materiais híbridos;
• Processos de fabricação de dispositivos, especialmente fotolitografia;
• Técnicas de caracterização avançada: AFM (Microscopia de Força Atômica), KPFM (Microscopia de Força de Kelvin) e preferencialmente SKPM (Scanning Kelvin Probe Microscopy);
• Realização e análise de medidas elétricas em dispositivos sólidos;
• Domínio da língua inglesa (leitura e escrita científica);
• Capacidade de trabalho em equipe e de correlacionar dados multidisciplinares.

Duração e Local:

O projeto terá duração de até 4 anos, com atividades desenvolvidas principalmente no Departamento de Física da UNESP, campus Rio Claro.

Supervisor:

Prof. Dr. Carlos Cesar Bof Bufon

Como se Candidatar:

Interessados devem enviar CV atualizado para cesar.bof@unesp.br

Prazo para Inscrições: 06/12/2025

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