Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Transport Phenomena

FAPESP - São Paulo Research Foundation, Brazil

Updated: 3 months ago
Deadline: 28 Feb 2026

23 Jan 2026
Job Information
Organisation/Company

FAPESP - São Paulo Research Foundation
Research Field

Engineering
Researcher Profile

Established Researcher (R3)
Application Deadline

28 Feb 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)
Country

Brazil
Type of Contract

To be defined
Job Status

Not Applicable
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

1. Outline

Applications are invited for a Post-Doctoral Fellowship, as part of a Thematic Project funded by the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) and hosted by University of São Paulo's São Carlos School of Engineering (EESC-USP) in Brazil.

The project concerns the investigation of surface dryout near the critical point during flow boiling, aiming to (i) track transient liquid fronts at Critical Heat Flux and (ii) assess heat transfer during surface drying and rewetting, using optical fiber thermal sensing and a high-speed IR camera.

2. What is Funded

This fellowship is fully funded by FAPESP and includes a monthly stipend worth BRL 12,570.00, research overhead equivalent to 10% of the annual value of the fellowship to support research-related expenses, a moving cost allowance for candidates relocating to São Carlos, guaranteed paid maternity/paternity leave, and full reimbursement for personal contributions to social security.

3. Duration

The fellowship is granted for 36 months.

4. Eligibility and Requirements

• PhD obtained within the last 4 years or by May 31st;

• Background in IR image analysis and experimental phase change studies;

• Full-time commitment required.

5. Required Documents

Submit in PDF:

1. Updated CV listing your top 5 research results with brief justification;

2. Two reference letters from researchers in the field.

5. How to Apply

Please send all required documents to Prof. Gherhardt Ribatski, co-PI for the Thematic Project, at ribatski@sc.usp.br .

More information about the fellowship is at: fapesp.br/oportunidades/8893 .


Where to apply
Website
http://www.fapesp.br/oportunidades/8893

Requirements
Additional Information
Eligibility criteria

Eligible destination country/ies for fellows:

  • Brazil

Eligibility of fellows: country/ies of residence:

  • All

Eligibility of fellows: nationality/ies:

  • All

Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Escola de Engenharia de São Carlos, Universidade de São Paulo (EESC-USP)
Country
Brazil
State/Province
São Paulo
City
São Carlos
Postal Code
13566-590
Street
Avenida Trabalhador São-carlense, 400
Geofield


Contact
State/Province

São Paulo
City

São Paulo
Website

http://www.fapesp.br/oportunidades/
Street

R. Pio XI, 1500 - Alto da Lapa
Postal Code

05468-901

STATUS: EXPIRED

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