Postdoctoral Fellowship in Archaeobotany and Paleoecology at University of São Paulo, Brazil
About Position/Job
The Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at the University of São Paulo (MAE-USP) is offering one Postdoctoral Fellowship in Archaeobotany and Paleoecology as part of the FAPESP-funded project “Voices of the Indigenous Amazon: historical processes of sociobiodiversity in the face of the challenges of the Anthropocene”. Led by Dr Jennifer Watling, this research aims to uncover ancient agricultural and forest management practices in the Xingu Indigenous Territory through phytolith and paleoecological analyses.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-impact project integrating Indigenous collaboration, scientific analysis, and heritage protection in the Brazilian Amazon.
Position/Job Details
- Position: Postdoctoral Fellow
- Institution: University of São Paulo (MAE-USP)
- Department: Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology
- Project Title: Ancient agriculture and forest management in the Xingu Indigenous Territory, southern Amazon
- FAPESP Process No.: 2025/01239-4
- Location: São Paulo, Brazil
- Number of Posts: 1
- Job Type: Full-time
- Start Date: 01 June 2025
- Monthly Stipend: R$ 12,000.00 (FAPESP)
- Technical Reserve: 10% of annual stipend
Research Area
- Archaeobotany
- Paleoecology
- Indigenous environmental history
- Phytolith analysis
- Amazonian studies
- Anthropocene archaeology
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- PhD in Archaeobotany, Paleoecology, or a related field
- Fluency in Portuguese
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Proven experience with phytolith analysis
- Capacity for field and laboratory work
- Willingness to engage with Indigenous researchers and community partners
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in interdisciplinary, community-based, or collaborative research
- Background in soil analysis, charcoal analysis, or radiocarbon dating
Key Responsibilities
- Lead paleoecological and archaeobotanical field sampling
- Analyze phytoliths, charcoal, soils, and conduct C-14 dating
- Collaborate with the Kuikuro Indigenous Association and Vozes research team
- Co-produce educational materials
- Respect data sovereignty and Indigenous intellectual rights
- Teach one course (graduate or extension) at MAE-USP
Application Process
How to Apply:
Email your letter of interest and curriculum vitae to Dr Jennifer Watling at:
📧 jwatling@usp.br
Important Dates
- Application Deadline: 05 May 2025
- Job Posted On: 16 April 2025
- Open to: Brazilian and international candidates
Useful Links
- Institution Website: https://mae.usp.br/University of São Paulo
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