Postdoctoral Fellowship in Paleoceanography, FAPESP Brazil

About the Position

The São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) is offering a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Paleoceanography of the Late Quaternary at the University of São Paulo’s School of Arts, Sciences and Humanities (EACH-USP). Hosted within the Center for Research on Climate Crisis and Disaster Resilience (CLIMARES), the project will reconstruct the internal structure of Heinrich stadials of the last two glacial stages, with unprecedented temporal resolution. The focus will be on changes in the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) strength and rainfall variability in northeastern Brazil. The successful candidate will work with advanced geochemical proxies, including radiocarbon, stable isotopes, and major elements in marine sediments. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to global climate change research within one of Brazil’s top research environments.

Position/Job Details

Position: Postdoctoral Fellow
Institution: São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) / University of São Paulo (USP)
Department: School of Arts, Sciences and Humanities (EACH-USP) / Institute of Energy and Environment (IEE-USP)
Research Field: Geosciences » Paleoceanography
Location: São Paulo, Brazil
Number of Posts: 1
Job Type: Fellowship (Postdoctoral)
Start Date (Anticipated): To be defined
Working Hours: Full-time research commitment
Salary Range: R$ 12,570.00 per month + 10% technical reserve
Required Degree/Diploma: PhD

Research Area

Late Quaternary paleoceanography
Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC)
Heinrich stadials
Marine geochemistry and isotope analysis
Climate variability in South America

Eligibility & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

PhD in Geosciences, Earth Sciences, or related disciplines
Proven experience in geochemical analysis of deep marine sediments
Excellent written and spoken English

Preferred Qualifications:

Expertise in radiocarbon dating, isotope analysis, and elemental geochemistry
Strong publication record in Paleoceanography or Quaternary research
International research experience or collaborations

Key Responsibilities

Reconstruct internal structure of Heinrich stadials using sedimentary geochemical proxies
Analyse radiocarbon, carbon isotopes, and major elements from marine cores
Contribute to research on Atlantic circulation and rainfall variability
Publish research in leading international journals
Collaborate within CLIMARES (RIDC) and with international partners