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Postdoctoral Fellow
Postdoctoral research on nanofibers for pollutant filtration and sensing Full-time NEW
Postdoctoral Fellowship Call FAPESP Generation Project
Position context
Applications are open for a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship funded by FAPESP and linked to the Generation Project entitled “High-performance filtration using filter media containing functionalized nanofibers for the mitigation and detection of pollutants”, within the framework of the New Generation of Researchers Program, coordinated by Dr. Paulo Augusto Marques Chagas.
The project focuses on the development of advanced filtration media based on the production, functionalization and integration of polymeric, composite and ceramic nanofibers for applications in industrial systems for the mitigation and detection of gaseous and particulate pollutants. Research activities include the production of nanofibrous materials using electrospinning and Solution Blow Spinning techniques, thermal conversion to obtain ceramic structures, functionalization with active materials, morphological, structural, chemical and thermal characterization, evaluation of filtration efficiency and sensing performance, as well as the integration of nanofibers into industrial filtration media.
The experimental activities of the project will be carried out at the Environmental Control Laboratory (LCA), Department of Chemical Engineering, Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), under the supervision of Dr. Mônica Lopes Aguiar, and at the National Laboratory of Nanotechnology for Agribusiness (LNNA) of Embrapa Instrumentation, under the supervision of Dr. Daniel Souza Corrêa.
Selection timeline
Applications open: March 13, 2026
Application deadline: March 28, 2026
Document and CV evaluation: March 29 to April 5, 2026
Interviews with selected candidates: April 6 to April 8, 2026
Final results announcement: April 10, 2026
Expected start date: May 1, 2026, subject to FAPESP fellowship approval.
Institutions
Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar)
Environmental Control Laboratory (LCA)
Department of Chemical Engineering
Embrapa Instrumentation
National Laboratory of Nanotechnology for Agribusiness (LNNA)
São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil
Project
High-performance filtration using filter media containing functionalized nanofibers for the mitigation and detection of pollutants
Principal Investigator: Paulo Augusto Marques Chagas
Host researchers
Dr. Mônica Lopes Aguiar
Environmental Control Laboratory (LCA)
Department of Chemical Engineering
Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar)
Dr. Daniel Souza Corrêa
National Laboratory of Nanotechnology for Agribusiness (LNNA)
Embrapa Instrumentation
Position description
This position is part of a research project focused on the development of advanced filtration media based on functionalized nanofibers for industrial systems aimed at the mitigation and detection of gaseous and particulate pollutants. The project involves the production, functionalization and characterization of polymeric, composite and ceramic nanofibers, prioritizing the use of recycled polymers and materials derived from industrial and agro-industrial residues.
Requirements
PhD in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, Nanotechnology or related fields, according to FAPESP regulations.
Experience in scientific research in nanofibers, polymeric or ceramic materials, filtration, sensors or related areas. Scientific output compatible with postdoctoral level. Experience with electrospinning and or Solution Blow Spinning will be considered an advantage.
Main activities
Literature review related to nanofibers for filtration and pollutant detection.
Production of nanofibers by electrospinning and Solution Blow Spinning using recycled polymers and materials derived from industrial and agro-industrial residues.
Thermal conversion of nanofibers to obtain porous ceramic structures.
Functionalization of nanofibers with metal oxides and other nanomaterials.
Morphological, structural, chemical and thermal characterization of nanofibers.
Evaluation of filtration efficiency and sensing response for gas detection.
Integration of nanofibers into industrial filtration media.
Data organization, preparation of technical reports and writing of scientific articles.
Fellowship details
Type: FAPESP Postdoctoral Fellowship
Workload: full time, 40 hours per week
Duration: up to 48 months, with periodic renewals according to FAPESP regulations
Expected start date: subject to FAPESP fellowship approval
Fellowship value: R$ 12,570 (USD2384,93) per month plus 10 percent technical reserve
Application documents
Motivation letter with a maximum of one page
Two letters of recommendation
Updated Lattes Curriculum Vitae
Copy of the PhD diploma or equivalent document
Applications should be sent to
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Subject line: Application Postdoctoral Fellowship Generation Project FAPESP