Postdoc in Integrated Oceanography in FAPESP SAO PAULO RESEARCH FOUNDATION – Brazil

Summary

The Digital Ocean Laboratory (DOL) project, part of the Offshore Technology Innovation Center (OTIC) at the University of São Paulo (USP), is offering a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Integrated Oceanography. The position is funded by FAPESP São Paulo Research Foundation and focuses on research using data science for monitoring the ocean and the Brazilian coast, specifically in the Campos and Santos Basins. Applicants should have training in oceanography, biology, ecology, physics, numerical modeling, remote sensing, or data science, and their pre-proposal must contribute to the study of physical-biological processes in the ocean. The application deadline is October 20, 2026. The role is full-time, and the contract type is to be defined. The fellowship includes a research contingency fund.

Key Facts

Department	Instituto Oceanográfico, Universidade de São Paulo (IO-USP) – Digital Ocean Laboratory DOL – Offshore Technology Innovation Center OTIC – Integrated Oceanography
Position Type	Post-Doctoral Fellowship
Discipline	Oceanography
Research Area	Integrated Oceanography, Biological Oceanography, Physical Oceanography, Physical-Biological Coupling, Data Science, Monitoring Ocean Brazilian Coast, Physical Variability Plankton Distribution, Ecological Connectivity Larval Dispersal, Transport Organisms Biogenic Particles, Fronts Eddies Upwelling Mesoscale Processes Biological Communities, Remote Sensing In Situ Observations Numerical Modeling Machine Learning, Ecological Indicators Environmental Monitoring Campos Santos Basins Brazil
Experience	Established Researcher (R3)
Salary	FAPESP Post-Doctoral fellowship, with a research contingency fund typically included. The specific amount is not mentioned.
Funding	FAPESP São Paulo Research Foundation
Contract Duration	To be defined
Deadline	2026-10-20
Required Documents	All required documents
Employer Address	R. Pio XI, 1500 – Alto da Lapa – Postal Code 05468-901 – São Paulo – Brazil
Employer Contact	[email protected]

About the Project

The research project focuses on integrated oceanography, utilizing data science for monitoring the ocean and the Brazilian coast. Proposals must be at the interface of biological and physical oceanography, with a strong emphasis on physical–biological coupling. Potential research topics include physical variability and plankton distribution, ecological connectivity and larval dispersal, transport of organisms and biogenic particles, effects of mesoscale processes on biological communities, applications of remote sensing with in situ observations, numerical modeling, and machine learning, and the development of ecological indicators for environmental monitoring in the Campos and Santos Basins, Brazil.

Required Skills

• Training in oceanography
• Training in biology
• Training in ecology
• Training in physics
• Training in numerical modeling
• Training in remote sensing
• Training in data science
• Ability to contribute to the study of physical-biological processes in the ocean
• Focus on study areas within the Campos and/or Santos Basins

Who Should Apply

Applications are welcome from individuals with training in oceanography, biology, ecology, physics, numerical modeling, remote sensing, data science, or related fields. Candidates must submit a pre-proposal that clearly contributes to the study of physical-biological processes in the ocean, focusing on study areas within the Campos and/or Santos Basins in southeast Brazil. The position is open to candidates of any nationality and residence.

Benefits

• FAPESP Post-Doctoral fellowship
• Research contingency fund

About the Employer

The employer is FAPESP – São Paulo Research Foundation, in collaboration with the Instituto Oceanográfico, Universidade de São Paulo (IO-USP), the Digital Ocean Laboratory (DOL), and the Offshore Technology Innovation Center (OTIC). The project is hosted at the University of São Paulo (USP).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the application deadline for this fellowship?

The application deadline is October 20, 2026, at 23:59 UTC.

What is the location of this Post-Doctoral Fellowship?

The fellowship is located at the Instituto Oceanográfico, Universidade de São Paulo (IO-USP), São Paulo, Brazil, specifically at R. Pio XI, 1500 – Alto da Lapa, Postal Code 05468-901.

What are the mandatory requirements for applicants?

Applicants must have training in oceanography, biology, ecology, physics, numerical modeling, remote sensing, data science, or related fields, and their pre-proposal must clearly contribute to the study of physical-biological processes in the ocean, focusing on the Campos and/or Santos Basins.

How should I apply for this position?

Applicants should prepare an email to [email protected], add “Application to [HSE3/PD1]” to the subject, gather all required documents in PDF format, and send the application before the deadline.

Is this job funded by an EU Research Framework Programme?

No, this job is not funded by an EU programme; it is funded by FAPESP São Paulo Research Foundation.

Are there any nationality or residence restrictions for applicants?

No, the position is open to candidates of any nationality and residence.