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巴西圣卡洛斯联邦大学招聘博士后—纳米纤维用于污染物过滤与传感

Postdoctoral research on nanofibers for pollutant filtration and sensing

Federal University of Sao Carlos

Date Posted: Posted on 9 March 2026

Location: Brazil

Salary: $28,632 - $33,600

Job Tags:

2D materials, environmental nanoscience, nanofibers electrospinning, Nanoparticle characterization, nanotechnology

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

[Please click the Apply button for the link or address]

Subject line: Application Postdoctoral Fellowship Generation Project FAPESP

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