Bolsa de PD em Química Analítica

Post-doctoral Fellowship in Analytical Chemistry

• Resumo Summary

  O projeto de pós-doutorado tem com ênfase explorar as potencialidades da técnica de LA-ICPMS em análises quantitativas e semi-quantitativa de material biológico e geológico como: anéis de crescimento de árvores, espeleotemas e corais.

  O pesquisador irá trabalhar com um grupo de biólogos e geólogos no estudo de mudanças climáticas e ambientais na América do Sul, com bolsa vinculada ao projeto FAPESP, “Climate Research Education in the Americas using Tree-ring speleothem Examples (PIRE-CREATE).

  Espera-se que o candidato tenha doutorado em química analítica, idealmente com experiência na técnica de LA-ICPMS. O trabalho será desenvolvido principalmente em laboratórios do Instituto de Quimica da Unicamp, em Campinas-SP.

  This Post-Doctoral project emphasizes the potentialities of the LA-ICP-MS focusing on semi-quantitative and quantitative analyses of biological and geological samples. The researcher will work closely with a group of geologists and biologists in the study of paleo-climate and paleo-environmental changes in South America, with support from the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) in Campinas, São Paulo State, Brazil.

  Then, those data generated through this technique will be qualitatively available as well as transformed into compositional maps from specific software. Thus, two main goals will be explored:

  i) the acquisition of semi-quantitative to quantitative data along of tree ring, speleothem and coral growth profiles;
  ii) elemental bioimaging through the qualitative spatial elemental distribution in such samples employing the laser ablation system coupled to the ICP-MS.

  This analytical project is integrated within a broader multi-disciplinary consortium project, co-funded by FAPESP and NSF (USA),

  The appointee will be expected to integrate their analytical developments through bioimaging of tree rings and speleothems, collaborating effectively within the wider project, and disseminate their findings by writing several papers for publication in internationally renowned journals.

  Candidates are sought who have a PhD in analytical chemistry, ideally with expertise in ICP-MS and laser ablation processes. A background in developing transdisciplinary work, as well as a track record of publication in international journals, is desirable. Proficiency in oral and written English is essential.

  This opportunity is open to candidates of any nationalities. The selected candidate will receive a FAPESP’s Post-Doctoral fellowship in the amount of BRL 7.373,10 monthly and a research contingency fund, equivalent to 15% of the annual value of the fellowship which should be spent in items directly related to the research activity.