The Center for Research in Optics and Photonics (CEPOF) is a Research, Innovation and Dissemination Center (RIDC) supported by the São Paulo Research Foundation and hosted by the University of São Paulo's São Carlos Institute of Physics (IFSC-USP) in Brazil, and is seeking outstanding and motivated candidates of any nationality for two distinct one-year postdoctoral positions in the following areas:

1. Experimental Physics with Cold Atoms

Areas of interest: Quantum turbulence; thermodynamics of cold atoms; atomic clocks with cold atoms.

The project focuses on investigating novel phenomena in cold atomic systems, including Bose-Einstein Condensates of Na, Rb, and Time and Frequency Metrology in Cs.

2. Biophotonics

Areas of interest: Fundamentals and applications of photodynamic therapy

Each selected candidate will receive a FAPESP Post-Doctoral Fellowship (https://fapesp.br/en/postdoc).

Requirements: PhD in Physics, Engineering, or related fields.

Application deadline: May 30, 2025.

To apply, please send the following documents by email:

- Curriculum Vitae, including a list of publications and areas of expertise;

- A one-page statement of interest in the selected research area;

- Two letters of recommendation (Names and contact information of two referees who will provide recommendation letters).

Send applications and inquiries to: sec_cientifica_go@ifsc.usp.br – Please include “Application for Postdoctoral Position – [Area]” in the subject line of your email. Selected candidates are expected to begin their post-doctoral fellowship in June or July 2025.

The position is open to both Brazilian and international candidates. The selected researcher will receive a FAPESP Post-Doctoral Fellowship of R$ 12,000.00 per month and a Technical Reserve equivalent to 10% of the annual fellowship amount.

More information about the fellowship is at: fapesp.br/oportunidades/8053.