Organisation/Company ITA Department Chemistry Research Field Physics » Computational physics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Postdoc Positions Country Brazil Application Deadline 31 Dec :59 (America/Sao_Paulo) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Mar Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number FAPESP Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description Postdoctoral Position at ITA – FAPESP FellowshipArea of knowledge: Physics / Engineering / Materials / Data ScienceFAPESP Grant Number: Project title: Rational design of carbon quantum dots using NLP, machine learning and atomistic modeling The research activities are related to the thematic project "Materials by design: from quantum materials to energy applications", coordinated by Prof. Gustavo Dalpian (Institute of Physics – University of São Paulo – USP). The postdoctoral supervisor will be Prof. Amauri Jardim de Paula, from the Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica (ITA) – São José dos Campos – SP. The work plan involves the use of natural language processing (NLP) to extract, from thousands of scientific articles, relevant information on synthesis conditions, precursors, post-synthesis treatments and properties of carbon quantum dots (carbon dots – CDs). These data will be organized into structured databases and analyzed using machine learning (ML) algorithms to identify previously unknown correlations between synthesis parameters (inputs) and optical, electronic and chemical properties (outputs), such as quantum yield, light absorption and photocatalytic activity. Based on these correlations, the project aims to propose optimized synthesis routes in a "materials by design" framework for CDs. A central part of the project is to validate the predictions of the ML models by means of atomistic modeling, in particular density functional theory (DFT) calculations, obtaining simulated electronic and emission spectra for the CDs. Finally, selected correlation scenarios will be tested experimentally at the bench scale, with synthesis of CDs and physico-chemical characterization, in order to close the loop between text mining, statistical modeling, atomistic simulation and experimental validation. The research will be carried out at the Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica (ITA), in an interdisciplinary environment that integrates materials science, condensed matter physics, chemistry and data science. Where to apply E-mail Requirements Research Field All Education Level PhD or equivalent Skills/Qualifications The position is open to Brazilian and foreign candidates alike who hold a PhD degree, obtained in Brazil or abroad, in areas such as Physics, Chemistry, Materials Engineering, Nanotechnology, Computer Science or related fields. It is desirable that the candidate have proven experience in the following areas: Scientific programming (preferably in Python, using libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, scikit-learn, PyTorch/TensorFlow, etc.); Natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning (ML) applied to scientific texts or experimental data; Atomistic and/or first-principles modeling (DFT, using packages such as Quantum ESPRESSO or similar); Synthesis and characterization of carbon-based nanomaterials (carbon quantum dots, carbon dots, graphene, biochar, etc.), including spectroscopic and microscopic techniques. An additional asset will be having publications in high-impact journals in the fields of materials, nanomaterials, applied data science or other areas related to the project. Specific Requirements The following documents are required for the application: A cover letter requesting enrollment in the selection process and explaining the candidate's interest and motivation in the research topic and group. Curriculum vitae, presenting the candidate's academic experience and list of articles published in peer-reviewed journals. The CV must be submitted as an electronic PDF file, and articles should be identified by their DOI whenever possible. Document attesting to the award of the PhD degree. Languages ENGLISH Level Good. Research Field Computer science » ProgrammingPhysics » Computational physicsChemistry » Computational chemistry Years of Research Experience 1 - 4 Additional Information The implementation of the fellowship is subject to approval of the selected candidate by FAPESP, according to the current regulations for FAPESP Postdoctoral Fellowships. If approved, the candidate will receive: A FAPESP Postdoctoral Fellowship, currently in the amount of BRL 12, per month; A research contingency fund (technical reserve) equivalent to 15% of the annual value of the fellowship, to be used exclusively for expenses directly related to the research activity (small equipment, consumables, participation in scientific events, services by third parties, etc.). The following aspects, among others, will be considered in the evaluation of applications: The candidate's research track record, with emphasis on the quality, relevance and impact of previous publications and experiences, and not only on their number; Clarity and alignment of the motivation letter with the scope of the project and the research lines of the group; Degree of alignment between the candidate's previous experience and the main directions of the project (NLP, ML, atomistic modeling and/or synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials); Performance in an in-person or online interview with the supervisor, in which the candidate's academic background, scientific vision and suitability for the research topic will be discussed. Submission and deadline The candidate must send all documentation in a single PDF file (or in a small number of well-organized attachments) by email to the address indicated above, with the following subject line: The deadline for receipt of applications is December 31,. Only applications for which all documents have been received no later than midnight on the deadline date, Brasília time (UTC-3), will be considered. Work Location(s) Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica - ITA Country Brazil State/Province São Paulo City São José dos Campos Postal Code Street Praça Marechal Eduardo Gomes, 50 Geofield JLjbffr