A postdoctoral fellowship is available at the University of São Paulo (USP) in São Carlos, Brazil, focusing on data interoperability and integration architectures. This 24-month position is part of the "IntegraSanca: Connecting Data, Transforming São Carlos" project, funded by FAPESP.
The successful candidate will develop innovative architectures, such as lakehouse systems, to facilitate data integration across various public sectors within the São Carlos municipality, addressing challenges in health, education, and transportation data management.
Quick Facts
| Opportunity | Postdoc Position |
|---|---|
| Institution | University of São Paulo (USP) |
| Department | Institute of Mathematical and Computer Sciences (ICMC) |
| Location | São Carlos, Brazil |
| Region | Latin America |
| Open to | Not specified |
| Funding | Fully funded |
| Stipend / Salary | BRL 12,570.00/month |
| Duration | 24 months |
| Start date | Not specified |
| Application deadline | 10 December 2026 |
About the Position
The core of this postdoctoral role involves designing and implementing advanced data architectures to enhance interoperability and integration of diverse datasets from different public sectors. The research will specifically address the complexities of integrating data from the São Carlos City Hall, aiming to overcome issues related to system diversity, data formats, and regulatory policies to enable more effective analytical processing.
Eligibility
- PhD in Computer Science completed
- Experience in developing architectures for data interoperability and integration
- Experience in developing data platforms for analytical processing (e.g., data lake, data warehouse, lakehouse)
- Desirable: Experience in developing and implementing data platforms
- Desirable: Knowledge of data engineering tools and frameworks for analytical processing
- Desirable: Master's or PhD with an emphasis on databases
Benefits
Not specified in the official listing – check the source page.
Documents Required
- Cover Letter demonstrating profile alignment with the vacancy (PDF)
- FAPESP Curricular Summary (PDF)
- Lattes Curriculum (link to profile)
- Diplomas: undergraduate, master's, doctorate, and others (single PDF)
- Proof of requirements/experience: publications, developed applications and systems, and master's or doctoral project topic (single PDF)
How to Apply
- Prepare all required application documents in PDF format.
- Submit documents and complete the application via the online form.
Source: FAPESP Opportunities (Brazil).
Details can change – always confirm eligibility and deadline on the official listing before applying.
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