The Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM) is offering a FAPESP postdoctoral fellowship for a research project in the field of two-dimensional (2D) materials, focusing on synthesis, characterization, theory, and device development. The project will be carried out within the framework of the FAPESP Thematic Project “2D Materials: Synthesis, Characterization, Theory and Devices” (Grant No. 23/13081-0), conducted at the Brazilian Nanotechnology National Laboratory (LNNano/CNPEM). Applications are open until July 20, 2026.
Main Activities
The selected candidate will be expected to:
- Conduct the synthesis, functionalization, and integrated characterization of 2D materials such as graphene oxide, MXenes, MoS₂, BN, and Biotene;
- Develop liquid-phase exfoliation routes and chemical modification strategies for nanomaterials;
- Apply these materials in environmental studies, composites, sensors, nanobiotechnology, and toxicology;
- Integrate experimental and computational theoretical results;
- Contribute to the writing of scientific articles;
- Assist in the supervision of undergraduate and graduate students;
- Interact with researchers from different fields within a multidisciplinary 2D materials research environment.
Requirements
Applicants must have:
- A completed Ph.D. in Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, or a related field;
- Experience in Nanomaterials Chemistry, including synthesis, functionalization, and characterization;
- Experience in scientific writing and publications in relevant international journals;
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team;
- Availability to work on-site at LNNano/CNPEM in Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.
Fellowship Conditions
- Host institution: LNNano/CNPEM – Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil;
- Initial duration: 30 months;
- Possibility of extension subject to FAPESP approval;
- Fellowship amount: BRL 12,570.00 per month;
- Technical Reserve equivalent to 10% of the annual fellowship amount to cover expenses directly related to the research activities.
How to Apply
Applications must include:
- A complete CV, including a link to the Lattes Curriculum;
- A motivation letter describing previous experience and interest in the fellowship.
Applications should be submitted exclusively by email to: diego.martinez@lnnano.cnpem.br, with the subject line: “PD-FAPESP Fellowship – 2D Materials”.
About LNNano
The Brazilian Nanotechnology National Laboratory (LNNano) works in research and development at the nano scale using sophisticated infrastructure and highly specialized teams that can search for answers to scientific challenges and leverage technology solutions. Its open facilities comprise a center that is unrivaled in Brazil and include electron and atomic force microscopy, as well as clean rooms and laboratory spaces that allow activities ranging from materials synthesis and characterization to device manufacturing. Scientific research at LNNano covers strategic topics where nanoscience and nanotechnology can help solve problems facing the country, in areas like renewable energy, materials for sustainability, health and quantum devices. LNNano is part of the Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM) in Campinas, São Paulo, a private, non-profit organization overseen by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI).
About CNPEM
The Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM) is home to a state-of-the-art, multi-user and multidisciplinary scientific environment and works on different fronts within the Brazilian National System for Science, Technology and Innovation. A social organization overseen by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI), with the involvement of the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health, CNPEM is driven by research that impacts the areas of health, energy, renewable materials, and sustainability. It is responsible for Sirius, the largest assembly of scientific equipment constructed in the country, and is currently constructing Project Orion, a laboratory complex for advanced pathogen research. Highly specialized science and engineering teams, sophisticated infrastructure open to the scientific community, strategic lines of investigation, innovative projects involving the productive sector, and training for researchers and students are the pillars of this institution that is unique in Brazil and able to serve as a bridge between knowledge and innovation. CNPEM's research and development activities are carried out through its four National Laboratories: Synchrotron Light (LNLS), Biosciences (LNBio), Nanotechnology (LNNano), Biorenewables (LNBR), as well as its Technology Unit (DAT) and the Ilum School of Science — an undergraduate program in Science and Technology.
