Paulista Museum is Calling for Applications for the Selection of 2 Postdoctoral Fellows (PD)
Applications: March 12 – April 26, 2026
Research and Innovation Committee – 01/2026
University of São Paulo (USP)
Paulista Museum of the University of São Paulo
Postdoctoral Program for the Study of Collections at the Paulista Museum (PPDEC/MP-USP) – 2nd Edition – 2026
The Director of the Paulista Museum of the University of São Paulo, in accordance with legal provisions (Resolution No. 8241/2022) and using the Museum’s own research funds, hereby announces this call for applications for the selection of 2 postdoctoral fellows to work in the Collections and Curatorship Division (DAC) of the Museum, developing research projects focused on studying the Museum’s collections.
1. Fellowship Amount
- Monthly gross stipend: R$ 8,799.86
- Duration: 24 months
- No renewal possible
2. Fellowship Conditions
- Payment is conditional upon admission to USP’s Postdoctoral Program.
- Fellows must sign:
- Grant Agreement
- Commitment Term
3. Activities
Mandatory:
- Conduct research on collections and contribute to:
- The Museum’s online catalog
- Existing documentation
- Supervise an undergraduate trainee
- Submit:
- Partial report
- Final report (eligible for publication)
Additional (at least one required):
- Present at the lecture series “Meeting with Research”
- Organize a collection catalog
- Act as assistant curator in exhibitions
- Develop digital curation of collection items
- Work is supervised by a faculty member.
- Fellows must allow USP to reproduce and publicly share research results.
4. Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Hold a PhD in History or related fields (e.g., Anthropology, Architecture, Arts, Design, Education, Geography, Museology, Sociology, etc.)
- Have a recognized degree (foreign degrees subject to approval)
- Provide:
- Institutional leave authorization (if employed)
- Open to Brazilian and international applicants
- Foreign applicants must obtain:
- Research visa
- Residence authorization
- National Migration Registration (CRNM)
- Indicate a supervisor and explain project relevance to Museum collections
- Submit complete documentation
- Submit only one project per edition
5. Applications
Applications must be submitted online in PDF format.
Required documents:
- ID (or passport + visa for foreigners)
- CPF (for Brazilians)
- PhD diploma
- CV including:
- Research experience (max 3 pages)
- Academic CV (max 5 pages, FAPESP format)
- Authorization for public dissemination of results
- Research Project (max 20 pages) including:
- Title and summary
- Objectives
- Justification
- Proposal description
- Collection(s) to be studied
- Methodology and work plan
- Timeline
- Expected outputs
- References
- Supporting documents for academic production
- Submission implies full acceptance of the terms.
6. Selection Process
- Applications reviewed by an academic committee.
Evaluation stages:
- Eligibility screening
- Merit evaluation, based on:
- Scientific quality and relevance
- Methodological rigor
- Feasibility and timeline
- Scores: 0–10
- Results published on the Museum website
- Appeals allowed via email
7. Fellows’ Obligations
- Work 40 hours/week
- Maintain active postdoc registration at USP
- Submit:
- Partial report (after 1 year)
- Final report (within 60 days after completion)
- Comply with USP regulations
8. Extension
- No extension allowed
9. Accountability
Within 90 days after completion:
- Submit final activity report and approval
Failure to comply:
- May result in ineligibility for future funding
10. Termination
Fellowship may be terminated:
- At request of fellow or supervisor
- For:
- Failure to submit reports
- Ethical violations
In such cases, full repayment may be required.
11. General Provisions
- Fellows must be registered in USP’s Atena system
- Copyright responsibilities lie with the researcher
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Required acknowledgment:
“This project was funded by the Research Fund of the Paulista Museum of the University of São Paulo.”
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Image credit:
“Collection of the Paulista Museum-USP”
12. Timeline
Selection Phase:
- Call published: March 12, 2026
- Applications: March 12 – April 26, 2026
- Initial results: June 17, 2026
- Final results: June 25, 2026
Project Execution:
- Duration: Aug 1, 2026 – July 31, 2028
- Partial report: Aug 31, 2027
- Final report: Sept 30, 2028
Note: This call has been translated from Portuguese. Proficiency in Portuguese is likely essential; please contact the employer if unsure.
