IMPA opens selection process for researcher and offers postdoctoral fellowship.
IMPA (Instituto de Matemática Pura e Aplicada) has two open selection processes for mathematicians. The institute is seeking a researcher specializing in pure, applied, or industrial mathematics – with a special emphasis on the sub-areas of Applied Mathematics and Industrial Mathematics – and also offers a postdoctoral fellowship open to all areas of mathematics. Questions regarding the selection processes can be sent to the email address: dac@impa.br .
Job opening in Pure, Applied, and Industrial Mathematics.
The position is initially probationary, with transition to permanent researcher assessed during the first four years. The monthly salary ranges from R$ 26,952.00 to R$ 28,898.57. The deadline for applications is November 16th, and results will be announced in December 2025. The complete announcement is available at this link , and applications can be submitted here.
Applications should include: a cover letter; curriculum vitae; list of publications; work plan; names and email addresses of at least three recommenders familiar with the candidate's work.
At the end of the application submission process, IMPA will contact the recommenders via email with information about the candidate and instructions on how to submit their letter of recommendation.
The start of activities is scheduled to take place between January and September 2026. To submit your application, click here.
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Mathematics
The scholarship is intended for researchers in Pure or Applied Mathematics, with a duration of two years, renewable for one more year, by agreement between IMPA and the scholarship recipient. The monthly stipend is R$ 9,000.00 (before taxes), with an annual bench fee of R$ 12,000.00, intended to finance academic travel and/or hosting visitors.
Applications must be submitted by November 30, 2025 , and the results will be announced in December 2025. The complete announcement is available at this link and applications can be submitted here.
Applications must include: a cover letter; a doctoral degree with a thesis defended less than 10 years ago or a thesis defense scheduled for August 2026, in Mathematics or related fields.
The selection process is open to candidates who hold a doctoral degree with a thesis defended less than 10 years ago or whose thesis defense is scheduled for August 2026, in Mathematics or related fields. IMPA alumni will only be considered eligible if they defended their thesis more than 3 years before the opening of applications.
In addition, applications for this position should include: a research plan; a list of publications; a curriculum vitae; and the names and email addresses of at least three recommenders familiar with the candidate's work.
At the end of the application submission process, IMPA will contact the recommenders via email with information about the candidate and instructions on how to submit their letter of recommendation.
The selected fellow will begin their activities at IMPA between January and September 2026. To submit your application, click here .
IMPA Has Two Open Selection Processes for Mathematicians
The Instituto de Matemática Pura e Aplicada (IMPA) is currently accepting applications for two academic positions. The institute is seeking a researcher specialized in pure, applied, or industrial mathematics – with special emphasis on the subareas of Applied Mathematics and Industrial Mathematics – and is also offering a postdoctoral fellowship open to all areas of mathematics. Questions regarding the selection processes can be sent to: dac@impa.br .
Position in Pure, Applied, and Industrial Mathematics
This is an initially probationary position, with the possibility of transitioning to a permanent research position within the first four years. The monthly salary ranges from R$26,952.00 to R$28,898.57. The deadline for applications is November 16, and results will be announced in December 2025. The full announcement is available at this link , and applications can be submitted here .
Applications must include: a cover letter; curriculum vitae; list of publications; research plan; names and email addresses of at least three referees who are familiar with the candidate's work.
Once the application is submitted, IMPA will contact the referees via email with information about the candidate and instructions on how to submit their recommendation letters.
The position is expected to begin between January and September 2026. To submit your application, click here .
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Mathematics
This fellowship is intended for researchers in Pure or Applied Mathematics. It has a duration of two years, with the possibility of a one-year renewal, subject to agreement between IMPA and the fellow. The monthly stipend is R$ 9,000.00 (tax-free), along with an annual research allowance of R$ 12,000.00 for academic travel and/or hosting visitors.
Applications must be submitted by November 30, 2025, and the results will be announced in December 2025. The full announcement is available at this link , and applications can be submitted here .
Applications must include: a cover letter; Ph.D. degree obtained less than 10 years ago, or thesis defense scheduled no later than August 2026, in Mathematics or a related field.
The selection process is open to candidates who have earned a Ph.D. within the last 10 years or who are expected to defend their thesis by August 2026, in Mathematics or related areas. Former IMPA students are eligible only if they defended their thesis more than 3 years prior to the application opening date.
In addition, applications must include: a research plan; list of publications; curriculum vitae; names and email addresses of at least three referees who are familiar with the candidate's work.
Once the application is submitted, IMPA will contact the referees via email with information about the candidate and instructions on how to submit their recommendation letters.
The selected fellow is expected to begin their activities at IMPA between January and September 2026. To submit your application, click here .
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