Postdoctoral Fellowship in Mathematics

The “Instituto de Matemática Pura e Aplicada” (IMPA) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, announces a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Mathematics. This is a two-year position, which may be renewed for one more year by mutual agreement between IMPA and the fellow. The fellowship provides a tax-free stipend of R$ 9,000.00, accompanied by an additional annual stipend of R$ 12,000.00 to support academic travels. Applications from women and other underrepresented groups are especially welcome. The position is open to applicants from all areas of Mathematics, both pure and applied.

To be eligible for this position, applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree in Mathematics or related areas, with a thesis defended within the last 10 years or a thesis defense expected by August 2027. It is important to note that former IMPA students will be considered eligible only if their thesis defense was completed more than 3 years before the application opening.

The selected candidate will have the freedom to pursue their own research program and will be required to teach at least one graduate course per year. Collaboration and engagement with IMPA students and researchers are strongly encouraged.

Applications for this position should include the items below.

• research plan;
• list of publications;
• curriculum vitae;
• names and email addresses of at least three researchers who can provide letters of recommendation.

The deadline for submission of applications is November 15^th, 2026.

Once an application has been received, IMPA will contact the listed referees with instructions on how to submit their letters. Applicants should notify their referees in advance to ensure that their letters are submitted by November 18^th.

Results will be announced by December 2026. The selected candidate is expected to begin his/her activities at IMPA between January and September 2027. To submit your application, click on the following link: http://candidaturas.impa.br/eventos/562/inscricao

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