Call for Applications for Postdoctoral Fellowship - Extreme Events and Urban ImpactsThematic Project - Evictions Observatory: Interdisciplinary Dimensions of Risk in Times of Climate Change and Housing Crisis Prof.
Dr. Tercio Ambrizzi (IEE-USP) is offering a Postdoctoral Fellowship to conduct research under his supervision, titled "Extreme Events and Their Impacts on São Paulo in the Face of the Current Climate Crisis".
This fellowship is funded by the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) and is part of the project "Evictions Observatory: Interdisciplinary Dimensions of Risk in Times of Climate Change and Housing Crisis", coordinated by Prof. Dr. Raquel Rolnik.
The project was approved under the FAPESP Thematic Project Grant 2023/12851-7 and will be hosted at LabCidade, in the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism at the University of São Paulo.
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About the Project and the Position The Thematic Project aims to inaugurate a new phase of the Evictions Observatory, which has identified, mapped, and analyzed threats, evictions, and forced displacements of individuals and groups in the São Paulo Metropolitan Region for over a decade.
This new phase addresses theoretical and methodological challenges to identify, quantify, and characterize territories and groups at risk of eviction due to being categorized as "at risk."
It also seeks to conceptually develop "risk" as a device for socio-territorial intervention, within the context of overlapping environmental and housing crises.
The research to be conducted by the Postdoctoral Fellow, under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Tercio Ambrizzi, aims to elaborate on the concept of environmental risk through an interdisciplinary approach, integrating climate dimensions with the socio-territorial and institutional dynamics of other areas within the Thematic Project.
1.1 General Objectives: Evaluate the components of environmental risk using qualitative territorial data analyzed by a multidisciplinary team, proposing adaptations to the model through the inclusion and development of variables.Analyze the environmental dynamics that define municipal vulnerability to disasters associated with climate change and extreme events, proposing adaptation strategies to promote urban resilience and sustainable development.Develop and evaluate strategies (technologies and adaptation plans) to support sustainable development and resilience in the São Paulo Metropolitan Region.1.2 Specific Objectives: Analyze current climate risk in São Paulo, where risk is defined as Threat x Exposure x Vulnerability of a region or city.Calculate future climate risk projections considering extreme atmospheric warming scenarios, using CMIP6 data.Facilitate collaboration among scientists from diverse fields to develop tools that provide city managers and residents with clear and objective information about local climate risks and support the establishment of strategies in collaboration with specialized organizations.2.
Profile and Requirements for Application Applications are open to Brazilian and international candidates.
The project encourages applications from individuals who identify as women, Black, Indigenous, from peripheral communities, and LGBTQIA+.
2.1 Required Profile: Expertise in one or more of the following fields: Climatology, Statistics, or Numerical Atmospheric Modeling.Completion of a Doctorate or equivalent (PhD) within the last seven years.An excellent academic and postgraduate transcript.Full-time dedication to research.
The selected candidate cannot receive compensation from another entity except under the conditions outlined in FAPESP Resolution N. 13/2009.Availability for in-person work at the Institute of Energy and Environment, located at Av.
Prof. Luciano Gualberto, 1289, Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.Advanced proficiency in Spanish or English is a plus.3.
Application Process Interested candidates must submit their application via Google Forms by January 31, 2025, including the following documents:
Academic transcripts for postgraduate studies (Master's and Doctorate).A cover letter (maximum 1,500 words) detailing their interest in the project and relevant skills.Interviews will be scheduled and conducted in the first half of February 2025.
The selected candidate's documents will be submitted to FAPESP for approval or denial of the fellowship.
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