Application for postdoctoral fellowship in agricultural economics extended

The deadline for registration of candidates for the post-doctoral scholarship to work in research in the area of ​​agricultural economics and modeling was extended by Embrapa Informática Agropecuária (Campinas, SP) until September 15th. The scholarship holder will collaborate in the research project “Integração Sugarcane/Livestock: Modeling and Optimization”, linked to the São Paulo State Research Support Foundation (Fapesp).

Among the planned activities are the development, implementation and application of optimization and simulation models of integrated ethanol production and livestock systems in Brazil. The fellow will also collaborate on reports and scientific work related to the project.

To participate, candidates, of any nationality, must have a doctorate in the areas of agricultural sciences, with a focus on agricultural economics, as well as experience in optimization modeling, bioeconomic simulation modeling and economic and environmental impact assessment of agricultural systems.

It is also desirable that candidates have knowledge in estimating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and mitigation costs, sustainability assessment, nutrient management and livestock grazing systems, land use modeling and bioenergy systems.

The Fapesp postdoctoral scholarship, worth R$7.373,10, is expected to last 24 months. Furthermore, the selected candidate will be entitled to a technical reserve equivalent to 15% of the annual value of the scholarship to cover expenses directly related to research activities.

Those interested in participating in the selection process must send a CV of up to four pages to luis.barioni@embrapa.br, a motivation letter with a maximum of one page describing experience and interest in the position, and two letters of recommendation.

See more information about the selection process at Fapesp website.

The thematic project “Sugarcane/Livestock Integration: Modeling and Optimization” is linked to the Fapesp Bioenergy Research Program (Bioen) and is led by the National Biorenewables Laboratory (LNBR), which is part of the National Energy Research Center and Materials (CNPEM), with the participation of Embrapa Informática Agropecuária.

It aims to develop and apply models to assess sustainability and optimize the economic, environmental and social impacts of integrated systems for food and bioenergy production, involving the production chains of sugar cane, livestock and other agricultural crops.