Emergent Diseases, Patient Activism and the Co-Production of Expertise

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Descrição da vaga: Offer DescriptionThe School of Applied Sciences at the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP, Brazil) is looking for a two-year Postdoctoral researcher starting in February 2025 to take part in an international social science consortium involving Columbia University (US) and Mines Paris (France). See more informationWhat we offer:

• A monthly, tax-free income of R$ 12.000,00 (about US$ 2,000.00 depending on the Brazilian Real/US Dollar exchange) funded by FAPESP (equivalent to salaries of Associate Professorship position in Brazil), in addition to generous relocation assistance and contingency funds (10% of the annual value of the fellowship) for use in activities directly related to the research. For information about this FAPESP scholarship look

Objective and functions:

• Lead qualitative and bibliometric research on the way participatory science formats can either mitigate or deepen the crisis of trust in public health and scientific experts in the cases of Long Covid and Zika
• Prepare and conduct interviews/ethnographic research for long periods of time in different regions of Brazil
• Data analysis, dissemination and paper submission
• Perform project administrative tasks, report writing and liaise with international partners

UNICAMP is a leading Latin American university and a pioneering institution in the study of Science and Technology policy in the region. The university is based at Barão Geraldo – a vibrant student neighbourhood. Activities will be held 100% in person at UNICAMP´s Public Policy, Geography of Innovation and Governance research group (GOING). We are a friendly team committed to professional development.Contact us in case of any queries. Please send the following documents to
1. A cover letter (in English) explaining your interests and why you think you are suitable for the position (maximum of two pages)
2. CV or Lattes CV (for Brazilians) in English
3. A writing sample in English (e.g., a paper on which you are the first author or a chapter of your doctoral thesis)
4. The contact details of two references
Candidates may be invited for an interview. The selected candidate will be nominated and presented to FAPESP for final approval.Where to apply E-mailandre.campos@fca.unicamp.brRequirementsResearch Field Other Education Level PhD or equivalentSkills/Qualifications

• A doctoral degree: in Science, Technology & Society/Science and Technology Policy Studies; Sociology/Anthropology; Social

Medicine/Public Health or related areas in Social Sciences, obtained less than 7 years ago;

• Experience with bibliometric and network analysis research and tools (e.g., VOSviewer, Gephi);
• Experience with qualitative research and tools (e.g., ATLAS.ti. NVivo);
• Experience with ethnographic data collection (interviews and observations, to be conducted in Brazil requiring fluency in Portuguese);

Specific Requirements

• High motivation and interest in interdisciplinary research;
• Availability to work in Campinas (São Paulo State) and travel for fieldwork;
• The ability to communicate clearly both in writing and verbally. Collaboration and teamwork are central to the project.

Languages ENGLISH Level ExcellentLanguages PORTUGUESE Level ExcellentAdditional InformationWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Unicamp Country Brazil GeofieldContact State/ProvinceSão Paulo CityLimeira WebsiteStreetrua Pedro Zaccaria, 1300 Postal Code13484-350 E-Mailandre.campos@fca.unicamp.br Phone19982255560STATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

Localização: Limeira – SP