Faculty Position in Experimental Search for Dark Matter via Direct Detection
Physics Institute, Department of Experimental Physics
Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil
Job Summary
- Category: Tenure and Tenure-track Faculty Positions
- Institution: Universidade de São Paulo
- Department: Physics Institute, Department of Experimentall Physics
- Number of Positions Available: 1
- In-Person Location(s): São Paulo, Brazil
Job Description
The University of São Paulo (USP) and the Physics Institute are inviting applications for one tenure-track position in the field of Experimental Search for Dark Matter via Direct Detection, where the successful candidate is expected to contribute to the local DarkSide Collaboration group. USP is the top research institution in Latin America, and the Physics Institute is a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment. Candidates are expected to carry out high-level, independent research, as well as mentoring students and teaching at the graduate and/or undergraduate levels.
The Physics Institute has more than one hundred faculty members in most areas of physics research, both theoretical and experimental. Compensation starts with a salary of R$ 16.353,01 (approximately US$ 3,000), with a teaching load similar to U.S. and European universities and the possibility of fast track to higher compensation depending only on performance and academic excellence.
The position comes with a ”young professor” start-up grant from the University. Researchers in São Paulo State are also strongly supported by the funding agency FAPESP.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to get more information about these and other benefits.
Compensation and Benefits
- Compensation Type: Salary
- Compensation Range: Starts with R$ 16.353,01 (approximately
USD $3,000/month (starting salary) - Included Benefits:
- Health insurance allowance (including spouse and children)
- Child support (R$ 971,40/child/month)
- Stipends for meals and groceries (approx. R$ 2,300/month)
Application Details
• Link to Online Application: https://uspdigital.usp.br/gr/admissao?codmnu=8580
• Application Deadline: March 16, 2026
• Applicants should ensure they select the correct option (Edital 122-2025. See figure).
Inquiries
For more information and updates, visit the official university announce-
ments. Email inquiries may be directed to:
- Ivone F.M. Albuquerque: ialbuquerque@usp.br
Instituto de Física
Universidade de São Paulo
Rua do Matão, 1371 – CEP 05508-090, São Paulo, Brazil
