Faculty Position in Gravitational Waves and Effective Field Theories at the University of São Paulo
Job Summary
Category: Tenure and Tenure-track Faculty Positions
Institution: Universidade de São Paulo
Department: Physics Institute, Department of Mathematical Physics
Number of Positions Available: 1
In-Person Location(s): São Paulo, Brazil
Job Description
The University of Sao Paulo (USP) and the Physics Institute (https://portal.if.usp.br/ifusp/en) are inviting applications for one tenure-track position in the field of Gravitational Waves and Effective Field Theories.
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. The Theory Group (Department of Mathematical Physics) has 13 faculty and includes various areas of theoretical physics, such as Quantum Field Theory, String Theory, Cosmology, Particle Physics, Quantum Information and Mathematical Physics. The group has a historic commitment to excellence in research, with strong ties to institutions around the world, and is actively involved in theoretical and observational activities.
Compensation starts with a salary of R$ 16.353,01 (approximately U$ 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: $3,000USD/month (start salary)
Included Benefits: Health insurance allowance (including spouse and children), child support (R$ 971,40/child/month), stipends for meals and groceries (approx. R$ 2,300/month).
Application Details
Applications will be received from 17/12/2025 until 16/03/2026 . You can also get direct access to the application forms by visiting the USP website for new jobs, https://uspdigital.usp.br/gr/admissao . Click on the options:
Situação: Inscrições Abertas
Título: Professor Doutor
Unidade: IF/Instituto de Física
→ Buscar
Then, click on the line corresponding to Edital: 120-2025 .
Inquiries
Feel free to contact Raul Abramo and/or Gustavo Burdman
Emails: raulabramo@usp.br / burdman@fma.if.usp.br
