The Physiotherapy Postgraduate Program (PTPG) of Santa Catarina State University (UDESC) in Florianópolis has an open Postdoctoral position with a scholarship from the government, offered through the Postdoctoral National Program of the Coordination forImprovement of Higher Education (CAPES).


This scholarship aims to bring a researcher with a PhD title to assume an association with the PTPG in order to:

I – promote the achievement of high-level studies;

II – to strengthen national research groups;

III – bring new personnel to the boards in the Graduate Programs and research institutions;

IV – to promote the inclusion of Brazilian and foreign researchers in postdoctoral stage, encouraging its integration with research projects developed by the Graduate Programs in the country.


The three modalities for this scholarship are:

Scholarship modality Target public Does it accept another employment? Maximum duration of the scholarship
A Either Brazilians or foreigners living in Brazil and holders of temporary visas. No, the candidate cannot maintain employment relationships of any kind during the period of scholarship. Up to 60 months.
B Foreigners residing abroad. No, the candidate cannot maintain employment relationships of any kind during the period of scholarship. Up to 60 months.
C Brazilians or foreigners living in Brazil and employed as teachers in Universities or researchers in public research institutions. Yes, since the candidate gets his activities on hold and does not maintain any professional link with the same University providing the scholarship. Up to 12 months.

The candidate should be aware that in any of the 3 modalities he/she must give full time dedication to the program.


This scholarship comprises two benefits: a monthly stipend of R$ 4,100.00 (approximately USD1.790,00) and costing funds for research related activities as participation in conferences.


Potential candidates should ideally have good scientific production and no institutional affiliation (eg, early graduated), whether they are Brazilian or foreign, as well as more experienced and already employed PhD’s, who want to compromise an affiliation for a predetermined period of time.


If more than one candidate shows interest the selection will be made ​​on the basis of the candidate resumes.


Candidates have until June 18thto show interest.

Please contact Fernanda Romaguera at fernanda.romaguera@udesc.br


* Feel free to make this opportunity public.