The Engineering Research Center for Plant Health in Sugar Cane (CEPENFITO) in Jaboticabal, São Paulo, Brazil, is offering a postdoctoral position in the field of phytopathology applied to sugarcane. The successful candidate will engage in advanced research activities focusing on classical plant pathology, epidemiology, and disease control methods for sugarcane. Research topics include plant breeding through conventional genetic improvement and marker-assisted selection, as well as other approaches commonly used in plant pathology. The position is based at CEPENFITO, a leading research center dedicated to sugarcane phytosanitary studies, and involves collaboration with associated research institutions.

The postdoctoral researcher will also participate in teaching activities, supervise undergraduate and graduate students, and attend technical and scientific meetings. The candidate will be responsible for proposing and implementing a research project on sugarcane, aligned with CEPENFITO’s strategic priorities, under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Tadeu Antônio Fernandes da Silva Júnior.

Applicants must have a PhD in Plant Pathology, Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, or a related field, with their thesis focused on plant pathology. The PhD must have been completed within the last 10 years. Candidates should demonstrate strong training and aptitude in plant pathology, interdisciplinary research skills, and experience with sugarcane studies, including etiology, epidemiology, disease management, and molecular plant pathology. Publications in peer-reviewed indexed scientific journals are important, and international research experience is valued. Candidates must be able to reside in Jaboticabal, São Paulo, Brazil, and dedicate themselves exclusively to the postdoctoral program. Good proficiency in English and Portuguese is required.

The fellowship offers R$ 12,000.00 per month for 12 months, with the possibility of renewal. The selection process includes evaluation of required documents and an interview conducted by CEPENFITO researchers. Required documents include an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), a cover letter (up to two pages), and two letters of reference. All documents may be submitted in Portuguese or English. Letters of reference must be sent directly by referees to [email protected]. Applications must be submitted by April 3, 2026, with the email subject 'Opportunity PDP4-2026'.

For further information, visit https://cepenfito.org.br/ or the position page. This opportunity is ideal for researchers seeking to advance their expertise in plant pathology and contribute to the sustainable management of sugarcane crops in Brazil.