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PhD Fellowship in Mineral Physics on Machine Learning Potentials for Lower Mantle Research University of São Paulo in Brazil

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Aug 15, 2026

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Brazil

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University of Sao Paulo

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Keywords

Computer Science
Geology
Chemistry
Materials Science
Molecular Dynamics
Mineralogy
Earth Science
Density Functional Theory
High Performance Computing
Physics

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FAPESP PhD Fellowship in Mineral Physics at the University of São Paulo (Institute of Astronomy, Geophysics and Atmospheric Sciences, IAG-USP; partner: Polytechnic School, Poli-USP) for the project The Recent Archaeomagnetic and Paleomagnetic Field in the Southern Hemisphere – SHARP.

The fellowship is in Physics / Mineral Physics and focuses on developing machine learning interatomic potentials (MLPs) trained on Density Functional Theory (DFT) data for lower mantle solid solutions such as bridgmanite, post-perovskite, ferropericlase, and davemaoite. The work includes large-scale molecular dynamics, non-ideal mixing properties, anharmonic finite-temperature effects, and support for Bayesian inversion in the SHARP Thematic Project.

Funding: scholarship amount R$ 12,570.00, plus a 12-month Overseas Research Internship Fellowship (BEPE) at Columbia University.

Eligibility highlights: PhD in Physics, Materials Science, or related field completed or expected before the start date; experience with electronic structure calculations (e.g., VASP or Quantum ESPRESSO), molecular dynamics and/or interatomic potentials, Python and/or Fortran, and fluent English. Preferred: DeePMD-kit, NequIP/Allegro, cluster expansion/Monte Carlo, thermodynamic integration, elastic constants, high-pressure mineral physics, HPC, and publications.

Deadline: 15 August 2026. Location: São Paulo, Brazil.

How to apply: Email a single package containing CV, cover letter (max 1 page), PhD thesis or abstract, publication list, and two references with contact emails to joao.justo@usp.br. Use the subject line specified in the post and direct questions to the same email.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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