Post-Doctoral Fellowship in International Law

Role: Post-Doctoral Fellowship in International Law
Organisation: FAPESP - São Paulo Research Foundation / Escola de Direito de São Paulo, Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV Direito SP)
Location: São Paulo, Brazil
Duration: 12 months (Expected start date: September)
Application Deadline: 3 Jul 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)

Job Overview:
The research will analyze national security and de-risking discourses on critical minerals in Brazil, China, and Australia, examining their effects on the exploration and commercialization of these resources.

Responsibilities:
- Carry out the approved research plan.
- Produce manuscripts.
- Present results.
- Participate in project activities.
- Support the training and mentoring of students.
- Attend regular meetings of the Center for Global Law and Development of the Getulio Vargas Foundation's São Paulo Law School (FGV Direito SP).
- Travel, conduct fieldwork, and present research papers (desirable).

Requirements:
Mandatory:
1. Fluent English.
2. Availability to work in person in São Paulo city (Brazil).
3. Full-time dedication, with no concurrent fellowships from other funding agencies.

Desirable:
1. PhD in Law, International Relations, Economics, or Political Science, completed less than seven years ago.
2. Academic publications related to the research topic.
3. Experience in qualitative research, including data analysis, Grounded Theory, and interviews.
4. Availability to travel, conduct fieldwork, and present research papers.

Eligibility:
- Open to candidates of any nationality.
- Eligible for fellows residing in all countries.

What They Offer:
- FAPESP Post-Doctoral fellowship in the amount of R$ 12,570.00 monthly.
- Research contingency fund, equivalent to 10% of the annual value of the fellowship, to be spent on items directly related to the research activity.