2023 Opportunities

1. UNDERGRADUATE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH PROJECT

  • Activity to be performed: Deposition of niobium-doped TiO₂ thin films via spin coating or similar technique for the production of electrically conductive glass.
  • Mandatory requirements: Be an undergraduate student at UFSC Joinville, have 20 hours of weekly availability (during business hours), intermediate English reading skills, GPA ≥ 7.0, and not be participating as a volunteer and/or scholarship holder in other activities at UFSC during the scholarship period.
  • Desirable requirements: Independence in performing technical tasks.
  • Scholarship amount: R$ 700.00 per month
  • Scholarship type: Scientific Initiation (PIBIC / CNPq)
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Required documents: Updated Lattes Curriculum, academic transcript, and current proof of enrollment.
  • Application period: August 14 to 17, 2023
  • Approval of applicants: By August 18, 2023
  • Final result announcement: By August 25, 2023
  • Advisor: Diego Alexandre Duarte
  • Questions? Contact diego.duarte@ufsc.br
  • Vacancy code: IC-V1-23
  • APPLICATION FORM
  • APPROVED APPLICANTS
  • FINAL RESULT

2. TECHNOLOGICAL AND INDUSTRIAL UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROJECT

  • Activity to be performed: Construction of a vacuum chamber for plasma treatment of materials.
  • Mandatory requirements: Be an undergraduate student at UFSC Joinville, have 20 hours of weekly availability (during business hours), intermediate English reading skills, GPA ≥ 7.0, and not be participating as a volunteer and/or scholarship holder in other activities at UFSC during the scholarship period.
  • Desirable requirements: General knowledge of SolidWorks and independence in performing technical tasks.
  • Scholarship amount: R$ 700.00 per month
  • Scholarship type: Technological and Industrial Initiation (PIBITI / CNPq)
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Required documents: Updated Lattes Curriculum, academic transcript, and current proof of enrollment.
  • Application period: August 14 to 17, 2023
  • Approval of applicants: By August 18, 2023
  • Final result announcement: By August 25, 2023
  • AdvisorDiego Alexandre Duarte
  • Questions? Contact diego.duarte@ufsc.br
  • Vacancy code: ITI-V2-23
  • APPLICATION FORM
  • APPROVED APPLICANTS
  • FINAL RESULT

3. POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP

  • Activity to be performed: Construction of a system for thin film deposition using the magnetron sputtering technique; deposition and characterization of Nb-TiO₂ films for application as transparent conductive oxides.
  • Mandatory requirements: PhD in Physics, Engineering, or related fields, and experience in thin film deposition via magnetron sputtering.
  • Desirable requirements: General knowledge in machining, CAD, mechanical design for high-vacuum systems, independence in performing technical tasks, and experience in supervising undergraduate students.
  • Scholarship amount: R$ 4,000.00 per month, adjusted to R$ 5,200.00 per month starting August 1, 2023.
  • Scholarship type: Technological and Industrial Development Level A (DTI-A / CNPq)
  • Duration: 24 months
  • Required documents: Lattes Curriculum and one letter of recommendation (OPTIONAL), preferably from the PhD advisor or previous postdoctoral supervisor(s).
  • Application period: February 27 to March 10, 2023
  • Approval of applicants: By March 13, 2023
  • Final result announcement: By March 17, 2023
  • SupervisorDiego Alexandre Duarte
  • Questions? Contact diego.duarte@ufsc.br
  • Vacancy code: PD-V1-23
  • APPLICATION FORM
  • APPROVED APPLICANTS
  • FINAL RESULT

4. TECHNOLOGICAL AND INDUSTRIAL UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROJECT

  • Activity to be performed: Construction of a magnetic trap (magnetron) for low-pressure plasma confinement.
  • Mandatory requirements: Be an undergraduate student at UFSC Joinville, have 20 hours of weekly availability, intermediate English skills, GPA ≥ 7.0, and general knowledge of CAD.
  • Desirable requirements: General knowledge in machining and independence in performing technical tasks.
  • Scholarship amount: R$ 400.00 per month, adjusted to R$ 700.00 per month starting August 1, 2023.
  • Scholarship type: Technological and Industrial Initiation Level A (ITI-A / CNPq)
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Required documents: Updated Lattes Curriculum, academic transcript, and current proof of enrollment.
  • Application period: February 27 to March 3, 2023
  • Approval of applicants: By March 6, 2023
  • Final result announcement: By March 10, 2023
  • AdvisorDiego Alexandre Duarte
  • Questions? Contact diego.duarte@ufsc.br
  • Vacancy code: ITI-V1-23
  • APPLICATION FORM
  • APPROVED APPLICANTS
  • FINAL RESULT