Lead Institution
CCARBON – Center for Carbon Research in Tropical Agriculture (University of São Paulo)
Supervisor
Prof. Dr. Carlos Eduardo Pellegrino Cerri (ESALQ/USP)
Host Institution
ESALQ/USP, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
Fellowship
FAPESP Level 4 A Technical Training Fellowship.
Stipend: R$ 7.440,00per month
Duration
24 months (full-time dedication/40 hours per week)
Expected Start Date
Immediate
Project Title
Development of the CCARBON’s online platform for data sharing
Abstract
In the CCARBON scope, data sharing is essential to foster internal collaboration and public access to research outputs. A professional online platform will centralize information, enabling researchers to share data through a common cloud system. External sharing will occur via public repositories after publication. The platform will host details about the Center, like its mission, team, projects, publications, and updates, while also integrating tools for accessing research sites, methods, raw data, and maps. This TT4A fellowship will provide technical support for developing and maintaining the platform, ensuring open, ethical, and organized communication with society, aligned with data governance policies.
Project Description and Objectives
The main objective of this level 4A technical training fellowship (TT4A) is to provide technical support for the development of the CCARBON’s online platform to make public the information and data generated in the center.
The activities of TT4 will be related to:
- Provide support on the development of CCARBON platform for sharing information, news, materials and data produced in the center.
- Technical details related to the computer language, database settings, hosting location, layout and platform content.
Candidate Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree completed;
- At least two years of professional or research experience after graduation, or a Master’s degree in a field related to the proposed Activity Plan.
- Check more details on the requirements at https://fapesp.br/bolsas/tt
The Activity Plan involves supporting the development of CCARBON’s online platform, which will centralize and share information about the Center (mission, team, projects, publications), as well as research data, methodologies, maps, and other outputs with both the scientific community and the general public.
The beneficiary must have minimal IT knowledge and experience required by the FAPESP for this type of scholarship. The be essential skills for this position are experience in development of online platform, web design, web application, data sharing and good communication and teamwork.
Application deadline
From August 05th to August 31st, 2025.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the link of CCARBON open opportunities:
https://forms.gle/6PCxii6cNacJA4Pi7
Additional Information
For any questions, please contact us at: rfcosta@usp.br
