[Jobs] Postdoctoral Fellowship in Computer Vision / Semantic SLAM for Agricultural Robotics – Embrapa, Brazil
Thiago Teixeira Santos
We invite applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in computer vision at Embrapa Agricultura Digital (Campinas, Brazil), within the Digital Agriculture Science Development Centre (CCD Semear Digital).
Activities
The postdoctoral fellow will work on the development of computer vision and SLAM systems applied to agricultural environments. Activities include multimodal sensor integration for georeferenced 3D reconstruction, production and annotation of datasets for spatial AI, and semantic segmentation of environmental elements considering seasonal and phenological crop variations.
Mandatory requirements
PhD in Computer Science or related field; proven experience in deep learning for computer vision (object detection, tracking and/or segmentation); proficiency in Python and PyTorch or TensorFlow; familiarity with Linux and shell tools; proficiency in technical English; availability for short field trips (2–7 days) in Brazil. Candidates who have not obtained their doctoral degree by September 2026 will not be considered.
Desirable
Experience with SLAM systems; familiarity with ROS; scientific typesetting in LaTeX; publications in indexed journals or computer vision/robotics conferences.
Conditions
FAPESP postdoctoral fellowship: R$ 12,570/month (approx. USD 2,475 at current rates) + 10% annual Technical Reserve. Duration: 12 months, renewable for an additional 12. Open to Brazilian and international applicants.
How to apply
Send CV (Lattes and/or ORCID), a cover letter detailing relevant qualifications, and a list of publications (or link to Lattes, ORCID, Google Scholar, or similar) to thiago...@embrapa.br with subject line "POSTDOC – Semantic SLAM".
Why Campinas and Embrapa Agricultura Digital?
Campinas is one of Brazil's leading science and technology hubs, consistently ranked among the most innovative cities in Latin America. Embrapa Agricultura Digital is physically located on the campus of the University of Campinas (UNICAMP) — one of the top research universities in the Southern Hemisphere — providing direct access to its libraries, seminars, graduate programs, and a vibrant community of researchers in computer science, electrical engineering, and applied mathematics. The position offers a rare combination: applied research with real-world agricultural impact, access to world-class infrastructure, and a collaborative environment at the intersection of robotics, AI, and precision agriculture.
Thiago T. Santos, Researcher
Automation Group
Embrapa Agricultura Digital
Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa)
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