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Funding not stated 12 Nov 2026

Research Assistant combined with the provision of medical services in the Department of Genetics.

Polish Mother's Memorial Hospital- Research Institute · Department of Genetics

  • LODZ, Poland
  • Medical sciences » Medicine

Polish Mother’s Memorial Hospital – Research Institute (PMMH-RI) The Director of the Polish Mother’s Memorial Hospital – Research Institute announces a competition for the research position of Research Assistant combined with the provision of medical services in the Department of Genetics . Scientific discipline: medical sciences. The purpose of the competition is to fill the research position of Research Assi

Funding not stated 12 Nov 2026

PhD Position (Doctoral Candidate 10) in the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network ANA-KIN

Leiden University

  • Leiden, Netherlands
  • Pharmacological sciences » Pharmacy

The Faculty of Science and Leiden Academic Centre for Drug Research (LACDR) are looking for candidates for a PhD Position (Doctoral Candidate 10) in the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network ANA-KIN ANA-KIN is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Network funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme. Over the past two decades, small-molecule kinase inhibitors have transformed cancer therapy,

Funding not stated 12 Nov 2026

PhD Position (Doctoral Candidate 10) in the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network ANA-KIN

Leiden University

  • Leiden, Netherlands

The Faculty of Science and Leiden Academic Centre for Drug Research (LACDR) are looking for candidates for a PhD Position (Doctoral Candidate 10) in the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network ANA-KIN ANA-KIN is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Network funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme. Over the past two decades, small-molecule kinase inhibitors have transformed cancer therapy, y

Fully funded 12 Nov 2026

PhD Candidate in Population-Scale Network Science (1.0 FTE, 4 years)

Leiden University

  • Leiden, Netherlands

About this position . In this 4-year fully funded PhD position, the focus is on devising new network science approaches for analyzing longitudinal, population-scale social network data on the Dutch population data, sourced from Statistics Netherlands. Such data presents distinctive methodological challenges: their scale and temporal character require fast algorithms and careful tailoring of commonly used network meas

Funding not stated 12 Nov 2026

Doctoral scholarship holder redox flow batteries

University of Antwerp

  • Antwerp, Belgium
  • Chemistry » Other

Let’s shape the future - University of Antwerp The University of Antwerp is a dynamic, forward-thinking, European university. We offer an innovative academic education to more than 20,000 students, conducting pioneering scientific research and playing an important service-providing role in society. We are one of the largest, most international and most innovative employers in the region. With more than 6,000 emplo

Funding not stated 12 Nov 2026

ANUNȚ privind organizarea concursului pentru ocuparea funcției de director general la Institutul Național de Cercetare-Dezvoltare „Delta Dunării” - I.N.C.D.D.D. Tulcea

INCDDD · HR

  • Tulcea, Romania
  • Environmental science » Earth science

Autoritatea Națională pentru Cercetare organizează concurs pentru ocuparea funcţiei de director general la Institutul Național de Cercetare-Dezvoltare „Delta Dunării” - I.N.C.D.D.D. Tulcea, în conformitate cu prevederile Hotărârii Guvernului nr. 743 din 18 septembrie 2026 privind aprobarea Metodologiei de concurs pentru ocuparea funcţiei de director general la institutele naţionale de cercetare-dezvoltare, publicată

Funding not stated 12 Nov 2026

ANNOUNCEMENT regarding the organization of the competition for the position of Director General of the I.N.C.D.P.M. "Alexandru Darabont" Bucharest

National Research and Development Institute for Occupational Safety - INCDPM "Alexandru Darabont" · HR

  • Bucharest, Romania
  • Engineering » Other

The National Authority for Research (ANC) of Romania is organising a competition for the position of Director General of the National Research and Development Institute of Occupational Safety - I.N.C.D.P.M. "Alexandru Darabont" Bucharest. The competition follows the Methodology for filling the position of Director General at national research and development institutes, approved by Government Decision no. 743 of 18 S

Funding not stated 12 Nov 2026

PhD Thesis (M/F) Human neural stem cell lineages

Institut Curie - Research Center · Administration

  • Paris, France
  • Medical sciences

The hosting structure The Curie Institute Research Center Faithful to the legacy of its founder, the Institut Curie is deeply committed to promoting equal opportunities, diversity, and inclusion. Convinced that diversity of backgrounds and experiences contributes to collective performance, we strive to provide everyone with a respectful and equitable working environment and encourage all candidates to apply for our job opportunities. Context Laboratory The Baffet lab is located at Institut Curie, in the department of cell biology (UMR144). http://institut-curie.org/team/baffet The team investi

Funding not stated 12 Nov 2026

PhD Candidate (f/m/x) in Data Science for Biomedical Imaging

Helmholtz Zentrum München - Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt

  • Neuherberg, Germany
  • Medical sciences
  • Dr. Dominik Jüstel

Area of research: PHD Thesis Job description: PhD Candidate (f/m/x) in Data Science for Biomedical Imaging 103004 Full time 39 hrs./week Neuherberg near Munich At Helmholtz Munich, we develop groundbreaking solutions for a healthier society in a rapidly changing world. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation. Through strong partnerships, we accelerate the transfer of new ideas from the lab to real-life applications, improving lives. What biological information is hidden in biomedical imaging data – and how can we extract it reliably? The Institute for Biological and Medical Imagi

Funding not stated 12 Nov 2026

Next-Generation Computational Methods for Simulating Coupled Complex Systems - 2026_IDR_DMAT_10

Politecnico di Milano

  • Milan, Italy
  • Mathematics

The research focuses on next-generation numerical methods and algorithmic techniques along with machine learning–enhanced strategies for simulating coupled interactions in complex living systems. Project details: 1)“NEw generation MEthods for numerical SImulationS – NEMESIS”, Grant Agreement No. 101115663, funded by the European Union, ERC Synergy Grant. CUP: D43C23003890006 2) “Stability Analysis and Control Mechanisms of Seizures - SACMS” project number 77FF5F1A CUP D43C24002430001- funded under the NRRP Mission 4 - Component 2 - Investment 1.2 - Funding of projects submitted by young resear

Fully funded 12 Nov 2026

Doctoral Position in topochemical tuning of layered oxides

ETH Zürich

  • Zurich, Switzerland
  • Physics

Doctoral Position in topochemical tuning of layered oxides The newly established Solid-State Materials Chemistry Group at the Laboratory of Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences (D-CHAB), ETH Zurich, is seeking a highly motivated Doctoral Position. Our research investigates how crystal chemistry, structure, and dimensionality can be used to control and create functionality in complex inorganic solids. We are currently establishing a laboratory for thin-film synthesis using physical vapor deposition methods, structural modification using wet-chemistry-based approa

Fully funded 12 Nov 2026

Doctoral Position in functional oxide thin films

ETH Zürich

  • Zurich, Switzerland
  • Physics

Doctoral Position in functional oxide thin films The newly established Solid-State Materials Chemistry Group at the Laboratory of Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences (D-CHAB), ETH Zurich, is seeking a highly motivated Doctoral Position. Our research investigates how crystal chemistry, structure, and dimensionality can be used to control and create functionality in complex inorganic solids. We are currently establishing a laboratory for thin-film synthesis using physical vapor deposition methods, structural modification using wet-chemistry-based approaches, and

Funding not stated 12 Nov 2026

Tenure Track Professor of Oncologic Surgery with an Emphasis on Visceral Soft Tissue Tumors

Graz Medical University · HR

  • Graz, Austria
  • Medical sciences » Medicine

The Division of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery is looking for a Tenure Track Professor of Oncologic Surgery with an Emphasis on Visceral Soft Tissue Tumors Identification number: KA-ALLGC-2026-003921 Level of employment: 100% Application deadline: 12 November 2026 Hearing: 11 January 2027 Further job related details can be found here: Tenure Track Professorships

Funding not stated 12 Nov 2026

Assistant Professorship (non-tenure track) in Clinical Cancer Informatics

University of Bern

  • Bern, Switzerland
  • Medical sciences Pharmacological sciences

The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Bern and Inselspital, Bern University Hospital invite applications for an Assistant Professorship in Clinical Cancer Informatics , funded by the Werner and Hedy Berger-Janser Foundation. This endowed professorship is embedded within the University Comprehensive Cancer Center Inselspital (UCI) and jointly affiliated with the Department of Medical Oncology and the Department of Radiation Oncology. The position aims to strengthen data-driven, patient-centered cancer research and to advance the integration of clinical data, artificial intelligence, and

Funding not stated 13 Nov 2026

research assistant (full-time employment)

University of Lodz

  • Lodz, Poland
  • Physics » Solid state physics

The job opening for the position of research and didactic assistant (full-time employment)

Funding not stated 13 Nov 2026

Researcher in Cancer Nanomedicine

University of Stavanger · Department of Chemistry, Bioscience and Environmental Engineering

  • Stavanger, Norway
  • Medical sciences » Medicine

The University of Stavanger invites applicants for a two year position as Researcher in Cancer Nanomedicine at the Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Chemistry, Bioscience and Environmental Engineering. The position is vacant from January 2027. The hired researcher will mainly contribute to the research project and to innovation and value creation based on research results. The researcher must also co

Funding not stated 13 Nov 2026

PhD student SPACES

Universiteit Utrecht

  • Utrecht, Netherlands

Meedoen aan spel en sport helpt kinderen om later optimaal mee te doen in de samenleving. Het zorgt ervoor dat ze zich goed voelen, versterkt hun zelfvertrouwen, en draagt bij aan lichamelijke én mentale gezondheid. De stedelijke fysieke ruimte, wordt echter vaak niet ontworpen met oog op inclusie. De behoeften van kinderen met een beperking of chronische ziekte om samen te spelen en sporten worden vaak vergeten. In

Funding not stated 13 Nov 2026

2 assistant lecturer positions (teaching focused position)

Kielce University of Technology

  • Kielce, Poland
  • Engineering » Mechanical engineering

Applicants need to have the knowledge, skills and passion to teach and conduct research in the area of automation and robotics .

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