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Fully funded 23 Sept 2026

PhD Student in Cancer Biology

German Cancer Research Center in the Helmholtz Association (DKFZ)

  • Berlin, Germany
  • Amulya Sreekumar

The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) is one of Europe’s largest cancer research centers. “Research for a life without cancer" is the mission of our world-class scientists and all our team members. The DKFZ is a place where the brightest minds pursue bold ideas and seek answers to pioneering scientific questions through collaboration, innovation, and exploration across many disciplines. We provide a dynamic environment which empowers excellence with state-of-the-art technologies, cutting edge infrastructure, and a global scientific network. Contribute your knowledge, vision, and dedication

Partially funded 23 Sept 2026

PhD Studentship: Battery degradation modelling and SOX estimation for EV applications

Oxford Brookes University · Faculty of Health, Science and Technology - School of Architecture

  • Oxford, United Kingdom
  • Faculty of Health, Science and Technology - School of Architecture
  • Prof Shahab Resalati

3 Year, full-time PhD studentship Eligibility: Open to home, EU and international students Bursary p.a: £21,805 University fees and bench fees: This studentship will cover university fees at the HOME RATE ONLY. International students and EU students without Settled Status will need to cover the difference between the home and the international fee rates. Visas and associated costs are not covered. Closing date: 23 rd October 2026 Interviews: TBC (online) Start date: January 2027 Project Title: Battery degradation modelling and SOX estimation for EV applications Director of Studies: Prof Shahab

Funding not stated 24 Sept 2026

Marie Curie AI for Proteomics PhD Position (Lilley Group) - (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge · Department of Biochemistry

  • Cambridge, United Kingdom
  • Department of Biochemistry
  • Professor Kathryn Lilley

Location: Central Cambridge We are seeking applications for a PhD position in AI in proteomics as part of the Horizon Europe MSCA Doctoral Network, ProtAIomics. This brings together laboratories across Europe with 16 doctoral students at the interface of artificial intelligence and mass spectrometry proteomics. In collaboration with researchers at the University of Oxford, we seek a candidate to develop AI tools for the interrogation of subcellular proteomics data. We are interested to hear from candidates with experience in probabilistic or statistical modelling of complex biological data, su

Funding not stated 25 Sept 2026

IESA Graduate Teaching Assistant

The University of North Georgia

  • Dahlonega, United States

Job Title: IESA Graduate Teaching Assistant Location: UNG - Gainesville Regular/Temporary: Temporary Full/Part Time: Part-Time Job ID: 303361 About Us Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educat

Fully funded 25 Sept 2026

PhD Studentship: Electromagnetic Sensing for High-Temperature Microstructural Evolution

University of Warwick · WMG

  • Coventry, United Kingdom
  • WMG

This PhD redefines electromagnetic sensing by moving beyond magnetic permeability-dominated approaches to establish a conductivity-driven eddy-current framework for tracking microstructural evolution at high temperature. The transition towards smarter, lower-carbon manufacturing demands new ways to understand and monitor how materials evolve during processing. This PhD project addresses a fundamental and timely challenge in electromagnetic (EM) sensing: how to quantitatively link electrical conductivity–dominated eddy current responses to microstructural evolution during high-temperature proce

Fully funded 25 Sept 2026

PhD Studentship: Super-Resolution of 4D Flow MRI for Cardiovascular Disease using Machine Learning

The University of Manchester · Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

  • Manchester, United Kingdom
  • Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

This 3.5-year PhD project is fully funded by The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering; students who are eligible to pay tuition fees at the Home rate are eligible to apply. The successful candidate will receive an annual tax-free stipend set at the UKRI rate (£21,805 for 2026/27) and tuition fees will be paid. We expect the stipend to increase each year. We recommend that you apply early as the advert may be removed before the deadline. The start date is October 2026 or January 2027. We recommend that you apply early as the advert may be removed before the deadline. Phase-contras

Fully funded 26 Sept 2026

PhD Studentship: Designing Human-AI Teams for Meaningful Human Control of 'Machine-Speed' Operations

University of Birmingham · School of Computer Science

  • Birmingham, United Kingdom
  • School of Computer Science

The Centre for National Training and Research Excellence in Understanding Behaviour (Centre-UB) is inviting applications for a Doctoral Studentship in association with BAE Systems, to start from 4 January 2027. This PhD explores the design of human-AI teams when the AI agents operate at ‘machine-speed’ (i.e., significantly faster than human cognitive and communication capabilities). The research will be applicable to command teams working in uncertain and information-degraded environments. Meaningful human control is necessary when humans have to be retained in or on the loop. This requires th

Fully funded 27 Sept 2026

Doctoral College Officer - Tooting

City St George's, University of London (Tooting) · Education Studies (inc. TEFL)

  • Tooting, United Kingdom
  • Education Studies (inc. TEFL)

City St.Georges is building a new team in the Doctoral College to support the university’s PhD programmes. We are looking for new colleagues to join the team as Doctoral College Officers working across our 6 schools. If you have experience with university PGR programmes, like working with like-minded people and want a chance to develop your organisational skills, we hope you will think about applying for a role at our Tooting campus. About the role As the Doctoral College Officer, you will ensure postgraduate research activities at City St George’s run smoothly. You will support students, acad

Fully funded 27 Sept 2026

Research Assistant - PhD Studentship (Tooting)

City St George's, University of London (Tooting) · Department of Allied Health

  • London, United Kingdom
  • Department of Allied Health
  • Professor Lindsay Bearne

City St George’s, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London into one institution. The combined university is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology. Our students are at the heart of everything that we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambi

Fully funded 27 Sept 2026

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - Fusion Engineering

Swansea University · Faculty of Science and Engineering

  • Swansea, United Kingdom
  • Faculty of Science and Engineering

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life. Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance. About The Role We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated

Fully funded 28 Sept 2026

Graduate Teaching Assistant - Geography (Spring 2027)

Jacksonville State University

  • Jacksonville, United States

Department: Chemistry and Geosciences Position Summary: The duties of the Graduate Teaching Assistant, under the supervision of the faculty and/or staff, may include assisting faculty with various lab related tasks, performing classroom instruction, as well as other academic support duties, and departmental operational needs, and other associated and clerical duties as assigned. Teaching schedule will vary dependent upon lab schedule, lab prep, in class lab time, and post lab work. The position requires the graduate student to teach labs in Physical Geography I, Physical Geography II, Physical

Funding not stated 29 Sept 2026

Research Assistant position in Supramolecular Polymer Chemistry for Whole-Cell Catalysis at SDU i...

University of Southern Denmark (SDU)

  • Odense, Fyn, Denmark

The Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU), Odense, invites applications for a Research Assistant position in the field of supramolecular polymer-based bacterial coating for biocatalysis. The position is available in the research group of Dr Changzhu Wu ( www.wugroup.sdu.dk ). About the research group and project The Wu group conducts interdisciplinary research at the interface of polymer chemistry, supramolecular chemistry, enzyme catalysis, and synthetic chemistry, with the aim of developing industrially relevant biocatalytic systems. The po

Fully funded 29 Sept 2026

Research Assistant (2026PILIFRUA153)

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona · Research Management/Strategic Projects

  • Cerdanyola del Valles - Barcelona, Spain
  • Political sciences

Job position We are looking for a Research Assistant to be part of the research team of the ERC Starting Grant project DEMOTRADEOFF: Reconciling Citizens with the Trade-offs of Democracy: Attitudes Toward Democracy Under Rising Politicization. Assist in the coding of variables and indices for the comparative survey of the DEMOTRADEOFF project. Preparation of the DEMOTRADEOFF survey dataset for public release. Job position requirements (skills/languages/required experience) Higher University Degree, Bachelor's Degree or Official Master's Degree. Degree (BA) in Political Science or related disci

Funding not stated 29 Sept 2026

Tenure-Track, Data Science-Focused Faculty (PhD or MD)

University of Maryland Baltimore

  • Baltimore, United States

Job Description Faculty Qualifications Faculty Job: Faculty Organization: School of Medicine - Centers/Programs/ORCs Job Posting: Apr 26, 2023

Funding not stated 29 Sept 2026

Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistant - Huang

The University of Georgia

  • Athens, United States

Posting Number: G/R18965P Working Title: Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistant - Huang Department: CAES-Crop & Soil Sciences About the University of Georgia: Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/) . The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is loc

Funding not stated 29 Sept 2026

Oliveira-Hort PhD

The University of Georgia

  • Athens, United States

Posting Number: G/R23994P Working Title: Oliveira-Hort PhD Department: CAES-Horticulture About the University of Georgia: Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/) . The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65

Funding not stated 29 Sept 2026

Hort Rubio-Ames PhD Grad Student

The University of Georgia

  • Athens, United States

Posting Number: G/R16123P Working Title: Hort Rubio-Ames PhD Grad Student Department: CAES-Horticulture About the University of Georgia: Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/) . The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, a

Funding not stated 29 Sept 2026

Greensboro Jewish History Graduate Assistant

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

  • Greensboro, United States

Requisition Number: GA00864 Position Title: Greensboro Jewish History Graduate Assistant Position Eclass: GF - Graduate Flat Pay Position Summary: The term Graduate Assistant is the umbrella term that encompasses all types of GA appointments. Graduate Assistants are employed by the University to teach, conduct research, or assist with administrative duties in departments and non-academic units. Every attempt is made to assign Graduate Assistants to positions that are directly related to the student’s field of study or that provide the opportunity to develop transferable, professional skills. G

Funding not stated 29 Sept 2026

Graduate Research Assistant - Testing Services

University of Central Oklahoma

  • Edmond, United States

Position Overview Graduate research assistants are students who, in the course of their academic training, are employed in part-time or temporary research positions, where the student's academic training is based in part on the research performed. All duties and services of graduate research assistants are to be carried out under the supervision and direction of faculty or administration. These duties may include assisting a faculty member in descriptive, exploratory or experimental research; publication activities, data collection, data management and/or data analysis. This is a temporary sum

Funding not stated 29 Sept 2026

Graduate Research Assistant - PhD 48.9% (Parrott)

The University of Georgia

  • Athens, United States

Posting Number: G/R16069P Working Title: Graduate Research Assistant - PhD 48.9% (Parrott) Department: Ecology-Odum School of Ecology About the University of Georgia: Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/) . The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main

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