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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

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

Fully funded 13 Nov 2026

Research Assistant, Department of Interactive Media

HONG KONG BAPTIST UNIVERSITY

  • Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
  • Educational sciences Communication sciences

Job Description SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT OF INTERACTIVE MEDIA Research Assistant (Full-Time) (26270150) Responsibilities: The appointee will assist with: • Organising and conducting research studies involving virtual reality, immersive technologies, accessibility, and interactive media; • Supporting co-design workshops, interviews, focus groups, and user studies; • Assisting with participant recruitment and communication with community organisations and stakeholders; • Supporting collaborations with blind and low-vision communities and accessibility organisations in Hong Kong; • Coll

Fully funded 13 Nov 2026

PhD positions in Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence - HCC

Aalborg Universitet · The Technical Faculty of IT and Design, Department of Computer Science

  • Aalborg, Denmark
  • Computer science

PhD positions in Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence The Department of Computer Science at Aalborg University invites applications for two fully funded PhD positions working with Professor Niels van Berkel. The earliest starting date for this position is 1st of January 2027. The project: Safeguarding Users’ Cognitive Autonomy in Human-AI Interaction Cognitive autonomy, our fundamental ability to think independently, is under threat from growing reliance on artificial intelligence (AI) technology. While designed to assist, AI recommendations may inadvertently impede cognitive reasoning and st

Fully funded 13 Nov 2026

4 Collegium Fellow positions (TIAS)

University of Turku

  • Turku, Finland
  • Sociology

Turku Institute for Advanced Studies (TIAS) invites applications for four (4) Collegium Fellow (Collegium Researcher) positions for a three-year period starting from 1 September 2027. TIAS Fellows are selected via an international call for applications and TIAS welcomes applications from projects based in any discipline within its five constituent faculties (Economics, Education, Humanities, Law and Social Sciences). Selection of successful applicants will be on the basis of academic excellence. Job description The main task of TIAS Fellows is to carry out an internationally excellent research

Fully funded 14 Nov 2026

PhD in Entanglement Routing in Quantum Optical Fiber Networks

Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)

  • Eindhoven, Netherlands

Are you passionate about building an entanglement-based routing in quantum optical networks? Join us to develop an innovative entanglement-based routing architecture and protocol, and set up an experimental testbed to route entangled photons in the presence of classical telecom traffic in multi-node quantum optical fiber networks. Information Efficient distribution and routing of entanglement are indispensable for qu

Fully funded 14 Nov 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE for 2 junior PhD research positions at INESC MN - Portugal (Reference: Project MSCA DN SPARK)

INESC MN

  • Lisbon, Portugal
  • Engineering
  • Prof. Marco Piccardo

PUBLIC NOTICE for 2 junior PhD research positions at INESC MN - Portugal (Reference: Project MSCA DN SPARK) INESC MN ( www.inesc-mn.pt ) is opening two (2) PhD research positions (uncertain term employment contracts) within the scope of the project SPARK ( https://spark-doctoral.eu/ ), funded by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network. INESC Microsistemas e Nanotecnologias (INESC MN) is a private, non-profit Research and Development Institute whose mission is leading edge research and development in strategic technological areas of micro- and nanotechnologies and the application of these t

Fully funded 14 Nov 2026

FPI PhD contract in the field of EvoDevo, Genomics and Bioinformatics

Biodiversity Research Institut-University of Barcelona (IRBio-UB)

  • Barcelona, Spain
  • Biological sciences

Cristian Cañestro's lab offers a fully funded 4-year FPI PhD contract associated with our newly granted project PID2025-170547NB-I00, “Gene loss impact: evolution of cardioparaxial-neuromesodermal development and genome scrambling in Oikopleura dioica as a case study” ( OikoLoss ). The PhD will be carried out within the Genetics Doctoral Programme at the University of Barcelona, in the Section of Genetics and the Biodiversity Research Institute (IRBio). THE CANDIDATES: We welcome candidates interested in evolutionary developmental biology, genomics, bioinformatics and evolutionary and populati

Fully funded 14 Nov 2026

PhD Position in Computational Mass Spectrometry Imaging and Spatial Metabolomics

Aarhus University (AU)

  • Roskilde (By), Region Sjælland, Denmark

PhD Position in Computational Mass Spectrometry Imaging and Spatial Metabolomics Applications are invited for a PhD fellowship/scholarship at the Graduate School of Technical Sciences, Aarhus University, Roskilde Campus, Denmark, within the Environmental Science and Toxicology department. The position is available from February 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. Title PhD Position in Computational Mass Spectrometry Imaging and Spatial Metabolomics Research area and project description Spatial metabolomics enables the study of biochemical processes and human–environment interactions at mic

Fully funded 14 Nov 2026

Fully funded PhD positions in nanoscience

Max-Planck-Institut für Mikrostrukturphysik

  • Halle (Saale), Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany

The International Max Planck Research School for Science and Technology of Nano-Systems (IMPRS-STNS) invites outstanding Master’s graduates to apply for fully funded PhD positions at the Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics and the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg — two institutions on one campus. Fully funded PhD positions in nanoscience Our IMPRS brings together world-leading expertise in physics, materials science, and chemistry to pioneer the design and understanding of atomically engineered materials for next-generation nano-systems. We design materials at the scale of

Fully funded 15 Nov 2026

PhD Position in Accountable and Responsible AI

University of Amsterdam (UvA)

  • Amsterdam, Netherlands

Are you eager to conduct high-impact research spanning computer science, economics, law, and the creative industry—while living in Amsterdam, a dynamic city renowned for its high-quality life and its thriving AI and creative sectors? Join Us! A fully funded four-year Ph.D. position is available in the Complex Cyber Infrastructure research group at the University of Amsterdam. As Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes d

Fully funded 15 Nov 2026

PhD Position in Accountable and Responsible AI

University of Amsterdam (UvA)

  • Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Economics » Financial science

Are you eager to conduct high-impact research spanning computer science, economics, law, and the creative industry—while living in Amsterdam, a dynamic city renowned for its high-quality life and its thriving AI and creative sectors? Join Us! A fully funded four-year Ph.D. position is available in the Complex Cyber Infrastructure research group at the University of Amsterdam. As Artificial Intelligence (AI) become

Fully funded 15 Nov 2026

Research Assistant (Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Candidate)

Imperial College London · Department of Physics

  • London, United Kingdom
  • Department of Physics

Salary Range: £35,470 - £46,863 per annum (The salary range is approximate only and may vary significantly depending on the exchange rate.) Imperial College London is recruiting two Doctoral Candidates (DCs) to work in the Marie Skłodowska Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Network (DN) “SPARK” (HORIZON-MSCA-2025-DN-01-01), devoted to spatiotemporal metamaterials and structured light fields. The DN will provide multidisciplinary training culminating in PhDs awarded by Imperial College London. The goal of SPARK is to train a top-class cohort of 15 DCs, that will become the future R&D staff within th

Fully funded 15 Nov 2026

Pre-Doctoral Fellow, Boston University Global Development Policy Center, Office of Research

Boston University

  • Boston, United States

Pre-Doctoral Fellow, Boston University Global Development Policy Center, Office of Research Job Description Pre-Doctoral Fellow, Boston University Global Development Policy Center, Office of Research Category Charles River Campus --> Research Job Location Boston, MA, United States Tracking Code 26599937720910 Posted Date 9/10/2026 Salary Grade No Grade Expected Hiring Range Minimum $47,740.00 Expected Hiring Range Maximum $47,740.00 The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications

Fully funded 15 Nov 2026

Position(s) as Associate Professor in Accounting

OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University

  • Oslo, Norway
  • Economics

About the position Oslo Business School is a relatively new business school (founded in 2014) focusing on teaching quality and excellence in research. The school has currently about 2000 students and 80 employees and offers study programs at Bachelor, Master, and PhD level. The Finance and Accounting group, one of the school’s five sections, is a vibrant and diverse group consisting of researchers that regularly publish in recognized international journals. Oslo Business School is located in downtown Oslo and is part of the Oslo Metropolitan University. The school is currently working on obtai

Fully funded 15 Nov 2026

Position in Arabic Studies

American University of Sharjah · Department of Arabic and Translation Studies

  • Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
  • Department of Arabic and Translation Studies

The Department of Arabic and Translation Studies at American University of Sharjah (AUS) invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2027, subject to budgetary approval. A Ph.D. in Arabic Studies, Arabic Literature, Arabic Heritage, or allied areas is required. The willingness and ability to teach entry level Arabic heritage courses is essential. The ability to offer courses on the history, culture and society of the United Arab Emirates will be a distinct advantage as is the integration of new technologies in teaching and research. Candidate

Fully funded 15 Nov 2026

PhD scholarship in Regulatory Delearning in EU Technology Governance

BI Norwegian Business School

  • Oslo, Norway
  • Political sciences
  • Professor Sebastian Schwemer

BI Norwegian Business School’s Department of Law and Governance and Department of Communication and Culture invite applications for a four-year doctoral scholarship focusing on regulatory delearning and the governance of transformative technologies. The expected start date is 1 January 2027, or upon agreement. Position details Location: BI Norwegian Business School, Oslo, Norway Position: One PhD candidate position, full time, fixed-term contract of 48 months Doctoral programme: PhD specialisation in Communication at BI Norwegian Business School Application deadline: 15 November 2026 at 23:59

Fully funded 15 Nov 2026

PhD scholarship in Outsider Innovation as Foresight Infrastructure

BI Norwegian Business School

  • Oslo, Norway
  • Sociology
  • Professor Christian Fieseler

BI Norwegian Business School’s Department of Communication and Culture and Department of Law and Governance invite applications for a four-year doctoral scholarship focusing on outsider innovation, early-warning signals and regulatory foresight for transformative technologies. The expected start date is 1 January 2027, or upon agreement. Position details Location: BI Norwegian Business School, Oslo, Norway Position: One PhD candidate position, full time, fixed-term contract of 48 months Doctoral programme: PhD specialisation in Communication at BI Norwegian Business School Application deadline

Fully funded 15 Nov 2026

PhD Scholarships in Engineering of Quantum Light Sources and System Architecture for Photonic Quantum Computing - DTU Electro

Danmarks Tekniske Universitet · DTU Electro

  • Copenhagen, Denmark
  • Engineering

The Quantum Light Sources Group at DTU Electro is seeking candidates for PhD Scholarships in the field of design, simulation and optical characterization of highly efficient solid-state sources of single indistinguishable photons as well as in the engineering of system architecture for photonic quantum information technology. The position is offered within the framework of the EU Horizon Europe MSCA Doctoral Network “A Photonic Quantum Computer (PHOTONIQC),” Grant Agreement No. 101312868, which will employ a total of 15 PhD students in seven countries working in close collaboration on distribu

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