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Funding not stated 15 Nov 2026

Postdoctoral Researchers in Pediatric Cancer & Translational Control (f/m/d) - FWF Emerging Fields Consortium

St. Anna Kinderkrebsforschung e.V. · Children's Cancer Research Institute

  • Number of offers: 6, Austria

Join us in decoding a new layer of pediatric cancer biology!Our FWF Emerging Fields Consortium brings together six complementary research groups across leading biomedical research institutions in Vienna to investigate ribosome biology and translational control as a new and largely unexplored layer...

Funding not stated 15 Nov 2026

Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Artificial Intelligence

FAPESP, SAO PAULO RESEARCH FOUNDATION

  • Number of offers: 1, Brazil

Activities: The fellow will be responsible for tasks related to the prediction, optimization, and visualization of regulatory workflows to support evidence-based decision-making within CIA-GP, which aims to improve the analysis, processing, and monitoring of proposed normative acts within government...

Funding not stated 15 Nov 2026

PhD position – Antigen–RNA complexes and immune tolerance in cancer vaccination

INSERM · IRCAN – Équipe Patrick Brest

  • NICE (06000), France
  • Biological sciences » Biology

A 3-year doctoral contract is available at the Institute for Research on Cancer and Aging of Nice (IRCAN – Inserm / CNRS / Université Côte d’Azur), within the University Hospital Institute RespirERA (IHU RespirERA), supported by the France 2030 programme. Supervisor: Dr Patrick Brest Location: Nice, France Project description Therapeutic vaccination against established cancers remains limited by immune tolerance

Funding not stated 15 Nov 2026

PhD position in Translational Tumor Immunology

University of Basel · Department of Biomedicine

  • Switzerland
  • Biological sciences » Biology

The Translational Immuno-Oncology research group, co-led by Prof. Dr. Mascha Binder and Dr. Sarah Adamo, offers a PhD position in translational tumor immunology. Our research combines basic and translational immunology with patient-centered cancer research. We investigate mechanisms underlying anti-tumor immunity and immunological memory and develop approaches to improve the precision and durability of cancer immunot

Funding not stated 15 Nov 2026

PhD in Data- and AI-based solutions to improve child health and outcomes through housing

Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)

  • Eindhoven, Netherlands

Are you a graduate in exact sciences, engineering or econometrics, passionate about using data and AI to improve people's lives?Eindhoven University of Technology is looking for a PhD candidate to develop innovative data-driven solutions that predict and optimise the impact of housing improvements on children's health and wellbeing. Information Millions of children, even in high-income countries, are born and grow up

Funding not stated 15 Nov 2026

PhD Student (Cell and Molecular Biology)SonataBis – Dr Karolina Szczepanowska Group 10/2026

The International Institute of Molecular Mechanisms and Machines Polish Academy of Sciences

  • Warsaw, Poland
  • Biological sciences » Biology

The International Institute of Molecular Mechanisms and Machines (IMol) Polish Academy of Sciences, was constituted in December 2020, in partnership with the University Medical Center Göttingen, Germany and the University of Warsaw, Poland. IMol has been established to conduct scientific research and provide training in the fields of biological, chemical, medical, biotechnological, bioinformatics, biophysical, pharma

Funding not stated 15 Nov 2026

PhD Position in Decoding Environmental History from Microorganisms for Living Sensors and Memory

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)

  • Delft, Netherlands

Help pave the future for living sensing systems by decoding microorganisms' encoding of environmental history. Job description Background: Living microorganisms could transform how we sense and store information, replacing single-use electronics with inherently biodegradable systems that track environmental conditions over time. Even basic electronic sensing systems today require sensors, microcontrollers, memory, an

Funding not stated 15 Nov 2026

PhD Position in Bidirectional Power Converter Design and Control for Data Centers

Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)

  • Eindhoven, Netherlands

Data centers are the backbone of the digital economy, but their exponential growth in energy consumption-driven by AI and machine learning workloads-demands transformative solutions. The next-generation of data centers will be based on Solid-State Transformer, which enables energy distribution with higher efficiency, grid-friendly data center operation and etc. This PhD position offers a unique opportunity to work at

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

Funding not stated 15 Nov 2026

PhD Position Flexibility in Nuclear Power

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)

  • Delft, Netherlands
  • Engineering » Mechanical engineering

Can nuclear- and renewable energy play nice? Job description Both Europe and the Netherlands are committed to transitioning to a CO2-neutral economy by 2050. As part of this commitment, the Netherlands has built large-scale wind park, and a significant amount of energy comes from solar power as well. While wind and solar energy help to decarbonize power generation, it also comes at a cost. Due to the intermittent a

Funding not stated 15 Nov 2026

PhD Position Flexibility in Nuclear Power

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)

  • Delft, Netherlands

Can nuclear- and renewable energy play nice? Job description Both Europe and the Netherlands are committed to transitioning to a CO2-neutral economy by 2050. As part of this commitment, the Netherlands has built large-scale wind park, and a significant amount of energy comes from solar power as well. While wind and solar energy help to decarbonize power generation, it also comes at a cost. Due to the intermittent ava

Funding not stated 15 Nov 2026

PhD Position Experimental Analysis of Boiling Instabilities in Advanced Nuclear Steam Generators

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)

  • Delft, Netherlands
  • Engineering » Mechanical engineering

Help determine operational limits of next-gen nuclear steam generators! Job description Advanced nuclear reactor designs like the high temperature gas cooled reactor or molten salt reactor offer certain advantages compared to traditional light water reactors. One such advantage is their potential to operate with a high thermal efficiency. This advantage stems from the fact that these reactors operate at much higher

Funding not stated 15 Nov 2026

PhD Position Experimental Analysis of Boiling Instabilities in Advanced Nuclear Steam Generators

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)

  • Delft, Netherlands

Help determine operational limits of next-gen nuclear steam generators! Job description Advanced nuclear reactor designs like the high temperature gas cooled reactor or molten salt reactor offer certain advantages compared to traditional light water reactors. One such advantage is their potential to operate with a high thermal efficiency. This advantage stems from the fact that these reactors operate at much higher t

Funding not stated 15 Nov 2026

PhD Fellowship in Energy Systems and Artificial Intelligence

University of Stavanger · Department of Energy and Petroleum Engineering

  • Stavanger, Norway
  • Technology

The University of Stavanger invites applicants for a position as PhD Fellow in Energy Systems and Artificial Intelligence at the Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Energy and Petroleum Engineering. The PhD fellowship leads to a doctoral degree and gives you the opportunity to develop research expertise in an active and stimulating academic environment. Through the doctoral education, you will acquire k

Funding not stated 15 Nov 2026

One Predoctoral Contract at the IAC CHRONOGAL PS-2026-084

INSTITUTO DE ASTROFISICA DE CANARIAS (IAC) RESEARCH DIVISION

  • La Laguna, Spain
  • Astronomy » Astrophysics

The Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC), Tenerife, invites applications for ONE predoctoral research contract in Astrophysics within the project “ Chronology of our Galaxy from Gaia color-magnitude diagram fitting (ChronoGal) ”, funded by the European Union through an ERC Advanced Grant (Ref. HORIZON EUROPE ERC-2024-ADG, Grant Agreement No. 101201412) and led by Professor Carme Gallart. The proposed doctora

Funding not stated 15 Nov 2026

One (1) PhD candidate position in PANDORA project-Doctoral network on discovering pathomechanisms and novel drug optimization for AMD

Foundation for Research and Technology · Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser (IESL)

  • Greece
  • Biological sciences » Biological engineering

Discovering pathomechanisms and novel drug optimization for AMD (DC7). Defining molecular biomarkers of complement-mediated AMD via multimodal imaging. We are seeking a highly motivated and intellectually curious PhD student to work on a project investigating diagnostic therapeutic approaches in AMD disease models. The PhD student will: - work at the Laboratory for Biophotonics and Molecular Imaging (LBMI), Institu

Funding not stated 15 Nov 2026

Leading Researcher

University of Latvia · Human Resources department

  • Latvia
  • Chemistry » Physical chemistry

UNIVERSITY OF LATVIA (Registration No. 90000076669), Faculty of Science and Technology, invites applications for 1 Leading Researcher position in the area of chemistry with specialization in physical chemistry. The position is intended to strengthen research excellence and international competitiveness in the Institute of Chemical Physics in the area of electrochemistry and electrochemical processes at phase interf

Funding not stated 15 Nov 2026

Doctoral research: from variability to validation: standardizing multi-omics of oral fluids for reproducible disease signatures

Institutionen för biomedicinsk vetenskap

  • Sweden
  • Chemistry

Malmö University is an innovative, urban, and internationally-oriented academic institution that, thanks to its committed and experienced staff, contributes to societal development. Here, teachers, researchers, and other employees with various competencies work together to conduct high-quality education and research. All professional categories and roles are important. You are welcome to apply for a job with us! Her

Funding not stated 15 Nov 2026

Doctoral fellow - Department of Environment

Ghent University · LA20 - Department of Environment

  • Ghent, Belgium
  • Agricultural sciences » Forest sciences

Last application date Nov 15, 2026 23:59 Department LA20 - Department of Environment Degree MSc degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field (Bioscience-Engineering, Remote Sensing, Surveying, Physics, Geosciences, Environmental Sciences, Computer Science, etc.) Occupancy rate 100% Vacancy type Research staff ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 15.000 people, it

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