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Fully funded 21 Jan 2027

Doctoral researcher positions in Finance

University of Luxembourg

  • Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
  • Educational sciences

About the FDEF The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character. The Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance (FDEF) at the University of Luxembourg offers a unique academic and research environment. Rooted in Luxembourg but with a European and international outlook, teaching and research benefit from the proximity of the European institutions, Luxembourg's leading international financial centre and its vibrant business community. Institutional and private sector partnerships, sponsored Chairs and a growing network

Fully funded 27 Jan 2027

Doctoral researcher in Translational Neuroscience

University of Luxembourg

  • Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
  • Educational sciences

About us The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character. The Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM) at the University of Luxembourg contributes multidisciplinary expertise in the fields of Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences and Medicine. Through its dual mission of teaching and research, the FSTM seeks to generate and disseminate knowledge and train new generations of responsible citizens in order to better understand, explain and advance society and environment we l

Funding not stated 29 Jan 2027

Research Assistant

Laboratory of Oceanography of Villefranche

  • Villefranche sur mer, France
  • Chemistry

Position: Research assistant Duration: 24 months, spring 2027 Localization: Villefranche sur mer, France Scientific discipline: Marine Volatile Organic Compounds Technical expertise required: Mass spectrometry Contacts: Eva Ternon, Laboratory of Oceanography of Villefranche (LOV), eva.ternon@imev-mer.fr In the frame of the ERC consolidator UNIVOC project, the CNRS is seeking an enthusiastic research assistant specialized in the analytical chemistry of volatile organic compounds. Global change is compromising the Ocean and Human Health by favoring the development of Harmful Algal Blooms in many

Fully funded 29 Jan 2027

PhD Studentship - Postgraduate Research Training in Social Sciences (ESRC funded)

Royal Holloway, University of London

  • London, United Kingdom

The South East Doctoral Training Arc (SEDarc) is pleased to offer Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) funding for PhD students for September 2027 entry. We welcome applications from talented individuals working across the social sciences to be based at one of six higher education institutions in London and the south-east: • University of Kent • Kingston University • University of Reading • Royal Holloway, University of London • University of Surrey • University of Sussex The world-class research and training environments of these institutions are enhanced by the partnership’s strategic

Funding not stated 30 Jan 2027

Researcher in Chiral Analysis, Electrokinetic Chromatography and Metabolomics (PID2025-168219NB-I00)

Universidad de Alcalá

  • Spain
  • Chemistry » Analytical chemistry

The University of Alcalá (UAH) invites applications for one full-time Predoctoral Researcher position associated with the research project PID2025-168219NB-I00, entitled "Advanced Chiral Systems in Electrokinetic Chromatography and Integration of Chiral and Metabolomic Strategies for the Characterisation of Biological Systems". The position is funded by the Spanish State Research Agency (Agencia Estatal de Investiga

Funding not stated 31 Jan 2027

PhD Researcher Van Vollenhoven Institute for Law, Governance and Society (1.0 FTE)

Leiden University

  • Leiden, Netherlands
  • Political sciences » Governance

PhD Researcher in “A Sociology of Post-Imperial Islamic Legal Culture: Insights from Central Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, and Southeast Asia” ( Minaret Project ), 1.0 FTE. The Van Vollenhoven Institute for Law, Governance and Society (VVI) invites applications for one PhD Researcher (1.0 FTE, 4 years) from September/October 2027 – September/October 2031 to join the Minaret Project, a HORIZON Unit Grant-f

Funding not stated 31 Jan 2027

PhD Researcher Van Vollenhoven Institute for Law, Governance and Society (1.0 FTE)

Leiden University

  • Leiden, Netherlands

PhD Researcher in “A Sociology of Post-Imperial Islamic Legal Culture: Insights from Central Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, and Southeast Asia” ( Minaret Project ), 1.0 FTE. The Van Vollenhoven Institute for Law, Governance and Society (VVI) invites applications for one PhD Researcher (1.0 FTE, 4 years) from September/October 2027 – September/October 2031 to join the Minaret Project, a HORIZON Unit Grant-funded

Funding not stated 31 Jan 2027

Fire resistance characterization of low carbon composite materials under extreme thermomechanical stresses. Application to the rehabilitation of the built heritage.

Ecole Centrale de Lyon

  • Saint-Etienne, France
  • Engineering » Civil engineering

The proposed project is at the crossroads of several major issues, although of unequal scope; the development, rehabilitation and securing of underground infrastructures with a view to controlling the resources used, limiting the induced carbon footprint and reducing health and safety risks. Urban or non-urban tunnels directly linked to the field of transport (automobile, rail, metro, etc.) or to the circulation of

Fully funded 31 Jan 2027

Next Generation Fellow (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge · Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience

  • Cambridge, United Kingdom
  • Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience

Location: Central Cambridge The Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research (CTR) was founded in 2007 as a Centre of excellence to promote scientific study of the placenta, early development and maternal-fetal interactions during pregnancy. It brings together over 30 Principal Investigators, many of whom are recognized international experts in their fields. The Loke CTR has an opening for a Next Generation Fellow who will complement and synergise with our existing research programmes. Next Generation Fellowships are a springboard to a long and successful career in the field of placental and reproduct

Funding not stated 31 Jan 2027

Doctoral Candidate (DC5) – Hybrid Secularism and Constitutional Pluralism

Universidad de Granada - OFPI · University of Granada

  • Granada, Spain
  • Political sciences, Sociology
  • Rafael Martínez Martín

The MINARET Doctoral Network invites applications for a doctoral position (DC5) at the University of Granada (Spain) on “Hybrid Secularism and Constitutional Pluralism.” Doctoral Candidate Position (DC5) – Hybrid Secularism and Constitutional Pluralism Research Project The doctoral project explores hybrid models of secularism and constitutional legitimacy, with a comparative focus on Morocco and Indonesia. Both countries have developed constitutional systems that combine religious and secular sources of legitimacy. The project will examine how these hybrid constitutional orders manage religiou

Fully funded 31 Jan 2027

PhD Studentship: Learning and Decision-Making Under Uncertainty in Public Health

University of Bristol · Faculty of Engineering

  • Bristol, United Kingdom
  • Faculty of Engineering
  • Dr. Mengyan Zhang

Funding for: Competitive Worldwide Funding Funding amount 4 year University Scholarship starting 27/28 academic year. Minimum tax-free stipend at the current UKRI rate (for 2025/26 standard stipend is £20,780, RTSG £8,400, full Tuition Fee covered). Hours: Full time Contract: Contract/temporary Closing date: 31/01/2027 The project: Decision-making under uncertainty is a fundamental challenge in AI and data science, particularly in dynamic settings where observations are collected sequentially and decisions influence future outcomes. This project will develop novel machine learning and statisti

Fully funded 31 Jan 2027

PhD - EPSRC - Topological and Other Types of Photonics Devices for Sensing, Modulation and Other Applications

The University of Manchester · Electrical and Electronic Engineering

  • Manchester, United Kingdom
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Research theme: Applied physics, applied chemistry, applied materials How to apply: uom.link/pgr-apply-2425 This 3.5-year PhD project is fully funded by the Doctoral Landscape Award; 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. The start date is January 2027. We recommend that you apply early as the advert may be removed before the deadline. Topological or meta-structured

Fully funded 1 Feb 2027

PhD scholarship in Auditing

Copenhagen Business School · The Department of Accounting

  • Copenhagen, Denmark
  • Economics
  • Professor Thomas Riise Johansen

The Department of Accounting invites applications for a PhD position in Auditing . The Department of Accounting is one of the oldest and largest accounting departments in Europe. We have a growing and flourishing research environment within financial accounting, management accounting and control, auditing, and corporate governance. We especially welcome PhD proposals that adopt qualitative research methods and suggest novel approaches to the study of • The making of the audit profession, especially regarding emerging technologies in auditing, such as generative artificial intelligence, with an

Fully funded 1 Feb 2027

University assistant predoctoral

University of Vienna

  • Wien, Österreich, Austria
  • Narly Golestani

The University of Vienna is a community of almost 11,000 individuals, including approximately 7,700 academic staff members, who passionately pursue answers to the profound questions that shape our future. They represent individuals driven by curiosity and a relentless pursuit of excellence. With us, they find the space to try things out and unfold their potential. Are you inspired by their passion and determination? We are currently seeking a/an University assistant predoctoral 50 Faculty of Life Sciences Startdate: 01.04.2027 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1

Fully funded 3 Feb 2027

Doctoral Researcher in Advanced Communications

University of Luxembourg

  • Luxembourg, Luxembourg
  • Educational sciences

About us The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character. The Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust at the University of Luxembourg is a leading international research and innovation centre in secure, reliable and trustworthy ICT systems and services. We play an instrumental role in Europe by fueling innovation through research partnerships with industry, boosting R&D investments leading to economic growth, and attracting highly qualified talent. We look for researchers from diverse acade

Funding not stated 24 Feb 2027

PhD: Physics-Informed Machine Learning for Semiconductor Metrology

ARCNL

  • Amsterdam, Netherlands

Work Activities How can we combine machine learning and physics to recover nanoscale information from imperfect images? Modern computer chips are built with features only a few nanometers across, yet manufacturers need to measure these structures with extraordinary precision and do so quickly enough to keep up with large-scale production. This creates a fascinating computational challenge: how can we infer hidden phy

Funding not stated 24 Feb 2027

PhD- student: Harnessing phase transitions for optical information processing

AMOLF

  • Amsterdam, Netherlands

Work Activities This PhD project will investigate how phase transitions can be harnessed for information processing with light. Near a continuous phase transition, the susceptibility of a material can increase strongly. This allows weak input signals to generate large responses, which can in turn reduce the optical energy required for an operation. However, critical slowing down and enhanced fluctuations may limit pr

Fully funded 24 Feb 2027

PhD: Physics-Informed Machine Learning for Semiconductor Metrology

ARCNL

  • Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Engineering
  • Lyuba Amitonova

Work Activities How can we combine machine learning and physics to recover nanoscale information from imperfect images? Modern computer chips are built with features only a few nanometers across, yet manufacturers need to measure these structures with extraordinary precision and do so quickly enough to keep up with large-scale production. This creates a fascinating computational challenge: how can we infer hidden physical properties from limited, noisy, and low-resolution measurement data? In this project, you will develop a novel physics-informed machine learning approach that integrates phys

Fully funded 24 Feb 2027

PhD- student: Harnessing phase transitions for optical information processing

AMOLF

  • Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Physics
  • Said R.

Work Activities This PhD project will investigate how phase transitions can be harnessed for information processing with light. Near a continuous phase transition, the susceptibility of a material can increase strongly. This allows weak input signals to generate large responses, which can in turn reduce the optical energy required for an operation. However, critical slowing down and enhanced fluctuations may limit processing speed and accuracy. The main objective of this PhD project is to quantify this trade-off between energy consumption, speed and accuracy in information processing near a ph

Fully funded 28 Feb 2027

Ph.D. student position in experimental quantum technology: Relativistic geodesy with optical atomic clocks and the ISS

Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf (Germany) · Physics

  • Düsseldorf, Germany
  • Physics
  • Prof. S. Schiller

A German consortium aims for performing foundational experiments on relativistic geodesy using optical lattice clocks and ground-to-satellite time transfer links to the ISS. The project task consists in comparing a strontium lattice clock at PTB Braunschweig with a strontium lattice clock at Geodätische Fundamentalstation Wettzell (GOW, Wettzell, Germany). The comparison will be performed during the mission ACES on the ISS. This mission was launched in 2025 and is operational. High-performance optical free-space ground-space-ground, microwave ground-space-ground, and fiber links will be used f

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