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Self funded 28 Feb 2027

PhD Studentship: Development of a Digital Twin for Smart Sustainable Steel Section Production

University of Warwick · WMG

  • Coventry, United Kingdom
  • WMG

We are seeking a motivated and talented PhD student to work alongside our Digital Twins team within the Advanced Steel Research Centre at WMG, University of Warwick. Our Digital Twin team are developing a suite of models to deliver a through-process microstructural and mechanical property prediction framework for steel. By integrating these models into a cohesive digital twin architecture, the work will enable steel producers to rapidly predict and respond to live production conditions, supporting fast, intelligent decision-making to optimise process parameters, product performance, and operat

Funding not stated 1 Mar 2027

PhD position on the drivers of green capital accumulation in global value chains – GreenWorlds ERC Advanced project

Copenhagen Business School · Department of Management, Society and Communication (MSC)

  • Number of offers: 1, Denmark

Copenhagen Business School (CBS) invites applications for one PhD position on the drivers of green capital accumulation in global value chains, located at the Department of Management, Society and Communication (MSC).The selected candidate will contribute to the ERC Advanced research project...

Fully funded 1 Mar 2027

Depolymerization of textile wastes into valuable upcycled chemicals

Keemilise ja bioloogilise füüsika instituut · Keemiline füüsika

  • Tallinn, Estonia
  • Chemistry

PhD position in “Depolymerization of textile wastes into valuable upcycled chemicals.” We are advertising a 4-year fully funded PhD position, starting in the second half of 2026. The position will deal with the ever-growing problem of increased use of single-use plastics and consumer fabrics. While around 80% of PET (polyethylene terephthalate) bottles are recycled in various countries1 through mechanical recycling, the same cannot be said about other single use packages and polyester clothing and textiles that find their way to recycling (<20%).1 Therefore, packaging and clothes make one of t

Funding not stated 4 Mar 2027

Doctoral researcher in Computer Vision for Deepfake Detection

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 ( SnT ) 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 di

Fully funded 4 Mar 2027

1 PhD position – Environmental/Rural History of Human–Cat Relations and Socioecological Conflict – ERC-CoG FRONTCAT (4 years)

IPNA-CSIC · Social Sciences, Heritage and Food

  • San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain
  • History

This fully funded 4-year doctoral position is embedded in the ERC Consolidator project FRONTCAT (Frontier Cats: Reimagining Multispecies Governance and Care Ethics beyond Post-politics), starting after mid-2027 hosted at IPNA-CSIC within the Social Sciences, Heritage and Food department. FRONTCAT examines cat-related controversies as a multispecies governance problem in which animal welfare, biodiversity expertise, rural livelihoods, public health, and everyday care practices become publicly disputed and institutionally negotiated. PhD focus: environmental and rural history, with optional inte

Fully funded 19 Mar 2027

Doctoral researcher in Optical Satellite 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 (SnT) 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

Funding not stated 21 Mar 2027

PhD Multidimensional analysis of (a)biotic particles and immune responses

University Medical Center Utrecht (UMC Utrecht)

  • Utrecht, Netherlands
  • Biological sciences

Small particles such as pollen and microplastics in the environment are involved in triggering inflammatory diseases, but current methods for monitoring these particles rely largely on labor-intensive identification approaches and provide limited information on the diversity of particles present. We aim to develop a novel portable system for rapid and multidimensional characterization of inhaled particles using portable flow cytometry. The candidate will develop the analytical and experimental approaches required to distinguish particles based on their multidimensional characteristics. As a fi

Fully funded 24 Mar 2027

Doctoral Researcher in Smart energy system modelling

University of Luxembourg

  • Luxembourg, Luxembourg
  • Educational sciences

About the SnT The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character. The Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust ( SnT ) 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

Fully funded 26 Mar 2027

Researcher (AI Research)

VIN UNIVERSITY

  • Pohang, Vietnam
  • Computer science

ABOUT VINUNIVERSITY’S RESEARCHER 200 VinUniversity is proud to launch the RESEARCHER200 Program, designed to attract exceptional researchers from around the world to join our vibrant research community. This initiative aims to support and nurture high-potential researchers, offering them the resources and opportunities needed to thrive in their fields. This is a unique opportunity to become part of a dynamic academic community, work alongside global experts, and make a meaningful impact on research and society. THE OPPORTUNITY College of Engineering and Computer Science is looking for Postdoct

Fully funded 30 Mar 2027

Fully Funded PhD Studentship for UK Home Fee Status Candidates in the Department of Materials

The University of Manchester · Materials

  • Manchester, United Kingdom
  • Materials

Research theme: AI for Engineering How to apply: uom.link/pgr-apply-2425 This 3.5-year PhD project is fully funded; 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. This funding is not available to Overseas applicants unless they meet UK Home fee status requirements. We recommend that you apply early as the advert may be removed before the deadl

Funding not stated 31 Mar 2027

SD-25045 – PHD IN HONG-OU-MANDEL INTERFERENCE AND ENTANGLEMENT WITH COLOUR CENTRES IN SILICON CARBIDE

Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology

  • Luxembourg
  • Physics

Temporary contract | 14+22(+12) months | Belval Are you passionate about research? So are we! Come and join us The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their

Funding not stated 31 Mar 2027

PhD offer -Ferroelectric memcapacitor functionality in a cryogenic environment

Université de Sherbrooke · Interdisciplinary Institute for Technological Innovation (3IT)

  • Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada, Canada
  • Engineering » Electrical engineering

Context: Recent advances in quantum computing have demonstrated the potential of several hardware platforms, ranging from superconducting circuits to spin‑based qubits implemented in silicon or germanium quantum dots. The latter approach is particularly attractive because it builds directly on mature CMOS technologies, offering a realistic pathway toward cost‑effective, compact, and industrially scalable quantum pro

Funding not stated 31 Mar 2027

MSc Project-User Interface Design for Multi-Role Breast Cancer Screening Workflows Based on Elastography

Université de Sherbrooke · Interdisciplinary Institute for Technological Innovation (3IT)

  • Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada, Canada
  • Engineering » Computer engineering

Contexte Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women worldwide, with approximately 2.3 million new cases each year. While early detection remains the most effective way to improve survival rates, current screening methods still face significant challenges related to cost, accessibility, and patient comfort. BRAVE (BRA-based ViscoElastography) is an innovative technology developed at the Universit

Funding not stated 31 Mar 2027

Faculty position at the Associate or Full Professor level

ESSEC Business School · Accounting and Management Control

  • CERGY PONTOISE, France
  • Management sciences

ESSEC Business School is one of Europe’s leading business schools (#7 on the FT European Business School ranking) with campuses in Greater Paris, Singapore, and Morocco. Being the first AACSB-accredited business school outside North America, it offers BBA, MSc, Advanced Masters, MBA, Executive MBA, and Ph.D. programs in business administration. Its flagship Master in Management (Grande Ecole) program is ranked #10 i

Funding not stated 31 Mar 2027

Research Scientist Position with AIST (Fixed-Term) - Outstanding Research Scientist

National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology

  • Ibaraki, Japan
  • All Other

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project] * Background of the recruitment and description of the project National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), one of the largest public research organizations in Japan, focuses on the creation and practical realization of technologies useful to Japanese industry and society. Leveraging the diversity and comprehensive capabilities of its 8 research fields, approximately 2,300 researchers across 12 research bases are conducting research and development from a central and pioneering position within the nation

Funding not stated 31 Mar 2027

Research Fellow (Part-time) — Advanced Neuroimaging Research Department (No.1866)

National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry

  • Tokyo, Japan
  • Technology Agricultural sciences Medical sciences Anthropology Pharmacological sciences Ethics in health sciences Enviro

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project] * Background of the recruitment and description of the project We welcome applicants who have strong expertise in either MRI-based functional neuroimaging or clinical neurophysiological methods, and who are motivated to integrate both approaches to advance research. We develop and apply combined cerebral, brainstem, and spinal cord fMRI together with clinical neurophysiology to elucidate the neural mechanisms of human motor and sensory control, and to translate these findings into neuromodulation-based therapeutic concepts. Experie

Funding not stated 31 Mar 2027

Bilingual Teaching Assistant (English/Japanese) – Early Childhood & Primary Education

Epsom College Tokyo

  • Tokyo, Japan
  • Sociology Religious sciences Criminology Ethics in natural sciences Cultural studies Economics Ethics in social sciences

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project] * Background of the recruitment and description of the project Epsom College Tokyo is a new British international preparatory school scheduled to open in central Tokyo in Autumn 2027. The school will initially welcome pupils from EYFS to Year 4 and will expand progressively to Year 6. The school forms part of the wider EDUC8 Group together with Epsom College UK and Epsom College Malaysia, delivering a British curriculum within an international educational environment. As part of the founding phase of the school, we are recruiting b

Funding not stated 31 Mar 2027

Research Scientist Position with AIST (Specially Appointed Position) - 【Energy and Environment】ENEENV-109

National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology

  • Ibaraki, Japan
  • Engineering Technology Environmental science Agricultural sciences Architecture Astronomy Mathematics Chemistry Physics

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project] * Background of the recruitment and description of the project National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), one of the largest public research organizations in Japan, focuses on the creation and practical realization of technologies useful to Japanese industry and society. Leveraging the diversity and comprehensive capabilities of its 8 research fields, approximately 2,300 researchers across 12 research bases are conducting research and development from a central and pioneering position within the nation

Funding not stated 31 Mar 2027

Research Scientist Position with AIST (Specially Appointed Position) - 【Energy and Environment】ENEENV-108

National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology

  • Ibaraki, Japan
  • Technology Physics Chemistry Engineering

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project] * Background of the recruitment and description of the project National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), one of the largest public research organizations in Japan, focuses on the creation and practical realization of technologies useful to Japanese industry and society. Leveraging the diversity and comprehensive capabilities of its 8 research fields, approximately 2,300 researchers across 12 research bases are conducting research and development from a central and pioneering position within the nation

Funding not stated 31 Mar 2027

Research Scientist Position with AIST (Specially Appointed Position) - 【Energy and Environment】ENEENV-107

National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology

  • Ibaraki, Japan
  • Physics Engineering Technology Chemistry Astronomy Mathematics Geosciences

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project] * Background of the recruitment and description of the project National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), one of the largest public research organizations in Japan, focuses on the creation and practical realization of technologies useful to Japanese industry and society. Leveraging the diversity and comprehensive capabilities of its 8 research fields, approximately 2,300 researchers across 12 research bases are conducting research and development from a central and pioneering position within the nation

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