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Fully funded 6 Apr 2027

Global Recruitment of Outstanding Young Talents

Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology (SIAT), Chinese Academy of Sciences(CAS)

  • 1068 Xueyuan Avenue, Shenzhen 518055 P. R. China, China

• Orientation The National Science Fund for Excellent Young Scholars (Overseas) aims to attract and encourage outstanding young scholars (including non-Chinese talents) from overseas who have made significant achievements in the fields of natural sciences and engineering technology to return to or relocate to China for work. It allows them to choose research directions and conduct innovative research, promoting the rapid growth of young scientific and technological talents, cultivating a group of outstanding academic leaders with the potential to reach the frontier of world science and technol

Fully funded 13 Apr 2027

Doctoral Researcher in Molecular and Cellular Cancer Immunology

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

Fully funded 14 Apr 2027

EPSRC FIBE3 CDT PhD Studentship with Tracey Concrete: Next Generation Low-carbon Crack-resistant Precast Shaft and Tunnel Segments

University of Cambridge · Department of Engineering

  • Cambridge, United Kingdom
  • Department of Engineering

This is a four-year (1+3 MRes/PhD) studentship funded through the Cambridge EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Future Infrastructure and Built Environment: Unlocking Net Zero (FIBE3 CDT). Further details can be found at https://www.net-zero-fibe-cdt.eng.cam.ac.uk/ This project is funded in collaboration with Tracey Concrete, a leading precast manufacturer extending its tunnelling range from jacking pipes and cover slabs into shaft segments and seeking to introduce lower-carbon materials while improving the performance and durability of its products. Precast manufacturing is a key modern met

Fully funded 14 Apr 2027

EPSRC FIBE3 CDT PhD Studentship with M Group: Low Whole Life Carbon Cementitious Repair Materials for Future Infrastructure

University of Cambridge · Department of Engineering

  • Cambridge, United Kingdom
  • Department of Engineering

This is a four-year (1+3 MRes/PhD) studentship funded through the Cambridge EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Future Infrastructure and Built Environment: Unlocking Net Zero (FIBE3 CDT). Further details can be found at https://www.net-zero-fibe-cdt.eng.cam.ac.uk/ The project is funded in collaboration with M Group, a leading essential infrastructure services provider operating within the Transport, Energy, Water and Telecommunications sectors. A core business is transport infrastructure repair and maintenance delivering innovative and sustainable solutions aligning with M Group's ambitious

Funding not stated 29 Apr 2027

PhD position in SRF cavity control for gravitational wave searches

Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY

  • Hamburg, Germany
  • Physics

Work group: ALPS Area of research: PHD Thesis Starting date: 05.05.2026 Job description: DESY In the MAGO project we will develop the detection and control of RF fields of a superconducting cavity to be used to search for high-frequency gravitational waves. This interdisciplinary project is carried out together in our particle physics group and the group which is responsible for the controls, feedback regulations and synchronization of the particle accelerators at DESY. About your role: • Further development of high-precision RF field control of superconducting radio frequency (SRF) cavities u

Funding not stated 30 Apr 2027

Single and multi-phase PCB coil-based bidirectional wireless power transfer systems

University of Bologna · Department of Electrical, Electronic, and Information Engineering "Guglielmo Marconi"

  • Bologna, Italy
  • Engineering

The BiWPT Doctoral Network on Bidirectional Wireless Power Transfer for Next-Generation Electric Mobility has a clear mission: to train a new generation of experts who possess the skills and fundamental knowledge required to effectively address the challenges of bidirectional WPT systems for electric mobility, enabling vehicle-grid integration in support of Europe’s energy transition. The network will advance fundamental understanding and practical implementation of efficient, compact, and misalignment-tolerant bidirectional WPT technologies. Expected innovations include novel electromagnetic

Funding not stated 30 Apr 2027

Nonlinear modeling and optimization of reconfigurable GaN-HEMT oscillator–rectifier circuits for bidirectional wireless power transfer

University of Bologna · Department of Electrical, Electronic, and Information Engineering "Guglielmo Marconi"

  • Bologna, Italy
  • Engineering

The BiWPT Doctoral Network on Bidirectional Wireless Power Transfer for Next-Generation Electric Mobility has a clear mission: to train a new generation of experts who possess the skills and fundamental knowledge required to effectively address the challenges of bidirectional WPT systems for electric mobility, enabling vehicle-grid integration in support of Europe’s energy transition. The network will advance fundamental understanding and practical implementation of efficient, compact, and misalignment-tolerant bidirectional WPT technologies. Expected innovations include novel electromagnetic

Fully funded 30 Apr 2027

15 funded PhD positions in technology governance and regulatory learning: REGULAIRE MSCA Doctoral Network

Technical University of Munich (TUM) · School of Social Sciences and Technology

  • München, Italy
  • Political sciences

How can institutions learn to govern technologies whose capabilities, risks and societal effects are still emerging? REGULAIRE offers 15 connected PhD projects examining regulatory learning in the governance of transformative technologies. Funded through the European Union’s Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions and coordinated by the Technical University of Munich (TUM), the network brings together ten universities with regulators, public agencies, international organisations and research networks. The doctoral projects investigate how institutions anticipate emerging challenges, test regulatory res

Fully funded 30 Apr 2027

15 funded PhD positions in AI, organisations and the future of work: EMANAIRE MSCA Doctoral Network

BI Norwegian Business School

  • Oslo, Netherlands
  • Communication sciences

How can people continue to shape their working lives as artificial intelligence becomes part of everyday organisational practice? EMANAIRE is recruiting doctoral researchers for 15 connected PhD projects examining human agency in AI-augmented work. Funded through the European Union’s Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions and coordinated by BI Norwegian Business School, the network brings together participating universities and secondment partners to investigate how AI changes decisions, working practices, relationships and professional development. About the research AI can expand what people are abl

Fully funded 30 Apr 2027

School of Nursing Graduate Assistant 2026-2027

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

  • Greensboro, United States

Requisition Number: GA00857 Position Title: School of Nursing Graduate Assistant 2026-2027 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.

Fully funded 7 May 2027

Doctoral researcher in Tax Law

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 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 of in

Fully funded 7 May 2027

Doctoral Researcher in Energy and Green House Gas Modelling

University of Luxembourg

  • Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
  • Educational sciences
  • Prof. Phillip Dale

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

Fully funded 22 May 2027

Doctoral researcher in insolvency law

University of Luxembourg

  • Luxembourg, Luxembourg
  • Educational sciences
  • Prof. Mastrullo

About us 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 of in

Funding not stated 27 May 2027

Call for applications for admission to iPhD courses - XLII cycle - academic year 2026/ 2027

University of Teramo

  • TERAMO, Italy
  • Other

Call for applications for admission to iPhD courses - XL II cycle - academic year 2026/2027. School " Project Regional High-Level Training for Innovation in One Health (SCALARE)" - CUP E97G23000240001 Please be advised that the call for applications for admission to the following doctoral programs—42nd cycle—administered by the University of Teramo has been published: 1) CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOTECHNOLOGIES; 2) FOOD SCIENCES; 3) VETERINARY MEDICAL SCIENCES, PUBLIC HEALTH, AND ANIMAL WELFARE. The full text of the call for applications is available on the University of Teramo website ( http://

Fully funded 9 Jun 2027

Doctoral Researcher in Criminal Law and Law Enforcement

University of Luxembourg

  • Luxembourg, Luxembourg
  • Educational sciences
  • Prof. Stanislaw Tosza

About us 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 of in

Fully funded 16 Jun 2027

Doctoral researcher in Organoid Intelligence

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 Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB) is an interdisciplinary research centre of the University of Luxembourg. We conduct fundamental and translational research in the field of Systems Biology and Biomedicine - in the lab, in the clinic and in silico . We focus on neurodegenerative processes and are especially interested in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease and their contributing factors. The LCSB recruits talented scientists from variou

Funding not stated 24 Jun 2027

Chercheur doctoral en études migratoires et genre

University of Luxembourg

  • Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
  • Educational sciences

About us L'Université du Luxembourg est une université de recherche internationale au caractère résolument multilingue et interdisciplinaire. La Faculté des sciences humaines, des sciences de l'éducation et des sciences sociales (FHSE) de l'Université du Luxembourg rassemble des expertises issues des sciences humaines, de la linguistique, des sciences cognitives ainsi que des sciences sociales et de l'éducation. Des personnes issues de 20 disciplines différentes travaillent au sein de la Faculté. Parallèlement à l'approche disciplinaire, une culture de recherche interdisciplinaire très ambitie

Funding not stated 26 Jun 2027

Seeking a Research Part-time Worker I (26-631) (Floating-Electron-Based Quantum Information RIKEN Hakubi Research Team)

RIKEN · Administrative Support Office

  • Saitama, Japan
  • Geosciences

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project] * Background of the recruitment and description of the project The missions of RIKEN Center for Quantum Computing (RQC) are to deepen our understandings of quantum mechanics and quantum information, develop techniques for quantum control and measurement, build quantum computing hardware and software, and explore novel applications. We promote basic rese

Fully funded 26 Jun 2027

Doctoral researcher in Machine Learning for Official Statistics

University of Luxembourg

  • Luxembourg, Luxembourg
  • Educational sciences
  • Dr. Maxime Cordy

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 diver

Fully funded 26 Jun 2027

Doctoral researcher in Machine Learning Security & Testing

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 diver

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