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Funding not stated 15 Nov 2026

Competition for the Position of Assistant in the Research and Teaching Staff Group at the Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology of the Jagiellonian University

Jagiellonian University · Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology

  • Krakow, Poland
  • Biological sciences

The Jagiellonian University invites applications for the position of Assistant in the research and teaching staff group at the Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology. The successful candidate will be involved in research activities and teaching, in accordance with the requirements of the position and the Faculty's needs. Detailed information about the position, requirements, required documents and the

Funding not stated 15 Nov 2026

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS (BI) WITHIN THE R&D PROJECT Optimizing Home Health Care 1.0 (2024.17418.PEX)

CEMAPRE · CEMAPRE

  • Lisbon, Portugal
  • Mathematics » Applied mathematics

A call for applications is open for the award of three (3) research scholarships for Master’s students within the scope of the R&D project Optimizing Home Health Care 1.0 (2024.17418.PEX) , hosted by ISEG Research/CEMAPRE/ISEG Lisbon School of Economics and Management, with financial support from FCT – Foundation for Science and Technology, under the following conditions. Scientific Field: Mathematics and Compute

Funding not stated 15 Nov 2026

Assistant in the group of teaching staff at the Department of Oncology, Radiotherapy, and Translational Medicine

University of Rzeszów · Faculty of Medicine, Medical College, University of Rzeszów

  • Rzeszów, Poland
  • Medical sciences

DEAN OF THE FACULTY OF MEDICINE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF RZESZÓW announces an open recruitment procedure for the position of assistant in the group of teaching staff. Organizational unit of the University of Rzeszów: Medical College, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Oncology, Radiotherapy, and Translational Medicine Place of work: ul. Warzywna 1a, 35-310 Rzeszów number of positions available: 2 keywords: medicine,

Funding not stated 15 Nov 2026

3 PhD Candidates in Material Science and Energy Engineering

SINTEF · Industry

  • Norway
  • Engineering » Industrial engineering

SINTEF Industry invites applications for three PhD candidate positions within HeatMinds, a European research project funded through the Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Networks (MSCA-DN) programme . Hosted by SINTEF's Department of Metal Production and Processing (MPP) and Department of Sustainable Energy Technology (BET), the positions focus on industrial high-temperature heat pumps, ene

Funding not stated 15 Nov 2026

博士生招生:通过RNA修饰解码衰老的奥秘 - PhD student opportunity for Chinese Nationals in UK - Decoding the Secrets of Ageing through RNA Modifications

University of East Anglia

  • University of East Anglia, United Kingdom
  • Neurosciences

Are you a passionate and driven graduate with a background in molecular biology, biochemistry, or bioinformatics? Do you want to pursue cutting-edge research at the intersection of genetics and ageing? We are seeking a highly motivated PhD student to join a collaborative project between Dr. Alper Akay’s laboratory at the University of East Anglia (UK) and Dr. Magdalena Koziol’s laboratory at the Chinese Institute for Brain Research (China). About the Project: This exciting project will investigate how non-coding RNAs and their dynamic modifications on (such as rRNAs, tRNAs, and miRNAs) influen

Funding not stated 15 Nov 2026

Two Start-up Grants of the Doctoral Program in Literary Studies (32,000 Swiss francs each)

Universität Basel

  • Basel, Switzerland
  • Literature

The Doctoral Program in Literary Studies of the University of Basel calls for applications for two one-year start-up grants of CHF 32,000 (beginning April 1, 2027). The grant is designed to support promising junior researchers in developing a PhD project to apply for follow-up funding. The selection will respect the guiding principles on diversity and inclusion of the University of Basel, which wants to be a family-friendly, equality-oriented, nondiscriminatory and accessible university promoting diversity in all its dimensions. The Doctoral Program in Literary Studies The international, inter

Funding not stated 15 Nov 2026

Resilient Distributed ISAC for UAV Communication and Localization

Tallinn University of Technology

  • Tallinn, Estonia
  • Technology
  • Senior Lecturer Ivo

Resilient Distributed ISAC for UAV Communication and Localization This PhD project develops and experimentally validates resilient communication and localization methods for UAVs in dynamic, congested and adversarial electromagnetic environments, including 5G/6G systems. Research covers spectrum and spatial sensing, interference management, adaptive beamforming, distributed antenna arrays, synchronization, ISAC and AI-assisted signal processing. Algorithms will be evaluated with software-defined radios, antenna hardware and over-the-air field measurements. The project will address the followin

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

Funding not stated 15 Nov 2026

PhD student focusing on Scalable Quantum Program Verification

Uppsala universitet · Uppsala University, Department of Information Technology

  • Uppsala, Sweden
  • Computer science
  • Assistant Professor Ramanathan

Are you interested in working in formal verification and programming language techniques applied to quantum systems, with the support of competent and friendly colleagues in an international environment? Are you looking for an employer that invests in a sustainable working environment and offers safe, favourable working conditions? We welcome you to apply for a PhD position at the Department of Information Technology, Uppsala University. The Department of Information Technology holds a leading position in both research and education at all levels. We are currently Uppsala University's third la

Funding not stated 15 Nov 2026

PhD scholarship: Development of new (allosteric) ligands

Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)

  • Brussels, Belgium
  • Medical sciences
  • Steven Ballet

1 - Working at the VUB For more than 50 years, the Vrije Universiteit Brussel has stood for f reedom, equality and solidarity , and this is very much alive on our campuses among students and staff alike. At the VUB, you will find a diverse collection of personalities: innovators pur sang, but above all people who are 100% their authentic selves . With some 4,000 employees , we are the largest Dutch-speaking employer, in the private sector, in Brussels ; an international city with which we are only too happy to connect and where (around) our 4 campuses are located. Add to this our principle of

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

Funding not stated 15 Nov 2026

PhD position in EU Doctoral Network "PANDORA". Discovering pathomechanisms and novel drug optimisation for AMD (DC10)

Fundacion MEDINA · Screening and Target Validation

  • Granada, Spain
  • Medical sciences

Phenotypic drug discovery in age-related macular degeneration (AMD) The PhD position is part of the MSCA Doctoral Network PANDORA , focused on discovering Pathomechanisms and Novel Drug Optimization for AMD (Age-Related Macular Degeneration). Oxidative stress is a major contributor to retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) dysfunction in age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and may interact with genetic risk associated with dysregulation of the complement system, including the CFH Y402H risk variant. The PhD student will develop disease-relevant cellular models and phenotypic drug-screening approa

Funding not stated 15 Nov 2026

PhD in Genetic dissection of metastasis in a Drosophila colorectal cancer model

universitat de lleida · CMB

  • Lleida, Spain
  • Biological sciences

The project The project aims to use several colorectal cancer models developed in the lab to advance in the understanding of the cellular processes driving metastasis. About the group Our group, Drosophila models of disease and (epi)genetic analysis , located at the Biomedical Research Institute of Lleida (IRBLleida), is interested in understanding the complex choreography of gene expression driving cell plasticity of tumour cells and their adaptation to new microenvironments. We have generated metastatic and non-metastatic models of colorectal cancer in the adult gut of Drosophila based on th

Funding not stated 15 Nov 2026

PhD call in biology: Drivers of polyploid genome evolution

University of Silesia in Katowice

  • Katowice, Poland
  • Biological sciences

Subject : „Drivers of polyploid genome evolution: repetitive DNA dynamics and chromosome rearrangements ” Unit of the project realization : Faculty of Natural Sciences; Institute of Biology, Biotechnology and Environmental Protection – University of Silesia in Katowice Unit realizing the PhD student education: Doctoral School at the University of Silesia in Katowice The project will focus on rDNA evolution and organization in Amaranthus using molecular, cytogenetic, bioinformatic, and phylogenetic approaches to understand post-polyploidization genome evolution, including sequence variation and

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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