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Postdoctoral research positions at universities and institutes.

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Fully funded 30 Oct 2026

Post Doctoral Fellow

University of South Carolina

  • Columbia, United States

Logo: Posting Number: RTF00210PO26 USC Market Title: Post Doctoral Fellow Link to USC Market Title: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156387 Business Title (Internal Title): Post Doctoral Fellow Campus: Columbia Work County: Richland College/Division: Arnold School of Public Health Department: ASPH Epidemiology and Biostatistics Anticipated Hiring Range: Salary commensurate with qualifications Part/Full Time: Full Time Hours per Week: 40 Work Schedule: • Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm • Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department. Type of Staff Posit

Fully funded 30 Oct 2026

ITAMP Postdoctoral Fellowship

Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian · Atomic and Molecular Physics

  • Cambridge, United States
  • Atomic Molecular and Optical Physics

2026 ITAMP Postdoctoral Fellowship ================================== A Postdoctoral Fellowship appointment at ITAMP is made each year to support a promising scientist who has recently received a Ph.D. degree to carry out research in all areas of theoretical atomic, molecular and optical (AMO) Physics. The Fellowship is for two years with the renewal for a third year depending on performance and funding. The successful applicant must demonstrate independence to pursue research in topical areas of interest in AMO physics, including ultracold atomic and molecular few- and many-body physics, quan

Fully funded 31 Oct 2026

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Northeastern University

  • Boston, United States

Postdoctoral Research Associate About the Opportunity Job Summary The Shansky Lab is seeking a full-time postdoc to conduct National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded behavioral neuroscience research investigating sex differences in cortical circuits mediating defensive responding. Responsibilities will include rodent colony management, stereotaxic surgery, behavior testing, fiber photometry protocols and data analysis, brain tissue processing for immunohistochemistry, RNAscope, and fluorescent microscopy. Depending on the postdoc's career goals, they will be mentored in grant- and paper-writi

Fully funded 31 Oct 2026

Postdoctoral Associate

University at Buffalo

  • Amherst, United States

Postdoctoral Associate Position Information Position Title: Postdoctoral Associate Department: Microbiology and Immunology Posting Link: https://apptrkr.com/9797597 "">https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/63593 Job Type: Full-Time Posting Detail Information Position Summary This position is available in the lab of Dr. Yolanda Huang (Department of Microbiology & Immunology). Our overarching research goal is to advance our understanding of the gut microbiota at the molecular level. We study microbial functions important for bacteria to colonize and survive in the gut habitat. Potential projec

Funding not stated 31 Oct 2026

Postdoctoral Associate

Cornell University · Department of Communication

  • Ithaca, United States
  • Communications

Academic Job Description Department of Communication Postdoctoral Associate Political Economy and Technology The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and Cornell University’s second largest college. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned research, education, and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: We believe that achieving next-generation scientific breakthroughs requires an understanding of the world’s complex, interlocking systems. We bel

Funding not stated 1 Nov 2026

ASARI - Postdoc in Zootechny - Animal Nutrition and Pastoralism

MOHAMMED VI POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY

  • United States

UM6P - ASARI, Laayoune ABOUT UM6P Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is a world-class institution that seeks to foster the development of skilled manpower and natural resources in Morocco and Africa. UM6P has robust teaching and research programs with a base of cutting-edge research facilities and has accomplished researchers who work in partnership with research institutions and stakeholders to develop innovative solutions to local and international challenges. Currently, UM6P is developing innovative tools to solve the eminent challenges related to livestock production, including chal

Fully funded 1 Nov 2026

Tayebati Postdoctoral Fellows

Massachusetts Institute of Technology · Schwarzman College of Computing

  • Cambridge, United States
  • Artificial Intelligence

MIT Schwarzman College of Computing Tayebati Postdoctoral Fellowship Program 2027–2028 The Tayebati Postdoctoral Fellowship Program at MIT supports exceptional researchers whose work explores the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in select science and engineering fields or in music. Hosted by the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing, the program fosters research at the forefront of AI, where novel computational approaches can advance scientific discovery or expand the possibilities of music composition and performance. By encouraging ambitious, interdisciplinary scholarsh

Funding not stated 1 Nov 2026

Princeton Materials Science Postdoctoral Fellowship (PCCM)

Princeton University · Princeton Center for Complex Materials (PCCM)

  • Princeton, United States
  • Materials Science and Engineering

The Princeton Center for Complex Materials (PCCM), a U.S. NSF- supported Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) invites applicants for postdoctoral positions that will join the research group of a current PCCM investigator. Individuals with evidence of experience in scholarly research and a strong commitment to excellence in education are encouraged to apply. We are interested in candidates who have an interest in: *Quantum Materials *Biomolecular condensates and programmable soft materials *Emerging directions in complex materials More information for the current research g

Fully funded 1 Nov 2026

Northwestern - UChicago Brinson Postdoctoral Fellowship in Astrophysics

University of Chicago · Astronomy and Astrophysics

  • Chicago/Evanston, IL, United States
  • Astrophysics

Northwestern University and The University of Chicago are accepting applications for the Northwestern - UChicago Brinson Postdoctoral Fellowship in Astrophysics, to start in Fall 2027. The Fellow will have the opportunity to pursue an independent research program and benefit from the diverse and dynamic intellectual environments at both Northwestern University’s Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research in Astronomy (learn more about CIERA’s programs and activities) and The University of Chicago (learn more about UChicago’s Astronomy & Astrophysics Department programs and activitie

Fully funded 1 Nov 2026

E. Margaret Burbidge Prize Postdoctoral Fellowship in Astrophysics

University of Chicago · Astronomy and Astrophysics

  • Chicago, United States
  • Astrophysics
  • Jennifer Smith

The University of Chicago Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics is pleased to invite applications for the E. Margaret Burbidge Prize Postdoctoral Fellowship in Astrophysics (with the University Rank of Postdoctoral Scholar) to begin in the fall of 2027. The E. Margaret Burbidge Prize Fellow will be appointed to renewable one-year terms, for up to three years. The Prize Fellowship seeks entrepreneurial individuals who will actively pursue bold and creative ideas. It carries an annual salary of $80,000, and an annual research expense fund of $15,000. The position includes benefits such as ret

Fully funded 1 Nov 2026

CQI Postdoctoral Fellowship in Theoretical Quantum Science

University of Chicago · Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering

  • Chicago, United States
  • Quantum Information Science

CQI Postdoctoral Fellowship in Theoretical Quantum Science ---------------------------------------------------------- Position Type/Academic Rank: Postdoctoral Scholar Location: University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering Start Date: Flexible Subject Areas: Quantum Science Salary: $80,000 About the Unit: The Pritzker School for Molecular Engineering (PME), established in 2011 by the University of Chicago in partnership with Argonne National Laboratory, is a transformational academic unit exploring the intersection of science and engineering. In 2019, in recognition of our s

Fully funded 1 Nov 2026

CQI Postdoctoral Fellowship in Experimental Quantum Science

University of Chicago · Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering

  • Chicago, United States
  • Physics

CQI Postdoctoral Fellowship in Experimental Quantum Science ----------------------------------------------------------- Position Type/Academic Rank: Postdoctoral Scholar Location: University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering Start Date: Flexible Subject Areas: Quantum Science Salary: $80,000 About the Unit: The Pritzker School for Molecular Engineering (PME), established in 2011 by the University of Chicago in partnership with Argonne National Laboratory, is a transformational academic unit exploring the intersection of science and engineering. In 2019, in recognition of our

Fully funded 2 Nov 2026

President's Postdoctoral Scholars Program

Office of Postdoctoral Affairs

  • Columbus, United States

Train. Develop. Mentor. The Ohio State University President’s Postdoctoral Scholars Program (PPSP), recognizes highly qualified postdoctoral trainees who will become leaders in their field. This program supports the scholarly efforts and training of terminal degree holders (e.g., MFA, PhD, and others) who wish to pursue careers in research and creative inquiry, as well as providing professional development and networking opportunities. This program includes salary support and full benefits provided by the Office of the President and the scholar’s faculty mentor/sponsor college for up to two ye

Fully funded 2 Nov 2026

Postdoctoral Fellows at the Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology

Stanford University · Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology

  • Stanford, United States
  • Astronomy

The Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology (KIPAC) at Stanford University and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory invites applications from recent or soon-to-be Ph.D. graduates for postdoctoral fellowships in astrophysics and cosmology. The positions offer opportunities to develop innovative and independent research programs in these areas using computational, experimental, observational, and theoretical approaches. Existing research programs at KIPAC span many areas of astrophysics and cosmology and include studies of dark energy and cosmic dynamics, structure and galaxy for

Funding not stated 2 Nov 2026

Leinweber Postdoctoral Fellowships in Theoretical Physics

Massachusetts Institute of Technology · The MIT Center for Theoretical Physics - a Leinweber Institute

  • Cambridge, United States
  • Physics

The MIT Center for Theoretical Physics — a Leinweber Institute (CTP-LI) anticipates making offers of one or more Leinweber Physics Postdoctoral Fellowships, to begin September 1, 2027. Information about the CTP-LI can be found at https://ctp.lns.mit.edu/. The interests of our group cover all areas of quantum field theory, quantum gravity, string theory, cosmology, high energy and particle theory, phenomenology, astroparticle physics, nuclear theory, strong interactions, quantum information science, and research connecting high energy physics, condensed matter physics, mathematics, and other re

Funding not stated 3 Nov 2026

Postdoctoral Researcher

Florida Gulf Coast University

  • Fort Myers, United States

Postdoctoral Researcher Florida Gulf Coast University Job Summary Applications are invited for one postdoctoral researcher position at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) as part of a collaborative research project involving FGCU, the University of Florida (UF), and Florida State University (FSU). The project integrates field experiments, watershed modeling, and artificial intelligence to investigate the effects of agricultural nutrient reduction on downstream water quality and harmful algal blooms. The overall project includes complementary research positions at FGCU, UF, and FSU. FGCU is re

Fully funded 3 Nov 2026

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Northeastern University

  • Boston, United States

Postdoctoral Research Fellow About the Opportunity This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. JOB SUMMARY PINE Lab, under the direction of Dr. Laurel Gabard-Durnam, seeks a postdoctoral fellow to execute research projects within the scope of our Gates Foundation-funded Project SCALE, assessing how we can create and implement low-density and low-cost EEG solutions

Funding not stated 3 Nov 2026

ATSU - Fellow Postdoctoral Research

A.T. Still University

  • Kirksville, United States

ATSU - Fellow Postdoctoral Research Description A.T. Still University is seeking an exempt Fellow Postdoctoral Research on the Mesa, Arizona campus. Duties & Responsibilities: • Responsible for day-to-day coordination of clinical outcomes investigations organized and relevant to post-doctoral training. • Identify, develop and implement a research study to advance post-doctoral training and expertise. • Monitor recruitment and retention of research subjects. • Provide and support research data handling functions such as collection, processing, quality monitoring, and entry. • Support ongoing ac

Funding not stated 3 Nov 2026

Postdoctoral Scientist - Cardiovascular Research

Nationwide Children's Hospital

  • Columbus, Ohio, United States

Postdoctoral Scientist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Ohio State University A fulltime postdoctoral position is immediately available in Dr. Deqiang Li’s Laboratory, in the Center for Cardiovascular Research at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital (NCH) Research Institute, Ohio State University. This position is supported by a NIH-R01 grant. Research in my laboratory is focused on understanding the mechanisms of cardiovascular development, disease, and regeneration. For more details, please visit our lab website: https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/research/areas-of-research/center-for-cardi

Fully funded 8 Nov 2026

The Jones Fellowship at Lions Vision Center, Wilmer Eye Institute

Johns Hopkins University

  • Baltimore, United States

General Description The Jones Fellowship at Lions Vision Center, Wilmer Eye Institute is a one-year, postdoctoral clinical fellowship beginning July 1. The program aims to train ophthalmologists and optometrists to become experts in clinical vision rehabilitation, related clinical science and research. We emphasize an interdisciplinary team approach to patient care, as demonstrated within the Lions Low Vision Center which has optometrists, an occupational therapist and a rehabilitation therapist providing low vision care within an eye department of 240 full-time faculty. The Lions Vision Resea

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