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Fully funded 24 Sept 2026

Two postdoc positions in Thermofluid Design and Digital Modeling of Cooling Systems for Electroch...

Aarhus University (AU)

  • Aarhus, Midtjylland, Denmark
  • Associate Professor Mahdi

Two postdoc positions in Thermofluid Design and Digital Modeling of Cooling Systems for Electrochemical Reactors The Department of Mechanical and Production Engineering (MPE) at Aarhus University invites applications for two postdoc positions offering an excellent opportunity to research the thermal design and digital modeling of cooling systems for electrochemical reactors. Each postdoc position is for a two-year period and is available from 1 January 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter. Electrochemical reactors release substantial heat during operation, and the cooling system therefore g

Fully funded 24 Sept 2026

Position as postdoc in Biochemical and functional characterization of milk-derived extracellular ...

Aarhus University (AU)

  • Aarhus, Midtjylland, Denmark

Position as postdoc in Biochemical and functional characterization of milk-derived extracellular vesicles We are seeking applicants for a postdoc position in ‘’Biochemical and functional characterization of milk-derived extracellular vesicles” to join us at the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics in the research team of Jan Trige Rasmussen. Expected start date and duration of employment The position is available from 1 December 2026 or as soon as possible hereafter. Duration of employment is two years. Job description We invite applications for a postdoctoral position in the interdisc

Fully funded 26 Sept 2026

Postdoctoral Fellow, RGC Junior Research Fellow Scheme (JRFS)

Lingnan University

  • United States

RGC Junior Research Fellow Scheme (JRFS) - 2027/28 Exercise Postdoctoral Fellow (Post Ref.: 26/777 ) Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People s Republic of China (PRC) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive unive

Fully funded 27 Sept 2026

Postdoctoral Position in Operator Algebras (2 Years)

University of Southern Denmark (SDU)

  • Odense, Fyn, Denmark

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Southern Denmark, Odense, invites applications for a Postdoctoral position in operator algebras with a focus on the structure and classification of C*-dynamical systems. The starting date is January 1, 2027 or a nearby date. The duration of the position is 2 years. The hired candidate will be mentored by Jamie Gabe . About the position In connection with the Carlsberg Foundation - Semper Ardens: Accelerate grant “Classifying finite and infinite C*-dynamics” held by Jamie Gabe, we are opening a 2-year postdoc position for a

Fully funded 27 Sept 2026

Postdoctoral Research Associate-1

Northeastern University

  • Boston, United States

Postdoctoral Research Associate-1 About the Opportunity Job Summary: The Postdoctoral Research Associate will lead independent, cutting-edge research within the Barecka Lab, focused on the electrochemical conversion of carbon dioxide to ethanol. Supported by an externally funded grant, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of transformative technologies. The successful candidate will take primary responsibility for designing, planning, and executing experiments that drive the project's scientific and technological progress, with a strong emphasis on timely adva

Fully funded 28 Sept 2026

Post Doc position in transition metal catalysis and plastic recycling

Aarhus University (AU)

  • Aarhus, Midtjylland, Denmark
  • Professor Troels Skrydstrup

Post Doc position in transition metal catalysis and plastic recycling Are you interested in transition metal catalysis, and can you contribute to the development of thermoset polymer recycling? Then the Skrydstrup Group at the Department of Chemistry, Aarhus University invites you to apply for a 5-month Post Doctoral position (30 hours/week) starting from November 1st, 2026. Expected start date and duration of employment This is a 5-month position (30 hours/week) from 01 November 2026. Job description • You will be contributing to the development of catalytic methods based on transition metal

Fully funded 28 Sept 2026

Job 28/2026 - Postdoctoral Researcher, experimental research on the dynamics of single vortex in superconducting nanostructures

Institute of Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw · Scientific Secretariat

  • 02-668 Warsaw, Poland
  • Physics

Job Summary: The winning candidate will work as a PostDoc at the Institute of Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences, CoolPhon Group in frame of the NCN Sonata Bis 9 project (UMO-2019/34/E/ST3/00432). Job Description: In our group we are building and testing pioneering low temperature functional nanostructures with a special emphasis on superconducting devices. Our expertise involves fast time-resolved thermometry of nanostructures based on the probing of Josephson junctions with short current pulses, which we call the switching thermometry [1, 2]. It allows us to trace the thermal transien

Fully funded 28 Sept 2026

Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Denver

  • Denver, United States

Postdoctoral Research Associate Job No: 498922 Work Type: Postdoc / Research / Fellow Location: Denver, CO Categories: Postdoc / Fellow About Chemistry and Biochemistry The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry ( https://science.du.edu/chemistry) offers undergraduate degrees in chemistry, biochemistry, and environmental chemistry and graduate degrees with specialization in biophysical, environmental, and organic chemistry and biochemistry. Position Summary The Eaton research group at the University of Denver seeks a postdoctoral research associate to develop and test a desktop L-band imager

Fully funded 29 Sept 2026

Postdoctoral Researcher for Complex Plant Data Integration

Aarhus University (AU)

  • Aarhus, Midtjylland, Denmark
  • Professor Simona Radutoiu

The Plant Molecular Biology section at the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics is seeking a highly motivated and ambitious postdoctoral researcher to join a dynamic and international research team. You will play a central role in advancing our understanding of the molecular dialogue between plants and their associated microorganisms, with the long-term goal of contributing to more sustainable and resilient agricultural systems. The research team you will join is coordinating an international program that brings together leading scientists from around the world to investigate beneficia

Fully funded 29 Sept 2026

Postdocs in HIV and Hepatitis B/D Immunology

Aarhus University (AU)

  • Aarhus, Midtjylland, Denmark
  • Prof. Ole Schmeltz Søgaard

The Departments of Infectious Diseases under Clinical Medicine at Faculty of Health at Aarhus University invites applications for positions as Postdoc in the field of HIV and Hepatitis B/D Immunology as per 1 December 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is a fixed-term full-time position for 3 years. As a postdoc at the Department of Clinical Medicine, you will be part of what is probably the largest health science research department in Denmark. Our clinical research covers all the medical specialities and takes place in close collaboration with the university hospital and th

Fully funded 29 Sept 2026

Postdoc in first-principles modelling and machine-learned force fields for correlated disorder in...

Aarhus University (AU)

  • Aarhus, Midtjylland, Denmark
  • Professor Dorthe Bomholdt Ravnsbæk

The Center for Sustainable Energy Materials (CENSEMAT) at the Department of Chemistry, Aarhus University, invites applications for a 24-month postdoctoral position in computational materials chemistry. The successful candidate will be employed by Aarhus University and primarily stationed in the Research Unit of Theoretical Chemistry at the Institute of Materials Chemistry, TU Wien, in the group of Prof. Georg Madsen, with regular shorter research stays at Aarhus University. The project combines density functional theory (DFT), machine-learned force fields and atomistic simulations to uncover h

Fully funded 29 Sept 2026

Position as postdoc in biochemistry and structural biology of DNA repair

Aarhus University (AU)

  • Aarhus, Midtjylland, Denmark
  • Assistant Professor Pablo

Position as postdoc in biochemistry and structural biology of DNA repair The Mechanisms of Chromatin Repair Lab at the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Aarhus University, invites applications for a postdoctoral position, offering applicants an exciting opportunity to join a new research project on structural mechanisms of chromatin repair. Expected start date and duration of employment We initially offer a 2-year position from 1 December 2026 with the possibility of a one-year extension. The start date is flexible. This position is funded by the Danish Cancer Society (Kræftens Bek

Fully funded 29 Sept 2026

Fully funded Postdoc position in the Biology of Neuropeptides

Aarhus University (AU)

  • Aarhus, Midtjylland, Denmark
  • Dr. Chao Sun

The Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics and the Danish Research Institute of Translational Neuroscience (DANDRITE, Nordic-EMBL partnership in molecular medicine) at Aarhus University invites applications for a one-year postdoc position, focusing on cellular neurobiology involved in neuropeptide signaling. The candidate is expected to use cutting-edge cell biology techniques, proteomics and super-resolution microscopy established in the host lab and spearhead an interdisciplinary, collaborative project. Expected start date and duration of employment This is a one–year position from Apr

Fully funded 29 Sept 2026

Postdoctoral Research Associate

The University of Georgia

  • Athens, United States

Posting Number: G/R33070P Working Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate Department: VPR-Owens Inst Behavioral Rsch About the University of Georgia: Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/) . The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located

Fully funded 29 Sept 2026

Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Connecticut

  • Storrs Mansfield, United States

Search #: 499663 Work type: Full-time Location: UConn Storrs Categories: Postdoctoral Research Associates JOB SUMMARY The Sciolino Lab in the Department of Physiology and Neurobiology in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at the University of Connecticut on the Storrs Campus is seeking an exceptional Postdoctoral Research Associate to lead independent and collaborative projects in behavioral and systems neuroscience. The successful candidate will join an NIH-funded project investigating how neuromodulatory systems interact with central taste processing regions to regulate behavior. This po

Fully funded 29 Sept 2026

Post Doctoral Research Associate

The University of Georgia

  • Athens, United States

Posting Number: G/R30681P Working Title: Post Doctoral Research Associate Department: VPR-Complex Carbohyd Rsch Ctr About the University of Georgia: Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/) . The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located

Fully funded 29 Sept 2026

Tenured/tenure-track professors and outstanding postdoctoral researchers

Institute of Medical Biology Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (IMBCAMS)

  • Kunming, Yunnan, China, China

The Institute of Medical Biology Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (IMBCAMS) has launched the global recruitment program of tenured/tenure-track professors and outstanding postdoctoral researchers. We sincerely invite outstanding talents who meet the application requirements to apply through IMBCAMS. Walk with the century-old Peking Union Medical College, embrace the shared mission and responsibilities! Brief Introduction of IMBCAMS The Institute of Medical Biology Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (hereinafter referred to as IMBCAMS), founded in 1958 in Kunming, Yunnan Province, is a nati

Fully funded 30 Sept 2026

Postdoctoral Research Fellows in Proteomics: Neurodevelopment, Cancer and Drug Toxicity, 3 positions

University of Helsinki

  • Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

The Varjosalo group and the newly established Järvinen group at the Institute of Biotechnology, HiLIFE, University of Helsinki are looking for three postdoctoral research fellows. We use mass spectrometry-based proteomics to understand how proteins, their interactions, and their modifications drive disease and drug response, and we develop the methods to address these questions across basic, clinical, and translational proteomics. Markku Varjosalo serves as Scientific Director of the Helsinki Proteomics Center (HPC), Finland's national proteomics infrastructure. Our research group is located n

Fully funded 30 Sept 2026

Postdoc positions in XFEL Crystallography and Single Crystal Growth at Aarhus University

Aarhus University (AU)

  • Aarhus, Midtjylland, Denmark

The Brummerstedt Iversen group at Department of Chemistry, Aarhus University is seeking candidates for two post-doctoral positions within the fields of ultrafast crystallography and single crystal growth. The positions each are for 2½ years. In case further external funding is secured within the academic area the candidates are assessed obviously qualified for, an extension is possible for up to a total maximum of four years of employment as a postdoc. 1) Pump-probe crystallography using XFEL The first position has focus on pump-probe crystallography using X-ray free electron lasers (XFELs) to

Fully funded 30 Sept 2026

Postdoc position for Developing new and Stable Iridium based Electrocatalysts for Water Splitting...

Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

  • Copenhagen, Hovedstaden, Denmark
  • Professor Ib Chorkendorff

In a broad EU-collaboration, partly funded by Innovation Fund Denmark, on Advanced Membranes for Porous transport Layers and Electrodes (AMPLE), we are aiming at developing viable Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolysers for water splitting producing hydrogen. Current technology works but relies on the scarce and expensive Iridium and a goal it therefore to further develop the technology making savings on the Ir-loading and at the same time enhance it stability towards corrosion. We have a successful record of investigating new and stable Iridium-based nanoparticles for the oxygen evolutio

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