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Fully funded 2 Dec 2026

Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Connecticut

  • Storrs Mansfield, United States

Search #: 499868 Work type: Full-time Location: UConn Storrs Categories: Postdoctoral Research Associates JOB SUMMARY The Species Interactions & Global Change Research Group at the University of Connecticut invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the group and contribute to an interdisciplinary research program at the intersection of biological invasions, ecology, and artificial intelligence (AI). DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The successful candidate will develop and apply AI approaches to improve prediction of biological invasions across species, ecosystems

Fully funded 2 Dec 2026

Post Doctoral Research Associate

The University of Georgia

  • Athens, United States

Posting Number: G/R34841P Working Title: Post Doctoral Research Associate Department: Franklin-Physics & Astronomy 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 i

Funding not stated 2 Dec 2026

MASCIR - Postdoc in Biology of Microalgae and Cyanobacteria

MOHAMMED VI POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY

  • Morocco
  • Biological sciences

Job Summary MAScIR-UM6P is seeking a highly motivated and skilled postdoctoral researcher to join our interdisciplinary team studying the biology of microalgae and soil cyanobacteria. This position will focus on understanding the ecological roles and potential applications of these microorganisms in agricultural systems, specifically for improving soil health, nutrient cycling, and sustainability. The successful candidate will conduct cutting-edge research on how microalgae and cyanobacteria can enhance soil fertility, optimize nutrient availability, and contribute to more sustainable agricult

Funding not stated 3 Dec 2026

Assistant Professor in the research staff group

University of Lodz · Department of Immunology and Infectious Biology

  • Poland
  • Biological sciences » Biology

Department of Immunology and Infectious Biology Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection University of Lodz is seeking An Assistant Professor (Post-doc) in the Research Staff Group ________________________________________ INSTITUTION: Department of Immunology and Infectious Biology, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz CITY: Lodz, Poland POSITION: Assistant Professor in t

Funding not stated 3 Dec 2026

Urban Air Quality and Atmospheric Chemistry

Laboratoire Chimie de l'Environnement · Faculty of Sciences

  • Marseille, France
  • Environmental science, Chemistry

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic postdoctoral researcher to lead experimental work in atmospheric chemistry and physics, within a multidisciplinary project investigating the impacts of urban greening and mobility strategies on air quality. The recruited postdoctoral researcher will be responsible for conducting air quality measurements during field campaigns, with a focus on the organic composition of gas and particle phases, using state-of-the-art online instrumentation from the MASSALYA platform ( https://lce.univ-amu.fr/equipes/massalya ). Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) will b

Fully funded 3 Dec 2026

Postdoctoral Fellow

University of South Carolina

  • Columbia, United States

Postdoctoral Fellow Department: ASPH Health Services Policy and Management Part/Full Time: Full Time Advertised Salary Range: About UofSC From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lanc

Funding not stated 3 Dec 2026

Postdoc position on redox-targeted flow batteries

Empa

  • Zurich, Switzerland
  • Technology

Materials science and technology are our passion. With our cutting-edge research, Empa's around 1,100 employees make essential contributions to the well-being of society for a future worth living. Empa is a research institution of the ETH Domain. Empa’s Laboratory Materials for Energy Conversion focuses on materials and device innovation for sustainable energy conversion and storage technologies. The research project focuses on the development of solid electrode composites, so-called boosters, for next-generation redox-targeted flow batteries. In these systems, soluble redox mediators dissolve

Funding not stated 3 Dec 2026

NOMIS Foundation ETH Postdoctoral Fellowship

ETH Zürich

  • Zurich, Switzerland
  • Environmental science

NOMIS Foundation ETH Postdoctoral Fellowship The NOMIS Foundation–ETH Fellowship Programme supports postdoctoral researchers at ETH Zurich within the Centre for Origin and Prevalence of Life (COPL). The programme is intended to foster the development of young interdisciplinary researchers in the field of the origin and prevalence of life who have demonstrated scientific excellence in the early stages of their careers, and to enable the conditions necessary to conduct interdisciplinary, fundamental and high-risk research with some level of independence and autonomy. Project background The Centr

Fully funded 3 Dec 2026

Postdoctoral Fellow

University of Southern California

  • Los Angeles, California—USC Main Campus, year-round sunshine, vibrant scientific & biotech community, United States

The laboratory of Dr. Xiaojiang Chen at the University of Southern California (USC) is seeking a fully funded Postdoctoral Research Associate in Structural Biology/Molecular Biology. The postdoc will lead structural and functional studies using cryo-EM, X-ray crystallography, Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology to study enzymes involved in DNA/RNA transcription related to cancer and infectious diseases. This position offers access to state-of-the-art cryoEM and X-ray facilities and close collaborations with chemical biologists to understand functional mechanisms. Professor Xiaojiang Chen Lab a

Funding not stated 4 Dec 2026

Postdoctoral Researcher in Novel SWIR and Room-Temperature MWIR CQD Photodetectors

KAUST · Physical Science and Engineering Division

  • Thuwal, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
  • Engineering

The FuN Lab has made significant advances in III–V colloidal quantum dots (CQDs) and extended-SWIR PbS materials for high-performance infrared photodetectors and imaging systems. We invite applications for two postdoctoral positions focused on next-generation SWIR and room-temperature MWIR photodetectors based on III–V, Ag₂Te, and related CQDs. We seek a postdoctoral researcher to develop novel SWIR and exploratory room-temperature MWIR photodetectors based on CQDs. The position focuses on device architecture design, charge-transport-layer engineering, dark-current suppression, metasurface int

Funding not stated 4 Dec 2026

Postdoctoral Researcher in III–V CQD Surface Chemistry and Ligand Engineering

KAUST · Physical Science and Engineering Division

  • Thuwal, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
  • Chemistry

The FuN lab has made significant advances in III–V colloidal quantum dots (CQDs) and extended-SWIR PbS materials for high-performance infrared photodetectors and imaging systems. We invite applications for two postdoctoral positions focused on next-generation SWIR and room-temperature MWIR photodetectors based on III–V, Ag₂Te, and related CQDs. The project aims to establish a materials-to-device platform using InAs-, InSb-, Ag₂Te-, and extended-SWIR PbS/PbSe-based CQDs, with emphasis on surface reconstruction, ligand engineering, precursor chemistry, energetic band alignment, low-trap-density

Fully funded 4 Dec 2026

Postdoctoral Fellowship

Indiana University Bloomington

  • Bloomington, United States

Posting Details Position Details Title Postdoctoral Fellowship Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track Department IU Bloomington Center for Research on Race and Ethnicity in Society Location Bloomington Position Summary The Center for Research on Race and Ethnicity in Society ( CRRES ) at Indiana University, Bloomington, invites applications for a CRRES Postdoctoral Fellowship . The fellowship provides support to scholars studying race and ethnicity from a broad range of fields in the social sciences and humanities. We are particularly interested in candidates with disciplinary homes in Criminolog

Funding not stated 4 Dec 2026

Postdoctoral Fellow - COACH

Auburn University

  • Auburn, United States
  • Dr. Karen Marlowe

Job Description Overview Auburn University's Harrison College of Pharmacy (HCOP) is pleased to announce an opening for a Postdoctoral Fellow with an interest in substance use disorders for our Center for Opioid Research, Education, and Outreach (COACH). This is a one-year appointment. More information about the college can be found at: https://pharmacy.auburn.edu/ Responsibilities • This is a full-time (40 hrs./wk), 12-month position located on-site in Auburn or Huntsville, AL • With minimal supervision, contribute to the day-to-day research mission of the Center for Opioid Research, Education

Fully funded 4 Dec 2026

Postdoctoral Fellow

University of Colorado System

  • Aurora, United States
  • Dr. Austin Gillen.

University of Colorado Anschutz Department: Division of Hematology, Department of Medicine Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow Position #00853470 – Requisition #41226 Job Summary: This position reports directly to Dr. Austin Gillen and is responsible for developing, executing, and analyzing data from research projects investigating how post-transcriptional regulation, RNA processing, and cellular heterogeneity shape cancer cell states in myeloid malignancies (e.g., acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic neoplasms). The position is an opportunity for a bright, creative, and enthusiastic individu

Fully funded 4 Dec 2026

Postdoctoral Fellow

University of Colorado System

  • Aurora, United States

University of Colorado Anschutz Department: Medical Oncology Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow Position #00853634 – Requisition #41286 Job Summary: The Division of Medical Oncology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Oncology Research in the Davila Laboratory. The overarching goal of this fellowship is to prepare outstanding trainees for independent research careers, with a focus on developing next-generation cellular therapies for cancer. The fellowship consists of two integrated components: scholarly research (85%) and education

Funding not stated 4 Dec 2026

Head of Postdoctoral Affairs

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence

  • United States

Job Purpose: The Head of Postdoctoral Affairs leads the strategic direction, program design, and day-to-day operations of MBZUAI’s postdoctoral affairs portfolio. This is a role with full ownership of the postdoctoral program area: the incumbent sets priorities, designs guidelines and process, and represents postdoctoral affairs across the university. Key Responsibilities: Strategy & Program Leadership • Create and implement the strategy for Postdoctoral Affairs, aligning program priorities with OFEPA’s broader faculty excellence and advancement goals and with MBZUAI’s steady-state goal of bec

Fully funded 4 Dec 2026

Postdoctoral Fellow

Indiana University Bloomington

  • Bloomington, United States

Posting Details Position Details Title Postdoctoral Fellow Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track Department IU Bloomington Intelligent Systems Engineering Location Bloomington Position Summary The Jiang Lab invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position. The postdoctoral researcher will lead independent research projects focused on developing next-generation neurotechnology and biomedical imaging methods, with particular emphasis on optical, ultrasound, and photoacoustic technologies. Working under the supervision of Dr. Ying Jiang, the candidate will contribute to the development o

Fully funded 4 Dec 2026

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (CONTRACTUAL)

Morgan State University

  • Baltimore, United States

Posting Details Posting Summary Job Title Postdoctoral Research Fellow (CONTRACTUAL) Division Divison of Academic Affairs Department Transportation & Urban Infrastructure Studies Work Status Full Time Position Category Contractual FLSA Exempt Pay Range Contractual Salary Range $19.00 - $23.00 / hour Fund Source Federal/Grant Job Summary The postdoctoral candidate is expected to work on emerging mobility technologies focused on connected automated vehicles and cybersecurity. The research will combine AI/machine learning, cybersecurity and control theory to advance knowledge on automated vehicle

Fully funded 4 Dec 2026

Postdoctoral Fellow, Experimental Physics

Indiana University Bloomington

  • Bloomington, United States

Posting Details Position Details Title Postdoctoral Fellow, Experimental Physics Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track Department IU Bloomington Physics Location Bloomington Position Summary Postdoctoral Fellow Position in Quantum Optics and Laser Sciences Title: Postdoctoral Fellow, Experimental Physics Appointment Status: Non-tenure track Department: Department of Physics, Indiana University Bloomington Location: Bloomington, Indiana, U.S.A. Position Summary: The Department of Physics at Indiana University Bloomington invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow position (experimentalist onl

Funding not stated 4 Dec 2026

Postdoctoral Fellow for Cardiovascular Development and Regeneration

University of Maryland, Baltimore

  • Baltimore, United States

Postdoctoral Fellow for Cardiovascular Development and Regeneration A Fulltime Postdoctoral Fellow position is immediately available in Dr. Deqiang Li’s Laboratory, in the Center for Vascular and Inflammatory Diseases at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. This position is supported by a newly awarded NIH R01 grant and an American Heart Association foundational award. Research in my laboratory is focused on understanding the mechanisms of cardiovascular development and disease. In particular, we are interested in identifying the novel signaling pathways that regulate myocardial deve

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