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Fully funded 13 Nov 2026

4 Postdoctoral Fellow positions (TIAS)

University of Turku

  • Turku, Finland
  • Sociology

Turku Institute for Advanced Studies (TIAS) invites applications for four (4) Postdoctoral Fellow (Postdoctoral Researcher) positions for a three-year period starting from 1 September 2027. TIAS Fellows are selected via an international call for applications and TIAS welcomes applications from projects based in any discipline within its five constituent faculties (Economics, Education, Humanities, Law and Social Sciences). Selection of successful applicants will be on the basis of academic excellence. Job description The main task of TIAS Fellows is to carry out an internationally excellent re

Fully funded 13 Nov 2026

Postdoc position in Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence - HCC

Aalborg Universitet · The Technical Faculty of IT and Design, Department of Computer Science

  • Aalborg, Denmark
  • Computer science

Postdoc position in Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence The Department of Computer Science at Aalborg University invites applications for a postdoc position working with Professor Niels van Berkel. The earliest starting date for this position is 1st of January 2027. The project: Safeguarding Users’ Cognitive Autonomy in Human-AI Interaction Cognitive autonomy, our fundamental ability to think independently, is under threat from growing reliance on artificial intelligence (AI) technology. While designed to assist, AI recommendations may inadvertently impede cognitive reasoning and steer decis

Fully funded 13 Nov 2026

Postdoctoral fellowship (2 years) in molecular mechanisms of MLL1-driven leukaemia

Umeå University

  • Umeå, Sweden, Sweden
  • Yuri Schwartz

The Department of Molecular Biology, Umeå University, Sweden, is offering a postdoctoral scholarship in Medical Science with a focus on molecular mechanisms of MLL1-driven leukaemia. The scholarship is full-time studies for two years, beginning 1st of January 2027 or by agreement. Application deadline is 16th of November 2026. The molecular epigenetics (Yuri Schwartz) lab, situated in the Department of Molecular Biology, Umeå University, is a dynamic and stimulating multidisciplinary research environment focused on regulatory mechanisms that enable cells to retain their identity. We employ Dro

Fully funded 13 Nov 2026

Wilmer-Lions Low Vision Fellowship

Johns Hopkins University

  • Baltimore, United States

The Wilmer-Lions Low Vision Fellowship at the Lions Vision Research and Rehabilitation Center, Wilmer Eye Institute is a one-year, postdoctoral Advanced Specialty Training Program 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. The Lions Low Vision Center emphasizes an interdisciplinary team approach to patient care by bringing together optometrists and an occupational therapist to provide comprehensive low vision care. This collaborative model is furthe

Fully funded 13 Nov 2026

Postdoctoral Associate

University at Buffalo

  • Amherst, United States

Postdoctoral Associate Position Information Position Title: Postdoctoral Associate Department: Earth Sciences Posting Link: https://apptrkr.com/9826471 "">https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/64290 Job Type: Full-Time Posting Detail Information Position Summary The Paleoclimate Dynamics Lab in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University at Buffalo is seeking applications for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate to join two NSF-funded interdisciplinary projects to accelerate geoscientific research by building an open science community and services for biomarker researchers and by buildi

Funding not stated 13 Nov 2026

Post Doctoral Fellow

Clemson University

  • Clemson, United States

Post Doctoral Fellow Clemson University: College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences: School of Nursing Location: CLEMSON UNIVERSITY NURSING AT GHS(900015) BLDG900015 FL04 Open Date: Sep 11, 2026 Description DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Manage, clean, harmonize, document, and analyze health-related datasets. • Communicate research results effectively and actively participate in preparing publication-ready tables, manuscripts, conference abstracts and progress reports. • Collaborate actively with team members, research staff, students, and external collaborators. • Perform additional dut

Funding not stated 14 Nov 2026

Public call for members of the Expert Committee (pro bono)

University of Split · Faculty of Forensic Sciences

  • Croatia
  • Other

Time-limited public call for foreign experts in the scientific field 7.02 (Security and Defence Sciences) for the purpose of appointing a member to an expert committee for the specific selection procedure of Asst. prof. Ivan Jerković, PhD, for the higher scientific-teaching position of Associate Professor in the Interdisciplinary scientific area, covering the scientific fields 3.01. Basic Medical Sciences and 7.02. S

Funding not stated 14 Nov 2026

Preclinical study of novel drugs for neurodevelopmental disorders

Università degli Studi Roma Tre

  • Italy
  • Pharmacological sciences

This research activity will focus on studying the efficacy and mechanism of action of novel drugs, such as psychedelics and phytocannabinoids, in neurodevelopmental disorders. For this purpose, various preclinical rat models will be utilized, combining behavioral, biochemical, and molecular approaches.

Funding not stated 14 Nov 2026

Postdoctoral Researcher in Liquid Xenon Detector Physics

Nantes Université

  • Nantes, France
  • Physics

À propos de nous Nantes Université est un établissement public d’enseignement supérieur et de recherche qui propose un modèle d’université inédit en France unissant une université, un hôpital universitaire (CHU de Nantes), un institut de recherche technologique (IRT Jules Verne), un organisme national de recherche (Inserm) ainsi que Centrale Nantes, l’école des Beaux-Arts Nantes Saint-Nazaire et l’École Nationale

Funding not stated 14 Nov 2026

Postdoc in Meaningful Human Control for Human-Robot Collaboration

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)

  • Delft, Netherlands

Join TU Delft as a postodoc to develop AI-enable robotic systems for responsible human-robot collaboration. Job description Autonomous robots working in human-centered environments must do more than react to immediate sensor input. They need to be able to estimate uncertainty, explain their decisions, adapt to human preferences and values, and act safely and reliably in changing conditions. In the EU-funded OPERA pro

Funding not stated 14 Nov 2026

Post-doc

University of Warsaw · Faculty of Chemistry

  • Warsaw, Poland
  • Chemistry » Computational chemistry

The Faculty of Chemistry at the University of Warsaw – a leading chemical research center in Poland with international recognition – announces a competition for an Assistant professor in the research staff group (NCN-funded postdoctoral position) in project entitled “CABS-flex RNA: AI-Assisted Multiscale Modeling of RNA Structural Ensembles”, grant UMO-2025/59/B/ST6/01643. Principal investigator: Prof. Sebastian Kmie

Funding not stated 14 Nov 2026

Post-Doctoral Research Visit F/M Stochastic non-smooth optimization by first-order methods

Inria, the French national research institute for the digital sciences

  • Saint Martin d'Herès, France
  • Mathematics

The postdoc will be conducted between the Inria GHOST team and the DAO team of the LJK lab. It will be funded by the Structured Optimization and Learning chair of the MIAI cluster. The main objective is to analyze and deepen our understanding of adaptive optimization algorithms which adapt their hyperparameter (e.g., the step size) based on the data accumulated during the optimization process (e.g., during training

Funding not stated 14 Nov 2026

Post-Doctoral Associate in the Division of Science (Mathematics) - Dr. Weiren Zhao

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY ABU DHABI

  • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates
  • Mathematics

Description The Division of Science, Mathematics Department at New York University Abu Dhabi is looking to recruit a postdoctoral associate to work with Weiren Zhao on subjects including (in no particular order): Stability/Instability of coherent structures in 2D/3D flows. Stability/Instability in geophysical fluids and plasma physics. Spectral theory for non-self-adjoint operators. Qualifications Candidates mu

Funding not stated 14 Nov 2026

Open Competition for the Position of Research Assistant professor (M/F/N) in the Research and Teaching Staff Group at the Department of Food Chemistry and Biocatalysis

WROCŁAW UNIVERSITY OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND LIFE SCIENCES

  • Wrocław, Poland
  • Agricultural sciences » Other

The Rector of Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences announces an open competition for the position of Assistant professor (F/M/N) in the Research and Teaching Staff Group Department of Food Chemistry and Biocatalysis Offer Description: conducting research in the field of natural products and analytical chemistry, including securing external funding for research projects; preparing and teaching cour

Funding not stated 14 Nov 2026

Mechanical characterization of planetary surfaces - 2026_CDR_DAER_3

Politecnico di Milano

  • Italy
  • Engineering

The objective of this position is to define a methodology and instrumentation architecture for characterizing the mechanical properties of planetary surfaces in a space environment. Planned applications include in-situ surface exploration scenarios for Solar System small bodies, including lunar and asteroid missions. The position will involve numerical modeling, laboratory experimental activities, prototyping and ins

Funding not stated 14 Nov 2026

Junior Research Scientist in the Center for Brain and Health (CBH) - Dr. David Melcher

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY ABU DHABI

  • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates
  • Engineering

Description The Perception and Active Cognition Laboratory in the Center for Brain & Health, New York University Abu Dhabi, seeks to recruit a junior research scientist to work on the mechanisms underlying cognitive and perceptual Speed of Processing. The successful applicant will drive a fascinating project on the interactions between sleep, circadian rhythms, stress and Speed of Processing, in both healthy partic

Funding not stated 14 Nov 2026

Junior Postdoctoral Researcher in Microbiology – Host-Bacteria Interactions

Nantes Université

  • Nantes, France
  • Biological sciences

À propos de nous Nantes Université est un établissement public d’enseignement supérieur et de recherche qui propose un modèle d’université inédit en France unissant une université, un hôpital universitaire (CHU de Nantes), un institut de recherche technologique (IRT Jules Verne), un organisme national de recherche (Inserm) ainsi que Centrale Nantes, l’école des Beaux-Arts Nantes Saint-Nazaire et l’École Nationale

Funding not stated 14 Nov 2026

Experimental validation of monitoring systems for rigid pavements and concrete elements based on embedded fiber optic sensing

Università degli Studi Roma Tre

  • Italy
  • Engineering

The Research Group operating within the academic discipline of CEAR 03/A has constructed full-scale test sections under controlled conditions, in which the rigid pavements and concrete elements have been instrumented using FBG optical fibre sensors embedded directly into the concrete.The research activity covered by this call will therefore focus on validating the performance of the prototype system. Validation will

Funding not stated 14 Nov 2026

Development of innovative methodologies for the verification and validation of scientific cameras performance for space missions - 2026_CDR_DAER_2

Politecnico di Milano

  • Italy
  • Engineering

This research activity focuses on developing innovative methodologies and techniques for verifying and validating scientific cameras and their acquisition chains. It will define experimental procedures, quantitative metrics, and models to characterize optical, radiometric, and functional performance, assess the quality and reliability of payload science data, and quantify uncertainties associated with the instrumenta

Funding not stated 14 Nov 2026

Seeking Research Scientist or Postdoctoral researcher (25-1971)(Molecular Bioregulation Research Team)

RIKEN · Administrative Support Office

  • Saitama, Japan
  • Neurosciences Biological sciences Agricultural sciences Medical sciences Ethics in health sciences Chemistry Pharmacolog

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project] * Background of the recruitment and description of the project [Outline of Laboratory] We search key molecules that contribute stable food production through forward and reverse chemical genetics. The compounds obtained from chemical screening will be applied to regulate and understand physiological functions of plants. For more information, please refer to the following link: https://csrs.riken.jp/en/labs/mbrt/index.html * details of the business RIKEN is Japan's largest and most comprehensive research organization for basic and a

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