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Funding not stated 8 Jan 2027

Call for applications for 7 postdoctoral positions - InterACT programme at Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Vrije Universiteit Brussel · TechTransfer Interface

  • Brussels, Belgium
  • All

InterACT is an MSCA postdoctoral programme cofunded by the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and by the European Commission under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (Horizon Europe). Are you a postdoctoral researcher looking for funding? The first call will recruit 7 postdoctoral researchers and is now open! Selected researchers will be employed 36 months at VUB to carry out their projects, take part in training activities, collaborate with intersectoral and international experts, and showcase the implications of their results for EU, national, and regional policies. Specific tasks include: • c

Funding not stated 10 Jan 2027

Post-Doctoral Fellowships in Physiology

FAPESP - São Paulo Research Foundation

  • São Paulo, Brazil
  • Pharmacological sciences

Activities and context: The project aims to investigate opsin-mediated skin responses to different wavelengths of visible light and temperatures, focusing on proliferation, melanogenesis, oxidative stress, inflammation, the visual cycle, and lipofuscinogenesis, both in vivo and in vitro. The fellows will be responsible for generating Opn2, Opn3, and Opn5 knockout cell lines using CRISPR/Cas9, as well as for analyzin

Fully funded 10 Jan 2027

Postdoctoral Researcher positions - Statistical Physics and Active Matter

Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization · Department of Living Matter Physics

  • Göttingen, Germany
  • Department of Living Matter Physics
  • Prof. Dr. Ramin Golestanian

The LMP department engages in a wide range of theoretical research aimed at understanding the dynamics of living systems from a physical perspective. The department currently hosts Ramin Golestanian (director), Philip Bittihn (group leader), Suropriya Saha (group leader), and a number of postdoctoral researchers, students, and visitors. The research The postdoctoral researchers will engage in theoretical and computational research in Nonequilibrium Statistical Physics and Active Matter. For more information, visit our website ( here ). Your profile We are looking for excellent, enthusiastic an

Funding not stated 13 Jan 2027

Postdoctoral Researcher in Exoplanet Atmosphere Characterisation and the Search for Life

ETH Zürich

  • Zurich, Switzerland
  • Astronomy » Astrophysics

Postdoctoral Researcher in Exoplanet Atmosphere Characterisation and the Search for Life We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher to work on the atmospheric characterisation of temperate terrestrial exoplanets and the search for life within the Exoplanets and Habitability Group led by Prof. Sascha P. Quanz at ETH Zurich. The two-year position is embedded in the NCCR Genesis, the National Centre of Competence in

Funding not stated 13 Jan 2027

Postdoctoral Researcher in Adsorption and Environmental Fate of Water-Soluble Polymers

ETH Zürich

  • Zurich, Switzerland
  • Agricultural sciences » Soil science

Postdoctoral Researcher in Adsorption and Environmental Fate of Water-Soluble Polymers The Environmental Chemistry Group in the Department of Environmental Systems Sciences at ETH Zurich invites applications for a postdoctoral position investigating the adsorption and environmental fate of synthetic water-soluble polymers. The project will be conducted jointly at ETH Zurich and the Swiss Federal Institute of Aqu

Funding not stated 13 Jan 2027

Post-doctoral Fellow in the School of Biomedical Sciences

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

  • Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
  • Biological sciences

Ref.: 537645 Work type: Full-time Department: School of Biomedical Sciences (22600) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Post-doctoral Fellow in the School of Biomedical Sciences (Ref.: 537645) (to commence as soon as possible, for one year in the first instance, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability) Applicants should possess a Ph.D. de

Funding not stated 13 Jan 2027

Post-doctoral Fellow in the School of Biomedical Sciences

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

  • Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
  • Biological sciences

Ref.: 537642 Work type: Full-time Department: School of Biomedical Sciences (22600) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in the School of Biomedical Sciences (Ref.: 537642, to commence as soon as possible for two years, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. Applicants sho

Funding not stated 13 Jan 2027

Post-doctoral Fellow in the School of Biomedical Sciences

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

  • Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
  • Biological sciences

Ref.: 537644 Work type: Full-time Department: School of Biomedical Sciences (22600) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Post-doctoral fellow in the School of Biomedical Sciences (Ref.: 537644) (to commence as soon as possible for one year, with the possibility of renewal) Applicants should have a PhD degree or above, preferably in Biological Science, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Biop

Funding not stated 13 Jan 2027

Post-doctoral Fellow in School of Biomedical Sciences

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

  • Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
  • Biological sciences

Ref.: 537640 Work type: Full-time Department: School of Biomedical Sciences (22600) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in School of Biomedical Sciences (Ref.: 537640), to commence as soon as possible for two years, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance. Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree i

Funding not stated 14 Jan 2027

Postdoctoral Position (M/F): Pump-Probe Studies on Gas-Phase Molecules and in Helium Droplets

CNRS · Institut des Sciences Moléculaires d'Orsay

  • ORSAY, France
  • Physics

The postdoctoral researcher will be responsible for conducting ultrafast pump-probe studies on solvated molecules in helium droplets. To achieve this, the candidate will utilize the laser experimental setup available at the ISMO laboratory. Femtosecond dynamics (ranging from tens to hundreds of femtoseconds) can be conducted at ISMO using the laser system developed by the DIRAM team. Additional studies may be carried

Funding not stated 15 Jan 2027

Post-doctoral Fellow (HKU Stone Centre on Socio-Economic Inequality in Asia)

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

  • Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
  • Economics

Ref.: 537659 Work type: Full-time Department: James M. and Cathleen D. Stone Centre on Socio-Economic Inequality in Asia (30005) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow, Research Staff Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow at the James M. and Cathleen D. Stone Centre on Socio-Economic Inequality in Asia, jointly hosted by the Faculty of Social Sciences and the HKU Busin

Fully funded 15 Jan 2027

Postdoctoral researcher in Educational Sciences

University of Luxembourg

  • Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
  • Educational sciences
  • Prof. Dr Janne Fengler

About us The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character. The Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (FHSE) at the University of Luxembourg brings together expertise from the humanities, linguistics, cognitive sciences, social and educational sciences. People from across 20 disciplines are working within the Faculty . Along with the disciplinary approach a very ambitious interdisciplinary research culture has been developed. The faculty's research and teaching focuses on social, economic, politica

Funding not stated 15 Jan 2027

Post-doctoral Associate in the Division of Social Science (Social Research and Public Policy)

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY ABU DHABI

  • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates
  • Economics Sociology Ethics in social sciences

Description We are inviting applications for a Post-doctoral Associate in the Division of Social Science at NYU Abu Dhabi from individuals who hold a Ph.D degree and is still within their first 5 years post receipt of the PhD and have or will soon receive a PhD in sociology, demography, international development, public policy, economics or a closely related field. The appointment will begin September 1, 2027, subject to final budget approval and is available for up to three years. The Post-Doctoral associate will spend half their time on independent research, and half their time on collaborat

Funding not stated 15 Jan 2027

Post-doctoral Associate in the Division of Social Science (Economics)

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY ABU DHABI

  • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates
  • Economics

Description We are inviting applications for a Post-doctoral Associate in the Division of Social Science at NYU Abu Dhabi from individuals who have or will soon receive a PhD in economics, demography, international development, sociology, public policy, or a closely related field. The appointment will begin September 1, 2027, subject to final budget approval and is available for up to three years. The post-doctoral associate will spend half their time on independent research, and half their time on collaborative research with Professors Torsten Figueiredo Walter and Luca Maria Pesando. The col

Funding not stated 15 Jan 2027

Institute of Organic Chemistry PAS will employ a post-doc within the international “MATERIALIZE” project

Institute of Organic Chemistry Polish Academy of Sciences

  • Warsaw, Poland
  • Chemistry

Project title: MATERIALIZE – Methodology and Synthesis Advancement To Empower Researchers In Advanced optoeLectronIc matErials HORIZON-MSCA-2025-COFUND-01-01 MATERIALIZE 101260829 Job description Description of tasks: • Design and execute an interdisciplinary research project aligned with the submitted proposal and aligned with the overarching scientific goal of the programme, which is the development of next-generation organic materials for optoelectronic applications or the novel methodology for their synthesis. • Collaborate closely with a mentor from IChO and a co-mentor from an internatio

Fully funded 15 Jan 2027

DKU Global Fellows Program

Duke Kunshan University

  • Kunshan, China
  • Environmental Health
  • William Parsons

Duke Kunshan University Global Fellows Program Guidelines for the 2027-2028 Fellowship Applications accepted on a rolling basis up to January 15, 2027. Review of applications will begin on December 15. The DKU Global Fellows Program is designed to offer an international experience to post-doctoral scholars or advanced doctoral students whose records demonstrate excellence in teaching and an interest in pursuing an academic career DKU Global Fellows teach at Duke Kunshan University (DKU) for the Undergraduate Program. Global Fellows receive a standard 2-year non-renewable appointment teaching t

Funding not stated 17 Jan 2027

Doctor-Assistant (Full-Time Postdoctoral Researcher, AAP) in Agentic Modeling of Molecular Data

Ghent University Global Campus

  • Incheon
  • Biological sciences » Biology

Ghent University Global Campus Ghent University is a pluralistic institution, open to all regardless of ideological, political, cultural, or social background. Our credo is “Dare to Think.” As a top-100 university with more than 49,000 students and 15,000 staff members, we are one of the largest universities in the Dutch-speaking world, located in Flanders, Belgium. Our 11 faculties offer more than 200 programs and

Funding not stated 22 Jan 2027

Research Positions for Advanced post-doctoral Researchers: ASCENT Programme

Université de Toulouse

  • Toulouse, France
  • All

About ASCENT The ASCENT program (Academic Secured Career Engagement in Toulouse) is a prestigious fellowship program for advanced post-doctoral researchers coordinated by the University of Toulouse and a core component of the TIRIS initiative (Toulouse Initiative for Research Impact on Society). Co-funded by TIRIS and the European Commission under Horizon Europe (MSCA-COFUND-2025, Grant Agreement n°101313640), ASCENT aims to position Toulouse as a European hub for scientific talent by offering long-term stability, freedom, and visibility to advanced post-doctoral researchers. It is designed to

Funding not stated 29 Jan 2027

Seeking Postdoctoral Researcher or Research Scientist (25-2703)(Processor Design Platform Team)

RIKEN · Administrative Support Office

  • Saitama, Japan
  • Engineering Computer science Information science Technology

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project] * Background of the recruitment and description of the project The Advanced Semiconductor Science Program promotes R&D utilizing cutting-edge semiconductor technologies, including 3D integrated techniques. Our team is engaged in developing the application-specific processors and the domain-specific processors to accelerate scientific computing and AI. Keywords: ASIC, AI semiconductor, co-design, deep learning, LLM, distributed deep learning, Bayesian machine learning, quantization, low precision * details of the business RIKEN is J

Funding not stated 30 Jan 2027

Seeking a few Postdoctoral Researchers (25-2768) (Topological Phenomena Theory Research Team)

RIKEN · Administrative Support Office

  • Saitama, Japan
  • Astronomy Geosciences Physics Mathematics Chemistry

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project] * Background of the recruitment and description of the project Our research team focuses on theoretical studies of emergent physical phenomena based on topological structures in condensed matter systems, including electrons and quasiparticles, as well as wave phenomena in metamaterials. Using primarily analytical approaches based on model systems, we investigate a wide range of physical systems—from quantum to classical—aiming to identify universal laws and phenomena underlying their physical properties. Our research covers topics

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