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Fully funded 15 Nov 2026

Postdoc Position in Quantum Control of Semiconductor Qubits

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)

  • Delft, Netherlands
  • Physics
  • Menno Veldhorst

Join the Veldhorst Group, pioneers in germanium-based quantum computing and simulation. Job description After a successful first hire for this research topic, we are looking for a second Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Veldhorst Group, who are pioneers in quantum computing and simulation in germanium. The Veldhorst group demonstrated the first single-hole qubit, enabled two-qubit logic in germanium, and executed quantum algorithms on a four-qubit quantum processor. As a Postdoc researcher, you will explore opportunities with semiconductor quantum technology and aim to push the boundaries i

Funding not stated 15 Nov 2026

PostDoc in Economics - Behavior of French companies regarding taxes

University Gustave Eiffel · Economics

  • Champs-sur-Marne, France
  • Economics

Le projet de recherche FIIZU (Fiscalité, Innovation et Inégalités dans les Zones Urbaines) a pour objectif de diagnostiquer la résilience économique des territoires face aux réformes fiscales (modification de l'Impôt sur les Sociétés, suppression de la CVAE, etc.). Le projet vise à analyser finement comment les hausses et baisses d’impôts impactent le bilan des entreprises selon leur taille, leur secteur d’activité et leur localisation. En particulier, on cherche à déterminer comment ces transferts sont mobilisés au sein des entreprises : stimulent-ils l'innovation locale et l’emploi, ou alime

Funding not stated 15 Nov 2026

Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Human Impact, Biodiversity and Ecosystemic Functioning

FAPESP - São Paulo Research Foundation

  • São Paulo, Brazil
  • Environmental science

Activities and context: The fellow will assist in the planning and implementation of stream experiments aimed at analyzing decomposition rates across different gradients of anthropogenic pressure and under varying climatic conditions. Mandatory requirements: Doctoral degree obtained within the last seven years, in ecology, conservation, or environmental sciences. Highly dedicated, motivated, and well-organized. Experience with field experiments focused on organic matter decomposition. CV consistent with the profile of a post-doctoral researcher, evidenced by publications in international scien

Funding not stated 15 Nov 2026

Post-Doctoral Associate

Duke University · Fuqua School of Business (Faculty)

  • Durham, United States
  • Management and Organizations

Duke University's Fuqua School of Business invites applications for the position of post-doctoral associate expected to begin January 1, 2027. This is initially a 12-month position with the possibility of renewal or extension contingent on satisfactory performance, continued programmatic need, and availability of funding. The Postdoctoral Associate will conduct behavioral, organizational, and workforce-related research as part of the Veteran Transitions Research Lab (VTRL) at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. Working under the guidance of VTRL faculty mentors, the Postdoctoral Associ

Funding not stated 15 Nov 2026

POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCHER in Cell Biology and Immunology

Centre d'Immunologie de Marseille-Luminy · Inserm U1104

  • Marseille cede 9, France
  • Biological sciences

The primary mission of the appointee will be to conduct experimental research as part of an INCA PL-BIO project aimed at understanding the role of the endoplasmic reticulum unfolded protein response in potentiating immunotherapy treatments. He/she will also be required to participate in cross-cutting research activities within the laboratory and contribute to shared laboratory tasks. Cell biology and immunology methodologies, including advanced cellular imaging, cytometry, molecular biology, and "omics" techniques, will be implemented to understand how small molecules that stimulate the UPR sy

Funding not stated 15 Nov 2026

James Arthur Postdoctoral Fellowship – Focus on Astrophysics & Cosmology

New York University · Center for Cosmology and Particle Physics

  • New York, United States
  • Astrophysics

The Center for Cosmology and Particle Physics (CCPP) at NYU anticipates awarding a James Arthur Postdoctoral Fellowship to start in September 2027 in the areas of astrophysics, astroparticle physics, cosmology, and/or high energy theoretical physics, with an emphasis on individuals whose work connects to multiple of these fields. James Arthur Fellows pursue independent research projects and work with others in the group as their interests dictate. Submitted applications will also be considered for other postdoctoral openings within the CCPP. The CCPP is a center designed to pursue astrophysics

Fully funded 15 Nov 2026

Endowed Postdoctoral Prize Fellowships in Physics and Astronomy

Johns Hopkins University · Physics and Astronomy

  • Baltimore, United States
  • Physics

The William H. Miller III Department of Physics and Astronomy at Johns Hopkins University invites applications for endowed postdoctoral prize positions, most notably the next class of Miller Postdoctoral Prize Fellows: outstanding early-career scientists who will pursue independent research of their own choosing ( https://physics-astronomy.jhu.edu/graduate/miller-postdoctoral-prize-fellowships/ ). The department has strong programs in astrophysics, cosmology and gravity, condensed-matter physics, particle physics, biological physics, atomic, molecular and optical physics, and the physics of le

Fully funded 15 Nov 2026

EAPS Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowships

Massachusetts Institute of Technology · Earth, Atmospheric & Planetary Sciences

  • Cambridge, United States
  • Earth Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences

MIT Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowships in Earth, Atmospheric & Planetary Sciences The Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in the Department of Earth, Atmospheric & Planetary Sciences (EAPS) supports exceptional early-career scientists with interests in the broad range of disciplines represented in the department. Fellows are expected to pursue independent research, but also encouraged to collaborate with at least one faculty member in the department. Applicants should contact prospective faculty hosts whose primary affiliation is in EAPS. MIT postdoctoral researchers receive ment

Funding not stated 15 Nov 2026

4 Postdoctoral Fellowships in Astrophysics and Cosmology — J-TRAIN MSCA COFUND Programme (CEFCA, Spain)

CEFCA · Research

  • Teruel, Spain
  • Astronomy

The Centro de Estudios de Física del Cosmos de Aragón (CEFCA), in Teruel (Spain), is opening a call for four postdoctoral fellowships under J-TRAIN , a MSCA COFUND Postdoctoral Programme co-funded by the European Union (Grant Agreement No. 101261714). Fellowships have a duration of 48 months , on full-time employment contracts, and include two mandatory two-month international research secondments, intersectoral training opportunities, and multidisciplinar mobility. Selected Fellows will join CEFCA's end-to-end astrophysics ecosystem: from data acquisition at the Observatorio Astrofísico de Ja

Funding not stated 15 Nov 2026

Postdoctoral Scholar in Quantum Science

University of California, Los Angeles · Quantum Algorithmic Science & Engineering Lab

  • Los Angeles, United States
  • Quantum Machine Learning

The Quantum Algorithmic Science & Engineering (QASE) Lab at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) invites applications for postdoctoral appointments in the theory of quantum computation and quantum information science. The initial term of appointment is two years, with the possibility to extend upon mutual agreement. Appointments are expected to begin in 2027, with negotiable start date. Successful candidates will work in the QASE Lab, led by Prof. Leo Zhou, and will have the opportunity to engage with quantum faculty across UCLA in all areas of quantum science and engineering (see

Fully funded 15 Nov 2026

School of Science Postdoctoral Fellowship

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

  • Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

The Office of the Dean, MIT School of Science, invites applications for its postdoctoral fellowship program. This three-year cohort-based program is expected to start September 2027. We seek to assemble a diverse cohort of world-class scientists who are conducting research across disciplinary boundaries. In addition to their research, fellows in this cohort will participate in leadership, mentorship and professional development training. Appointments may be extended with funding from the department and/or Principal Investigator (PI), subject to MIT’s policies on postdoctoral appointments and t

Fully funded 15 Nov 2026

Postdoctoral research associate at the interface of Quantum Information Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Fundamental Physics

University of Maryland · Maryland Center for Fundamental Physics

  • College Park, United States
  • Quantum Information Science

Maryland Center for Fundamental Physics (MCFP) and the Joint Center for Quantum Information and Computer Science (QuICS) at the University of Maryland (UMD), College Park, seek applications for up to two postdoctoral research associates to work on applications of quantum simulation, sensing, and other technologies, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, in fundamental physics and related disciplines. Priority will be given to candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas: quantum information science, fundamental physics (e.g., nuclear physics, high-energy physi

Funding not stated 15 Nov 2026

Postdoctoral Research Scientist

Columbia University · Department of Physics

  • New York, United States
  • Physics

Columbia Physics Department invites applications for the 2027 EKA Postdoctoral program for outstanding young scientists with research interests in any area of physics pursued at Columbia. The positions are co-sponsored by the Ernest Kempton Adams fund and a Columbia faculty member and come with travel and research funds. The positions may begin at any time between April 1, 2027 and Sept 1, 2027 and are for an initial term of one year extendible for up to two additional years, contingent on satisfactory performance and funding. We anticipate making two offers in 2027, one in theoretical/computa

Fully funded 15 Nov 2026

Postdoctoral Associate, AI in Social Sciences & Humanities

Cornell University · College of Arts and Sciences Fellowships

  • Ithaca, United States
  • All

The College of Arts & Sciences at Cornell University invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral fellowship (appointment title: Postdoctoral Associate) focused on artificial intelligence in the humanities and social sciences. Our aim is to appoint up to 5 new fellows in the first year. Desirable areas of research include the social and cultural impacts of AI, computational methods and theories for humanistic and social scientific inquiry, and the ethical, political, or historic dimensions of artificial intelligence but we will consider outstanding applicants working at the intersection of

Fully funded 15 Nov 2026

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

National University of Singapore · Dept of Statistics and Data Science

  • Singapore, Singapore
  • Statistics

Applications are invited for a number of postdoctoral research fellowships in the Department of Physics and the Department of Statistics and Data Science at the National University of Singapore (NUS). Successful candidates will contribute to a Singapore National Research Foundation (NRF)-funded research programme on artificial intelligence for gravitational-wave astronomy, based at NRF's Campus for Research Excellence and Technological Enterprise, and supervised by a team of PIs at NUS: Alvin Chua, Li Cheng, Alexandre Thiery and David Nott. We seek applicants with strong expertise in scientifi

Fully funded 15 Nov 2026

Postdoctoral Fellowships in Gravitational-Wave Physics

University of Copenhagen · Niels Bohr Institute

  • Copenhagen, Denmark
  • Astrophysics

The Center of Gravity at the Niels Bohr Institute invites expressions of interest for Postdoctoral Fellowships in Gravitational Wave Physics for a fixed period of up to four (3+1) years. The preferred starting date is Fall 2027. Postdoctoral Fellows at the Center of Gravity at the Niels Bohr Institute have the opportunity to guide more junior fellows, teach courses at various levels, participate in outreach activities, and organize international meetings. Interested individuals are encouraged to upload all material before November 15th, 2026. The search will remain open until completed. We see

Fully funded 15 Nov 2026

Heising-Simons Fellows in Quantum Gravity

California Institute of Technology · Physics, Mathematics & Astronomy Division

  • Pasadena, United States
  • Gravitational Physics

The Heising-Simons Collaboration on "Observational Signatures of Quantum Gravity" invites postdoctoral applications for up to five Heising-Simons Fellows in Quantum Gravity, to begin around September 1, 2027. The goal of this collaboration is to bring together theorists from diverse backgrounds to develop theoretically well-founded proposals of quantum gravity and explore their possible observational signatures. We believe that connecting formal advances in quantum gravity to the natural world we live in could result in a true breakthrough. We therefore seek a paradigm shift that brings theory

Fully funded 15 Nov 2026

Postdoctoral Fellow, Boston University Global Development Policy Center, Office of Research

Boston University

  • Boston, United States

Postdoctoral Fellow, Boston University Global Development Policy Center, Office of Research Job Description Postdoctoral Fellow, Boston University Global Development Policy Center, Office of Research  Category Charles River Campus --> Research Job Location Boston, MA, United States Tracking Code 26599937710910 Posted Date 9/10/2026 Salary Grade No Grade Expected Hiring Range Minimum $67,500.00 Expected Hiring Range Maximum $70,000.00 The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications

Funding not stated 15 Nov 2026

Postdoctoral Position 2026

University of Tokyo · Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe

  • Kashiwa, Japan
  • Fundamental Theory/Cosmology

The Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (Kavli IPMU), a World Premier International (WPI) Research Center at the University of Tokyo, is now accepting applications for its Postdoctoral Fellowship program. Kavli IPMU was established in 2007 as an international and interdisciplinary research institute, where astrophysicists, mathematicians, theoretical physicists, and experimental physicists work together to address fundamental and profound questions such as: How did the universe begin? How has it evolved, and what is its fate? What is it made of? What are the fundame

Fully funded 15 Nov 2026

Stalnaker Postdoctoral Associate

Massachusetts Institute of Technology · Linguistics and Philosophy

  • Cambridge, United States
  • Philosophy

The Department of Linguistics and Philosophy invites applications for the Stalnaker Postdoctoral Associate in Philosophy, effective July 2027, for academic year 2027-2028. AOS: Open. AOC: Open. Teaching: 2 courses/year or equivalent, graduate and undergraduate, semester system. Appointment is initially for one year, with opportunity to renew for a second year. Salary dependent on experience.

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