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Funded Ph.D. and M.Sc. student positions 📚 #environmental_engineering 📚 #environmental_science 📚 #microbiology 📚 #chemical_engineering 📚 #civil_engineering 📚 #environmental_biotechnology 🏫 University: University of Alberta 🌎 Country: Canada 🇨🇦 🎓 Supervisors: Prof. Bipro Ranjan Dhar ✅ Qualifications: Solid background in environmental engineering, environmental science, microbiology, chemical engineering, civil engineering, environmental biotechnology, or a related field. Previous research experience and publication record in Microbial Electrochemical Technologies (highly desirable for Ph.D. position). 📌 How to apply: Interested candidates should send their CV and unofficial transcripts to bipro@ualberta.ca. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for online interviews. 📅 Starting date: Winter/Summer 2025 👉 Find out more about our research group: https://brdhar.com ____________ Copied

Funded Ph.D. and Postdoctoral positions 📚 #biomedical_engineering 🏫 University: University of Wisconsin Milwaukee 🌎 Country: USA 🇺🇸 🎓 Supervisors: Dr. Qingsu Cheng ✅ Qualifications: Candidates for Ph.D. and Postdoctoral positions in Biomedical Engineering. Relevant background and experience in biomedical engineering. 📌 How to apply: Interested candidates should contact Dr. Qingsu Cheng at chengq@uwm.edu. 📅 More information: https://uwm.edu/engineering/people/cheng-qingsu/ ____________ Copied

Funded Ph.D. position in Evolutionary Cell Biophysics 📚 #biology 📚 #biomedicine 📚 #microbiology 📚 #biotechnology 🏫 University: Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) 🌎 Country: Spain 🇪🇸 🎓 Supervisors: Dr. Oriol Gallego ✅ Qualifications: BSc or MSc in biology, biomedicine, microbiology, biotechnology, or related disciplines. Excellent track record of Graduate and Master degrees (>=8/10 GPA for Spanish students). Minimum 1 year of expertise working in a wet lab. Expertise with yeast or eukaryotic microorganisms is a plus. Expertise in computer programming (Python, R, Matlab, or FiJi) is a plus. Expertise in SMLM, particle tracking, or cryo-EM/cryo-ET will be valued but is not required. 📌 How to apply: Interested candidates should send a short cover letter, CV, and contact details of 2 referees to recruitment.melis@upf.edu with the subject line “Application to PhD in Evolutionary Cell Biophysics”. 📅 Application deadline: August 10, 2024 ____________ Copied

Funded Ph.D. position in Artificial Intelligence, Biomedical Signal Processing, Medical Imaging, or Neuromorphic Computing 📚 #artificial_intelligence 📚 #biomedical_signal_processing 📚 #medical_imaging 📚 #neuromorphic_computing 🏫 University: Augusta University 🌎 Country: USA 🇺🇸 🎓 Supervisors: Dr. Hisham Daoud ✅ Qualifications: M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or related fields. Minimum GPA: 3.0 Experience in one or more of the following areas: artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, biomedical signal processing, or medical imaging. Experience in programming, particularly in Python. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 📌 How to apply: Interested candidates should submit their application (including CV, cover letter, and copies of transcripts) via email to Dr. Hisham Daoud at hdaoud@augusta.edu. 📅 Starting date: Spring 2025 For more information about AIM Lab, please visit: https://sites.google.com/view/aimlab-daoud/home?authuser=0 ____________ Copied

Funded positions at all levels 📚 #virology 📚 #immunology 📚 #molecular_biology 📚 #cell_biology 📚 #biochemistry 📚 #bioinformatics 📚 #computational_biology 📚 #epidemiology 📚 #microbiology 📚 #infectious_disease 🏫 University: Cornell University 🌎 Country: USA 🇺🇸 🎓 Supervisors: Dr. Rafael Kroon Campos ✅ Qualifications: Background in any of the listed fields related to virus-host interactions. 📌 How to apply: Interested candidates should contact Dr. Rafael Kroon Campos at rkkroonc@utmb.edu. Dr. Rafael Kroon Campos will start his own lab this November at Cornell University to study virus-host interactions with the goal of promoting preparedness. ________________ Copied

Funded Postdoctoral Researcher and Research Assistant positions 📚 #materials_science_and_engineering 📚 #chemical_engineering 🏫 University: University of Alberta 🌎 Country: Canada 🇨🇦 🎓 Supervisors: Dr. Shiva Mohajernia ✅ Qualifications: PhD or Master in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field. Experience in catalyst development, electrochemical testing, and materials characterization. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in experimental techniques. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. Proven track record of scientific publications. 📌 How to apply: Applicants should submit a single PDF file containing their CV, publication record, transcripts, and contact details of at least two references via email with the subject line "AI2024-APPLICATION" to mohajernia@ualberta.ca. Applications without this subject line will not be reviewed. ____________ Copied

University Of Florence Scholarships 2024-25 in Italy Institute: University of Florence Degree Level: Bachelors, Masters, PhD Scholarship coverage: Funded Eligible nationality: All Nationalities Award country: Italy Last Date: 31 July 2024 Apply Link: https://www.unifi.it/index.php?module=CMpro&func=viewpage... Copied

Funded Ph.D. position 📚 #mechanical_engineering 📚 #electrical_engineering 📚 #computer_science 🏫 University: Concordia University 🌎 Country: Canada 🇨🇦 🎓 Supervisors: Dr. Hamid Taghavifar ✅ Qualifications: Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science. Strong academic record and research experience in systems and control, deep reinforcement learning, and system identification (proficiency in Python is an asset). Minimum GPA of 3.6. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Proven ability to work independently. 📌 How to apply: Interested candidates should send their credentials (transcripts), CV, sample publications, and language proficiency information via email to Dr. Hamid Taghavifar at hamid.taghavifar@concordia.ca. Include contact information for your current advisor and at least one other reference. 📅 Starting date: Immediate (open until filled) ____________ Copied

Funded Postdoctoral Research Position 📚 #mechanical_engineering 📚 #aerospace_engineering 📚 #computational_mechanics 📚 #composite_mechanics 🏫 University: Dalhousie University 🌎 Country: Canada 🇨🇦 🎓 Supervisors: Dr. Farid Taheri ✅ Qualifications: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. Strong background in computational mechanics. Expertise in advanced nonlinear finite element methods and analysis. Proficiency in advanced composites mechanics. Experience in composite fabrication and testing. Hands-on experience with LS-DYNA finite element software is highly desirable. Proficiency in English technical writing. 📌 How to apply: Interested candidates should submit the following to Dr. Farid Taheri at farid.taheri@dal.ca: Cover letter detailing research interests and relevant experience. Curriculum Vitae (CV). Contact information for three professional references. 📅 Starting date: Immediate ____________ Copied

FULLY-FUNDED PHD POSITIONS IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING Location: Swansea University, UK. For the requirements and application details: bit.ly/3Lb7Io4 Copied

Fully Funded PhD and postdoc Positions in quantum technology at Syracuse University. NY Graduate Students Major in Physics, Applied/Engineering Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, etc. Good understanding of optics and photonics is required. Read more: https://qutechlab.syr.edu/index.php/openings-contact/ Copied

Funded Ph.D. position 📚 #biology 📚 #biochemistry 📚 #microbiology 📚 #biotechnology 🏫 Institution: Helmholtz Institute for RNA-based Infection Research (HIRI), Würzburg 🌎 Country: Germany 🇩🇪 🎓 Supervisors: Prof. Jens Hör ✅ Qualifications: Master’s degree/Diploma or equivalent in biology, biochemistry, microbiology, biotechnology, or a related field. Prior experience in phage biology, molecular biology, microbiology, and/or biochemistry. Highly motivated, independent, and able to work as part of an international team. Strong written and spoken English language communication skills. 📌 How to apply: Applicants are required to complete the online application form at https://hzi.opencampus.net/ (Please select Job No. 108/2024). For further information, please contact Prof. Jens Hör via email: jens.hoer@helmholtz-hiri.de. 📅 Application deadline: July 31st, 2024 _____________ Copied

Funded Ph.D. position 📚 #engineering (Civil or Environmental) 📚 #agricultural_science 📚 #environmental_science 📚 #physical_geography 🏫 University: University College Dublin (UCD) / Teagasc (Johnstown Castle, Wexford) 🌎 Country: Ireland 🇮🇪 🎓 Supervisors: Dr. Fiachra O’Loughlin and Dr. Russell Adams 📅 Application deadline: August 2, 2024 _____________ Copied

Funded Ph.D. position 📚 #plant_science 📚 #microbiology 📚 #ecology 📚 #agronomy 🏫 University: University of Basel 🌎 Country: Switzerland 🇨🇭 ✅ Qualifications: MSc degree in plant science, microbiology, ecology, agronomy, or a related field with a strong interest in phytopathology, analysis of microbial communities, molecular genetics, and analytical chemistry. Experience with statistics (R). Achievement-oriented, open-minded personality with strong self-motivation and spirit for teamwork. Flexibility to work at three different institutes. A very good level of English (spoken and written); German skills are an advantage. 📌 How to apply: Interested candidates should apply through the provided application/contact link: https://wp.me/pbv48T-95C. _____________ Copied

Funded Ph.D. position 📚 #environmental_chemistry 📚 #analytical_chemistry 📚 #natural_toxins 🏫 University: Eawag, Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology 🌎 Country: Switzerland 🇨🇭 🎓 Supervisors: Dr. Elisabeth Janssen ✅ Qualifications: MSc degree in Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, or related fields. Experience in analytical chemistry (LCMS/MS), transformation studies of organic molecules, culturing of (cyano)bacteria, programming in R, and scientific writing. Highly motivated with a creative and open mind, strong self-motivation, independence to explore new topics, and fluency in English. 📌 How to apply: Interested candidates should submit their application by 30 August 2024 or until the position is filled through the provided link: https://apply.refline.ch/673277/1184/pub/1/index.html. The application should include: A letter of motivation for this specific position (2 pages maximum). CV. MSc and BSc grades. MSc and/or BSc thesis abstract (if applicable). Contact information of 2-3 academic references. 📅 Starting date: Ideally mid-January 2025 _____________ Copied

Funded Postdoctoral Position 📚 #materials_science_and_engineering 📚 #chemical_engineering 📚 #biomedical_and_health_science 📚 #pharmaceutical_science 🏫 University: University of Waterloo 🌎 Country: Canada 🇨🇦 🎓 Supervisors: Professor Michael Tam ✅ Qualifications: Ph.D. in materials science & engineering, chemical engineering, biomedical & health science, or pharmaceutical science. Strong background in research methodologies. Experience working in a laboratory environment. Knowledge of product development processes. Experience in animal studies, such as working with rat models. Preferable to have worked with or have knowledge of cellulose nanomaterials. 📌 How to apply: Interested applicants should send their CV, transcripts, three referees (with contact information), and a statement on why they will be a good fit for the position to Professor Michael Tam at mkctam@uwaterloo.ca. 📅 Application deadline: July 31, 2024 _____________ Copied

Funded Ph.D. position 📚 #cereal_sciences 📚 #plant_based_proteins 📚 #fermentation_technology 📚 #food_reformulation 🏫 University: University College Cork (UCC) 🌎 Country: Ireland 🇮🇪 🎓 Supervisors: Dr. Laura Nyhan ✅ Qualifications: Strong interest in cereal sciences, plant-based proteins, fermentation technology, and food reformulation. 📌 How to apply: Applications should be sent as a single PDF including a detailed CV with two references, and a motivation letter to Dr. Laura Nyhan at LNyhan@ucc.ie. Please cite the position reference Cereals2024 in the subject of all emails related to the PhD position. _____________ Copied

Funded Postdoctoral Position 📚 #plant_molecular_biology 📚 #biochemistry 📚 #genetics 🏫 University: Cornell University 🌎 Country: USA 🇺🇸 🎓 Supervisors: Dr. Li Li ✅ Qualifications: A recent PhD in plant molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, or a related field. Strong skills in plant molecular biology, genetics, and biochemistry. Good publication record with at least one first author paper in a top journal such as The Plant Cell, Molecular Plant, New Phytologist, or Plant Physiology. 📌 Responsibilities: Conduct research on funded projects investigating new genes and novel mechanisms underlying carotenoid metabolism and metabolite-regulated plant growth and development. Utilize a combination of molecular, biochemical, and genetic approaches with cutting-edge technologies. Explore additional research projects in related areas in either model or crop species. 📌 How to apply: Interested applicants should send a CV, a cover letter describing research interests and career goals, and the names of three references by email to Dr. Li Li at LL37@cornell.edu. _____________ Copied

Funded Ph.D. position in Outcomes Research and/or Epidemiology in Rheumatology 📚 #rheumatology 📚 #rheumatoid_arthritis 📚 #data_science 📚 #epidemiology 🏫 University: Medical University of Vienna 🌎 Country: Austria 🇦🇹 🎓 Supervisors: Paul Studenic ✅ Qualifications: Degree (Master or MD) in health sciences, medicine, or a related discipline. Or a statistical/technical background (Master) with experience in the medical field. Profound knowledge in statistics, ideally with experience in programming (Python) and/or AI use. Willingness to learn new technologies. Fluency in written and spoken English; German is appreciated. 📌 Responsibilities: Conduct research on developing and validating computational models to identify and stratify Difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis (D2T RA) patients using real-world clinical data. Identify treatment strategies for different subtypes of D2T within people with rheumatoid arthritis. 📌 How to apply: Interested students should send their application (letter of motivation, curriculum vitae, high school diploma, a brief synopsis of your master or diploma thesis, and at least two letters of recommendations) to Paul Studenic (paul.studnic@meduniwien.ac.at) and Caroline Dürrschmid (caroline.duerrschmid@meduniwien.ac.at). _____________ Copied

🟨 Funded Ph.D. positions 📚 #neurosciences 📚 #social_sciences_for_sustainability_and_wellbeing 📚 #civil_and_environmental_engineering 📚 #agricultural_forestry_systems 📚 #smart_computing 📚 #history_of_art_and_performing_arts 🏫 University: University of Florence 🌎 Country: Italy 🇮🇹 📌 How to apply: Interested candidates should apply through the provided link: https://www.unifi.it/index.php?module=CMpro&func=viewpage.... There is no application fee. 📅 Application deadline: August 5, 2024 _____________ Copied