PhD Opportunity in Catalysis and X-ray Spectroscopy Institutions: Stockholm University (Sweden) & DESY (Germany)   A new joint PhD position is now open, shared between the research group at Stockholm University and DESY in Hamburg, Germany. The focus is on catalysis and x-ray spectroscopy, offering the candidate a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of experimental and theoretical research in two renowned institutions.   Who can apply: Motivated candidates …

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Opportunities in Behavioral Economics at the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland   Dr. Michèle Müller-Itten is hiring a PhD student and a Postdoctoral researcher to join her newly funded SNF project. The project investigates costly learning from both theoretical and experimental perspectives.   Institution: University of St. Gallen Field: Behavioral and Experimental Economics, Decision Theory   Openings:   PhD Opportunity Postdoctoral Opportunity     Highly motivated candidates passionate about decision-making …

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PhD Opportunity – Hardware and Cyber Security at George Mason University Location: SPIRE Lab, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA Start Date: August 2025   The SPIRE Lab at George Mason University is seeking highly motivated candidates for a fully funded PhD Research Assistant position in Hardware and Cyber Security. The selected PhD student will work on cutting-edge research involving reverse engineering, side-channel attacks, fault injection, and security of emerging computer …

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PhD Opportunity in Operations Research – Ghent University & KU Leuven Location: Ghent University (Faculty of Economics and Business Administration) & KU Leuven (Faculty of Economics and Business, Brussels campus) Start Date: To be determined   A fully funded PhD position is available for a motivated researcher in the field of Operations Research. The successful applicant will work under the joint supervision of Prof. Dries Goossens (Ghent University), Prof. Jeroen …

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PhD Opportunity at KU Leuven – Water Structuring in Low-Carbon Cements Location: KU Leuven, Belgium Start Date: September 1, 2025 Application Deadline: May 15, 2025   KU Leuven invites applications for a fully funded 4-year PhD position within the LDH2O project. The research focuses on the structuring of water in layered double hydroxides (LDHs) and its impact on sustainable cement materials.   Research Focus:   Water interaction with LDHs in …

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Funded PhD Opportunities in Industrial Engineering / Supply Chain Management Location: École de technologie supérieure (ETS), University of Quebec, Montreal, Canada   Start Date: Flexible (applications reviewed on a rolling basis)   The research group led by Dr. Armin Jabbarzadeh at ETS is offering fully funded PhD positions in the broad area of Operations Research, focusing on:   Logistics and Transportation Sustainability and the Circular Economy Data-Driven Optimization and Decision-Making …

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Funded PhD Opportunities – Power Electronics & Electric Machines Location: Washington State University (WSU) Start Dates: Fall 2025 & Spring 2026 Supervisor: Professor Milad Ebrahimi   Washington State University is offering fully funded PhD positions in the area of Power Electronics and Electric Machines. Join a dynamic research team committed to innovation in sustainable and intelligent energy systems.   Research Areas Include:   Modeling and control of power-electronic converters Control …

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PhD Opportunity in Power Electronics and Vehicle Modeling Location: McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada Start Date: January 2026 Supervisor: Dr. Jennifer Bauman (baumanlab.com)   Dr. Jennifer Bauman’s research group has one fully funded PhD opening in the area of power electronics and vehicle modeling/optimization. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge advancements in sustainable vehicle technologies and energy systems.   Eligibility Requirements:   Completed or near-completed MASc (research-based) …

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PhD Opportunity in Ceramic Materials Science and Engineering Location: École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS), Montreal, Canada Start Date: Fall 2025 or Winter 2026 Duration: 3 years   Join an interdisciplinary project focused on advancing ceramic-glass technologies, particularly ZnO-containing oxides, combining materials science, engineering, health sciences, and the arts. The research aims to blend traditional ceramic craftsmanship with cutting-edge thermodynamic modeling and experimental techniques.   Research Topics Include:   High-temperature inorganic …

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Scholarship Opportunity for MSc & PhD Studies | University of Padua, Italy   The University of Padua is offering scholarships for international students enrolling in English-taught Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Single-cycle degree programmes for the academic year 2025/2026. These prestigious scholarships are aimed at top students from outside Italy and include:   Up to 62 Padua International Excellence Scholarships Up to 31 Department-specific Scholarships in fields such as: Biomedical Science Civil, …

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