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CIIMAR - Interdisciplinary Center of Marine and Environmental Research – Uporto;
Matosinhos, Portugal

researcher

Academic opportunity: Announcement for the opening of an international selection procedure for the hiring of (1) researcher holding a Master degree Reference: 2026_087_BI_BioProtect. Position at CIIMAR - Interdisciplinary Center of Marine and Environmental Research – Uporto; in Matosinhos, Portugal. Please open the original opportunity for the complete official details and application instructions.

◷ Closing: 23 Oct 2026 ▣ Researcher ◉ Not specified Biological sciences
CIIMAR - Interdisciplinary Center of Marine and Environmental Research – Uporto;
Matosinhos, Portugal

o Ex: Announcement for the opening of an international selection procedure for the hiring of (1) technician

Academic opportunity: o Ex: Announcement for the opening of an international selection procedure for the hiring of (1) technician Reference: 2026_088_TS_ CLIRAQUA. Position at CIIMAR - Interdisciplinary Center of Marine and Environmental Research – Uporto; in Matosinhos, Portugal. Please open the original opportunity for the complete official details and application instructions.

◷ Closing: 23 Oct 2026 ▣ Researcher ◉ Not specified Biological sciences
Universiteit Utrecht
Utrecht, Netherlands

Finding the environmental causes of childhood and early-onset cancer (CUE-CAN)

Academic opportunity: Finding the environmental causes of childhood and early-onset cancer (CUE-CAN). Position at Universiteit Utrecht in Utrecht, Netherlands. Please open the original opportunity for the complete official details and application instructions.

◷ Closing: 13 Nov 2026 ▣ Researcher ◉ Not funded Environmental science / Global change
Khalifa University
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Researcher

Source: Khalifa University official jobs feed. Three-Year Appointment Recognizes Salma S. Syed’s Contributions to Crystallography and Structural Science A Khalifa University Research Associate in the Department of Chemistry Salma S. Syed has been selected for the 2026 cohort of the International Union of Crystallography (IUCr) Early Career Boards. The three-year program develops future editorial leaders in crystallography and structural … Continue reading "Khalifa University Researcher Selected for IUCr Early Career Board Advancing Scientific Publishing" The post Khalifa University Researcher Selected for IUCr Early Career Board Advancing Scientific Publishing appeared first on Khalifa University.

▣ Research Associate ◉ Not funded Physical & Environmental Sciences
Source: Khalifa University
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

KU PhD students attend an international school with lectures by the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics laureate.

Source: Khalifa University official jobs feed. Two KU PhD students in Physics, Saif Alshalloudi and Begad Elsaid, received full scholarships from the International School of Cosmic Ray Astrophysics (ISCRA) to attend the 24th Course of the School in Erice, Sicily, Italy, from July 29, 2026, to August 6, 2026. The main topic of the School was ‘Particles and the Cosmos – … Continue reading "KU PhD students attend an international school with lectures by the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics laureate." The post KU PhD students attend an international school with lectures by the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics laureate. appeared first on Khalifa University.

▣ PhD ◉ Not funded Physical & Environmental Sciences
Position at Polytechnic University
Morocco

Assistant Professor | Data Assimilation and Satellite Remote Sensing

Academic opportunity: ARC AIR - Assistant Professor in Data Assimilation and Satellite Remote Sensing. Position at Polytechnic University in Morocco. Please open the original opportunity for the complete official details and application instructions.

◷ Closing: 08 Nov 2026 ▣ Assistant Professor ◉ Not funded PhysicsEnvironmental scienceGeosciences
Libera Università Mediterranea LUM "Giuseppe Degennaro" Source: ScholarFind Italy University
Italy

PhD Opportunities — Libera Università Mediterranea LUM "Giuseppe Degennaro"

Source: ScholarFind Italy University Website Discovery. Official university opportunity page. Original Italian link label: Dottorato di ricerca: Economics and Management of Sustainability and Innovation. University homepage: http://www.lum.it. Official opportunity page: https://www.lum.it/economics-and-management-of-sustainability-and-innovation/. This is a directory page, not necessarily an individual open vacancy. Check the official page for current calls, eligibility, funding and deadlines.

▣ PhD ◉ Check official page Other
Position at Wageningen University
Wageningen, Netherlands

PhD Researcher | Atmospheric Sciences - Emerging extreme fire weather risks

Academic opportunity: PhD Researcher in Atmospheric Sciences - Emerging extreme fire weather risks. Position at Wageningen University & Research in Wageningen, Netherlands. Please open the original opportunity for the complete official details and application instructions.

◷ Closing: 30 Oct 2026 ▣ PhD ◉ Not funded Environmental science / EcologyEnvironmental science / Global change
Senior Research Fellow in Climate Change and Health Institute
London, Hybrid, United Kingdom

Research Fellow | Climate Change and Health

Source: jobs.ac.uk. Senior Research Fellow in Climate Change and Health Institute for Global Health (IGH) UCL Location: London, Hybrid Salary: £56,431 to £66,437 Date Placed: 09 Oct

▣ Research Fellow ◉ Not funded Other
Sustainability Behaviour Change & Engagement Officer Estates & Facilities Management University
Sheffield, United Kingdom

Sustainability Behaviour Change & Engagement Officer

Source: jobs.ac.uk. Sustainability Behaviour Change & Engagement Officer Estates & Facilities Management University of Sheffield Location: Sheffield Salary: £27,319 to £31,236 with potential to progress to £33,951 through outstanding contribution Date Placed: 09 Oct

▣ Academic Position ◉ Not funded Other
Position at The Institute
Szczecin, Poland

assistant professor

Academic opportunity: Post-doc assistant professor (in the research group) - EuroSoHo (Numer projektu: 101218797) and FUTURA (Numer projektu: 101295156). Position at The Institute of Marine and Environmental Sciences in Szczecin, Poland. Please open the original opportunity for the complete official details and application instructions.

◷ Closing: 08 Nov 2026 ▣ Assistant Professor ◉ Not specified Geography / Economic geographyGeography / Human geographyEnvironmental science / Global changeEnvironmental science / Water science
Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia da Universidade NOVA de Lisboa
Portugal

Academic opportunity: NOTICE 24771/2026/2 | INV.JUN.20.2026-DCEA | JUNIOR RESEARCHER | ENERGY. Position at Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia da Universidade NOVA de Lisboa Research Field: Environmental science » Other Researcher Profile: Recognized Researcher (R2) Funding Programme: LIFE Program Application Deadline: 29 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Lisbon) in Portugal. Please open the original opportunity for full official details and application instructions.

◷ Closing: 29 Oct 2026 ▣ Researcher ◉ Not specified Environmental science / Other
jobs
Cardiff, United Kingdom

Lecturer | Marine Geomatics

Source: jobs.ac.uk. Lecturer in Marine Geomatics Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences Cardiff University Location: Cardiff Salary: £41,064 to £46,049 per annum (Grade 6) Date Placed: 09 Oct

▣ Lecturer ◉ Not funded Other
Source: Italian Ministry of University
Italy

BANDO SUPPLETIVO DI SELEZIONE PER L’AMMISSIONE AL CORSO DI DOTTORATO INDUSTRIALE DI RICERCA IN FRONTIER SCIENCES IN SUSTAINABILITY, DIPLOMACY AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION XLII CICLO - A.A. 2026/2027

Source: Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR). scade il 15/10/2026 - alle ore 12:00 Univ. Str. PERUGIA Titolo: BANDO SUPPLETIVO DI SELEZIONE PER L’AMMISSIONE AL CORSO DI DOTTORATO INDUSTRIALE DI RICERCA IN FRONTIER SCIENCES IN SUSTAINABILITY, DIPLOMACY AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION XLII CICLO - A.A. 2026/2027 Settore IINF-05/A Sistemi di elaborazione delle informazioni Settore GIUR-01/A Diritto privato Settore GIUR-09/A Diritto internazionale Settore GIUR-11/B Diritto pubblico comparato Settore STEC-01/B Storia economica Settore GSPS-05/A Sociologia generale Settore GSPS-06/A Sociologia dei processi culturali e comunicativi Settore SPAN-01/C Lingua, traduzione e linguistica spagnola Settore HIST-03/A Storia contemporanea Settore GSPS-03/A Storia del pensiero politico Settore GSPS-02/A Scienza politica Settore GSPS-04/B Storia delle relazioni internazionali Settore GSPS-04/C Storia e istituzioni dell'Africa Numero posti: 2 Official call details: https://bandi.mur.gov.it/doctorate.php/public/fellowship/id_fellow/317374

▣ PhD ◉ Funded Other
Ground-breaking quantum sensors Source: University
Warsaw, Poland

Ground-breaking quantum sensors

Source: University of Warsaw official jobs feed. “In the QURA project, we are proposing a paradigm shift: instead of measuring waves using metal, we are using Rydberg atoms, which act as natural and extremely sensitive quantum sensors,” says Prof. Michał Parniak from the Faculty of Physics and the Centre of New Technologies at the UW, a recipient of the prestigious Starting Grant…

▣ Academic Position ◉ Not funded Physical & Environmental Sciences
Measuring a single molecule without disturbing its state Source: University
Warsaw, Poland

Measuring a single molecule without disturbing its state

Source: University of Warsaw official jobs feed. Researchers at the University of Innsbruck, in collaboration with Dr Marcin Gronowski and Professor Michał Tomza from the Faculty of Physics at the University of Warsaw, have published a paper in Nature describing an innovative method for studying individual molecular ions. They demonstrated that the absorption of a single photon by a single polyatomic CaOH⁺…

▣ Professor ◉ Not funded Physical & Environmental Sciences
University of Warsaw were ranked in this…
Warsaw, Poland

The UW in the Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2026

Source: University of Warsaw official jobs feed. The University of Warsaw has been ranked in seven disciplines in this year’s edition of the Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS). Compared with 2025, physics, sociology and mathematics have improved their positions. The UW is the national leader in four disciplines. Seven academic disciplines taught at the University of Warsaw were ranked in this…

▣ Academic Position ◉ Not funded Physical & Environmental Sciences
Senior Research Associate – Marine food web rewiring (1052-26) Source: Lancaster University
Lancaster, United Kingdom

Research Associate

Source: Lancaster University RSS. Senior Research Associate – Marine food web rewiring Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University, UK An exciting opportunity exists for a marine scientist or community ecologist to contribute to a Royal Society funded project: Harnessing island-ocean connections to support ecosystems and people.Salary: Grade 7Hours: Full timeLocation: Lancaster. Travel for fieldwork and collaborations as required.Duration: 4 yearsWe are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic temperate or warm-water marine scientist and/or community ecologist to join the Island-Ocean Research Hub. This new research hub will investigate island-ocean connectivity and the influence of seabirds and island rewilding on ecosystem structure, function, and benefits to people. This specific position will focus on the role of seabird nutrient run-off, the extent to which those nutrients are integrated into foundation species, and how food web structures are influenced by the nutrient subsidies. Potential study sites will include the inner and southern Seychelles, the Mediterranean Sea and island archipelagos around the UK, and ecosystems to explore include Mangroves, seagrass, coral reefs and kelp. This project is led out of Lancaster University, with a number of collaborating universities and NGOs. Fieldwork for the project will include periods in remote locations, working in small teams, and scuba and snorkel-based work, and experience of such working will be essential. The successful applicant will work closely with Prof Nick Graham on this project, and collaborate with other members of the research team, both in Lancaster and at collaborating institutions.Preferred candidates will have a PhD in marine science/community ecology, experience of fieldwork, skills in statistical modelling, and a proven ability to publish scientific papers. A proactive and enthusiastic approach and good interpersonal skills are essential. Lancaster University is a research-intensive university, ranked in the top 10 of UK universities. The Lancaster Environment Centre (LEC) is a large and multidisciplinary department, tackling environmental challenges across the natural and social sciences. Within LEC, there is particular strength in high diversity tropical systems, including coral reefs and tropical rainforests. LEC offers a highly collegial and stimulating environment for career development based on departmental values and embedded Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI) considerations and actions. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We anticipate interviews will be held in November 2026. What to include in each document of your application:Cover Letter Please discuss why you are interested specifically in this position, how it fits with your career goals, describe any relevant skills, and how you may seek to develop this area of research. 500 word limit.CV Please include a 2-page CV.Publication record: Please upload a list of your publications, clearly distinguishing those that are published and those that are under review. Please do not include those in preparation.Supporting Statements: Please provide a supporting statement for each Personal Specification point that is listed as being scored via “Supporting Statements”. Aim for one paragraph per criteria (~50-200 words).Referees: Contact information for at least two referees. At this stage, only contact details are required for referees, not letters of support.For more information, see the Further Information link below.Informal enquiries for issues not covered in the further information to Prof Nick Graham nick.graham@lancaster.ac.uk. Such enquiries are not necessary as part of the application and will not inform any decision. Closing Date: 30 Oct 2026 Department: Research Salary: £39,906 to £46,049 (Full time, indefinite with end date)

◷ Closing: 30 Oct 2026 ▣ PhD ◉ Funded Physical & Environmental Sciences
Senior Research Associate – Marine biodiversity and recovery dynamics (1053-26) Source: Lancaster University
Lancaster, United Kingdom

Research Associate

Source: Lancaster University RSS. An exciting opportunity exists for a marine scientist or community ecologist to contribute to a Royal Society funded project: Harnessing island-ocean connections to support ecosystems and people. This is a 4 year role.Location: Lancaster. Travel for fieldwork and collaborations as required.We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic temperate or warm-water marine scientist and/or community ecologist to join the Island-Ocean Research Hub. This new research hub will investigate island-ocean connectivity and the influence of seabirds and island rewilding on ecosystem structure, function, and benefits to people. This specific position will focus on how biodiversity-ecosystem function relationships and ecosystem recovery potential are influenced by seabird nutrient inputs. Potential study sites will include the inner and southern Seychelles, the Mediterranean Sea and island archipelagos around the UK, and ecosystems to explore include Mangroves, seagrass, coral reefs and kelp. This project is led out of Lancaster University, with a number of collaborating universities and NGOs. Fieldwork for the project will include periods in remote locations, working in small teams, and scuba and snorkel-based work, and experience of such working will be essential. The successful applicant will work closely with Prof Nick Graham on this project, and collaborate with other members of the research team, both in Lancaster and at collaborating institutions.Preferred candidates will have a PhD in marine science/disturbance ecology, experience of fieldwork, skills in statistical modelling, and a proven ability to publish scientific papers. A proactive and enthusiastic approach and good interpersonal skills are essential. The Lancaster Environment Centre (LEC) is a large and multidisciplinary department, tackling environmental challenges across the natural and social sciences. Within LEC, there is particular strength in high diversity tropical systems, including coral reefs and tropical rainforests. LEC offers a highly collegial and stimulating environment for career development based on departmental values and embedded Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI) considerations and actions. Please include:Cover Letter Please discuss why you are interested specifically in this position, and how it fits with your career goals. Please also describe any skills you have developed that are relevant to this post, and how you may seek to develop this area of research. 500 word limit.CV Please include a 2-page CV.Publication record: Please upload a list of your publications, clearly distinguishing those that are published and those that are under review. Please do not include those in preparation.Supporting Statements: Please provide a supporting statement for each Personal Specification point that is listed as being scored via “Supporting Statements”. This should include examples that provide evidence of your experience and expertise. Aim for one paragraph per criteria (~50-200 words).Referees: Contact information for at least two referees. At this stage, only contact details are required for referees, not letters of support.Informal enquiries for issues not covered to Prof Nick Graham nick.graham@lancaster.ac.uk. Such enquiries are not necessary as part of the application and will not inform any decision. Applications without prior enquiry are welcome and will not be disadvantaged. Closing Date: 30 Oct 2026 Department: Research Salary: £39,906 to £46,049 (Full-Time/Indefinite with End Date)

◷ Closing: 30 Oct 2026 ▣ PhD ◉ Funded Physical & Environmental Sciences
Marine science and restoration (1056-26) Source: Lancaster University
Lancaster, United Kingdom

research assistant

Source: Lancaster University RSS. An exciting opportunity arises to support two large projects: 1) a Royal Society funded fellowship: Harnessing island-ocean connections to support ecosystems and people, and 2) a UKRI funded fellowship: Ensuring Transformative Ecosystem Restoration by the Private Sector.Location: Lancaster. Travel for fieldwork and project meetings as required.Duration: 3 years with possibility of extensionWe are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to support the delivery of two research fellowships and the associated research teams:A Royal Society Faraday Discovery Fellowship awarded to Prof Nick Graham to establish the Island-Ocean Research Hub. This new project will investigate island-ocean connectivity and the influence of seabird nutrients and island rewilding on island and marine ecology and ecosystem services. The project has collaborating parters at 4 other universities, fieldwork planned in 5 countries, and will employ a large team of researchers. Your role would support this fellowship for 0.5 FTE of your time (i.e. 2.5 days per week)A UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship awarded to Dr Tim Lamont. This project will investigate mechanisms for scaling up tropical marine restoration (coral reefs, mangroves and seagrass), and the role of business sustainability initiatives in delivering large-scale ecosystem restoration. The project has collaborations with the world’s largest coral restoration programme (www.buildingcoral.com), and the private sector’s most widely used sustainability reporting standards (www.globalreporting.org). Your role would support this fellowship for 0.3 FTE of your time (i.e. 1.5 days per week) The role will include elements of the following, along with general support for the two projects: Fieldwork planning to include risk assessments, diving safety, ethics and research permits; fieldwork support and possible involvement as research assistant; lab work and organisation; website and logo development and maintenance; social media and public engagement support; team cohesion and coordination including organising socials and retreats; team visas and other needs; workshop and meeting organisation; budget oversight and spending; help with reporting; data management and requests for data sharing; maintaining contact with project partners and collaborators; welcoming and inducting visitors and new group members. You will work closely with Nick Graham and Tim Lamont, collaborate with other members of the research team, and coordinate with project partners.Preferred candidates will have experience in marine / biological science and/or project management. A proactive and enthusiastic approach and good interpersonal skills are essential. Lancaster University is a research-intensive university, ranked in the top 10 of UK universities. The Lancaster Environment Centre (LEC) is a large and multidisciplinary department, tackling environmental challenges across the natural and social sciences. Within LEC, there is particular strength in high diversity tropical systems, including coral reefs and tropical rainforests. LEC offers a highly collegial and stimulating environment for career development based on departmental values and embedded Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI) considerations and actions. We are committed to family-friendly and flexible working policies on an individual basis as well as the Athena SWAN Charter, which recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in higher education and research. Furthermore, we are active and progressive around sustainability, wellbeing and decolonising agendas.Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. What to include in each document of your application:Cover Letter Please discuss why you are interested specifically in this position, and how it fits with your career goals. Please also describe any skills and related experience you have developed that are relevant to this post. Word limit 500 words. CV Please include a 2-page CV.Supporting Statements: Please provide a supporting statement for each Personal Specification point that is listed as being scored via “Supporting Statements”. This should include examples that provide evidence of your experience and expertise. Aim for one paragraph per criteria (~50-200 words).Referees: Contact information for at least two referees. At this stage, only contact details are required for referees, not letters of support.For more information, see the Further Information link below.Informal enquiries for issues not covered in the further information to Nick Graham nick.graham@lancaster.ac.uk or Tim Lamont tim.lamont@lancaster.ac.uk. Such enquiries are not necessary as part of the application and will not inform any decision. Applications without prior enquiry are welcome and will not be disadvantaged. Closing Date: 30 Oct 2026 Department: Research Salary: £33,002 to £37,694 part time indefinite with end date

◷ Closing: 30 Oct 2026 ▣ Research Assistant ◉ Funded Education
Senior Research Associate in Life Cycle Assessment (1090-26) Source: Lancaster University
Lancaster, United Kingdom

Research Associate | Life Cycle Assessment (1090-26)

Source: Lancaster University RSS. This is an opportunity for an experienced researcher to make a real contribution both to delivering Lancaster University’s contract with the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Research Support Service (RSS) and progressing their own research career, within the field of environmental sustainability in health and care. Working with the RSS Sustainability Strategic Theme Lead and a small team of fellow researchers, the appointee will provide expertise in research methodology and topics relevant to priority research areas including sustainability in health and care (focussed on life cycle assessment/environmental footprinting).The RSS aim is to provide researchers, especially (but not exclusively) those applying for and in receipt of NIHR funding with free access to support and expertise. Lancaster is host to one of eight RSS Hubs delivering the national service and the NIHR RSS Specialist Centre for Social Care, in partnership with the Universities of Liverpool and Manchester, and Manchester Metropolitan University. You will have a background in an area of relevance (e.g. environmental impact assessment, buildings / estates decarbonisation, energy efficiency), ideally experience in a variety of research methodologies and experience of working collaboratively with partners within and outside the academic setting. You will also have a track record of high-quality peer reviewed publications/grant income appropriate to your career stage.Lancaster Medical School provides a friendly environment strongly supporting the individual needs of each employee and actively promotes a healthy work-life balance. The Faculty is committed to family-friendly and flexible working policies and has held a Silver Athena SWAN award since 2014 in recognition of its good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in higher education and research. The position is available for immediate start, and we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements including working week and days/hours worked, flexible start and finish times or condensed hours.The role is open to being undertaken remotely but there will be certain duties/responsibilities that require in-person presence at Lancaster University. The balance will be agreed with the successful candidate.You will join us on an indefinite contract however the roles remain contingent on external funding which currently is due to end on 30th September 2028.Please note: unless specified otherwise in the advert, all advertised roles are UK based.Find out what it's like to work at Lancaster University, including information on our wide range of employee benefits, support networks and our policies and facilities for a family-friendly workplace.The University recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address all inequality in higher education whilst promoting the importance and wellbeing for all our colleagues. We warmly welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their age, religion, gender identity or expression, race, disability or sexual orientation, and are committed to promoting diversity, and equality of opportunity. Closing Date: 25 Oct 2026 Department: Research Salary: £39,906 to £46,049 (Full time, indefinite with end date)

◷ Closing: 25 Oct 2026 ▣ Research Associate ◉ Funded Health & Medical
AnaEE-ERIC
Gif-sur-Yvette, France

Communication Officer for the EU project AgroServ

AnaEE-ERICPosted on: 7 October 2026Communication Officer for the EU project AgroServAnaEE-ERIC is looking for a creative and organised Communications Officer to lead the communications of AgroServ. Applications are open until 31 October 2026. Department: Central Hub Work Locations: Number of offers: 1, France, AnaEE-ERIC, Gif sur Yvette, 91190, 1 avenue de la Terrasse Research Field: Agricultural sciences » Agricultural productsEnvironmental science » Ecology Researcher Profile: Other Profession Funding Programme: Horizon Europe Application Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 - 17:00 (Europe/Paris)

◷ Closing: 31 Oct 2026 ▣ Researcher ◉ Programme: Horizon Europe Agricultural sciences / Agricultural productsEnvironmental science / Ecology