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Senior AV/ IT Engineer (Teaching and Events) (0628-26-R) Source: Lancaster University
Lancaster, United Kingdom

Engineer

Source: Lancaster University official RSS. Information Systems Services (ISS) is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Senior AV/IT Engineer (Teaching and Events) to join our Campus IT team within Service Management and Delivery Section. The role is primarily based on the Lancaster University Bailrigg campus.As a Senior AV/IT Engineer (Teaching and Events), you will be part of a specialist team providing second-line support for the University's IT and audio-visual services, with a particular focus on teaching spaces, event venues and conference facilities. You will support the delivery of key University events and work closely with internal colleagues, external suppliers and contractors to implement and commission technical solutions as part of teaching space upgrades, refurbishments and new installations. The role encompasses a broad range of technologies, including IT infrastructure, audio systems, video collaboration solutions and presentation technologies, ensuring high-quality experiences for staff, students and visitors.You must have experience of working in a team-based IT service environment as well as experience of PC and AV systems. You will combine your Audio Visual, IT and problem-solving skills with a strong user-focus to ensure excellent service to the user community. Why Join Us?If you are passionate about technology, thrive in a hands-on technical environment and want to help deliver outstanding experiences for students, staff and visitors, we would love to hear from you.We are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive and collaborative community. We work together to deliver positive change and provide an outstanding experience for our students and staff.Lancaster University’s beautiful Bailrigg campus offers an exceptional working environment, combining a vibrant and diverse community with stunning green parkland and landscaped surroundings. Staff benefit from a wide range of on-campus facilities, including a sports centre, cafés, shops, a library, post office, pre-school and multi-faith centre. There are also numerous staff networks, clubs and social groups, providing plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues and become part of our welcoming community. Learn more about our employee benefits on the Lancaster University Jobs website.ApplicationsPlease use your application to provide evidence of your experience aligning to the person specification and Job description. Apply at the link below and please include a CV and covering letter. Applicants wishing to consider the Skilled Worker Route should ensure they meet the points requirement before applying. Further information can be found on the UK Visas and Immigration website. Closing Date: 26 Oct 2026 Department: Support - Technical Salary: £33,002 to £37,694 (Full-Time/Indefinite)

◷ Closing: 26 Oct 2026 ▣ Academic Position ◉ Funded Other
Position at Warsaw University
Mechanics and Petrochemistry, Poland

Assistant Professor

Academic opportunity: Assistant Professor. Position at Warsaw University of Technology Branch in Plock / Faculty of Civil Engineering in Mechanics and Petrochemistry, Poland. Please open the original opportunity for the complete official details and application instructions.

◷ Closing: 12 Nov 2026 ▣ Assistant Professor ◉ Not funded Astronomy / CosmologyPhysics / Other
Position at Greece-Crete in University
University of Crete, Greece

Researcher

Academic opportunity: Recognised Researcher - Postdoc Positions. Position at Greece-Crete in University of Crete, Greece. Please open the original opportunity for the complete official details and application instructions.

◷ Closing: 28 Oct 2026 ▣ Postdoc ◉ Not specified Computer science / Other
School of Biosciences University of Birmingham Location: Birmingham Salary: Not Specified Date Placed: 13 Oct
Birmingham, United Kingdom

PhD Studentship: Enzymatic recycling of polyester plastics from design to real-world application

Source: jobs.ac.uk. PhD Studentship: Enzymatic recycling of polyester plastics from design to real-world application School of Biosciences University of Birmingham Location: Birmingham Salary: Not Specified Date Placed: 13 Oct

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Senior Lecturer (Teaching and Learning) in Occupational Therapy School
Liverpool, United Kingdom

Senior Lecturer

Source: jobs.ac.uk. Senior Lecturer (Teaching and Learning) in Occupational Therapy School of Health and Sport Sciences Liverpool Hope University Location: Liverpool Salary: £47,389 to £56,536 per annum Date Placed: 13 Oct

▣ Senior Lecturer ◉ Not funded Other
Finance Business Partner Operations Finance Business Partnering King's College
London, United Kingdom

Finance Business Partner

Source: jobs.ac.uk. Finance Business Partner Operations Finance Business Partnering King's College London Location: London Salary: £53,947 to £58,426 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance Date Placed: 13 Oct

▣ Academic Position ◉ Not funded Other
Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research
Göttingen, Germany

How to get notified about new open PhD projects

Source: MPS official open PhD projects RSS feed. Notifications about new open PhD projects via mailing list, RSS feed or social media are available to all interested parties such as students looking for an open PhD position, or academic teachers and researchers in solar system science and related fields wishing to forward calls to their students.

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Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research
Göttingen, Germany

Open PhD Projects in the "Solar and Stellar Interiors"

Source: MPS official open PhD projects RSS feed. In the "Solar and Stellar Interiors" department, Laurent Gizon, Jesper Schou, Aaron Birch, Robert Cameron and others offer PhD projects in solar physics and astrophysics. Helioseismology and asteroseismology are used as important tools to study the oscillating Sun and stars.

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Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research
Göttingen, Germany

PhD projects in Cosmochemistry/Planetary Materials

Source: MPS official open PhD projects RSS feed. Investigating the history of the Solar System and the formation and differentiation of planets through laboratory analyses of extraterrestrial samples

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Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research
Göttingen, Germany

"Other" PhD projects

Source: MPS official open PhD projects RSS feed. For PhD students whose project is already funded at one of the partner institutions and who are applying for admission to the IMPRS.

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Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research
Göttingen, Germany

PhD project in Planet Formation

Source: MPS official open PhD projects RSS feed. Vertically resolved modelling of dust evolution in a protoplanetary disk in the first comprehensive model that connects all stages of planet formation

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The Technical University of Braunschweig is looking for a research assistant (m/f/d) for the Institute
Göttingen, Germany

PhD project at TU Braunschweig: Weltraum- und Astrophysik

Source: MPS official open PhD projects RSS feed. The Technical University of Braunschweig is looking for a research assistant (m/f/d) for the Institute of Theoretical Physics as soon as possible on the topic: space and astrophysics (EG 13 TV-L, 75% position). Knowledge of German and English required.

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Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT)
Bremen, Germany

Intern (gn) in the Office for Knowledge Exchange (OKE) Full-time or part-time

Source: ZMT official vacancies RSS feed. The Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) GmbH (www.leibniz-zmt.de) is an independent research and teaching institute that provides scientific knowledge for the protection and sustainable use of tropical coastal ecosystems. To this end, we work in an inter- and transdisciplinary manner with our partners in the tropics. The ZMT is a member of the Leibniz Association. ZMT’s approach requires across all areas of its mission intensive dialogue between science and stakeholders from politics, business, and civil society in Europe as well as in ZMT’s tropical partner countries. The targeted identification of dialogue and cooperation partners is a prerequisite for building long-term, trust-based relationships, providing knowledge-transfer services of all kinds, and supporting capacity development. This is the core task of the Office for Knowledge Exchange. Its remit ranges from strategic direction to operational implementation. This vacancy is continuously open. We offer internship positions for students completing a required internship. Intern (gn) in the Office for Knowledge Exchange (OKE) Full-time or part-time (Reference number: OKE-Pflichtpraktikum) The Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) GmbH (www.leibniz-zmt.de) is an independent research and teaching institute that provides scientific knowledge for the protection and sustainable use of tropical coastal ecosystems. To this end, we work in an inter- and transdisciplinary manner with our partners in the tropics. The ZMT is a member of the Leibniz Association. ZMT’s approach requires – across all areas of its mission – intensive dialogue between science and stakeholders from politics, business, and civil society in Europe as well as in ZMT’s tropical partner countries. The targeted identification of dialogue and cooperation partners is a prerequisite for building long-term, trust-based relationships, providing knowledge transfer services of all kinds, and supporting capacity development. This is the core task of the Office for Knowledge Exchange. Its remit ranges from strategic direction to operational implementation. This vacancy is continuously open. We offer internship positions for students completing a required internship. Intern (gn) in the Office for Knowledge Exchange (OKE) Full-time or part-time (Reference number: OKE-Pflichtpraktikum) Your tasks include: Project work to be defined, e.g., in the areas of policy advice or environmental education Support for advising and working with political and civil society partners Conducting research and summarizing the state of play on specific topics Maintaining project databases and project materials Supporting event planning and implementation Maintaining the OKE website Supporting internal and external communications Other tasks as they arise Requirements Enrolment in a degree program in environmental sciences; political, economic or social sciences; or journalism Proof of a required internship or project module Careful and independent working style Good written and spoken German and English Good MS Office skills Flexible hours We offer Comprehensive insights into science management at the interfaces between science, society, and business Direct interaction with stakeholders from academia, politics, business, civil society, development cooperation, and other sectors An understanding of the broader role and impact of science within society A wide range of tasks to expand your knowledge and skills A friendly and supportive team A dynamic, interdisciplinary, and international environment Family-friendly working conditions with certification under the “Work and Family” audit For subject-related enquiries, please contact Ms. Rebecca Lahl, email: rebecca.lahl@leibniz-zmt.de. This internship posting is an open, ongoing call; the position is unpaid by agreement. The duration of the required internship is determined by the study and examination regulations of your university. If interested, please contact Ms. Lahl and include your CV and, if possible, proof that the internship is required under your university’s study and examination regulations. The ZMT values diversity and pursues the goal of equal opportunities, which also includes gender neutrality (gn). Please send your complete documents by email (quoting the reference number “OKE-Pflichtpraktikum” and combining them into a single PDF file) to Rebecca Lahl, email: rebecca.lahl@leibniz-zmt.de. Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research, Fahrenheitstraße 6, D-28359 Bremen

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Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT)
Bremen, Germany

Doctoral candidate (gn) - WG Reef Systems

Source: ZMT official vacancies RSS feed. The Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) GmbH (www.leibniz-zmt.de) is an independent research and teaching institute that provides scientific knowledge for the protection and sustainable use of tropical coastal ecosystems. To this end, we work in an inter- and transdisciplinary manner with our partners in the tropics. The ZMT is a member of the Leibniz Association. With Earth warming at an unprecedented pace, major ecosystems are expected to change profoundly by the end of this century. Located at the warmest and most biodiverse region of the planet, tropical ecosystems face a variety of pressures. Mangrove forests, seagrass beds, and coral reefs, which are caught at the intersection between climate change and human coastal development, are particularly vulnerable. In three tropical oceans of the world – the Atlantic, the Indian, and the Pacific Ocean – the Horizon Europe project SEASTRONG aims to investigate the multidirectional pathways connecting mangrove forests, seagrass beds, and coral reefs to understand how ecosystem functioning and service provision can be sustained at seascape scales under different climate-change scenarios. We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join SEASTRONG, focusing on ecological connectivity across mangrove forests, seagrass beds, and coral reefs in Belize. The PhD will investigate how coastal habitat mosaics support reef fish communities and sustain key ecosystem functions, including trophic connectivity, nutrient cycling, and biomass production. The work will combine underwater field surveys, biological and environmental sampling, stable isotope analyses and quantitative modelling. The candidate will contribute to fish and habitat surveys across mangrove–seagrass–reef corridors, fish sampling, and the integration of multiple datasets to quantify functional links among habitats. The candidate will be based at ZMT in Bremen, Germany, within an international research environment dedicated to coral reef ecology and quantitative marine science. The project will include extended fieldwork in Belize, where a local collaboration framework will be established with Belizean partners. The PhD will benefit from the European SEASTRONG network, including partners working on tropical seascape connectivity, ecological functions, biogeochemistry and marine conservation. The working group Reef Systems is seeking to fill an opening for a doctoral candidate (subject to release of funds). Doctoral candidate (gn) (Reference: 28-SeaStrong-PhD2) Your tasks: Collection (in Belize) to identify connectivity pathways between mangrove forests, seagrass beds, and coral reefs. Collaboration with researchers from the SEASTRONG consortium to optimise protocols for field data collection. Developing code to manage and analyse data collected in the field in a fully reproducible format, and conducting analyses of the data collected during field campaigns. Oversee the preparation and submission of scientific manuscripts based on data collected and analysed in the field, and contribute to manuscripts by other researchers within the SEASTRONG consortium as needed. Presentation of the work carried out as part of SEASTRONG in the form of scientific presentations at internal SEASTRONG workshops and at scientific conferences. Requirements: Applicants must hold a Master degree in Marine Biology, Marine Ecology, or a related discipline and are thus expected to have a strong background in marine ecology, functional ecology,

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Smaldino (from University of California Merced and Santa Fe Institute
Bremen, Germany

Doctoral candidate (gn) - WG Systems Ecology

Source: ZMT official vacancies RSS feed. The Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) GmbH (www.leibniz-zmt.de) is an independent research and teaching institute that provides scientific knowledge for the protection and sustainable use of tropical coastal ecosystems. To this end, we work in an inter- and transdisciplinary manner with our partners in the tropics. The ZMT is a member of the Leibniz Association. Climate change is a well-established scientific fact, multiple lines of evidence prove that it is caused by human activities. While consensus among scientists on the role of humans as drivers of climate change is overwhelming, the public opinion remains fractured along political, generational and ideological lines. Different factors concur to maintain these fractures, including cognitive biases and the way information is produced, distributed, and accessed. In societies affected by various forms of inequalities (economical, educational, etc.), access to reliable, verified information is not distributed evenly, creating and maintaining opinions that may not conform with scientific facts. The lack of consensus in this context paralyses legislative action, fuels public polarisation, and creates legal uncertainties that prevent effective climate mitigation and adaptation strategies. By building on our previous work on opinion dynamics, we plan to develop Agent-Based Models of social influence rooted on network theory to investigate the dynamics of opinions in societies affected by cognitive biases and subject to different information structures. We are particularly interested to study three factors determining how information shapes opinion dynamics: (1) the structure of information, especially in relation to the divide between wealthy groups (which can afford premium subscriptions to high-quality factual information) and disadvantaged groups (which rely often on algorithmically driven, low-quality sources); (2) the role of inequality in voices dictating who gets a voice and who is ignored; and (3) media with agendas, involving both the broadcasting of certain stories repeatedly, while starving others of attention, and how certain stories are framed. Using computational modelling, we intend to understand how various characteristics of information may impact opinion dynamics and the formation of consensus or divides on existential matters like climate change. This research will be undertaken in close collaboration with Professor Paul E. Smaldino (from University of California Merced and Santa Fe Institute). The working group Systems Ecology is seeking to fill an opening for a doctoral candidate (subject to release of funds). Doctoral candidate (gn) (Reference: 27-SE-PhD) Your tasks: - Investigate how cognitive biases influence opinion dynamics - Investigate how information and media influence opinion dynamics - Develop computational models of opinion dynamics - Apply network theory to models of opinion dynamics - Produce results publishable in peer-reviewed journals - Produce and defend a PhD thesis Requirements: Applicants must hold a Master degree in one of the following disciplines: mathematics, physics, computational sciences, social modelling, or in similar quantitative or numerical disciplines. Knowledge or a keen interest in behavioral economics, psychology, sociology, and data science will represent an advantage. Candidates should possess very good programming skills, possibly in python, and should have a keen interest in developing a research career focused o

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Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources of the University
Multiple locations, Germany

Doctoral Researcher

Source: DAAD official PhDGermany RSS feed. The Chair of Ecosystem Physiology (https://uni-freiburg.de/enr-ecophys/) in the Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources of the University of Freiburg is looking for Doctoral Researcher (m/f/d) Root ecology, Ecophysiology, Root exudationWith start date 1st January 2027 for a fixed-term position of 3+1 years. In the DFG research unit FOR 5315 “FOREST FLOOR: Functioning, Dynamics, and Vulnerability in a Changing World”, the Chair of Ecosystem Physiology will investigate the impact of soil drought on the compound specific root exudation and root development patterns of three temperate tree species in the Forest Floor and mineral soil. The project is embedded in the research unit Forest Floor (https://uni-freiburg.de/forestfloor/), which has the overarching aim to analyze the causal links between controls, properties and ecosystem services of Forest Floors in a changing climate. Project partners are distributed over Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Denmark. Regular project meetings will ensure close collaboration and exchange within the research unit.Your task:Within FOREST FLOOR you will regularly sample compound-specific root exudates in three temperate forest species with a focus on drought and recovery effects in the Forest Floor. These analyses will be complemented by minirhizotron installations for root development observations, ultimately allowing an upscaling of total root exudation fluxes to the Forest Floor. A special focus will be set on European beech, which will be drought-stressed with rain-out shelters to study the effects of drought in detail. The project is closely cooperating to assess the effect on microbial communities and mycorrhiza in the Forest Floor. To assess the ecophysiological response of the studied trees to drought, sap flow sensors and point dendrometers will be installed in the respective trees. Finally, you will study the impact of drought on litter derived N dispersal with stable 15N isotopes.Your qualifications and contributionsYou hold a Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Geoecology, Biology or related fieldsExcellent background in plant physiology, including root ecology, nutrient cycling and stable isotopesExperience with GC-MS, minirhizotrons, sap flow and dendrometry is a plusA high degree of autonomy, responsibility, flexibility, team spirit and organizational skillsExcellent English skillsGreat enthusiasm for field and lab workGreat enthusiasm for working in a large interdisciplinary project and interest in collaborative researchDrivers license (class B) is requiredWe offer a salary according to TV-L E13 (65%) and participation in an exciting, interdisciplinary scientific project at the interface of ecophysiology and soil ecology in in a very dynamic and interactive team with collaborative culture. You will work in well-connected groups with strong third-party funding in Freiburg in close cooperation with other scientists involved in the project. You will be able to develop your own research ideas, but also find support to qualify for a scientific career. The faculty offers the possibility to graduate in a formal PhD-program (www.gs.esgc.uni-freiburg.de). Women are explicitly encouraged to apply.Please upload all documents (letter of application, CV, credentials, letter of recommendation) via the official system (Job Offerings) of the University of Freiburg. The deadline for applications is the 31st of October 2026.For any questions regarding the position, please contact Simon Haberstroh (simon.haberstroh@cep.uni-freiburg.de).This is a fixed-term position of 3+1 years. The salary will be determined in accordance with E13 TV-L.We will be particularly pleased to receive applications from women for the position advertised here.Please send your application in English including supporting documents mentioned above citing the reference number 00005179, by 31. Oktober 2026 at the latest. Please send your application to the following address in written or electronic form:Prof. Dr. Christiane Werner Ecosystem Physiology (CEP)Faculty of Environment and Natural ResourcesUniversity of FreiburgGeorges-Köhler-Allee 053/05479110 Freiburg (Germany)For further information, please contact Herr Dr. Simon Haberstroh on the phone number +49 761 203-8303 or E-Mail simon.haberstroh@mail.cep.uni-freiburg.de.

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The Max Born Institute
Multiple locations, Germany

PhD student (m/f/d) in the field of Ultrafast Chirality for Life and Technology (EU MSCA Project TRILOGY)

Source: DAAD official PhDGermany RSS feed. The Max Born Institute for Nonlinear Optics and Short Pulse Spectroscopy (MBI) conducts fundamental research in nonlinear optics and ultrafast dynamics arising from light–matter interactions, while actively pursuing emerging applications. The institute develops and operates ultrafast and high-intensity laser systems, as well as laser-driven short-pulse light sources spanning a broad spectral range. These capabilities are combined with advanced nonlinear spectroscopic techniques, extending in particular into the extreme ultraviolet (XUV) and soft X-ray regimes. Experiments at MBI’s in-house facilities are complemented by access to large-scale accelerator-based sources, including free-electron X-ray lasers. Through its research, MBI fulfils a national mission and plays a key role within the international scientific community. The Max-Born-Institute invites applications for aPhD student (m/f/d)in the field ofUltrafast Chirality for Life and Technology (EU MSCA Project TRILOGY)Job profile:The EU-funded Horizon Europe Doctoral Network TRILOGY advances the emerging field of ultrafast chirality by exploiting attosecond light-driven electron dynamics to overcome the limits of conventional chiro-optical methods. Targeting applications in the life sciences and advanced technologies, it develops next-generation, high-sensitivity spectroscopic tools to excite and probe electron motion in chiral molecules, supported by close collaboration with industrial partners to enable rapid translation into applications.TRILOGY brings together 11 leading institutions across Europe to train 16 Doctoral Candidates at the forefront of theory and experiment in ultrafast science. The programme offers a unique, interdisciplinary environment and equips researchers with highly competitive skills spanning fundamental physics, technology development, and industry.Requirements:We seek an outstanding and highly motivated candidate holding a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Physics with an excellent academic record. The ideal applicant combines strong analytical ability with a genuine interest in theoretical physics and thrives in a collaborative, high-level research environment. Demonstrated expertise in theoretical approaches to laser–matter interaction and ultrashort laser pulses, along with advanced programming and numerical skills, will be considered a significant advantage.Applicants must fulfil the transnational mobility requirement of the programme, i.e. they must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Germany for more than 12 months within the 36 months immediately prior to the recruitment date (exceptions apply for compulsory national service or procedures under the Geneva Convention).At the time of recruitment, applicants must not yet hold a doctoral degree. Candidates who have already defended their thesis but have not formally been awarded the degree are not eligible.Offer:This full-time position (39 hours per week) is offered for a fixed term of three years, with a planned start date of December 1 2026 (or shortly thereafter). The position is funded through the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions and includes a remuneration package in accordance with European Commission guidelines. This comprises a monthly Living Allowance of €4,058.12 and a Mobility Allowance of €710. A Family Allowance of €660 per month is provided where applicable. The above amounts correspond to the gross employer salary and are subject to national taxes and deductions in Germany. Depending on individual circumstances, the resulting gross monthly salary is approximately €3,900 (without family allowance) to €4,450 (with family allowance). Additional support, including a Special Needs Allowance, may be granted in duly justified cases. The position includes standard social benefits, such as 30 days of paid annual leave (based on a five-day working week) and flexible working arrangements.The MBI promotes an equity-based workplace and places particular emphasis on fostering career opportunities for women. Qualified women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply. If equally qualified, applicants with a disability will be given preference (Schwerbehinderung nach Sozialgesetzbuch IX).The MBI supports the reconcilability of family and working life and is certified by the audit workandfamily (audit berufundfamilie) as family-friendly. MBI is committed to a diverse, prejudice-aware working environment. The MBI follows the “Charta of Diversity” (Charta der Vielfalt) and implements the Diversity and Inclusion strategy as set up by the Forschungsverbund Berlin e.V.Please upload your application, including cover letter, curriculum vitae, certificates and description of previous professional activities electronically via the MBI online recruiting platform at https://mbi-berlin.de/career. The position is open until filled. The evaluation is carried out on a rolling basis.For further information abo

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DAAD PhDGermany
Multiple locations, Germany

PhD position: Maintaining Proteostasis in Aging (m/f/d)

Source: DAAD official PhDGermany RSS feed. Thinking of doing your PhD in the Life Sciences? The International PhD Programme (IPP) Mainz is offering talented scientists the chance to work on cutting edge research projects. As an IPP PhD student, you will join a community of exceptional scientists working on diverse topics ranging from how organisms age or how our DNA is repaired, to how epigenetics regulates cellular identity or neural memory.Activities and responsibilitiesThe research group of Anton Khmelinskii in collaboration with Jan Padeken offers the following PhD project:The progressive deterioration of protein homeostasis (proteostasis) is a primary hallmark of aging. As organisms age, the functionality of the proteostasis network, comprised of molecular chaperones, the ubiquitin-proteasome system and autophagy, declines, leading to the accumulation of misfolded and aggregated proteins that compromise cellular viability. Proteostatic decline is not merely a consequence of aging but an early, causal event whereby loss of proteostasis precedes and predicts organismal decline, and its onset is sufficient to accelerate aging. Conversely, genetic or pharmacological enhancement of proteostasis network capacity can extend lifespan and suppresses age-related disease associated with protein misfolding across multiple model systems. These observations raise fundamental questions: what endogenous small molecules sustain proteostasis during aging, can their supplementation prevent neurodegenerative (and other protein folding diseases) and slow the aging process?PhD project: Therapeutic applications of small molecule modulators of proteostasisOrganisms across all domains of life employ the accumulation of small organic osmolytes, which include molecules such as betaine and taurine, to mitigate proteotoxic stress. Recent work has also demonstrated anti-aging properties of this molecules, through yet unclear mechanisms. This project aims at dissecting the mode of action of different osmolytes using human cellular model systems and C. elegans as a model of organismal aging. We would like to address the following questions:1. How do osmolytes affect cellular and organismal physiology?2. Which types of stresses can be mitigated with exogenous osmolytes?3. What types of protein misfolding pathologies (e.g., neurodegenerative diseases including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), frontotemporal dementia (FTD), Alzheimers's, Parkinson's, Huntington's) can be ameliorated with exogenous osmolytes?The project is part of an ongoing collaboration between the Khmelinskii and Padeken groups, which gives you the opportunity to become an expert in a wide range of methods and experimental approaches. This includes transcriptomics, proteomics, cell and molecular biology, fluorescence microscopy and advanced high-throughput mutagenesis screening.If you are interested in this project, please select Khmelinskii/Padeken as your group preference in the IPP application platform.Qualification profileAre you an ambitious scientist looking to push the boundaries of research while interacting with colleagues from multiple disciplines and cultures? Then joining the IPP is your opportunity to give your scientific career a flying start!All you need is:Master or equivalentInteractive personality & good command of English2 letters of referenceWe offerExciting, interdisciplinary projects in a lively international environment, with English as our working languageAdvanced training in scientific techniques and professional skillsAccess to our state-of-the-art Core Facilities and their technical expertiseFully funded positions with financing until the completion of your thesisA lively community ofmore than 200 PhD students from 44 different countriesFor more details on the projects offered and how to apply via the online form using the apply button.The deadline for applications is 15 October 2026. Interviews will take place at IMB in Mainz on 18+19 January 2027.Starting date: 1 February - 31 July 2027

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At the Helmholtz Institute
Multiple locations, Germany

PhD Student (f/m/d) Development of environmentally friendly flotation, NORM decontamination and faster pre-concentration using clean energy processes and hydrometallurgy

Source: DAAD official PhDGermany RSS feed. With cutting-edge research in the fields of ENERGY, HEALTH and MATTER, around 1,500 employees from more than 70 nations at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) are committed to mastering the great challenges facing society today.At the Helmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology (HIF), innovative technologies for the circular economy are developed to provide and use mineral and metal-bearing raw materials more efficiently and to recycle them in an environmentally friendly way.The Department of Process Metallurgy is looking for a PhD Student (f/m/d) Development of environmentally friendly flotation, NORM decontamination and faster pre-concentration using clean energy processes and hydrometallurgy.Your tasksDevelopment of environmentally friendly flotation strategies by designing and testing sustainable flotation processes for REE containing minerals in laboratory scaleInvestigating mineral processing strategies for early-stage NORM decontamination and handling of polymetallic ores in close collaboration with the partnersResearching and developing high temperature pre-concentration methods for REE ores utilizing clean-energy based plasma techniquesPresentation of results at national and international conferences and project meetingsFollow-up with collaboration partners, thorough and robust scientific reporting, progress, and publications preparations for contributions in project REEHydroMin under BMFTR FONA EGA Roh cluster and beyondFollow-up with a systematic PhD and credit collection plan and project milestone planYour profileCompleted university studies (Master/Diploma) in the field of Chemistry, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or related fieldUnderstanding of flotation principles and other mineral processing methods in liberation and separationExperience or knowledge in safe handling, preparation, and analysis of ore samples containing naturally occurring heavy elementsFamiliarity with high-temperature redox processes and plasma technologiesKnowledge or experience on instrument-based chemical analysis for trace and major elements (such as XRF, XRD, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, SEM, MLA)Knowledge or experience of hydrometallurgical processing is advantageousTrained in safe experimental laboratory practices and sample preparationGreat teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate with international partnersFlexible, hardworking and multitasking with a good academic track recordAbility to combine multidisciplinary data into scientific conclusionsExcellent writing and spoken English (good German language skills would be an advantage)Excellent ability in scientific writing and presentation in EnglishOur offerA vibrant research community in an open, diverse and international work environmentScientific excellence and extensive professional networking opportunitiesA structured PhD program with a comprehensive range of continuing education and networking opportunities - more information about the PhD program at the HZDR can be found hereSalary and social benefits in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD-Bund) including 30 days of paid holiday leave, company pension scheme (VBL)Depending on the personal qualifications, the candidate may be classified in salary group 13 according to TVöD-BundWe support a good work-life balance with the possibility of part-time employment, mobile working and flexible working hoursNumerous company health management offeringsEmployee discounts with well-known providers via the platform Corporate BenefitsAn employer subsidy for the "Deutschland-Ticket Jobticket"We look forward to receiving your application documents (including cover letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts, etc.), which you can submit via our online-application-system.

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It is operated by the University of Bonn and the Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University
Multiple locations, Germany

10 PhD positions in the new DFG Research Training Group „Urban Future – managing transformations for a better health in blue cities“ (RTG 3204/1)

Source: DAAD official PhDGermany RSS feed. The new Research Training Group „Urban Future – managing transformations for a better health in blue cities“ will start on 1 April 2027. It is operated by the University of Bonn and the Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences in cooperation with German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) and various partner universities in Africa, Asia and Latin America. The RTG examines how urban spaces along rivers and coastlines can be designed and managed to promote public health, ecological sustainability, and social justice. At its core is the concept of the „Blue City“: urban environments where water is not merely a resource or hazard, but an integral component of urban planning, infrastructure, and societal identity. The RTG bridges natural, health and economics & social sciences to decode the complex interactions between urban transformations, water-related challenges, and public health outcomes.

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About the ProjectThe Molecular Nanophotonics Group at Leipzig University
Multiple locations, Germany

PhD Position: Control Capacity of Active Matter Using Activity Landscapes

Source: DAAD official PhDGermany RSS feed. About the ProjectThe Molecular Nanophotonics Group at Leipzig University, led by Prof. Dr. Frank Cichos, invites applications for a doctoral researcher position in a joint ISF-DFG project with the group of Prof. Dr. Yael Roichman at Tel Aviv University. Our group pioneered “photon nudging”, the feedback control of light-driven microswimmers, and has since combined it with reinforcement learning, physical reservoir computing and programmable hydrodynamics.Start Date: January 1, 2027 (or earliest possible date)Research Focus: How many collective degrees of freedom of an active system can we actually control, and at what energetic cost? You will help to build a quantitative framework for controlling active matter with light, bridging stochastic thermodynamics and control theory. The project combines:Self-thermophoretic Janus microswimmers driven by dynamic laser landscapes (Cichos group, Leipzig)Light-powered bristle robots on a programmable LED arena (Roichman group, Tel Aviv University)A shared theoretical framework built on fundamental thermodynamic limitsComparing microswimmers with robots will reveal which limits of control are universal, from single particles to swarms, with applications from microswimmer transport to energy-efficient swarm robotics.What You Will DoDesign and run experiments with light-driven Janus microswimmers, shaping activity landscapes in real time with a spatial light modulatorFabricate microfluidic chips and measure the energy that drives the particlesTrack hundreds of interacting particles with machine-learning methods and test fundamental thermodynamic bounds on controlWork closely with the Tel Aviv team through monthly joint meetingsPresent findings at international conferences and co-author publications in high-impact journalsQualificationsMaster's degree in Physics or Physical Chemistry with excellent academic standingSolid background in soft matter, statistical or non-equilibrium physics, and a keen interest in connecting experiment with theoryHands-on experience in optics, video microscopy, particle tracking and/or microfluidicsProgramming experience for data analysis and experiment automation (Python preferred; machine-learning experience is a plus)Excellent English and enjoyment of interdisciplinary teamworkWhat We OfferState-of-the-art laser and microscopy setups for real-time, light-driven control of active particlesResearch stays in the Roichman lab in Tel Aviv and a binational team working on shared protocols and joint publicationsThe chance to help shape a new research direction at the interface of active matter, stochastic thermodynamics and controlSupport for international conference travelProfessional development opportunities including teaching experience and transferable skills trainingVibrant research community in a culturally rich and affordable European cityApplication ProcessPlease submit the following documents and information to cichos@physik.uni-leipzig.de by 22 October 2026:Cover letter (max. 1 page) outlining your interest in the project, relevant skills and career goalsNames and contact information of at least two academic referencesCV/resume including any publications or conference presentationsAcademic transcripts (bachelor’s and master’s degrees)About Leipzig UniversityFounded in 1409, Leipzig University is one of Germany's leading research institutions with a strong international focus.For more information about our research: https://www.uni-leipzig.de/~mona Partner group in Tel Aviv: https://www.roichmanlab.sites.tau.ac.il/ We are committed to increasing diversity in STEM and strongly encourage applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds.

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Multiple PhD positions in quantum materials research

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