Fully Funded PhD and Postdoc Opportunities in Plant Biology and Inorganic Photochemistry in Belgium and Germany KU Leuven in United Kingdom

PhD and postdoctoral opportunities are advertised in Europe for 2026, with positions in Belgium and Germany.

KU Leuven, Belgium is offering 3 PhD/Postdoc positions in research areas including chronobiology, plant proteomics, and applied plant virology. The projects focus on engineering non-insecticidal solutions for plant viral diseases and studying the plant circadian clock and climate adaptation. Eligible applicants should have an MSc for PhD-level roles or a PhD for postdoc-level roles in Plant Biology, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Bioinformatics, Proteomics, or related fields. The positions are described as fully funded and offer advanced research facilities and an international research environment.

Leibniz Institute for Surface Engineering (IOM), Germany is advertising a 3-year PhD fellowship in inorganic photochemistry. Research topics include coordination polymers, molecular photochemistry, and sustainable electronic materials. Applicants should hold a Master's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field, have good English communication skills, and preferably have experience in inorganic or coordination chemistry. The fellowship includes a monthly tax-free stipend of €1,850 and travel support for conferences.

The deadline mentioned for the fellowship is 31 July 2026. For KU Leuven, the post instructs applicants to apply through the QR codes in the official advertisement.