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Umeå University is advertising a 2-year postdoctoral scholarship within molecular geochemistry focused on DNA adsorption to mineral surfaces . The project studies how ancient DNA and environmental DNA can survive in the environment for thousands of years by sticking to minerals. The work is ideally suited to a researcher interested in combining molecular dynamics (MD) simulations with traditional wet chemistry techniques. This is a strong fit for candidates with interests in chemistry, biology, ...

Luleå University of Technology (LTU) is expanding its steel research and sustainable steel production activities and has announced six new postdoctoral scholarships/grants focused on hydrogen–steel interactions. This opportunity is centered on advancing the understanding of hydrogen embrittlement by developing and applying models of hydrogen interactions in steel. The research is directly relevant to green steel, fossil-free steelmaking, hydrogen technologies, and sustainable metallurgy. The pos...

FY2027 Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research in Japan (Standard) are now open through the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS). This is a postdoctoral research fellowship for outstanding researchers from outside Japan who want to conduct collaborative research with leading research groups at universities and research institutions in Japan. The programme is hosted through a Japanese university or research institution, and applications must be submitted by the host researcher via the ...

Luleå University of Technology (LTU) in Sweden is announcing postdoctoral scholarship opportunities in green steel research, with a specific 2-year project on Deformation Mechanisms and Texture Evolution . The project combines materials science , physical metallurgy , advanced thermomechanical materials experiments , and computational modelling . The research is positioned at the forefront of sustainable steel processing and is described as linking academic breakthroughs with industrial partners...

Applications are open for the Humboldt Research Fellowship 2026 in Germany, a prestigious postdoctoral / experienced researcher fellowship offered by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation . The opportunity is open to researchers from all academic fields and supports independent research at a German university or research institute of the applicant’s choice. The fellowship is designed for strong researchers who already hold a PhD. Postdoctoral applicants must have completed the PhD within the las...