PhD, Master’s & Postdoc Opportunities in Nanoscience in United States

This postdoctoral research opportunity at DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory is centered on the design, synthesis, and characterization of novel materials with two main directions: tuned optical control and membrane filtration . The project focuses on covalent organic frameworks and related functional materials, with an emphasis on how material structure can be engineered to influence absorbance and optical response, or to support filtration applications. The work sits within the Army Research Labo...

The Department of Chemistry at the University of California, Irvine is advertising an ongoing recruitment for postdoctoral scholars across the 2026-27 academic year. The opening is intended for recent Ph.D. graduates working in chemistry or closely related areas, with opportunities spanning several major research directions. Research areas explicitly highlighted include inorganic and organometallic chemistry, organic chemistry and chemical biology, physical/atmospheric/analytical chemistry, poly...

Postdoctoral Scholar – Anesthesia – Obal Lab The Obal Lab in the Department of Anesthesia at the University of Iowa is recruiting a full-time postdoctoral scholar for research on G protein–coupled receptor (GPCR) signaling in cardiovascular disease. The work is based in Iowa City, United States. The research uses patient-derived induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) from healthy individuals and patients with cardiovascular conditions to investigate GPCR function, single-molecule movement, and r...

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work on Quantum & Battlefield Information Dominance (Q-BID) . The research is part of the Department of War-funded Accelerate-DAQ initiative and spans quantum-relevant materials and nanoscale devices, advanced and quantum sensing, secure electronic and sensing readout, hybrid quantum-classical approaches, and fault-aware hardware for edge applications. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in Nano...

Applications are open for the Cancer & Cell Biology Graduate Programs at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. The post announces openings for both an MS program and a PhD program in cancer biology/cell biology, with the PhD starting in Summer 2027 and the MS starting in Fall 2027. The program highlights training in cell biology, cancer development, molecular biology, gene therapy, nanotechnology, and targeted cancer treatments. It also emphasizes a strong research environment with 6...

PhD Research Opportunity at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) The Center for Nanotechnology Research and Education (CNRE) at UDC is inviting motivated candidates for a PhD in molecular spintronics and molecule-enabled quantum computing devices . The research sits at the intersection of nanotechnology , quantum information science (QIS) , magnetic materials , molecular electronics , and spintronics . Students will work with advanced nanotechnology equipment, cleanroom/device-fabric...

Northeastern University’s Bouvé College of Health Sciences is advertising a PhD in Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery in Boston, United States. The program trains students to design and synthesize novel biologically active compounds and to study their mechanisms of action using biochemical, biophysical, and pharmacological approaches. Research specializations include synthetic medicinal chemistry , biochemical/pharmacological approaches, and biophysical aspects of drug discovery. Faculty res...

Northeastern University’s Bouvé College of Health Sciences is advertising a Biomedical Science PhD in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The program is designed around the cross-disciplinary integration of human pathobiology with drug action, invention, and clinical utility. Research and coursework areas include drug design and profiling , toxicology , pharmaceutical biochemistry/cell biology , drug delivery systems , biopharmaceutics , pharmacokinetics , drug metabolism , and nanotechno...

The University of Notre Dame is offering a postdoctoral research scientist position in nanotechnology. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with a strong background in materials science, physics, biological sciences, medical sciences, technology, or engineering. The position focuses on innovative research in nanotechnology, with potential applications across multiple scientific disciplines. The University of Notre Dame is a leading institution in the United States, providing a collaborative ...