Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
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Master’s Opportunities in Spectroscopy in Canada
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U.S. Department of Energy
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United States
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This research fellowship is offered by the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command – Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM-CBC) through the ORISE program. The project places participants with a team of scientists and researchers working in a laboratory environment focused on spectroscopy and materials science. As a participant, you will gain hands-on experience with spectroscopic methods and materials science procedures, alongside general laboratory techniques and skills. The work may inc...
Chemistry
Materials Science
Analytical Chemistry
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DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory
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United States
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New Today
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This research opportunity at DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory is centered on the processing, structure, properties, and performance of high-performance fiber composite materials . The project emphasizes carbon-carbon composites and ultrahigh molecular weight (UHMWPE) fiber-reinforced composites, with hands-on work spanning processing of fibers and films through to performance evaluation. The research is designed to connect how processing choices influence structures that evolve across length scal...
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
Spectroscopy
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Sambandh Dhal
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
United States
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3 weeks ago
Sambandh Dhal, Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, is looking for motivated PhD and Master's students to join the SAGE Lab (Sensing, AI & Green Systems Engineering). The lab works at the intersection of artificial intelligence, data science, sensing, and sustainable systems. Research interests include machine learning and deep learning, uncertainty-aware AI and uncertainty quantification, compute...
Computer Science
Data Science
Environmental Science
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3 weeks ago
Parviz Elahi
jazan university
Saudi Arabia
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1 month ago
Assistant Professor Parviz Elahi at Özyeğin University is looking for motivated graduate students to join his research group. Openings are available for an MSc student in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering and a PhD student in the Department of Physics or the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering. The research interests include photonics , fiber lasers , laser–matter interaction , spectroscopy , and related areas. This is a strong fit for students interested ...
Electrical Engineering
Materials Science
Spectroscopy
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Kiana Amini
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The University of British Columbia
Canada
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1 month ago
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Two funded postdoctoral positions are available in the lab of Kiana Amini , Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia (Canada). The openings are in electrochemical energy storage and focus on two research directions: • Postdoctoral Fellow 1: Redox-Active Materials — design, synthesis, and functionalization of redox-active materials. The ideal background includes materials chemistry , synthetic chemistry , and experience with organic and/or inorganic/coordination chemistry , espec...
Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
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Sajjad Dadkhah
University of New Brunswick
Canada
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3 weeks ago
Two Postdoctoral Fellow positions are open at the Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity, University of New Brunswick in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada . The research focus is quantum-safe and post-quantum cryptography , including post-quantum cryptography and quantum-safe migration, cryptographic protocol design, analysis, and implementation, public-key cryptography, digital signatures, key establishment, crypto-agility, PKI, secure systems integration, cryptographic engineering, secure softw...
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Information Technology
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Rachel Scholes
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The University of British Columbia
Canada
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3 months ago
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Rachel Scholes at The University of British Columbia is recruiting for a postdoc position focused on stormwater contaminants , with an emphasis on trace organics analysis . This is a strong fit for candidates with experience in environmental chemistry, pollutant analysis, and related analytical methods. The post also notes that multiple PhD students will be recruited for fall 2027 intake . Prospective students are invited to get in touch through the interest form linked in the post. No detailed ...
Chemistry
Environmental Science
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Living costs in Canada
Estimated costs in Canada.
MonthlyYearly | Canada |
|---|---|
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | C$1.6k $1,200/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | C$979 $720/yr |
 Transportation Public transport and local travel per year | C$1.3k $960/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | C$11.4k $8,400/yr |
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Section Leader of Targets, Collimator and Dumps & Deputy Head of STI Group
European Organization for Nuclear Research
Switzerland
Research Interests
Nuclear Physics
Particle Physics
Stellarator Physics
Accelerator Physics
Inertial Confinement Fusion
MONASH UNIVERSITY
Australia
Research Interests
Analytical Chemistry
Biochemistry
Spectroscopy
Tissue Imaging
Renal Physiology
University of Groningen
Netherlands
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
X-ray Diffraction
Cross-coupling Reactions
Protein Chemistry
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University of Alberta
Canada
Research Interests
Physical Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Molecular Physics
Stereochemistry
Vibrational Dynamics
Department of Geography University of Winnipeg Winnipeg MB Canada
Canada
Research Interests
Mineralogy
Petrology
Spectroscopy
Astrochemistry
Clay Mineralogy
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University of Victoria
Canada
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Condensed Matter Physics
Spectroscopy
Ellipsometry
Dielectric Spectroscopy
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Do I need to contact a supervisor before applying for a PhD position?
In many European and Asian universities yes; in some US programs applications are centralized but supervisor contact still helps.
Is GRE required for master’s or PhD applications abroad?
It depends on the country and university — many programs have made GRE optional, especially outside the US.
Do funded PhD positions usually cover tuition and living expenses?
Yes. Most funded PhD roles include tuition coverage plus a monthly stipend, but details vary by country and lab.
Are publications required to apply for PhD or postdoc positions?
Not always required for PhD, but strongly recommended. For postdoc roles, publications are usually expected.
Will I need to pay a tuition deposit for master’s admission?
In many countries yes — especially for taught master’s programs — but funded PhD positions typically do not require deposits.