
Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
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U.S. Department of Energy
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United States
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This ORISE fellowship places the selected researcher with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM-CBC), a Department of Defense research center focused on chemical and biological defense. The project is centered on spectroscopy and materials science, giving the participant hands-on experience with laboratory methods used for data collection, analysis, and materials preparation. The fellow will work alongside scientists and researchers in an acti...
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US Food and Drug Administration
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United States
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This postdoctoral research opportunity is based in the Division of Biology, Chemistry and Materials Science within the Office of Science and Engineering Labs at the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, U.S. Food and Drug Administration in Silver Spring, Maryland. The project focuses on improving biocompatibility evaluation of medical devices by streamlining extractable studies. The fellow will help develop a web-based application that uses mass spectrometry data from medical device materi...
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The University of Queensland
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Australia
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This postdoctoral fellowship sits within the Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Sciences at The University of Queensland and focuses on the measurement of plastic additive chemicals in human matrices. Working with project lead Dr Xianyu (Fisher) Wang, the fellow will investigate key exposure sources and help advance understanding of how plastics-related chemicals move through and affect the human body. The project is part of the Minderoo Centre – Plastics and Human Health, a multidisci...
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Eiko Kuramae
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Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences
Netherlands
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This postdoctoral project at the Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW) focuses on how nitrogen moves through ecological systems and how stable-isotope tracing can be used to resolve the processes controlling nitrogen transformation, transfer, retention and loss. The researcher will develop and apply 15N-based approaches together with Orbitrap isotopologue and isotopomer analyses to build mechanistic understanding of nitrogen cycling across terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. The work is i...
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University of California, Irvine
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United States
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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...
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Paulina Skupin-Mrugalska
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Poznan University of Medical Sciences
Poland
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This postdoctoral opening is part of the MIST project at the Department of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry , Faculty of Pharmacy, at Poznan University of Medical Sciences . The project focuses on the development of lipid nanoparticles for the pulmonary delivery of siRNA using Soft Mist Inhalers, combining microfluidic nanoparticle manufacturing, advanced physicochemical characterization, Design of Experiments, and artificial intelligence-assisted optimization. The successful candidate will jo...
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Carnegie Mellon University
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United States
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Carnegie Mellon University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering is seeking a postdoctoral research associate to join its applied nanotechnology lab in Pittsburgh. The role centers on research projects involving the production and characterization of multivalent DNA origami nanosensors, bringing together molecular design, laboratory experimentation, and quantitative analysis. The successful candidate will work on cloning and/or synthesis activities related to nucleic acid nanotechnology, helpin...
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Virginia Tech
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United States
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A postdoctoral position in the Ming Chen research group at Virginia Tech focuses on developing asymmetric transformations catalyzed by transition-metal complexes . The project centers on reaction development and mechanistic investigation, with an emphasis on synthetic applications of newly developed catalytic methods. The postdoctoral associate will work on parallel reaction-condition screening and product identification using advanced analytical techniques. This is a research-intensive role in ...
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Wakayama Prefectural Industrial Technology Center
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Japan
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Aomori Prefectural Industrial Technology Center in Aomori Prefecture, Japan, is recruiting approximately four full-time research staff members for employment beginning April 1, 2027. The positions are permanent, non-tenure-track appointments equivalent to researcher/postdoctoral roles and cover industrial, agricultural, and forestry research. One position is available in Electronics, Information, and Mechanical Systems Research, involving AI, IoT, mechatronics, software development, production t...
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National Research Council Canada
Canada
3 days ago
The National Research Council Canada is recruiting a Postdoctoral Fellow in inorganic and organometallic polymer synthesis for advanced ceramics in Ottawa, Canada. The two-year project, High-Yield Printable Polymers for Extreme Refractory Materials (HYPER Materials) , addresses materials for defence, aerospace, space, and advanced energy systems. The fellow will design, synthesize, purify, and characterize transition-metal-containing preceramic polymers, coordination-complex precursor systems, a...
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Rachel Scholes
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The University of British Columbia
Canada
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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 ...
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Queen's University
Canada
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Queen's University is advertising multiple fully funded PhD positions in the De France Lab , in collaboration with the Jessop and Cunningham groups. The research focus is on sustainable materials and green chemistry , making this a strong fit for applicants interested in materials science, chemistry, and sustainability-oriented research. The post says the positions are open to motivated candidates and that applications are welcome from all eligible applicants. Start dates are listed as January o...
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Estimated costs in Canada.
MonthlyYearly | |
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![]() 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 |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
University of Ottawa
Canada
Organic Chemistry
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Organic Reactions
Cycloaddition Reactions
Organometallic Chemistry
Full Professor (current rank)
The University of British Columbia
Canada
Pharmacology
Biochemistry
Targeted Therapy
Cancer Biology
Hormone Biology
Assistant Professor
University of Toronto
Canada
Environmental Chemistry
Marine Biology
Hazardous Materials
Pollution Biology
Toxicology
Professor
The University of British Columbia
Canada
Analytical Chemistry
Biochemistry
Metabolomic
Bioanalytical Chemistry
Lc-ms
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Canada
Analytical Chemistry
Environmental Chemistry
Mass Spectrometry
Ion Mobility
Organophosphorus Chemistry
Assistant Professor
The University of British Columbia
Canada
Biochemistry
Analytical Chemistry
Mass Spectrometry
Metabolomic
Lc-ms

The Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships support outstanding postdoctoral researchers in Canada and abroad, with a strong focus on research excellence, leadership, and institutional fit.

The Canada Postdoctoral Research Award supports postdoctoral researchers to undertake advanced research in Canada. It is aimed at highly qualified scholars and typically provides competitive research funding and a stipend.

Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards support doctoral and postdoctoral research in Canada in national priority areas. Awards are commonly used by Canadian universities to recruit international or returning Canadian researchers.
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