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ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026

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Colorado School of Mines
Just Landed
United States
New Today
Just Landed
Colorado School of Mines is seeking three postdoctoral researchers for a project on sustainable construction materials derived from red mud and residual materials such as mine tailings from critical mineral recovery. The work focuses on turning untreated red mud and treated residual powder into valuable products including supplementary cementitious materials, lightweight aggregates, geopolymer bricks, and related construction materials. Each postdoctoral researcher will concentrate on one produc...
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DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory
Just Landed
United States
New Today
Just Landed
This opportunity is hosted by the DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory in Adelphi, Maryland, within the Energy Sciences Division . The research theme focuses on future energy technologies and the multidisciplinary challenge of harvesting local power, conditioning it efficiently, and storing it for both short- and long-duration use. The project area is centered on resilient materials, devices, and sensors , with a strong emphasis on the materials, electronics, 3D printing, and design expertise needed ...
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New Jersey Institute of Technology
Just Landed
United States
New Today
Just Landed
New Jersey Institute of Technology is seeking a Research Associate to join an interdisciplinary team working at the intersection of flexible and wearable electronics, energy harvesting, multifunctional sensors, soft robotics, and intelligent human-centered technologies. The role focuses on research and development of next-generation electronic devices and robotic systems for healthcare, wearable technologies, and human-machine interaction. The successful candidate will work closely with faculty,...
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University College Dublin
Closing soon
Just Landed
Ireland
Posted Yesterday
Closing soon
Just Landed
University College Dublin is inviting applications for a temporary Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 in the UCD School of Mechanical & Materials Engineering. The appointment lasts 33 months and contributes to PRISM (Powering Research & Innovation for Sustainable Manufacturing). The research addresses advanced manufacturing, sustainable product development, industrial decarbonisation, climate action, and whole-system decarbonisation . PRISM aims to accelerate sustainable manufacturing and max...
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Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry
Japan
4 days ago
The Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry (CRIEPI) is recruiting one full-time researcher at a researcher/postdoctoral-equivalent or chief-researcher-equivalent level in the Materials Science Research Division of its Energy Transformation Research Headquarters. The project concerns the evaluation and improvement of long-term reliability in high-voltage, high-current power semiconductor devices and power electronics equipment used for power control applications. Research may addre...
4 days ago
University of New South Wales
Top university
Australia
4 days ago
Top university
The University of New South Wales (UNSW) invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Fellow in the School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, based at the Kensington campus in Sydney, Australia. The successful researcher will develop novel processes for recycling lithium-ion batteries, working with a project team to innovate and optimise recycling processes using advanced techniques and technologies. The project involves battery materials engineering, computational fluid dynamics mo...
4 days ago
Nagoya University
Japan
1 week ago
Nagoya University’s Institute of Materials and Systems for Sustainability, Future Electronics Integration Research Center, is recruiting two researchers for work in nitride semiconductor power devices and semiconductor process development . The role is a researcher/postdoctoral-equivalent fixed-term full-time position in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan . The work involves fabricating electronic devices in a cleanroom and evaluating device characteristics, with a focus on semiconductor processes ...
1 week ago
Gdansk University of Technology: Gdansk, PL
Closing soon
Poland
2 weeks ago
Closing soon
Fully funded postdoctoral position in high-temperature corrosion and materials engineering at Gdańsk University of Technology in Poland. The position is hosted by the Department of Functional Materials Engineering , Faculty of Electronics, Telecommunications and Informatics. The research focus is centered on corrosion, metallurgy, and coatings, making this a strong fit for candidates with backgrounds in Materials Science , Chemistry , Physics , and related engineering fields. Eligibility highlig...
2 weeks ago
Université de Sherbrooke
Canada
1 month ago
Funded opportunities are available at Université de Sherbrooke in Canada for Master’s, PhD, and postdoctoral candidates working on the ATLAS II research project focused on predictive digital engineering for the lightweighting of recreational vehicles, including snowmobiles. The project combines mechanical engineering , materials science , manufacturing processes , numerical modeling , AI , and digital twins . Research topics include advanced aluminum alloys, alloy characterization, hot forming, ...
1 month ago
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Estimated costs in Finland.
MonthlyYearly | |
|---|---|
![]() Dining Out & Social Restaurants, cafes, and social dining per year | €2.0k $2,160/yr |
![]() Visa & Immigration Fees Student visa and residence permit fees per year | €414 $450/yr |
![]() Transportation Public transport and local travel per year | €442 $480/yr |
![]() Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | €368 $400/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Emeritus professor
University of Oulu
Finland
Materials Chemistry
Solid Mechanics
Alloy Chemistry
Microstructure Evolution
Thermomechanical Processing
Associate Professor
Lappeenranta University of Technology
Finland
Materials Chemistry
Solid Mechanics
Alloy Chemistry
High-temperature Engineering
Wear Analysis
University of Oulu
Finland
Solid Mechanics
Materials Chemistry
Alloy Chemistry
Friction Stir Welding
Spark Plasma Sintering
University of Helsinki
Finland
Astrophysics
Astronomy
Magnetospheric Physics
Interplanetary Physics
Interstellar Medium
University of Helsinki
Finland
Environmental Sustainability
Environmental Economics
Forestry
Carbon Management
Biomass Valorization
Aalto University
Finland
Solid Mechanics
Materials Chemistry
Micromechanics
Residual Stress
Computational Mechanics
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