
Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
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Colorado School of Mines
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United States
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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
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United States
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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
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United States
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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
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Ireland
Posted Yesterday
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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...
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University of New South Wales
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Australia
4 days ago
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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 ...
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Gdansk University of Technology: Gdansk, PL
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Poland
2 weeks ago
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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...
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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, ...
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RWTH Aachen University
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Germany
2 weeks ago
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Fully funded PhD position in biomedical materials at RWTH Aachen University , Germany, in the Biomaterials Group at the Department of Biohybrid & Medical Textiles (BioTex), Institute of Applied Medical Engineering. This opportunity is aimed at candidates with a strong background in biochemistry , biomedical engineering , biotechnology , biology , biomaterials , materials science , or a related life science discipline. The post specifically asks for experience in cell culture or biomaterial chara...
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Saarland University
Germany
2 weeks ago
Fully funded Master’s opportunity in Advanced Materials Science and Engineering through the AMASE Joint Master Programme with Erasmus Mundus Scholarships . The programme is associated with Universität des Saarlandes in Germany and partner universities in Europe, making it a strong option for students interested in Materials Science , Engineering , Physics , Chemistry , and related natural sciences. Eligibility: Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Engineering, Physics...
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German Academic Exchange Service
Germany
3 weeks ago
DAAD Scholarship 2027 is a major fully funded opportunity from the German Academic Exchange Service for international students from developing and emerging countries. It supports both Master's and PhD study in Germany across all disciplines , making it relevant for applicants in fields such as computer science, biology, physics, chemistry, mathematics, engineering, environmental science, public health, and business. The post highlights generous funding: €992/month for Master's students and €1,30...
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Estimated costs in Germany.
MonthlyYearly | |
|---|---|
![]() Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | €5.0k $5,400/yr |
![]() Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | €662 $720/yr |
![]() Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | €552 $600/yr |
![]() Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | €828 $900/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Professor
Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
Germany
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Materials Science
Solid State Physics
Perovskite Physics
Prof. Dr.
Technische Universität Darmstadt
Germany
Materials Chemistry
Polymer Chemistry
Materials Science
Silicon Carbide
High-temperature Materials
Prof. Dr. rer. nat.
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Germany
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Neutron Diffraction
Perovskite
Solid State Physics
Professor
Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf
Germany
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Gpcr
Membrane Biology
Endocytosis
University of Freiburg
Germany
Materials Chemistry
Condensed Matter Physics
Semiconductor Physics
Perovskite Physics
Electrocatalysis
LMU University Hospital
Germany
Materials Chemistry
Solid Mechanics
Materials Science
Ceramics Engineering
High-temperature Materials

The DFG Research Scholarship supports research-based doctoral and postdoctoral opportunities in Germany, often through DFG-funded projects and research frameworks at German universities and institutes.

DAAD GROW supports short research stays and cooperation visits in Germany for PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and established academics from countries in the Global South, with projects aligned to the Sustainable Development Goals.

The Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship supports international researchers to carry out independent research projects in Germany with a host institution of their choice.
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