
Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
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Daniel Weisz
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University of California, Berkeley
United States
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The Department of Astronomy at the University of California, Berkeley is seeking up to two postdoctoral researchers to work on imaging and spectroscopy of resolved stellar populations in nearby galaxies . The project uses data from leading facilities including the Hubble Space Telescope , James Webb Space Telescope , Euclid , DESI , and Keck , with a strong emphasis on high-impact observational work and publication. The successful postdoctoral researchers will join Prof. Daniel Weisz and his res...
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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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Prairie View A&M University
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United States
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This postdoctoral role in the Department of Chemistry at Prairie View A&M University centers on organic synthetic chemistry and the creation of new molecular materials . The researcher will join an externally funded project and contribute to the design and execution of chemical syntheses, laboratory experimentation, and data analysis in a collaborative research environment. The position emphasizes hands-on work across organic and organometallic synthesis, sample characterization, and research do...
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
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United States
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This postdoctoral research opportunity at the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) focuses on using laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) to study ore materials and liquids containing critical minerals. Hosted at the NETL Morgantown, West Virginia campus and conducted through the Research Innovation Center, the project is mentored by Dustin McIntyre. The researcher will investigate how multiple LIBS systems can be used for the measurement of natural solid and liquid materials relev...
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DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory
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United States
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The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory (DEVCOM ARL) is seeking a postdoctoral researcher in its Integrated Photonics Branch within the Photonic, Electronic and Quantum Sciences Division. The project centers on photonic integrated circuit sensors for small molecules and proteins, with a strong emphasis on wearable electronics for continuous chemical and biological sensing. The successful researcher will contribute to the development of wearable PIC-based se...
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DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory
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United States
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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...
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Martin Hrubý
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Czech Academy of Sciences, Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry
Czech Republic
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The Department of Supramolecular Polymer Systems at the Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to work on polymer self-assembly and microfluidic preparation of functional polymer nano- and microsystems. The project sits at the intersection of controlled microfluidic formulation, supramolecular polymer chemistry, and the design of responsive colloidal structures with potential biomedical relevance. The successful researcher w...
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Los Alamos National Laboratory
United States
4 days ago
Postdoctoral Researcher – Quantum Dot Carrier Dynamics The National Laboratory of the Rockies in Golden, Colorado, United States, invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to study quantum dot (QD) photodynamics and carrier dynamics within its Materials, Chemical, and Computational Sciences Directorate. Supported by the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science Basic Energy Sciences program, the project investigates photogenerated charge and spin separation, transfer, and interfacial ...
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National Research Council Canada
Canada
5 days ago
The National Research Council Canada (NRC) is recruiting a two-year Postdoctoral Fellow in Ottawa through its Metrology Research Centre. The project, “Squeezing the Limits: A Quantum-Enhanced Raman Imaging Platform for Ultratrace Chemical Detection,” will develop a quantum-enhanced chemical imaging platform based on stimulated Raman scattering (SRS) microscopy. The research will combine signal enhancement, background suppression, and quantum noise reduction to improve sensitivity in chemical ima...
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Trinity College Dublin
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Ireland
1 month ago
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Research Fellow in Analytical Chemistry at Trinity College Dublin (School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, O’Boyle Research Group). This is a postdoctoral research opportunity in analytical chemistry focused on the chemical analysis of diabetic medical devices and the investigation of skin allergy / allergic contact dermatitis linked to continuous glucose-monitoring devices and insulin pump systems. The project uses GC/MS , LC/MS , and HPLC to identify and quantify allergenic chemicals i...
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Y. Zhao
South East Technological University
Ireland
3 months ago
The Phase Transition Lab at the School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, South China University of Technology (SCUT), is recruiting postdoctoral researchers for interdisciplinary work on the fundamental physics of phase transition and its applications in cryobiology and thermal management . Hosted by Associate Professor Y. Zhao , the group welcomes candidates with a PhD or equivalent and backgrounds in thermodynamics, numerical heat transfer, computational fluid dynamics, molecular dynam...
3 months ago
Emma Feeney
University College Dublin
Ireland
9 months ago
The SWEETWISE project at University College Dublin (UCD) is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher for a 4-year position focused on developing safe, evidence-based strategies for sugar reduction across the food system. This multidisciplinary research programme brings together experts in nutrition, food science, sensory science, and public health, with collaborative partners at Trinity College Dublin and TU Dublin. The project addresses critical public health challenges related to excess dietary sugar...
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Estimated costs in Ireland.
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![]() Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | €460 $500/yr |
![]() Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | €2.2k $2,400/yr |
![]() Dining Out & Social Restaurants, cafes, and social dining per year | €2.2k $2,400/yr |
![]() Transportation Public transport and local travel per year | €883 $960/yr |
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KU Leuven
Belgium
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Metabolic Biology
Cancer Biology
Lipid Chemistry
Stanford University
United States
Condensed Matter Physics
Materials Chemistry
Semiconductor Physics
Solid State Physics
Exciton Physics
Associate professor
University of Oslo
Norway
Nuclear Physics
Particle Physics
Nuclear Reactions
Gamma-ray Spectroscopy
Neutron Science
Technological University Dublin—City Campus
Ireland
Analytical Chemistry
Cell Biology
Spectroscopy
Radiobiology
Cancer Research
Technological University Dublin
Ireland
Analytical Chemistry
Cell Biology
Spectroscopy
Radiobiology
Bioanalytical Chemistry
Trinity College Dublin
Ireland
Astrophysics
Astronomy
Exoplanetology
Interstellar Chemistry
Spectroscopy

Research Ireland funds research scholarships and studentships in Ireland, especially at PhD level, across a wide range of disciplines and university-based projects.

PEACEPLUS is a cross-border funding programme supporting peace, prosperity and reconciliation projects, including some funded research studentships and postdoctoral posts in Ireland and Northern Ireland.

The Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water supports PhD and postdoctoral research across Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain on climate, biodiversity, water and sustainability challenges.
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