
Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026

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Colorado School of Mines
Just Landed
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
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
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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
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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University College Dublin
Ireland
1 month ago
University College Dublin (UCD), School of Physics, Dublin, Ireland is advertising a 4-year fully funded PhD in the Computational Materials Research group with Assistant Professor Nuala Caffrey as part of the Research Ireland Frontiers for the Future project Quantum Lego . The project focuses on electrically tunable 2D-MOF interfaces , including how switchable ferroelectric polarization can control 2D metal-organic framework morphology and how ferroelectric polarization/surface charges influence...
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Estimated costs in New Zealand.
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![]() Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | NZ$16.4k $9,600/yr |
![]() University Accommodation On-campus student housing per year | NZ$12.3k $7,200/yr |
![]() Visa & Immigration Fees Student visa and residence permit fees per year | NZ$641 $375/yr |
![]() University Tuition Average PhD tuition per year | NZ$37.6k $22,000/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Professor
University of Toronto
Canada
Environmental Chemistry
Polymer Chemistry
Advanced Oxidation Processes
Photoelectrocatalysis
Contaminant Remediation
Dr. at The University of Manchester
The University of Manchester
United Kingdom
Materials Chemistry
Polymer Chemistry
Materials Science
Molecular Electronics
Material Chemistry, Energy Storage
Professor
Radboud University
Netherlands
Condensed Matter Physics
Materials Chemistry
Solid State Physics
Electronic Structure
Semiconductor Physics
University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
Italy
Hardware Engineering
Condensed Matter Physics
Semiconductor Physics
Transistor Technology
Solid-state Electronics
National Technical University of Athens
Greece
Electromagnetic
Medical Imaging
Radio Frequency
Millimeter-wave Technology
Mechanical Engineering
Assistant Professor
Sewanee: The University of the South
United States
Condensed Matter Physics
Materials Chemistry
Solid State Physics
High-temperature Alloys
High-pressure Physics
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