
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
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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
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
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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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Martin Fussenegger
ETH Zurich
Switzerland
1 month ago
Doctoral Position in Advanced Bioelectronic & Electrical Conversion Research at ETH Zurich (Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering, Basel, Switzerland). The Biotechnology and Bioengineering group led by Prof. Dr. Martin Fussenegger invites applications for a PhD position focused on the intersection of synthetic biology , nanotechnology , bioelectronics , electrical engineering , and bioelectronic medicine . The project aims to engineer programmable human cells that respond to electrica...
1 month ago
Université de Fribourg Adolphe Merkle Institute
Switzerland
2 weeks ago
Adolphe Merkle Institute (AMI), a pole of the University of Fribourg in Switzerland, is advertising research openings in nanoscience and soft matter. The post includes one PhD position in Polymer Mechanochemistry and two postdoctoral positions in block copolymer self-assembly and soft photonics . PhD project: Polymer Mechanochemistry The AMI Polymer Chemistry and Materials Group (Prof. Christoph Weder and Dr. Linlin Deng) invites applications for a PhD project focused on the design and synthesis...
2 weeks ago
Paul Scherrer Institut
Switzerland
3 weeks ago
The Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Switzerland is advertising a PhD Student in Real-Space Quantum Geometry for the Laboratory for Multiscale Materials Experiments . This project sits at the intersection of physics and materials science , with hands-on work on magnetic thin films , nanolithography , micromagnetic simulations , electron and X-ray imaging , and electronic transport . The successful candidate will grow and pattern magnetic thin films, analyze data, present at international confere...
3 weeks ago
Estimated costs in Switzerland.
MonthlyYearly | |
|---|---|
![]() Visa & Immigration Fees Student visa and residence permit fees per year | CHF132 $150/yr |
![]() Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | CHF845 $960/yr |
![]() Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | CHF845 $960/yr |
![]() Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | CHF9.5k $10,800/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
Professor
The University of Manchester
United Kingdom
Materials Chemistry
Solid Mechanics
Friction Stir Welding
Alloy Chemistry
High-temperature Engineering
Professor
Gwangju University
Turkey
Artificial Intelligence
Mechanical Engineering
Digital Twin Technology
Materials Science
Computer Science
EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne)
Switzerland
Solid Mechanics
Structural Engineering
Adhesive Bonding
Composites Engineering
Composite Material
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