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Application deadlineProject titleProgrammeCandidate background
2026/10/15 23:59 CESTDynamic Modelling and Experimental Validation of Hybrid Power-to-X SystemsElectrical and Computer EngineeringApplicants must have a relevant master's degree (120 ECTS) in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Power Electronics, Control Engineering, Energy Engineering, or a closely related field, or equivalent, by enrolment.
2026/10/10 23:59 CESTPhD student in Oat gene editing and genetic transformationAgroecologyApplicants must have a relevant master’s degree (120 ECTS) in disciplines such as Agricultural Sciences, Molecular Biology, Plant Biotechnology, Plant Science or similar.
2026/11/30 23:59 CETAI-augmented Physiological Modelling for Prediction and Mitigation of Heat Stress in PigsCivil and Architectural EngineeringApplicants must have a relevant master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related filed.
2026/10/08 23:59 CESTComPASS  - Compaction-driven mechanisms of Plant Adaptations and Signalling: the role of ethylene in root responses AgroecologyApplicants must have a relevant Master’s degree (120 ECTS) or at least one year of a Master’s degree in disciplines such as Soil Science, Agronomy, Agroecology, or other fields related to the Natural Sciences.
2026/10/09 23:59 CESTRestoring epithelial immunity to prevent infection induced colorectal cancerBiological and Chemical EngineeringApplicants to the PhD position must have a relevant master's degree (120 ECTS) in biology, biotechnology, molecular medicine, biomedicine, microbiology, cancer biology, bioengineering, bioinformatics or a closely related field.
2026/10/14 23:59 CESTIntelligent heat stress management in cattle barn using an AI agentCivil and Architectural EngineeringApplicants to the PhD position must hold a MSc degree in engineering, e.g., mechanical engineering, Civil and Environmental engineering, or Energy engineering. 
2026/10/30 23:59 CETPhD Position in Environmental Genomics and Pollinator EcologyEcoscienceApplicants to the PhD position should have a master’s degree in ecology, biology, environmental science, bioinformatics, genomics, conservation biology or a related discipline.
2026/11/30 23:59 CETPhD Position in Computational Mass Spectrometry Imaging and Spatial MetabolomicsEnvironmental ScienceWe are seeking highly motivated candidates with a strong interest in interdisciplinary research. Applicants should hold a master’s degree (or equivalent) in computer science, bioinformatics/ cheminformatics, AI/ML, data science, chemistry, computational biology, chemometrics, analytical chemistry or a related discipline. 
2026/11/01 23:59 CETPhD Position in Physical AI: Adaptive Foundation Models for RoboticsElectrical and Computer EngineeringA master’s degree (120 ECTS or equivalent), completed by enrolment, in computer science, electrical or computer engineering, robotics, machine learning or a related field.
2026/10/06 23:59 CESTTask-specific ionic liquids for advanced applicationsBiological and Chemical EngineeringApplicants to the PhD position must hold a relevant master's degree or at least one year of a master’s degree in Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or equivalents fields. 
2026/11/15 23:59 CETInformed comfort: natural-language interaction with home heating and cooling Civil and Architectural EngineeringApplicants to the PhD position must hold a M.Sc. in engineering, computer science, building science or a related technical field. 
2026/11/01 23:59 CETTracking Microbes Across Borders using Genomics to Uncover Biomass-to-Biogas Transmission PathwaysAnimal and Veterinary SciencesApplicants to the PhD position must hold a relevant master’s degree, or an equivalent qualification, in Genomics, veterinary science, microbiology, molecular biology, bioinformatics, or a closely related discipline. 
2026/10/25 23:59 CETRe-advertisement: Decipher Complex Phenotypes via Cross-species Analysis of the Regulatory GenomeQuantitative Genetics and GenomicsThe successful candidate must hold a master’s degree in Statistical Genetics, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a closely related quantitative field.
2026/12/01 23:59 CETCarbon flux and particle export along the land-ocean continuum in Greenland’s coastal ocean EcoscienceApplicants to the PhD position must hold a master’s degree and have demonstrated interest and background in biogeochemistry, for example through a bachelor’s or master’s thesis, research project, internship, or other relevant research experience. 

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