chemical ecology PostDoc positions and fellowships

This PhD position at Ghent University focuses on developing distributed control algorithms for robot reflexes in dynamic environments. The research emphasizes hardware-algorithm co-design for real-time robotic operation, targeting applications in agriculture, manufacturing, and remote sensing.

The Post-Doctoral Researcher position on the EPA-funded PiTCROP project at University College Cork focuses on investigating the safe reuse of treated municipal wastewater for irrigating pasture, grassland, and non-food crops in Ireland. The role involves chemical and microbial analysis of wastewater samples, influencing irrigation trial design and stakeholder assessments, driving publication of results, engaging with project partners, and mentoring junior team members. Candidates with expertise in analytical laboratory techniques, plant culture, data synthesis, and statistical/spatial analysis are encouraged to apply.

Postdoctoral fellowship in biodiversity and AI research at CIB, CAS

This PhD project investigates local climate adaptation in European mountain forests by integrating genomics and dendro-ecology to study fitness-related traits in five key tree species: Fagus sylvatica, Pinus sylvestris, Picea abies, Abies alba, and Larix decidua. The candidate will conduct field sampling, laboratory work, bioinformatics analysis of DNA sequences, and statistical modeling using R to understand how natural selection shapes genetic variation along climatic gradients.

A fully funded PhD position at EPFL’s Microbial Physiology and Resource Biorecovery Laboratory invites candidates to investigate the physiology and genetic regulation of methane‑producing archaea (methanogens). The project combines wet‑lab microbiology, high‑throughput sequencing, bioinformatics, and co‑culture studies to understand methanogen ecology in anaerobic environments. Applicants need a Master’s in a related field, research experience, and strong English communication skills. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis via the EPFL careers portal, with a flexible start date and annual renewable contracts up to four years.

This post-doctoral fellowship, funded by FAPESP and hosted at São Paulo State University’s Instituto de Biociências in Rio Claro, focuses on investigating how landscape features influence the occupancy probability of the black lion tamarin (Leontopithecus chrysopygus) in the Middle and Upper Paranapanema region. The fellow will analyze bioacoustic recordings from autonomous recorders, conduct occupancy modelling and landscape metrics analysis, and contribute to manuscript preparation. Candidates must hold a PhD obtained within the last seven years, have bioacoustics experience, and be willing to reside in Rio Claro.

This 2‑year postdoctoral fellowship at Aarhus University’s Department of Environmental Science focuses on the socioeconomic dimensions of cumulative offshore wind farm impacts. The researcher will integrate ecological and economic analyses to assess how expanding offshore wind farms affect marine ecosystems and sectors such as fisheries and aquaculture, supporting adaptive management and policy for sustainable offshore wind expansion. The position is based at the Risø Campus near Roskilde, Denmark, and begins 1 November 2026.

This PhD position focuses on the design, fabrication, and characterization of ultrasmall plasmonic cavities using chemical nanoengineering techniques. The candidate will work within the NanoEPOC team at CINaM, Aix-Marseille University, collaborating with Institute d’Optique and Institute Fresnel to investigate light-matter interactions at the nanoscale for applications in nanophotonics, optoelectronics, and plasmonic catalysis. The project involves synthesizing nanocrystals, assembling them into plasmonic resonators, and probing their optical, chemical, and structural properties using advanced spectroscopy and microscopy methods. Successful applicants will gain expertise in nanofabrication, surface functionalization, and interdisciplinary research, with opportunities to present findings at international conferences and consortium symposia. The position is funded by the French ANR (UPiCO) grant and offers a fully supported three-year contract starting September 2026.