Explore postdoctoral opportunities at universities and research institutions worldwide, including positions in science, technology, medicine and related fields.
This page brings together postdoctoral research opportunities for researchers looking to develop their academic careers, gain international research experience and join research groups around the world.
Each opportunity includes key information such as the research field, institution, location, funding, eligibility requirements and application deadline. We link to the official source so you can review the complete announcement and application process.
New postdoctoral opportunities are added regularly.
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Ecological Networks & Biodiversity Conservation | University of Helsinki, Finland
Location: Helsinki, Finland Institution: University of Helsinki · Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences Opportunity type: Postdoctoral Position Field: Ecological Networks · Biodiversity Conservation · Community Ecology · Global Change Ecology · Biodiversity Informatics Contract: 24 months Start: January 1, 2027, or as agreed Deadline: September 30, 2026 APPLICATIONS OPEN The Faculty of Biological and…
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Postdoctoral Researcher – Empirical Characterization of Matter–Information Interplays | VUB, Belgium
Location: Brussels, Belgium Institution: Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) – Center Leo Apostel (CLEA) Opportunity type: Postdoctoral Position Field: Computational Biology · Bioinformatics · Complex Systems · Data Science · Systems Biology Contract: 33 months, full-time Start: October 2026 Deadline: Rolling basis until the position is filled APPLICATIONS OPEN The Center Leo Apostel (CLEA) at Vrije…
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PhD Candidate – Gut Microbiome, Maternal Transmission & Pig Welfare | IRTA, Spain
Location: Caldes de Montbui, Barcelona / Monells, Girona, SpainInstitution: Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology (IRTA)Opportunity type: PhD PositionField: Gut Microbiome · Animal Welfare · Genetics · Multi-omicsContract: 4 years, full-timeStart: January 2027 (approximately)Deadline: October 4, 2026 APPLICATIONS OPEN The Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology (IRTA) in Catalonia is looking for a PhD candidate…
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Postdoctoral Scientist – Vaccine Immunogenicity & Ebola Outbreak Response
Location: Antwerp, BelgiumInstitution: Institute of Tropical Medicine (ITM)Department: Clinical Sciences – Clinical Immunology UnitOpportunity type: Postdoctoral PositionContract: Full-time, 3 yearsSalary: From €6,416.44 gross/monthDeadline: August 28, 2026Start: As soon as possible, before mid-October 2026 APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN The Institute of Tropical Medicine (ITM) in Antwerp, Belgium is seeking a Postdoctoral Scientist to support the evaluation of…
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Humboldt Research Fellowship | Germany
Location: GermanyInstitution: Alexander von Humboldt FoundationOpportunity type: Research FellowshipCareer stage: Postdoctoral researchers and experienced researchersResearch fields: All research areasDuration: 6–24 months for postdoctoral researchers; 6–18 months for experienced researchersFunding: €3,000/month for postdocs; €3,600/month for experienced researchers, plus additional benefits 🔴 CURRENT STATUS: CLOSEDNext call: November 15, 2026 About the fellowship The Humboldt Research Fellowship supports…