Job announcements
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Professor (open rank) in data-driven materials discovery at the University of Fribourg
The Faculty of Science and Medicine of the University of Fribourg is inviting applications for the position of Professor of Data-Driven Materials Discovery at the Adolphe Merkle Institute (AMI). The AMI is a scientifically independent institute supported by a private foundation and integrated into the Faculty of Science and Medicine of the University of Fribourg. The successful candidate will have an exceptional track record of international research excellence in data-driven materials discovery, appropriate to their career stage. Their research programme should encompass artificial intelligence, machine learning and data-driven discovery methods applied to materials such as polymers, colloids, self-assembled systems, biomaterials and living materials. The deadline for applications is May 31, 2026.
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PhD position on orbital angular momentum, chiral materials and orbitronics at the University of Fribourg & Paul Scherrer Institute
The group of Prof. Michael Schüler at the University of Fribourg and at Paul Scherrer Institute is looking for a motivated and curious PhD student to join the group and work at the exciting frontier of first-principles modeling of orbital angular momentum in solids. The project spans chiral materials and orbitronics — a rapidly growing field with rich physics and real prospects for next-generation spintronic and orbitronic devices.
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Two Faculty Positions in Materials Science for a Sustainable Future – Chalmers University of Technology
Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg (Sweden) invites applications for two Assistant or Associate Professor positions as WISE Fellows in the area of Materials Science for a Sustainable Future.
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Senior Computational Materials Scientist position at Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) Lab, an independent research institution based in Abu Dhabi specializing in data and computational sciences, is seeking a Senior Computational Scientist with a focus on Material Sciences. This position plays a pivotal role in establishing a new research group, cultivating and expanding a globally recognized team of researchers, and leading lab-wide initiatives at ADIA Lab and within the broader international community. The goal is to leverage computational science and data-driven discovery to accelerate breakthroughs in materials for energy, sustainability, and advanced technologies.