Category Archives: PhD/post doctoral

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA (STATE) GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS: BEHAVIOR AND ECOLOGY OF COASTAL INVERTEBRATES

Application Deadline: 13th November, 2026

LOCATION: USA

Dr. Corie Charpentier has openings in the Coastal S.E.E. Lab for a Master’s and Ph.D. student in Marine Science, beginning Fall 2027 for the fully funded graduate assistantship position at the University of South Carolina, USA.

ELIGIBILITY:

Qualifications & expectations: 

Degree in a related field. Ideally, a B.S. for Master’s applicants and M.S. for Ph.D. applicants

Ability to problem-solve, manage time effectively, and take ownership over research projects.

Experience and interest in conducting fieldwork in coastal environments

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly when analyzing data and conducting behavioral and physiological experiments in the lab

Strong skills in written and oral communication

Effective collaboration with fellow students, PIs, and staff on site

Travel between the field lab in Georgetown and USC’s Columbia campus.

Prospective applicants should fill out this graduate student interest form. For inquiries related to the position, please reach out to Corie Charpentier (corie@baruch.sc.edu).

BENEFIT:

The University of South Carolina Scholarship provides funding that covers:

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Tuition

Living stipend

Travel costs

Research, conference, publications

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NTU AI-FOR-X POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP

Application Deadline: 30 Oct 2026, 2359 hr (Singapore Time, UTC/GMT+8).

LOCATION: Singapore

The NTU AI-for-X Postdoctoral Fellowship (AI4X-PDF), jointly supported by Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and Singapore’s National Research Foundation (NRF), is a prestigious programme designed to attract and empower the world’s brightest early-career researchers. This fellowship supports outstanding scientists who harness Artificial Intelligence (AI) to accelerate breakthroughs across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, including medicine (STEM). Through AI4X-PDF, we aim to cultivate the next generation of research leaders working at the intersection of AI and STEM, driving innovation and strengthening Singapore’s AI-for-Science ecosystem.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

PhD (or equivalent) conferred within the past 3 years (in 2023 or later) in a STEM field

Strong academic and research record

A compelling research proposal that clearly integrates AI to solve a scientific problem

Must identify an NTU faculty member as a Project Mentor

Available to commence the fellowship by 31 March 2027

Each selected Fellow will be paired with:

A Project Mentor in their research field

An AI Mentor (assigned or selected post-award) to support AI integration

Applications must be submitted in electronic format via  NTU Online Application Portal.

Required Documents

Cover letter

Comprehensive CV (with Scopus Author ID and full publication list)

Official transcript or Degree Certificate in English (PhD’s degree)

Research proposal (max 2 pages,  download template)

Contact information of two referees* (one must be your PhD Supervisor) 

Top 3 publications (PDFs)

Mentor’s support letter (Please attach the letter of support to the research proposal and upload it as a single file in the research proposal section during submission. )

Your referees will be contacted by the university to provide their reports after you submit your application online. Please ensure that your referees have already agreed to provide their reports before you submit your application.

BENEFIT:

Up to 4 years of funding

Competitive remuneration and benefits

SGD 250,000 research grant

Continued funding if transitioning to a tenure-track or equivalent role during the award period

Access to NTU’s AI platforms, research facilities, and computing resources

Structured AI training and mentorship from NTU faculty across AI and STEM disciplines

Vital coaching on university-level teaching to aid transition to an academic career

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