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TWAS-NCP POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME

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Application Deadline: 31 July 2025 (midnight CEST time).

LOCATION: Pakistan

For young scientists from developing countries (other than Pakistan) who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in physical sciences in departments and laboratories of the National Centre for Physics (NCP) in Islamabad.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants for these fellowships must meet the following criteria:

Be permanent residents in a developing country (other than Pakistan);

Must not hold any visa for temporary or permanent residency in Pakistan or any developed country;

Hold a PhD degree in a field of natural sciences;

Apply for the fellowship within five years of having obtained a PhD degree in a field of the natural sciences;

Be regularly employed in a developing country (other than Pakistan) and hold a research assignment there;

Provide a certificate of good health from a qualified medical doctor;

Provide an official Acceptance Letter from NCP. Requests for acceptance must be sent to the Director of the Collaboration & Academic Activities Directorate (CAAD) (caad@ncp.edu.pk) who will facilitate assignment of a host supervisor. In contacting the Director CAAD, applicants must accompany their request for an acceptance letter with a copy of their CV and a research proposal outline. See sample preliminary acceptance letter that can be downloaded below or included in the online application form.

Provide evidence of proficiency in English, if medium of education was not English;

Provide evidence that s/he will return to her/his home country on completion of the fellowship;

not take up other assignments during the period of her/his fellowship;

Be financially responsible for any accompanying family members.

BENEFIT:

NCP will provide a monthly stipend, which should be used to cover living costs such as food, accommodation, and health insurance. The monthly stipend will not be convertible into foreign currency.

The language of instruction is English.

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FULLY FUNDED PHD STUDENT – MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING AT CHALMERS

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Application Deadline: 22 May, 2025

LOCATION: Sweden

Explore the fascinating future of Net Zero industries where complex and highly automated equipment need to operate around the clock. They are seeking a highly motivated and curious PhD candidate with a passion for research excellence, an interest in the management of technology, people, and organization, and a desire to make groundbreaking contributions to the field of maintenance engineering.

ELIGIBILITY:

They are looking for you who are independent, self-driven, and analytical, with an ability to manage complex tasks, demonstrate attention to detail in research, and show commitment to producing high-quality research work. With a passion for excellence, you are forward-thinking and dare to creatively propose and test new ideas. Driven by creating lasting impact, you are capable of communicating research and outcomes in a clear and inspiring manner to both academic and industrial audiences.

The aim of your PhD is to develop into a skilled and independent researcher and make contributions to research and industry within the maintenance field. You will work in interdisciplinary research teams, collaborate in national and international networks, and work closely with leading and forward-looking industry partners. Your work will consist of  ≥80% research, including courses required to obtain your PhD, and  ≤ 20% teaching, supervision, and department duties. You are expected to complete your PhD degree in 4 years, this time is normally extended to a maximum of 5 years when 20% of teaching and departmental tasks are included.

Main tasks as a PhD student are to:

Design and conduct empirical research in collaborative projects with companies

Publish research results in high-impact scientific journals and conferences

Teach in courses within the scope of Production Systems

Develop your teaching, supervision, and mentoring skills while assembling a personal pedagogical portfolio

Relevant education in, for instance, production engineering, industrial engineering, operations and supply chain management, applied analytics, or industrial economics.

MSc level degree corresponding to at least 240 higher education points with thesis project corresponding to at least half a year of study.

Familiarity with industrial production and an interest in manufacturing

Relevant knowledge of industrial maintenance

First-rate oral and written English skills and an interest in writing

Skills and aptitude for empirical research methodology, including both qualitative and quantitative methods

Proficiency in Swedish is advantageous due to the empirical nature of the project or at least reached within 2 years after starting the PhD program.

BENEFIT:

Chalmers provides a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg. 
Read more about working at Chalmers and their benefits for employees.
Chalmers aims to actively improve their gender balance. They work broadly with equality projects, for example, the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

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