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=5th in World University Rankings 2026
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About Stanford University

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Stanford University has one of the largest campuses in the US and is one of the most prestigious universities in the world.

It was established in 1885 and opened six years later as a co-educational and non-denominational private institution.

Its location, less than an hour’s drive south of San Francisco next to Palo Alto, is in the heart of California’s Silicon Valley, and the university is known for its entrepreneurial spirit.

This entrepreneurialism has its roots in the aftermath of the Second World War, when the provost encouraged innovation, resulting in a self-sufficient industry that would become Silicon Valley.

By 1970, the university had a linear accelerator and hosted part of the early network that would become the technical foundation of the internet.

The main campus spans 8,180 acres and is home to almost all the undergraduates who study at the university.

There are 700 major university buildings housing 40 departments within the three academic schools and four professional schools, alongside 18 independent laboratories, centres and institutes.

Stanford counts 21 Nobel laureates within its community, and numerous famous alumni associated with the university from the worlds of business, politics, media, sport and technology.

The 31st president of the US, Herbert Hoover, was part of the very first class at Stanford, and received a degree in geology in 1895. Currently, Stanford is also one of the leading producers of US Congress members.

The alumni include 30 living billionaires, 17 astronauts, 18 Turing Award recipients and two Fields Medallists.

Google’s co-founders met at Stanford while pursuing doctorate degrees, although neither ultimately completed their theses.

In total, companies founded by Stanford affiliates and alumni generate more than $2.7 trillion annual revenue, which would be the 10th largest economy in the world. These companies include Nike, Netflix, Hewlett-Packard, Sun Microsystems, Instagram, Snapchat, PayPal and Yahoo.

The first American woman to go into space, Sally Ride, received an undergraduate degree in physics from Stanford in 1973. Just 10 years later, she made her ascent into space.

In the five years leading up to 2012, the university embarked on a challenge to raise more than $4 billion. The fundraising exceeded this target and concluded the campaign having raised $6.2 billion, which will be used for more faculty appointments, graduate research fellowships and scholarships, and construction on 38 new or existing campus buildings.

Some of the funds have already been used for large projects, including the world’s largest dedicated stem cell research facility, a new business school campus, a law school expansion, a new Engineering Quad, a campus concert hall and an art museum.

Unofficially, the Stanford motto is a German quotation “Die Luft der Freiheit weht”, which translates as “the wind of freedom blows”.

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Key Student Statistics

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gender ratio
Student gender ratio
48 F : 52 M (1)
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International student percentage
25% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
5.9 (1)
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Student total
17422 (1)

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Research Fellow in Plant Acoustics (Biology-Focus)

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

University of Southampton

United Kingdom, Southampton

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University of Southampton

United Kingdom, Southampton


About the project You will join an interdisciplinary project delivered through a collaboration between the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research, the School of Biological Sciences, and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Southampton. The project addresses fundamental questions about how plants generate and respond to sound and what role sound may play in stress responses, below-ground processes and pollination. The research combines controlled experiments, advanced measurement and multiphysics modelling, and will generate open datasets and workflows to catalyse the emerging field of plant acoustics. We are recruiting a Research Fellow with a biology background to lead controlled plant growth and biological measurement campaigns, working closely with acoustics and modelling colleagues. They will have experience with plants, microbiomes, and bees/pollinators. Key accountabilities / duties You will: Design and execute controlled plant growth and stress-response programmes across model crops. Deliver high-quality measurements of plant physiology and growth under defined environmental and acoustic conditions. Lead below-ground sampling and analyses, including root phenotyping/architecture assessment and root evaluation. Undertake rhizosphere-related measurements including root exudates and the collection and analysis of the root microbiome Set up pollination trials, including recording bee sounds, and acoustic stimulation. Contribute to reproductive/pollination-linked measures including nectar and pollen metrics. Work closely with the acoustics PDRA to align biological protocols with measurement requirements, and with the modelling PDRA to support model parameterisation and interpretation of simulation results. Maintain accurate experimental records, contribute to data curation and support and lead publication and dissemination activities. Candidate requirements Essential PhD (or near completion) or equivalent qualifications and experience in Plant Biology, Plant Physiology, Microbiology, or a closely related discipline. Demonstrable experience designing and running controlled environment plant experiments. Experience with bee behavioural experimental design and implementation. Experience with handling roots, particularly for rhizosphere collection or exudate collection Experience with microbiome data or other similar omics datasets Strong quantitative skills and ability to manage and analyse experimental datasets. Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and communicate methods and findings clearly. Desirable Experience measuring root traits (root architecture metrics) Experience with metabolomics and volatile analyses Experience working with interdisciplinary teams involving engineering/physics measurement or modelling. This post is aiming to start from June 2026 (by agreement). For informal enquiries please contact Dr. William King W.L.King@soton.ac.uk

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£36,636 to £38,784 per annum

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16 Mar 2026

CBS - Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Microbiome Dysbiosis and Disease Mechanisms

MOHAMMED VI POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University

Morocco

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Mohammed VI Polytechnic University

Morocco


Institution / Department Mohammed VI Polytechnic University Chemical & biochemical sciences.green process engineering Research Unit on Microbiome and Host-Pathogen Interactions Project Overview We are seeking a talented and motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our dynamic team investigating the role of microbiome dysbiosis in human health and disease. The project focuses on deciphering how imbalances in the gut microbiota contribute to chronic inflammatory conditions, colorectal cancer (CRC), and immune dysfunction, with an emphasis on discovering biomarkers and developing microbiome-based therapies. The research integrates multi-omics approaches (metagenomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics) to understand how dysbiosis influences immune responses, barrier function, and host metabolism. Key Responsibilities Lead metagenomic, proteomics, and metabolomic profiling of clinical and experimental samples to identify dysbiosis signatures. Apply bioinformatics tools for microbiome data analysis (ex, QIIME2, MetaPhlAn, Kraken2). Collaborate on multi-omics data integration and analysis. Contribute to manuscript writing, conference presentations, and grant applications. Required Qualifications PhD in Microbiology, Immunology, Systems Biology, Bioinformatics, or a related discipline. Proven experience in microbiome research, particularly in gut microbiota. Experience with next-generation sequencing (NGS) and omics data analysis. Knowledge of microbial ecology, dysbiosis, and host-microbiome interactions. Familiarity with cell culture techniques. R, Python, or other data science tools for microbiome analysis. Publication record in peer-reviewed journals. Preferred Qualifications Experience with colorectal cancer models or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Familiarity with metabolomics (LC-MS, GC-MS) and analysis of microbial metabolites. Expertise in interkingdom microbiome research (fungi, viruses, archaea). Understanding of immunomodulation by the microbiota in cancer and chronic inflammation. Why Join Us? Work at the frontier of precision microbiome medicine and immune-oncology. Access to state-of-the-art facilities for genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics. Join an international, multidisciplinary team with collaborations across the US/Canada/Europe/Asia. Opportunity to lead high-impact publications and develop independent research projects. Application Process: Applicants should submit the following in a single PDF file: A Cover Letter explaining their interest and fit for the position A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) Names and contact details of 2–3 references Up to three key publications (optional)

Salary

Competitive

Posted

13 Mar 2026

CAS - Postdoc in Africa in the Work of Mokhtar Soussi

MOHAMMED VI POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University

Morocco

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Mohammed VI Polytechnic University

Morocco


Département / Department :  Unité / Unit: Center for African Studies Université / University: Mohammed VI Polytechnic University  Intitulé de l’offre Postdoc / Title of the Postdoc offer: L’Afrique dans l’œuvre de Mokhtar Soussi Summary of the subject: One of the missions of the Center for African Studies is to document health and environmental issues. The candidate must have an interest in one or both of these fields, from an anthropological side. Health issues (infectious diseases) and environmental issues (biodiversity erosion) are to be documented. Responsibilities and tasks planned:  The work will focus on: Bibliographic review, Report and scientific publications. organizing workshop courses Skills required for the position: The candidate must have: PHD with skills in one of the following fields: history, philosophy, anthropology, sociology, psychology Rigor / motivation, Good communication skills, Teamwork An appropriate scientific background allowing him to deal with research questions, being able to mobilize the main approaches available in the field Sufficient scientific and methodological hindsight to understand the level of relevance of research approaches and to be able to combine them in an astute way in the analysis, definition, and resolution of project problems A minimum experience (professional or research) allowing him to move forward quickly and efficiently in a bibliographic analysis on a given theme and in the writing of scientific journals and articles.

Salary

Competitive

Posted

13 Mar 2026

Post-doctoral Fellow, Department of Data and Systems Engineering

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG

The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong

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The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong


Ref.: 533703 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Data and Systems Engineering (14400) Categories: Senior Research Staff & Post-doctoral Fellow, Research Staff We are seeking highly motivated researchers to join our project on “Planning and Scheduling of Automated Material Handling Systems in Semiconductor Manufacturing Environments.” This project is carried out in collaboration with leading semiconductor companies and targets real-world, industrially relevant challenges. Our goal is to advance cutting-edge research while ensuring strong practical applicability. The research will concentrate on three interrelated areas:  a) Semiconductor Equipment Scheduling: In semiconductor fabs, a vast number of wafers are processed across hundreds or even thousands of manufacturing tools following highly complex workflows. We aim to develop optimization models and algorithms to improve wafer processing sequences across semiconductor manufacturing tools, with the objectives of reducing cycle times and lowering work-in-progress (WIP) inventory, thereby increasing throughput and overall manufacturing efficiency. b) Automated Material Handling System (AMHS) Scheduling: In modern semiconductor fabs, AMHS, typically realized through Overhead Hoist Transport (OHT), is responsible for transferring wafers between manufacturing tools. Given the massive production scale, the AMHS must handle tens of thousands of transports requests every day, ensuring timely and reliable delivery of wafers to the correct tools. Our research seeks to develop efficient and adaptive scheduling algorithms for AMHS systems to significantly reduce transport delays, improve material flow, and enhance coordination between logistics and manufacturing processes. c) Digital Twin System: We aim to construct a digital twin framework that integrates real-time data and simulation models to mirror the physical manufacturing and logistics systems. This enables performance monitoring, predictive analysis, and the evaluation of scheduling strategies in a virtual environment, thereby supporting more robust and adaptive decision-making in semiconductor manufacturing. Responsibilities:  a) To address the above challenges, applicants are expected to formulate mathematical models of the problems and develop efficient solution methods, particularly by leveraging techniques from machine learning and operations research. b) The applicants are expected to deliver research outcomes to our industry partners, to support practical applications in semiconductor manufacturing. c) The applicants are expected to write and submit high-quality academic papers. Qualifications a) Education: Ph.D. in Automation, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field. b) Technical Skills: Strong programming proficiency is required. c) Research Experience: Relevant research experience in related problem domains, or research experience in scheduling, routing, and multi-agent pathfinding (MAPF) algorithms - Experience across multiple areas is a strong plus; Experience developing ML-based optimization approaches is a strong plus; A strong publication track record is highly desirable. d) Industry collaboration experience: Prior experience in collaborative R&D with industry partners is a strong plus. Application: Send your CV, a cover letter, and the contact information of three referees to Dr. Anbang Liu (anbang@hku.hk) and cc to Prof. Lin (shaoclin@hku.hk). The complete reference letters should be submitted as soon as possible after the application.

Salary

Competitive

Posted

16 Mar 2026

School of Nursing and Midwifery Teaching

ADELAIDE UNIVERSITY

Adelaide University

Australia, Adelaide

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Adelaide University

Australia, Adelaide


The position is primarily focussed on the delivery of courses within the school’s undergraduate and postgraduate nursing or midwifery programs. You will work with guidance and direction from course coordinators. The role of tutor utilises contemporary professional/discipline-related knowledge in their teaching practice and carries out activities to develop scholarly expertise. Core Responsibilities: Under direction conduct learning activities including lectures, tutorials, assessment and provide timely feedback to students. Use a variety of pedagogical techniques (including face-to-face, online and blended learning) to foster student learning. Undertake high quality teaching as part of the teaching team, including participation in moderation of marking exercises. Incorporate contemporary professional/discipline-based knowledge in teaching activities Act as a student advisor by responding promptly to queries and directing students to appropriate supports/services. Undertake administrative functions connected to courses taught. Actively participate in meetings and committees at the discipline, program and Academic Unit level. Experience Required:  Relevant and recent clinical experience. High level written and oral communication skills including the ability to effectively collaborate with team members, combined with cultural sensitivity. Demonstrated ability to actively engage and educate a student group. Be capable of using the necessary digital technologies required for effective curriculum delivery. High level administrative and organisational skills. Eligibility Requirements: Bachelor of Nursing or Bachelor of Midwifery and relevant postgraduate qualification in a nursing or midwifery specialisation together with current registration, or eligibility for registration, with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia including a current practicing certificate as a Registered Nurse or Midwife. If you have any questions about the process, please contact Dean.SNM@adelaide.edu.au Please note – By registering on the Casual/Sessional Staff Register, it does not guarantee that employment will be offered. If you already hold a casual contract with Adelaide University, please complete the application form to be considered for future opportunities. Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.

Salary

Competitive

Posted

16 Mar 2026

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