Some microbes on Earth could temporarily survive on the surface of Mars, new study finds. As the Perseverance rover hunts for evidence of past life on Mars’ barren surface, researchers back on Earth are exploring just how difficult it might be for living organisms to survive there today. Findings published in the journal ‘Frontiers in […]
Post-doctoral position in Biology in France
Description The European Synchrotron, the ESRF, is an international research centre based in Grenoble, France. Through its innovative engineering, pioneering scientific vision and a strong commitment from its 700 staff members, the ESRF is recognised as one of the top research facilities worldwide. Its particle accelerator produces intense X-ray beams that are used by thousands […]
Director Position in Chemistry in Greece
Description The General Secretariat for Research and Innovation (Ministry of Development and Investments) is seeking a senior research scientist to take up the full-time position of the Director of the Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (INN) part of the National Centre for Scientific Research “Demokritos” (NCSR “Demokritos”) Skills An internationally established record of publications, presentations […]
Commission mobilises €123 million for research and innovation to combat the threat of variants
The Commission is mobilising €123 million from Horizon Europe, the new EU research and innovation programme, for urgent research into coronavirus variants. This first emergency funding under Horizon Europe adds to a range of EU-funded research and innovation actions to fight the coronavirus and contributes to the Commission’s overall action to prevent, mitigate and respond to […]
Scientists solve mysteries of the world’s oldest computer
Another piece of the ancient computer’s puzzle has been solved. The 2 000-year-old Antikythera Mechanism, the first analogue computer, was a bronze hand-powered device from ancient Greece filled with complex gears. It was used to predict the positions of the planets and events like lunar and solar eclipses. The machine was even used to set […]
Research Assistant in Equality and Diversity in Ireland
Description RCSI recognises that excellence in research is critical to the quality of its educational activities, its credibility, and, overall, to its mission to enhance human health. Recently, RCSI has implemented a new research strategy that will build upon its strength in translational biomedical and clinical research to deliver transformational, high impact changes in health […]
The UAL participates in a new project: PRODIGIO
The UAL began working on a new European project in January this year, PRODIGIO. The university will be immersed for the next three years in order to give a boost to the production of microalgae on an industrial scale. A group of researchers from the UAL intends to give visibility to this production, such as […]
13 UAL researchers, among the most influential in the world
Their names appear in the list ‘Ranking of the World Scientists: World’s Top 2% Scientists’, composed of scientists whose work has been widely cited during the last year. UAL researchers belong to the Department of Chemical Engineering and the areas of Graphic Expression in Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Food Technology and Plant Production. Thirteen researchers from […]
Research Position in Experimental Animal Veterinarian in South Africa
Description Animal Research Facility in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences and Science with the director of SU Animal Research Facilities and Experimental Animal Veterinarian. This is a shared position between the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (Tygerberg Campus) and the Faculty of Science. The incumbent will act as principal of both the […]