The African Network

The African Network

6/12/2025, 8:24:42 PM

Fully funded PhD position (3 years) available focusing on collaborative mobile robotics in the context of industrial smart factory systems! The Institute for Intelligent Systems (IIS) at Hochschule Esslingen -University of Applied Sciences invites applications for a fully funded PhD research position within the DFG-funded project Smart Factory Grids under my direct supervision. 📍 Start Date: October 1, 2025 📍 Location: Esslingen, Germany 📍 Contract: Full-time, E13, limited to 3 years Your research focus: You will work on collaborative autonomous mobile robots, with a focus on behavior and action planning. The goal is to leverage imitation learning and zero-shot learning to enable robots to generalize learned behaviors across new tasks and environments. The developed methods will be validated both in simulation and real robotic platforms within our Smart Factory testbed. As part of a larger interdisciplinary research team (computer science + mechanical engineering), you will collaborate closely with other PhD students working across robotics, AI, and smart manufacturing systems. We value team players who contribute proactively to a cooperative research environment and engage in interdisciplinary exchange. Your profile: ✔️ Very good MSc degree in computer science, robotics, electrical engineering, or similar ✔️ Background in robotics, applied machine learning, and sensor data processing ✔️ Strong programming skills in C++ and Python; experience with PyTorch, ROS2, Linux ✔️ High research motivation, personal initiative, and strong analytical skills ✔️ Excellent English language skills; knowledge of German is a plus 📩 Interested? Apply at: lnkd.in/e5wnnrJN Please include CV, transcripts, motivation letter, links to your MSc thesis / publications / Github / etc.

The African Network

6/12/2025, 8:18:30 PM

Part time -Remote Social Media Manager An Accounting Firm is currently hiring for a remote part time social media manager who would manage the company's social media presence and content strategy. N250,000 NET Kindly apply through the link below https://lnkd.in/gjAVqR7a

The African Network

6/13/2025, 4:12:08 AM

“The Department of Social Sciences at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) is looking to sponsor candidates for the César Nombela Program. Position Details: - 5-year contract - Salary: ~40,000€/year (years 1–3) ~47,000€/year (years 4–5) - Up to 200,000€ in research funding - Reduced teaching load (max. 100 contact hours/year) Eligibility: - PhD obtained between Jan 1, 2015 and Dec 31, 2022 - At least 2 of the last 5 years employed full-time outside Spain To express your interest, please complete this form by June 24th: 👉 n9.cl/qdjvz

The African Network

6/13/2025, 4:10:50 AM

Ph.D. Position Available – Machine Learning + Computational Mechanics We’re seeking a motivated Ph.D. student to join our research group starting Fall 2025. This fully funded position is part of an NSF-supported project focused on developing physics-informed machine learning frameworks for surrogate modeling of geostructural systems. 🔍 What we’re looking for: ✅ M.S. in Computational Mechanics, Earthquake/Structural Engineering or a related field ✅ Experience with finite element modeling and scientific machine learning ✅ Strong analytical mindset and curiosity to explore new research directions 📬 If you're interested, please reach out directly ([email protected]) with your CV and unofficial transcripts. I’d love to hear from candidates excited to work at the intersection of mechanics and AI! 🔗 Learn more about the NSF project here: https://lnkd.in/gRecphDY

The African Network

6/12/2025, 8:17:17 PM

Bachelor's, Master's and PhD applicants - Study at the University of Oxford on the fully funded Rhodes Scholarship The 2026/2027 AY call for application is open until: 23:59 GMT, 31 July 2025 This is a fully funded scholarship and it covers the following expenses: --> Full tuition fees --> Annual stipend (£19,800/year or £1,650/month) --> Visa and health surcharge fees covered --> Application fee reimbursement --> Two round-trip economy flights to the UK --> Mentorship and lifelong membership in the Rhodes global network Official Link: https://lnkd.in/dqiyJWme Learn more from current scholars: ✅ Masters: https://lnkd.in/d2k8MKdf ✅ PhD: https://lnkd.in/dKrb7PAt For a application guidance, follow The Management Diary. Follow Omae Joseph for daily scholarship updates. #Share ---------------------------------------- Latest podcasts for you Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship Link: - https://lnkd.in/dpfQwT68 Rhodes Scholarship at Oxford - Currently open Link: https://lnkd.in/des-JsHV How to win a Scholarship - Lessons from a 14x Scholar Link: https://lnkd.in/daUqcjBw MasterCard Foundation Scholarship at McGill Link: https://lnkd.in/dxt_yKhu Fulbright Scholarship in the USA (Masters & PhD) Link: https://lnkd.in/dzzdeFiB MasterCard Foundation Scholarship at Cambridge Link: https://lnkd.in/dqZSA5iM ----------------------------------------- Other episodes worth considering 0. PhD Scholarships, Money and Mental health Link: https://lnkd.in/dJkFdqzr 1. CSC Scholarships in China Link: https://lnkd.in/dEHHMGzX 2. Think Big Scholarships in the UK Link: https://lnkd.in/dBvBEK87 3. Scholarships in USA Link: https://lnkd.in/dVcXswsC 4. Scottish Power Scholarships - UK Link: https://lnkd.in/daw_E4bR 5. Australia Awards Scholarships Link: https://lnkd.in/de9BVQ8b 6. Erasmus Mundus Scholarships - Europe Link: https://lnkd.in/dF_nyJEp 7. Africa Scholarship Program - Netherlands Link: https://lnkd.in/dpJBeBQU 8. Eiffel Scholarships - France Link: https://lnkd.in/dMaPpmnV 9. Africa Institute of Mathematical Sciences - AIMS Link: https://lnkd.in/dvDw4HEk 10. Karen Napier Scholarships - UK Link: https://lnkd.in/div3ic9j 11. Swedish Institute Scholarships - Sweden Link: https://lnkd.in/dyihAWjY 12. Africa Excellence Scholarship - UK Link: https://lnkd.in/dNX27Rk5 13. MEXT Scholarship - Japan Link: https://lnkd.in/dZDYETCG 14. Funded PhD opportunities Link: https://lnkd.in/dpRSDcdk 15. Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship - Hungary Link: https://lnkd.in/d22qrxWY 16. Weidelfeld Hoffman Scholarships - Oxford (UK) Link: https://lnkd.in/dMWhP9ej 17. Mandela Rhodes Scholarships - SA Link: https://lnkd.in/dQGJvDQV 18. Africa Union Scholarships - Numerous countries Link: https://lnkd.in/dR5bMGgs 19. DAAD Scholarships - Germany Link: https://lnkd.in/dAP3cUea 20. Mastercard Foundation Scholarships - Edinburgh (UK) Link: https://lnkd.in/dUWjxCFw

The African Network

6/12/2025, 8:17:43 PM

📢 Job alert! Join us in Lund as Assistant Professor in Economics of Education (tenure-track). Applications are open until August 11, 2025. https://lnkd.in/drMN3fcY

The African Network

6/12/2025, 8:16:21 PM

Announcing several fully-funded positions at the Master's and Doctoral levels for Fall 2026, University of Alberta , Canada🇨🇦  ➡️ Transportation Networks  ➡️ Transportation Engineering  ➡️ Cyber-Physical Systems  ➡️ Climate Resilience  ➡️ Thermal Comfort  ➡️ Urban Planning  ➡️ Public Health  ➡️ GIS 🎓 Graduate Student Opportunity (Spring/Fall 2026) We are currently recruiting one MSc/PhD student for the Spring or Fall 2026 intake. If you're interested in contributing to our work on transportation network, climate resilience, or public health, please find out more about the opportunity and apply here (https://lnkd.in/eVSDxWDZ).  https://lnkd.in/eX6kG3iu

The African Network

5/30/2025, 4:06:56 AM

Are you experienced in helping women grow their #SmallBusinesses?📈✨ We’re hiring a French-speaking consultant to support us in Africa. You’ll design and deliver training on interpersonal communication, negotiation, and other core business skills.💼 📍 Location: Home-based (Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Rwanda, or Senegal) 📅 Apply by: 14 June 2025 👉 https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/258240?language=en

The African Network

5/30/2025, 6:38:36 AM

We're now accepting applications for The Interdisciplinary Conservation Network (ICN) 2025! We'll be hosting it in collaboration with Nelson Mandela University, so the workshop will take place in South Africa instead of in Oxford for the first time. ICN provides an opportunity for early career researchers to hone key skills, build new networks and work collaboratively to develop cutting-edge research in the field of conservation. Find out more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/e4VFyXGx

The African Network

5/29/2025, 8:45:42 PM

https://careers.cambridge.org/jobs/vacancy/senior-partnerships-manager-sub-saharan-africa-lagos/6035/description/