23 PhD Positions in Ultrafast Science and Quantum Materials at IMPRS UFAST Max Planck Institute for the Structure and Dynamics of Matter in Germany

Two postdoctoral positions are open in the group of Andrea Trabattoni (Associate Professor in Physics at Leibniz Universität Hannover , Group Leader at DESY Hamburg ). Position 1: A postdoctoral opportunity within the LEAPS ULTRAFAST network. Candidates can conceive their own research proposal to investigate ultrafast electron dynamics in atoms and molecules . Proposals using free-electron lasers are especially welcome. The application deadline is 30 September . Position 2: A postdoctoral positi...

Mirijam Zobel, Full Professor (W3) of Crystallography, is sharing a PhD opportunity in neutron research at Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH . The project focuses on how ligands interact with metal oxide surfaces and water molecules , using neutrons as an ideal probe to study these interfaces. This research is relevant to materials science , especially energy materials , and also connects to life sciences and broader interface-focused materials research. The post advertises Tasso Springer Fellowship...

The Regensburg Center for Ultrafast Nanoscopy (RUN) at the University of Regensburg invites applications for 10 PhD positions within the Research Training Group RTG 2905, "Ultrafast nanoscopy - from single particle dynamics to cooperative processes." This multidisciplinary program aims to advance the frontiers of quantum-, nano-, and bio-technologies by developing and applying innovative nanoscopy concepts to unravel microscopic dynamics in custom-tailored materials. The research focuses on capt...

INM - Leibniz Institute for New Materials gGmbH is advertising a PhD student position in the Innovative Electron Microscopy Department for the MSCA-DN e-ChemIn project. The project topic is Understanding ion adsorption and transfer in electrodes on the nanoscale , with strong relevance to Chemistry , Physics , and Materials Science . The position starts on November 1, 2026 and runs for 3 years . The post is based in Saarbrücken, Germany . Working language is English and German . The announcement...

A PhD position is open in the Kenmoe group at the Department of Theoretical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Duisburg-Essen . The project focuses on computer simulations of alcohol oxidation processes on oxide surfaces and collaboration with experimental groups within CRC/TRR 247 . This is a strong fit for candidates interested in theoretical chemistry , computational chemistry , physics , and materials science , especially electronic structure and condensed matter applications. Th...