European Synchrotron Radiation Facility
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Fully Funded PhD in Membrane Protein Dynamics, X-ray Science and Biophysics European Synchrotron Radiation Facility in France
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Molecular Biology
Funding
Fully funded doctoral position through the NEXTSTEP Doctoral Programme. ESRF contract for 3 years, followed by a 4th year at Umeå University supported by the university. Includes competitive salary and allowances, relocation support to Grenoble, and access to cutting-edge synchrotron facilities.
Deadline
Oct 15, 2026
Country
France
University
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Fully funded PhD opportunity in Membrane Protein Dynamics, X-ray Science, and Biophysics through the NEXTSTEP Doctoral Programme.
The project, “Probing conformational membrane protein dynamics by time-resolved X-ray solution scattering (TR-XSS)”, is hosted at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) in Grenoble, France, with doctoral enrolment at Umeå University, Sweden.
Research topics include membrane protein dynamics, time-resolved X-ray solution scattering, synchrotron-based research, biophysics, and molecular biology. The study focuses on two biological systems: the zinc-transporting ATPase SsZntA and the dopamine D2 receptor.
Eligibility: applicants should hold an MSc/Master's degree or equivalent in Chemistry, Physics, Molecular Biology, Biophysics, or a closely related discipline. Excellent English proficiency is required. The Marie Skłodowska-Curie mobility rule applies, and applicants must not already hold or be pursuing a PhD at recruitment.
Funding: this is a fully funded doctoral position with an ESRF contract for 3 years, followed by a 4th year at Umeå University supported by the university. The package includes a competitive salary and allowances, plus relocation support to Grenoble.
Deadline: 15 October 2026.
How to apply: use the official ESRF employment link and the NEXTSTEP programme page, then contact Matteo Levantino for scientific questions at [email protected].
Funding details
Fully funded doctoral position through the NEXTSTEP Doctoral Programme. ESRF contract for 3 years, followed by a 4th year at Umeå University supported by the university. Includes competitive salary and allowances, relocation support to Grenoble, and access to cutting-edge synchrotron facilities.
What's required
Applicants should hold an MSc/Master's degree or equivalent in Chemistry, Physics, Molecular Biology, Biophysics, or a closely related scientific discipline. Excellent English proficiency is required. Applicants must not have lived or carried out their main activity in France for more than 12 months during the three years immediately preceding the deadline, and must not already hold or be pursuing a PhD at recruitment.
How to apply
Review the official ESRF employment information and the NEXTSTEP Doctoral Programme link, then prepare an application for the PhD position before the deadline. Contact Matteo Levantino for scientific questions by email. Ensure you meet the Marie Skłodowska-Curie mobility rule before applying.
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