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PhD Position in Medical Physics and Particle Therapy Dosimetry at GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung in Germany

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Sep 4, 2026

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Germany

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GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH

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Keywords

Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Materials Science
Biology
Radiation Therapy
Medical Science
Dosimetry
Physics
Medical Physic

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About this position

GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung in Darmstadt, Germany is advertising a PhD student position (all genders) at 65% part-time in the Biophysics department, within the Particle Therapy Physics sub-group.

The project is part of PIANOFORTE-PRESTO (PRotontherapy Enhancement by Spatially Fractionated Treatment Optimization) and focuses on medical physics, particle therapy, dosimetry, beam modulation, beam instrumentation, and proton mini beam radiation therapy (pMBRT). The work aims to improve treatment precision and effectiveness in ion-beam therapy, including strategies for large clinical targets and methods to verify highly inhomogeneous radiation fields.

Most preparation and analysis will be carried out at GSI, with several experimental campaigns planned at the DCPT in Aarhus. The position is in an international, multidisciplinary environment involving biologists, physicists, chemists, biochemists, and technicians.

Eligibility highlights: Master’s degree in medical physics, biomedical engineering, detector physics, or a related field; strong interest in dosimetry and particle therapy; basic knowledge of detector systems for particle physics; basic programming skills (Python, Matlab, or similar); fluent English; German is a plus.

Funding and contract: 3-year limited contract, salary according to TVöD, 65% part-time.

Application: Submit complete application documents online and quote Posting-ID 26.124-1590. Deadline: 2026-09-04.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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