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Postdoctoral Fellowships in Ultrafast Science at European XFEL European XFEL
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
Full funding availableDeadline
Sep 30, 2026
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European XFEL is advertising three postdoctoral fellowships in the LEAPS-ULTRAFAST Network, a Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme for postdoctoral researchers in ultrafast science.
The network supports 57 postdoctoral researchers across more than 20 large-scale facilities, giving fellows access to world-leading light sources and an international research environment. Research themes include matter and materials, energy and environment, health and life sciences, and future technologies.
At European XFEL, the first call offers fellowships at the MID, SPB/SFX, and SQS instruments. The fellowship includes advanced research training plus a structured career development programme covering transferable skills such as communication, project management, and entrepreneurship.
Eligibility: postdoctoral researchers interested in ultrafast science and related experimental research. The post encourages applicants to join one of the information webinars to learn about the projects and application process.
Timeline: call opens 2026-07-01, closes 2026-09-30, interviews are planned for the week of 2026-12-09, and the fellowship starts at the beginning of 2027.
How to apply: visit the LEAPS ULTRAFAST website for project and application details, and contact leaps-ultrafast@desy.de for questions.
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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