PhD position in Ultrafast Nonlinear XUV and X-ray Spectroscopy, University of Freiburg, Germany (Deadline: 06.04.2026)

The PhD project will build on these developments. The central goal is the realization of a novel XUV/X-ray spectroscopy technique capable of mapping ultrafast molecular reactions with high temporal, spectral, and structural resolution. The method will combine interferometric concepts with advanced pulse-shaping techniques developed in our laboratories at the University of Freiburg. The experiments will ultimately be implemented at the FEL facilities FLASH (Hamburg) and FERMI (Trieste, Italy), with which we maintain strong collaborations. The PhD candidate will benefit from extended research stays at these international large-scale facilities and gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art photon science infrastructure.

Beyond the scientific training, we actively support career development, complemented by the structured career workshops offered by the University of Freiburg.