PhD position in ultrafast dynamics of biomolecules in the gas-phase in Paris-Saclay, (France) in collaboration with DESY (Hamburg, Germany) (Deadline:23.02.2026)

The Marie Curie COFUND LIGHT in PARIS project submitted by the Institute of Sciences for Light of the Paris-Saclay University has selected the thesis topic proposed by myself at the Institute of Molecular Science in Orsay and Sadia Bari at the Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron In Hamburg on “Light-induced Ultrafast dynamics in Metalloporphyrins: investigating Ionic and Neutral Species with Coincidence detection and X-ray probes”. 

We are looking for a good candidate interested in this subject, with a strong background and interest in experimental molecular physics or chemistry, as well as with previous experience with several of the following fields: vacuum techniques, lasers, optics, electronics, time-of-flight spectrometers, electrons spectrometers, vaporization techniques, large radiation centers beamtimes.

Applications follow the rules of the Marie Curie program. Candidates must have spent a maximum of 12 months in France during the 36 months prior to recruitment. They must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent by 23/02/2026.
Candidates must attend a selection between April 13 2026 and May 8 2026 (oral presentation and discussion with the Jury).

The salary will be approximately €2400, including a mobility allowance of €50 and a travel allowance of €150 per month.
The successful candidate will benefit from a specific training program including a residential school, optional internship opportunities and an exceptional environment for his/her thesis in ISMO in Paris-Saclay University (France) and DESY in Hamburg (Germany).
The deadline for applications is 23rd February 2026 23:59 Paris time (UTC +1).

If you are interested and eligible, please contact Debora Scuderi (gildas.goldsztejn@cnrs.fr) and Sadia Bari (sadia.bari@desy.de).

All information available at the link below: 

https://cirrus.universite-paris-saclay.fr/s/snM2renL5KasScZ?dir=/&editing=false&openfile=true

Application Deadline:  23.01.2026