PhD position, IR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry, CLIO Free Electron Laser, Paris, France in collaboration with DESY, Hamburg, Germany (Deadline: 26.03.2025)

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 CLIO Free Electron Laser in Orsay and Lucas Schwob at the Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron In Hamburg on “Sulfur-aromatic interaction in biomolecules: structural investigations and spectroscopy”.
We’re looking for a good candidate interested in this subject, with experience and interest in experimental physical chemistry, IR and UV spectroscopy, mass spectrometry and theoretical chemistry.

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.
Candidates must attend a selection between May 19 and 30 (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 CLIO free electron laser in Paris-Saclay University (France) and DESY in Hamburg (Germany).

If you are interested and eligible, please contact Debora Scuderi (debora.scuderi@universite-paris-saclay.fr) and Lucas Schwob (lucas.schwob@desy.de).