The International Max Planck Research School for Ultrafast Imaging and Structural Dynamics in Hamburg, Germany, offers a structured PhD program focusing on ultra-fast phenomena, X-ray physics and dynamical imaging in all areas of science, covering physics, chemistry and biology.

23 interdisciplinary doctoral PhD projects are available in the fields of Ultrafast Science and Quantum Materials Research. The program offers exciting research opportunities at ultra-intense electron and X-ray sources to directly observe atomic motions during primary events. The use of ultrafast imaging over the relevant length and time scales generates new levels of understanding of the interplay between structure and dynamics.

Specific areas include:

Theoretical and experimental aspects of quantum materials and atomically resolved dynamics
Fundamental light-matter interaction
Accelerator-based light sources
Coherent controlled molecular and solid-state dynamics
Molecular imaging
Extreme timescale spectroscopy
Ultrafast optics and X-ray science

We offer:

A range of PhD positions in these areas
State-of-the-art research facilities on an extensive science campus
Cross-disciplinary research in a vibrant, international scientific environment
First class supervision and mentorship by a team of internationally renowned experts
Outstanding training in your scientific subject and transferable skills (in English)
A 3-year employment contract based on the German federal pay agreement

Requirements

We seek applicants with an excellent academic background. You hold (or are about to complete) an MSc degree or equivalent in physics, chemistry or related areas. You need to be passionate about research in ultrafast phenomena and motivated to conduct rigorous scientific work over the full degree period.

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Max-Planck-Institut für Struktur und Dynamik der Materie (MPSD)