Summary
The Max Born Institute (MBI) is offering a PhD student position within the EU-funded Horizon Europe Doctoral Network TRILOGY. This project focuses on advancing ultrafast chirality by exploiting attosecond light-driven electron dynamics for applications in life sciences and advanced technologies. The successful candidate will join a network of 11 leading European institutions, receiving interdisciplinary training at the forefront of ultrafast science.
PhD Student Position in Ultrafast Chirality for Life and Technology (EU MSCA Project TRILOGY) at Max Born Institute
Designation
PhD Student (m/f/d)
Scholarship Details
| Scholarship Type | EU MSCA Project TRILOGY Doctoral Network |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3 Years (full-time) |
| Planned Start Date | December 1, 2026 (or shortly thereafter) |
| Living Allowance | €4,058.12 per month |
| Mobility Allowance | €710 per month |
| Family Allowance (if applicable) | €660 per month |
| Estimated Gross Monthly Salary | Approx. €3,900 (without family allowance) to €4,450 (with family allowance) |
| Benefits | 30 days paid annual leave, flexible working arrangements, standard social benefits |
Research Area
Ultrafast Chirality for Life and Technology, focusing on attosecond light-driven electron dynamics, next-generation high-sensitivity spectroscopic tools, and theoretical physics approaches to laser-matter interaction and ultrashort laser pulses.
Location
Max Born Institute for Nonlinear Optics and Short Pulse Spectroscopy (MBI), Berlin, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Physics with an excellent academic record.
- Strong analytical ability and a genuine interest in theoretical physics.
- Thrives in a collaborative, high-level research environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in theoretical approaches to laser–matter interaction and ultrashort laser pulses, along with advanced programming and numerical skills, is a significant advantage.
- Transnational Mobility Requirement: Must not have resided or carried out main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Germany for more than 12 months within the 36 months immediately prior to the recruitment date (exceptions apply for compulsory national service or procedures under the Geneva Convention).
- Doctoral Degree Requirement: Must not yet hold a doctoral degree at the time of recruitment. Candidates who have defended their thesis but not formally been awarded the degree are not eligible.
Scholarship Description
The EU-funded Horizon Europe Doctoral Network TRILOGY aims to advance the field of ultrafast chirality by utilizing attosecond light-driven electron dynamics. This project seeks to overcome the limitations of conventional chiro-optical methods and develop next-generation, high-sensitivity spectroscopic tools to excite and probe electron motion in chiral molecules. The program involves close collaboration with industrial partners for rapid application translation. TRILOGY brings together 11 leading European institutions to train 16 Doctoral Candidates, offering a unique, interdisciplinary environment that equips researchers with highly competitive skills across fundamental physics, technology development, and industry.
How to Apply
Please upload your application electronically via the MBI online recruiting platform. Your application should include:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Certificates
- Description of previous professional activities
For further information about the project, you may contact Dr. Felipe Morales Moreno (felipe.morales@mbi-berlin.de) or Prof. Dr. Olga Smirnova (olga.smirnova@mbi-berlin.de).
Last Date for Apply
The position is open until filled. Evaluation is carried out on a rolling basis.
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