PhD Studentship in Ion Soft Landing: The International Max Planck Research School for Condensed Matter Science (IMPRSCMS) is offering a PhD studentship for the development of an ion soft landing instrument aimed at single molecule imaging. This exciting opportunity is part of the ERC Starting Grant Project GlycoX and involves instrument building, ion optics, mass spectrometry, and physical chemistry. As a PhD candidate, you will design, build, and test the next generation of Electrospray Ion Beam Deposition (ESIBD) instruments capable of generating and landing exotic molecular ions for single molecule imaging on surfaces.
Summary Table:
| Position | Study Area | Employment Type | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD Studentship | Development of Ion Soft Landing Instrument | Work Contract with Benefits | Review Continues |
Study Area: This scholarship position falls within the domain of Instrument Building, Ion Optics, Mass Spectrometry, and Physical Chemistry.
Scholarship Description:
PhD Studentship in the Development of Ion Soft Landing Instrument
The PhD studentship offers a comprehensive package, including a work contract with full social security benefits, funded by the ERC Starting Grant Project GlycoX. The PhD degree will be awarded by the University of Stuttgart, Department of Chemistry. You will have access to state-of-the-art research infrastructure, workshops, and supercomputers within the Max Planck Society, facilitating your scientific endeavors. Collaboration opportunities with the Nanoscale Science Department and external groups will provide unique interdisciplinary scientific challenges. You will receive training in both experimental and computational techniques to enhance your scientific profile and have the freedom to develop your scientific independence. Support is available for attending workshops and conferences to expand your scientific network, along with mentorship in proposal writing, management, and communication skills to equip you with valuable transferable skills.
Eligibility: We are looking for candidates who are curious, enthusiastic, team-oriented, and proficient in both written and oral English. Eligible candidates should hold an MSc in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Nanoscience, Chemistry (Physical, Analytical), or an equivalent field (applications with BSc with Honors will also be considered). Prior knowledge of instrumentation and electronics in mass spectrometry and/or gas-phase ion spectroscopy is highly prioritized. Experience in electrospray, ultrahigh vacuum systems, and/or ion beam analysis, simulation, and manipulation would be advantageous.
Required Documents: To apply for this studentship, please follow these steps:
- Send an email to Dr. Kelvin Anggara at k.anggara@fkf.mpg.de with the subject line ‘GlycoX_PHD2.’
- Submit a single PDF document containing:
- A one-page cover letter (explaining why you are a good fit for this lab, why you chose this lab, and how this position aligns with your career goals).
- Your CV (include a publication list and contact details of two referees).
How to Apply: Interested candidates should send their application to Dr. Kelvin Anggara (k.anggara@fkf.mpg.de) following the instructions outlined above. The possible starting date for this position is 1st May, 2024, or earlier. The review of applications has already commenced and will continue until the position is filled.
Last Date: Until position filled
The application deadline is Review Continues. Early application is encouraged, and the Max Planck Society actively promotes gender equality and diversity, encouraging applications from underrepresented groups, including women and individuals with disabilities.
