About the position
23 interdisciplinary PhD positions (f/m/d) | Ultrafast Science and Quantum Materials
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 PhD positions in Ultrafast Science and Quantum Materials – IMPRS UFAST – Hamburg
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 the 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
A range of PhD positions in these areas: open positions
State-of-the-art research facilities on an extensive science campus
Cross-disciplinary research in a vibrant, international scientific environment
A 3-year employment contract based on the German federal pay agreement
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.
The application deadline is 06th November 2026.
PhD projects start in summer/autumn 2026.
In exceptional cases, it may be possible to start the research project earlier.
Deadline: 2026-11-06
What you’ll bring
- You hold (or are about to complete) an MSc degree or equivalent in physics, chemistry, or related areas.
- 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.
At a glance
- Position type
- PhD
- Institution
- Max Planck Institute for the Structure and Dynamics of Matter
- Department
- Not stated
- Research group
- Not stated
- Location
- Hamburg, Germany, DE
- Supervisor / contact person
- Not stated
- Funding
- Funding not stated
- Duration
- Not stated
- Expected start
- Not stated
- Vacancy reference
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Research focus
- Discipline
- Chemistry, Physics
- Research area
- Not stated
- Methods
- Spectroscopy
- Software
- Not stated
Dates to know
- Listed on FOSS Positions
- 18 Sep 2026
- Original advertisement date
- 2026-09-15
- Application deadline
- 06 Nov 2026 Timezone not stated. Check the original advert.
- Priority review date
- Not stated
- Last checked
- 18 Sep 2026
- Last updated
- 18 Sep 2026
2026-11-06
How to apply
Application
Applications must be submitted via the online application portal.
The application deadline is 06th November 2026. PhD projects start in summer/autumn 2026. In exceptional cases, it may be possible to start the research project earlier. For any further questions or problems regarding the application process or the online system, please contact the IMPRS UFAST coordinator.
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