Work group:

Methods and Instrumentation for Synchrotron Radiation Research

Area of research:

Promotion

Job description:

Reference No. PS 2025/7

The Institute Methods and Instrumentation for Synchrotron Radiation Research is looking for

PhD Student (f/m/d) ? Molecular Interactions in Functional Materials Studied by Synchrotron Spectroscopy

Your Tasks

• You conduct, analyse, and interpret synchrotron radiation spectroscopic investigations to deduce physical and chemical properties of molecular interactions in functional materials with respect to electronic structure and elementary excitations and coupling.
• You apply and develop conceptual models of X-ray matter interaction and soft X-ray spectroscopy.
• You communicate the results through publication and conference participation.

Your Profile

• Master?s degree/diploma in physics, chemistry, or a similar field with a current research topic on spectroscopic approaches and/or on molecular systems and functional materials
• Aptitude to research with synchrotron radiation
• Very good knowledge in the use of modern analytic and computational tools
• Fluent command of English as well as willingness to acquire basic skills in German
• Fulfill the requirements of a PhD at the Universität Potsdam

Further Information

Prof. Dr. Alexander Föhlisch

++49308062 - 14985

alexander.foehlisch@helmholtz-berlin.de

Closing Date: 27.07.2025

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.