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Posted Sep 28, 2026
Thermo Fisher Scientific (Bremen) GmbH
Kassel, Hessen
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Salary (estimate)
Broad estimate: €44,000–€58,000/year
Job available in 2 locations: Bremen, Kassel
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
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Job Description
A PhD position is available in Germany within the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Network TRILOGY, funded under Horizon Europe. The selected doctoral candidate will work on an interdisciplinary research project focused on ultrafast spectroscopy of chiral molecular ions, combining expertise in physics, chemistry, engineering, mass spectrometry, and ultrafast science.
The position is offered through a collaboration between the University of Kassel and Thermo Fisher Scientific. The doctoral researcher will be employed by Thermo Fisher Scientific for the full three-year duration of the PhD project. The doctoral thesis will be supervised by Prof. Dr. Jochen Mikosch at the University of Kassel. During the first 24 months, the doctoral researcher will be based at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Bremen, Germany. This will be followed by an 12-month research period at the University of Kassel.
TRILOGY is a Horizon Europe MSCA Doctoral Network advancing research in the emerging field of ultrafast chirality. The network aims to exploit attosecond light-driven electron dynamics to overcome limitations associated with conventional chiroptical methods.
The research targets potential applications in life sciences and advanced technologies, with the goal of developing next-generation, highly sensitive spectroscopic tools for studying chiral molecules.
The network brings together institutions and partners from across Europe and will train 16 doctoral candidates at the intersection of experimental and theoretical ultrafast science. Researchers will work in an interdisciplinary environment spanning physics, chemistry, engineering, and related areas while gaining experience through collaboration between academia and industry.
The PhD project in Germany contributes to the TRILOGY work package focused on the design, development, and testing of an instrument for chiral photoelectron spectroscopy of molecular ions.
The selected candidate will conduct research on the ultrafast spectroscopy of chiral molecular ions.
The project will involve close collaboration between the University of Kassel and Thermo Fisher Scientific, a company active in the field of mass spectrometry.
During the first approximately 24 months, the main workplace will be at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Bremen. The researcher will work on adapting an electrospray ion source and related instrumentation.
The researcher will subsequently relocate to the University of Kassel to perform experiments involving chiral molecular ions and femtosecond laser pulses. The experiments will use a novel momentum spectrometer ion target developed at the University of Kassel together with the ion source developed in collaboration with Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Key Research Activities
Candidate Profile
MSCA Mobility and Eligibility Requirements
As the position is funded through the MSCA Doctoral Network, applicants must meet the relevant eligibility requirements.
Applicants must satisfy the MSCA mobility rule. In general, candidates must not have resided or carried out their main activity, such as work or studies, in Germany for more than 12 months during the 36 months immediately before the recruitment date. Certain exceptions may apply under MSCA rules.
Applicants must also be doctoral candidates and must not already hold a doctoral degree at the date of recruitment.
Candidates are encouraged to carefully verify their eligibility under the applicable MSCA Doctoral Network conditions before applying.
Application Documents
Selection Process
Candidates will initially be pre-selected based on their qualifications, experience, and suitability for the research project.
Shortlisted applicants may then be invited to an online or in-person interview involving representatives from the academic and industrial partners participating in the project.
Key Information
Position: PhD Researcher / Doctoral Candidate
Number of positions: 1
Research areas: Physics, Engineering, Chemistry
Researcher profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Contract: Temporary, full-time
Working hours: 35 hours per week
Country: Germany
Work locations: Bremen and Kassel
Funding: Horizon Europe – Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Network
Project: TRILOGY
Marie Curie Grant Agreement: 1
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Broad estimate: €44,000–€58,000/year
Broad estimate: €44,000–€58,000/year
