PhD student (f/m/d) in Theoretical and Computational Physics - part-time (29,25 hrs/week)

Doctorat / PhD Profil chercheur : First Stage Researcher (R1) Type de contrat : Temporary Date limite de candidature : 23 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) Programme UE : Not funded by a EU programme Référence : S-685 Département : Theory Domaine : Physics

The Position Develop and apply rotational-invariant methods for x-ray scattering and single-particle imaging at XFELs, with a focus on biological and nanoengineered particles Advance theoretical and computational approaches for extracting and analyzing angular cross-correlation functions and rotational invariants in x-ray scattering Analyze and interpret experimental XFEL datasets—primarily from the European XFEL—and participate in relevant beamtimes and collaborative research projects with internal and external user groups Contribute to the development of in-house software for invariant-based structural analysis and disseminate research results through scientific publications, conference presentations, and a PhD thesis. Duration This appointment is limited to 3 years.

The Position

Develop and apply rotational-invariant methods for x-ray scattering and single-particle imaging at XFELs, with a focus on biological and nanoengineered particles

Advance theoretical and computational approaches for extracting and analyzing angular cross-correlation functions and rotational invariants in x-ray scattering

Analyze and interpret experimental XFEL datasets—primarily from the European XFEL—and participate in relevant beamtimes and collaborative research projects with internal and external user groups

Contribute to the development of in-house software for invariant-based structural analysis and disseminate research results through scientific publications, conference presentations, and a PhD thesis.

Duration

This appointment is limited to 3 years.

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