PhD Position (f, m, d)

Georg-August-Universität Zentr. Universitätsverwaltung

37073 Göttingen, Niedersachsen - Deutschland

Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in Arbeit Vollzeit ab 06.10.2025

Beschreibung

The Institute for X-ray Physics of the University of Göttingen welcomes applications for a

**Postdoc Position**

**(f, m, d)**

starting as soon as possible. The salary is based on **TV-L E13** (full position, currently 39.8 hours/week). The position is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) until 30.09.2028.

Within this project, and in a collaboration between the University of Göttingen (Germany) and the European Synchrotron (ESRF) in Grenoble (France), we will design and build a novel synchrotron setup to combine x-ray scattering with light microscopy. Most of the work will be performed in Grenoble at the ESRF. The newly built setup will then be used to investigate a variety of relevant biological systems.

**We are looking for a candidate, who**

· Holds a Master’s degree and a PhD in physics, biophysics, physical chemistry or a related field

· Has several years of experience in working on scientific projects

· Is fluent in English

· Has solid programming skills and is interested in finding innovative, creative solutions

· Is experienced or at least strongly interested in synchrotron experiments, preferably in scanning nano-SAXS

· Or, alternatively, offers advanced experience with light microscopy.

**What we offer:**

· An international, interdisciplinary, flexible and motivating working environment

· Mentoring by advanced researchers

· Advanced career support (professional skills courses)

To apply for this position, please send your documents (CV, list of publications, summary of relevant previous work (maximum one page), certificates and transcripts of previous degrees (Bachelor’s Master’s, PhD), two reference letters by senior researchers) to [sarah.koester@uni-goettingen.de](mailto:sarah.koester@uni-goettingen.de) (preferably as only *one* pdf file). This position will remain open until filled. If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Sarah Köster (sarah.koester@uni-goettingen.de, +49-551-39 29429). For more information about the research group, please visit the institute [webpage](https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/91107.html).

The University of Göttingen is an equal opportunities employer and places particular emphasis on fostering career opportunities for women. Qualified women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as they are underrepresented in the field. The university has committed itself to being a family-friendly institution and supports their employees in balancing work and family life. The mission of the University is to employ a greater number of severely disabled persons. Applications from severely disabled persons with equivalent qualifications will be given preference.

Please note: With submission of your application, you accept the processing of your applicant data in accordance with the data-protection law. Further information on the applicable law and data usage is provided in the information sheet on the General Data Protection Regulation (Hinweisblatt zur Datenschutzgrundverordnung, DSGVO) (www.uni-goettingen.de/hinweisdsgvo).

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