PhD Position in Physics Msca-Dn “Ms-Radam

Chemistry » Reaction mechanisms and dynamics

Organisation/Company Carl von Ossietzky University Department Institute of Physics Research Field Physics » Computational physics Computer science » Modelling tools Chemistry » Reaction mechanisms and dynamics Physics » Biophysics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Final date to receive applications 15 Apr 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) Country Germany Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 39.8 Offer Starting Date 1 Jul 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Horizon Europe - MSCA Reference Number DC2 Application Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number  Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

MS-RADAM (“Multi Scale phenomena in RAdiation DAMage”) is a European Doctoral Network project funded by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) programme. The project brings together leading academic and industrial partners from eight European countries (Germany, France, United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Czech Republic, Sweden, Denmark and Georgia) to train a new generation of interdisciplinary researchers.

MS-RADAM aims to advance the understanding of key radiation-induced biodamage phenomena at the nano- and larger scales, with applications in particle therapy, radiotherapy, and radio protection. These include the formation of DNA strand breaks by ionising radiation, DNA repair, radio sensitisation by metal nanoparticles, cell survival and radioresistance.

The MS-RADAM research programme combines state-of-the-art computational multiscale modelling (using DFT/TDDFT methods, collision theory, molecular dynamics, stochastic dynamics, Monte Carlo and analytical methods) and its thorough validation using advanced experimental techniques (such as mass spectrometry, electron microscopy, radiochemistry and radio biology experiments with biomolecular and biological systems such as oligonucleotides, DNA origami, radio sensitising nanoparticles, living cells and multicellular targets).

MS-RADAM invites applications for a 36-month, full-time, fixed-term position as a Doctoral Candidate (DC). The successful candidate will be employed by Carl von Ossietzky Universityin Oldenburg, Germany and enrolled in its PhD programme. Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg is a research-oriented public university with a strong international profile and recognized strengths in energy research, environmental sciences, neuroscience, and digital transformation.

It offers an interdisciplinary and supportive research environment with modern infrastructure and extensive doctoral training opportunities.

The DC2 research project, entitled “Electron dynamics in irradiated biomolecular systems”, will study radiation-induced electronic quantum effects in biomolecular systems (electronic excitation, ionisation, partial charges redistribution, electron transfer and attachment, relaxation of electronic excitations, bond cleavage, etc.) by time-dependent density functional theory interlinked with classical molecular dynamics . The modelling results will be validated through close collaboration with experimental partners within the MS-RADAM network.

In addition to specialised scientific training, the position offers extensive international mobility, secondments to partner organisations, and training in transferable skills such as research management, communication, and career development.

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Research Field Physics » Computational physics Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Computer science » Modelling tools Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Chemistry » Reaction mechanisms and dynamics Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Physics » Biophysics Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• hold aqualifying university degree (diploma, master of similar) in theoreticalphysics, computational physics, biophysics, physical chemistry, or a related field
• have proven experience of using software tools for computer simulations (e.g. quantum chemistry calculations,…