PhD Position in Physics Msca-Dn "Ms-Radam
Listed on 2026-03-03
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Research Scientist, Biomedical Science, Biotechnology, Postdoctoral Research Fellow -
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Research Scientist, Biomedical Science, Biotechnology
Location: Germany
Chemistry » Reaction mechanisms and dynamics
Computer science » Modelling tools
Organisation/Company Meso Bio Nano Research Center Research Field Physics » Computational physics Physics » Chemical physics Chemistry » Reaction mechanisms and dynamics Computer science » Modelling tools 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 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Jul 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Horizon Europe - MSCA Reference Number DC4 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, radiosensitisation 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, radiosensitising 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 the MBN Research Center gGmbH in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, and enrolled in the PhD programme at Goethe University Frankfurt
. MBN Research Center () is internationally recognised as a leading expert in the multiscale theory and simulations of molecular and condensed matter systems exposed to radiation, the development of advanced computational solutions for multiscale modelling and their application in various technology-related research activities.
The DC4 research project, entitled "Nanochemistry of irradiated biomacromolecular systems", will focus on modelling radiation-induced chemical processes in biologically relevant media. Using a computational multiscale approach —including reactive molecular dynamics, irradiation-driven molecular dynamics , stochastic dynamics, and analytical models—the project will investigate the dynamics of biologically relevant media on femto-to-nanosecond time scales following irradiation, particularly focusing on the formation and transport of reactive species in the vicinity of ion tracks and radiosensitising nanoparticles.
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.
Where to applyResearch Field Physics » Computational physics Education Level Master Degree or equivalent
Research Field Physics » Chemical physics Education Level Master Degree or equivalent
Research Field Chemistry » Reaction mechanisms and dynamics Education Level Master Degree or equivalent
Research Field Computer science » Modelling tools Education Level Master Degree or equivalent
Research Field Physics » Biophysics Education Level Master Degree or…
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