Nextstep second call: 7 PhD positions open at ILL

🔬Looking to start your #PhD in a world-leading #research environment? 7 fully funded PhD now open at ILL through #Nextstep,in collaboration with leading partners across #EU.

⬇️Check the link & apply by 3 May '26! @illneutrons.bsky.social @horizoneu.bsky.social

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📣Only a few days left to apply!
Applications for the 2nd cohort of our PhD programme at #ESRF, #FZJ & #AreaSciencePark are closing soon.

Don’t miss your chance to join the #Nextstep community & grow your #research in a dynamic and international environment.

👉 esrf.gestmax.eu/search
📅 31 March 2026

Passionate about #imaging & #neuroscience?
The Cryo-ASTRALXEM PhD project is recruiting! Explore the nanoscale organization of astrocyte–synapse interfaces using multimodal #cryogenic imaging.

📅 Apply by 31/03
👉 bit.ly/4sVkCLn

@esrf.fr @esrfjobs.bsky.social @ugrenoblealpes.bsky.social
@inserm.fr

📣Applications are open for the 2nd cohort of our PhD programme! We’re excited to welcome new #researchers to the #Nextstep community.

Looking for an inspiring place to grow your research and tackle global challenges using #neutron, #Xray & #electron microscopy? Apply now!

📅Deadline:31 March 2026

New students, new energy, new projects!🎓
We’re excited to welcome three new #PhD students to the #ILL, ready to kick off their #nextstep journey: Gloria, Elena Andreea & Asmita!

🔌Stay tuned for more about their work and journeys ahead.

@illneutrons.bsky.social #phdprogramme #innovation #research

These positions offer a unique chance to contribute to cutting-edge research, work within an international environment and help advance the project’s ambitious goals. Take this opportunity to join world-class teams and shape your PhD journey!

🚀 2 PhD applications from Round 1 are re-open – check them out!

📚 Mineral-Protein Superlattices in Silica Sponges
🤝 @esrf.fr + TU Dresden

📚 Structural Biology of an RNA Helicase
🤝 #ILL + Univ. of Bayreuth

🌍 A chance to join world-class teams & shape your #PhD journey!

🔗http://bit.ly/3Ky7YjZ

First Nextstep PhD Student arrives in Grenoble

🚀Big milestone: the #Nextstep Doctoral Programme welcomes its 1st PhD student!

Paul Grosskopf will study LNP-based mRNA delivery between #ILL (Grenoble) & #FAU (Nuremberg) — boosting #drugdelivery innovation & global collaboration.

Full article 👉 bit.ly/4nmx7wj

@illneutrons.bsky.social @fau.de

🔔PhD opportunity alert!

🔹Combine mass spectrometry & electron microscopy to master FIB-ToF-SIMS and vibrational electron spectroscopy.

🔹Train at @fz-juelich.de & @maastrichtu.bsky.social

🔹Apply by 24 June👉 lnkd.in/eRavpNpB

#nexstep #phd #massspectrometry #electronmicroscopy #softmatter

𝗧𝗵𝗲 @nextstep-programme.bsky.social 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘-𝗠𝗥𝗦 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲! 🤝 Good opportunity to connect with many attendees, share insights and opportunities at the @esrf.fr. Get in touch with Gary Admans. #EMRS2025 #ESRF #SynchrotronScience #PhDopportunities #Research

𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 📢 #PhD available:

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#MSCA

𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet (NTNU)! 🧐 The largest primary Norwegian university in engineering and technology. 🔗 Visit their website 👉 www.ntnu.no #NextstepDoctoralProgramme #PhD #Research #ScienceTogether #MSCA

𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 @esrf.fr! 🧐 Recognised as one of the top research institutions worldwide thanks to its high-level, innovative engineering and cutting-edge vision. 🔗 Their website 👉 www.esrf.eu 🔗 Their job offers 👉 lnkd.in/gru_Ebj8 #NextstepDoctoralProgramme #PhD #Research #ScienceTogether #MSCA

𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 Area Science Park! 🧐 A national public research organisation supervised by the Italian Ministry of University and Research. 🔗 Their website 👉 lnkd.in/gR4G4BqU 🔗 Their news article about the programme 👉 lnkd.in/gAvCrDUD #NextstepDoctoralProgramme #PhD #Research #ScienceTogether #MSCA

𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 ILL - Institut Laue Langevin! 🧐 International research centre at the cutting edge of neutron science and technology. 🔗 Their website 👉 www.ill.eu 🔗 Their job offers 👉 lnkd.in/g63-eu2E #NextstepDoctoralProgramme #PhD #Research#ScienceTogether #MSCA

𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 Forschungszentrum Jülich! 🧐 One of the largest interdisciplinary research centres in #Europe and a founding member of the Helmholtz Association. 🔗 Their website 👉 lnkd.in/gEkVU8_p 🔗 Their job offers 👉 lnkd.in/gindeiuz #NextstepDoctoralProgramme #PhD #Research #ScienceTogether #MSCA

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸'𝘀 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘀! 🙏 These sessions allowed us to answer many questions about the programme. It was a real pleasure to meet you (even from a distance)! #NextstepDoctoralProgramme #PhD #MSCA

#WEBINARS 🖱️𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟲 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 at 8PM (20:00 in France) & 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟳 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 at 9AM (09:00 in France) 👉 lnkd.in/gpc4VkUE A project co-funded by Horizon Europe #MarieSklodowskaCurieActions - European Commission.

A unique chance to engage in cutting-edge research across multiple disciplines. Be part of a dynamic scientific community shaping the future! #Opportunity #Support #Diversity #Impact PhD opportunities 👉 lnkd.in/gxcw5E9e Learn more 👉 lnkd.in/gtSnKP5b #MarieSklodowskaCurieActions

What breakthrough would you love to achieve in your PhD? Share your thoughts! 👇

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻!🎓 We’re excited to announce that applications are now open for the #NextstepDoctoralProgramme, offering more than 18 fully funded PhD positions starting in autumn 2025! 🌍✨ You can already discover the PhD job offers here: lnkd.in/gxcw5E9e

Final-year Master’s students and eligible graduates—this is your chance to join a ground-breaking research programme! Will you be applying? Let us know in the comment too!

🔗 Learn more & apply soon:
📌 PhD offers published on 3 March 2025 → www.esrf.fr/Jobs
📌 Check the FAQ & eligibility → lnkd.in/gvqb2a64
📌 Get to know more about the host institutes → lnkd.in/gWvzsuQ2
📌 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) → lnkd.in/gxtbQ5Mi

On 3 march 2025, over 18 PhD positions starting autumn 2025 in diverse disciplines will be released. Candidates must relocate to the host institute’s country. Co-hosted by @esrf.fr, @illneutrons.bsky.social and the e-Dream institutions. #MarieSklodowskaCurieActions (MSCA) cofund doctoral programme.

Nextstep: a new doctoral programme sees the light

Announcing NEXTSTEP Doctoral Programme nextstep-programme.eu/news/nextste..., #HorizonEurope #MSCA cofund to recruit 36 #PhD students for exciting projects at @esrf.fr, @illneutrons.bsky.social, @fz-juelich.de , @ Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), @ AreaSciencePark.