Dear colleagues,


We are wondering if you could help us to share this PhD fellowship  
information (https://urldefense.us/v3/__https://x.com/icmm_csic/status/1990334453126942976__;!!G_uCfscf7eWS!fbfR0fHqLAYCBeLSnKtQjA1gOBUV9PuCKoHVDRPUNWZpN58Vj8Det0t8UIEAQWc8tYHOKDqBJtonH1mlHlkrE-K0efMPFfdfi1XqAN7N$) among  
students, especially those ending their master studies next year.


PhD Fellowship Opportunity in Ultrafast X-ray Spectroscopy
Location: ICMM-CSIC (Madrid), a Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence

Deadline: 24 December 2025



Fellowship Details
We are offering a fully funded PhD fellowship (4 years) in our  
research group at the Institute of Materials Science of Madrid  
(ICMM-CSIC). The fellowship includes:

- A full-time PhD contract (up to 4 years)

- Coverage of PhD tuition fees

- Funding for international research stays (~€6,860)



Research Focus
We are seeking a new candidate to join our research efforts in the  
field of ultrafast X-ray spectroscopy of photoinduced molecular  
systems, as part of our ongoing research lines [1–5]. Our group  
actively participates in ultrafast experiments conducted at  
synchrotron and XFEL facilities, providing both theoretical and  
experimental support to these studies.
[1] “Trapping an Elusive Fe (IV)-Superoxo Intermediate Inside a  
Self-Assembled Nanocage in Water at Room Temperature”, JACS 146, 21729  
(2024)

[2] “Attosecond impulsive stimulated X-ray Raman scattering in liquid  
water”, Sci Adv. 10, eadp0841 (2024)

[3] “Core-Hole Coherent Spectroscopy in Molecules”, Phys. Rev. Lett.  
132, 263202 (2024)

[4] “Mapping the Ultrafast Mechanistic Pathways of Co Photocatalysts  
in Pure Water through Time-Resolved X-ray Spectroscopy”,ChemSusChem  
16, e202300719 (2023)

[5] “Unraveling real-time chemical shifts in the ultrafast regime”,  
arXiv 2512.13079 (2025)



Training & Responsibilities
The PhD student will receive comprehensive training in:

- Many-body theory

- X-ray spectroscopy

- Complementary spectroscopy techniques such as Raman spectroscopy,  
Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR), and electrochemistry

- Condensed matter theory

- Computational methods

The candidate will be involved in:

- Drafting beamtime proposals

- Collaborating with international research groups carrying out  
experiments at large-scale facilities

- Simulations, data analysis, and interpretation



Candidate Profile
- Master’s degree in Chemical Physics, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field

- Strong analytical skills

- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities



Contract Conditions
- Monthly salary up to ~€2,029 after the third year

- Additional funding for tuition and travel (~€6,860)



Candidates are required to submit a complete an updated CV with a  
brief description of the previous research and a motivation letter.  
Applications should be sent to the emails antonio.picon@csic.es and  
dooshaye.moonshiram@csic.es


Best wishes,
Dooshaye Moonshiram