Job offers
On this page we publish current offers for diploma and doctoral theses or other positions. For further information, please email the Department Head Prof. Dr. Marco Durante.
Postdoctoral researcher (all genders)
Reference number: 26.10-1590
Project topic:
The HI-FLASH project is an ERC Advanced Grant funded in 2025 (PI: Prof. Marco Durante). It aims to use ultra-high dose rate (>40 Gy/s) neon beams for the treatment of highly aggressive brain tumors. The project’s rationale is to simultaneously exploit the high radiobiological effectiveness of neon ions — due to their high LET in tumor regions — and the normal tissue-sparing effect induced by ultra-high dose rates, known as the FLASH effect. UHDR irradiations have been shown to reduce damage to normal tissues surrounding the tumor while maintaining tumor response. This field has attracted growing attention worldwide because it offers tremendous potential for cancer therapy, though the underlying mechanisms are not yet fully understood. >>More
PhD student (all genders) 65%
Posting ID: 26.09-1520
Project topic:
Irradiation with heavy ions can be used to eliminate cancer and has proven beneficial in treatment of brain cancer such as glioblastoma (GBM). The PhD project will be centred around the ERC-funded Hi-FLASH project, which focuses on the treatment of GBM with Neon-ions at high dose rates (FLASH).
The potential side effects due to radiation will also be assessed with regard to the cognitive function of the brain. This application is also relevant in space research, as heavy ion radiation in space, as it occurs beyond low Earth orbit, exposes astronauts to a significant risk of effects on the central nervous system, degenerative diseases, cancer induction, or even radiation sickness.
The candidate will join the “Space Radiobiology” group and perform in vitro and in vivo experiments at the radiation facilities of GSI/FAIR for clinical and space-related research questions. This research will contribute to the evaluation of radiation-induced health effects on the central nervous system and to test mitigation strategies that could reduce the risks to cancer patients as well as astronauts.>>More
Postdoctoral researcher (all genders)
26.08-1570
to support radiation biology research in the Clinical Radiobiology Group in the field of ultra-high dose rate radiotherapy, starting in April 2026.
Project topic:
Investigating the effects of ultra-high dose-rate irradiation on tumor treatment and normal tissue sparing. The focus is on comparing different irradiation modalities using various preclinical models, particularly with regard to the underlying biological mechanisms. >>More
