Job description
The ORBIS Consortium is currently recruiting doctoral candidates (DCs) to work on sixteen individual research projects at participating institutions in Spain, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Portugal, Sweden or Switzerland.
Over the course of three years, ORBIS’s DCs will research topics at the forefront of orbitronics and nanoelectronics and benefit from a comprehensive and intersectoral training program including project workshops, special training sessions and participation in two secondments for a total of 6 months.
Furthermore, they will be enrolled in a PhD programme at an ORBIS beneficiary or associated partner and thus benefit from all local training activities and specialized courses. At the end of the 36-month period, the DCs will defend their PhD theses and obtain their degrees.

Application period
1 February – 31 March 2026 (or until positions are filled)
Evaluation on a rolling basis

Start date
Candidates are expected to start working on the project between June and September 2026.

Eligibility
The 16 researchers that will be recruited to work on ORBIS
- may be of any nationality and
- must be proficient in written and spoken English.

Additionally, in accordance with the European Commission’s eligibility requirements for MSCA Doctoral Networks, at the time of recruitment (i.e. contract starting date) the researchers
- must not have been awarded a doctoral degree;
- must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the employing institution for more than 12 months in the last 3 years.

We are offering
- A comprehensive and international training programme in the burgeoning field of orbitronics;
- Training in research-specific, complementary and soft skills, that involve both the academic and industry sectors and are tailor-made to prepare young researchers for their future careers;
- A competitive salary, adjusted according to the host country;
- A mobility allowance* of 710€/month and, if applicable, a family allowance** of 660€ as part of the employment package.

Selection criteria
- Academic record
- Scientific background
- Expected impact and benefits of the proposed training to the DC’s career

For more info and to apply, visit orbis-dn.eu

*The mobility allowance is aimed at covering private mobility-related costs of the recruited researcher, including travel and accommodation costs. This contribution does not cover travel for professional or research purposes.

*If the recruited doctoral candidate has or acquires family obligations during duration of the project, i.e. persons linked to him/her by (i) marriage, or (ii) a relationship with equivalent status to a marriage recognised by the legislation of the country or region where this relationship was formalised; or (iii) dependent children who are actually being maintained by the researcher, a family allowance will be paid to him/her as well.