Training

Principles

PANIONS delivers a comprehensive and high-quality doctoral training programme designed to equip 14 doctoral candidates with a strong interdisciplinary skillset. The programme combines advanced theoretical and practical research training with targeted transferable skills, preparing participants for diverse careers in academia, fundamental and applied research, and interdisciplinary professional environments. Its quality and credibility are ensured through full alignment with the Seven Principles of Innovative Doctoral Training, providing a structured, internationally recognised framework for excellent doctoral education.

Timeline

M1

PANIONS Kick-off Meeting (online)

Host: University of Gothenburg

M8

Doctoral Candidate Introduction Event (online)

Host: University of Gothenburg

M15

Transferable Skills Module 1 and 2 (online)

Provider: accelopment

Module 1: Research Project Management

Module 2: Science Communication

M13

1st PANIONS Workshop – Introduction to Negative Ions

Location: Gothenburg, Sweden
Organisers: UGOT, ICSI, ISU
Participating organisations: APS, IBW, BMS
Format: 5-day workshop

Introduction to fundamental concepts of negative ions, experimental and theoretical methods, and scientific integrity, combined with hands-on training in mass spectrometry and laser photodetachment.

M20

Transferable Skills Module 3 – Visualize Your Science Workshop (online)

Provider: Visualize Science

Graphic design, scientific posters, graphical abstracts and presentations

M25

2nd PANIONS Workshop – Negative Ions in Space

Location: Heidelberg, Germany
Organisers: MPG, RU, IRF
Participating organisations: IPR, DDT, IACS
Format: 5-day workshop

Addresses negative ions of astrophysical relevance, covering spectroscopy, cosmic anion chemistry and nuclear engineering applications, alongside hands-on training at cryogenic storage ring facilities.

M36

Transferable Skills Module 4 and 5 (online)

Provider: accelopment

Module 4: Funding Opportunities

Module 5: Proposal Writing

M31

3rd PANIONS Workshop – Theoretical Investigations of Negative Ions

Location: Groningen, Netherlands
Organisers: RUG, HUJI, CUB
Participating organisations: AC-CHEM, Q-ACRT
Format: 5-day workshop

Theoretical modelling of negative ions, including ab initio methods, density functional theory, AI-based approaches and computational hands-on exercises.

M40

4th PANIONS Workshop – Anions Beyond PANIONS

Location: Meyrin, Switzerland
Organisers: CERN, UGOT
Participating organisations: ATS, IACS
Format: Final event

Advanced applications of negative ions, intersectoral perspectives and hands-on laboratory training at CERN facilities, including ISOLDE and LINAC4.