PhD Positions in Quantum Materials Research
International Max Planck Research School for Chemistry and Physics of Quantum Materials, Germany
- Institution
- International Max Planck Research School for Chemistry and Physics of Quantum Materials
- Country
- Germany
- Position type
- PhD
- Subject area
- Physics & Astronomy
- Location
- Dresden, Saxony, Germany
- Funding
- Fully funded position
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About this position
Our program will provide successful candidates with a stimulating environment, in which they will have the opportunity to interact and work with world-leading scientists from the three sites and use our excellent infrastructure and facilities. Our research is generously funded and successful candidates will receive competitive payment based on the primary location of their research project.
We seek to recruit multiple PhD students in 2027 for a range of inter‐institutional research projects in the broadly defined field of quantum materials. Research work will be combined with graduate courses and general skills training. Both experimental and theoretical projects are offered and a complete list of all projects is available on our website.
Excellent candidates from any country are encouraged to apply. Applicants are expected to have an outstanding bachelor's or master's degree in a field of study that is well-aligned with our research activities.
The IMPRS-CPQM places great importance on fostering a pleasant working atmosphere and encouraging friendly cooperation. We are committed to increasing the proportion of women in areas where they are underrepresented. We have also set ourselves the goal of employing more people with severe disabilities.
Closing date for applications is November 30, 2026. Accepted candidates are expected to start their projects no later than September 2027.
For more information, including application guidelines, please visit our website: https://imprs-cpqm.mpg.deApply directly to International Max Planck Research School for Chemistry and Physics of Quantum Materials
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