Summary
The Munich Center for Quantum Science and Technology (MCQST) invites applications for the MCQST Postdoc Fellowship (Junior Researcher START Fellowship). This program offers outstanding, early-career international researchers the opportunity to pursue independent research within Munich’s vibrant quantum science community. Fellows will be fully funded for two years, hosted by an MCQST Principal Investigator (PI), and integrated into their research group while building broad collaborations across the network.
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Quantum Science and Technology, MCQST, Germany
Designation
- MCQST Postdoctoral Fellow / Junior Researcher
Quick Overview
| Feature | Details |
| Position Type | Fully funded Postdoctoral Fellowship |
| Duration | 2 Years |
| Number of Positions | Up to 2 per call (subject to funding) |
| Host Institutions | LMU München, TUM, Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics (MPQ), Walther-Meißner-Institute (WMI) |
| Application Opening | Early September 2026 |
| Application Deadline | 31 October 2026 |
| Interviews | November / December 2026 |
| Start Date | No later than 1 January 2027 |
Research Area
- Quantum Science and Technology and related disciplines, including:
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Computer Science
- Chemistry
- Engineering
Location
- Munich Center for Quantum Science and Technology (MCQST)Schellingstr. 4, D-80799 Munich, Germany (Host research groups located across participating Munich institutions: LMU, TUM, MPQ, WMI)
Eligibility & Qualifications
- Education: Open to early-career researchers who hold, or expect to obtain before the start of the fellowship, a PhD in physics, mathematics, computer science, chemistry, engineering, or a related field.
- Fit: Research background aligned with the MCQST Research Program.
- Target Group: Open worldwide, with a strong focus on attracting outstanding international researchers who are not currently part of the MCQST community.
Job Description & Key Responsibilities
- Conduct independent, cutting-edge research in quantum science and technology.
- Integrate into a host group under the mentorship of an MCQST Principal Investigator.
- Deepen scientific expertise and actively build interdisciplinary collaborations across participating partner institutions.
- Prepare high-impact scientific publications and present research findings at international conferences and seminars.
How to Apply
Candidates apply independently of a specific research group and can indicate 3 to 5 potential MCQST PIs they are interested in joining.
- Prepare Application Documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV): Maximum 2 pages (no photo).
- Research Statement: Maximum 2 pages outlining proposed research and objectives.
- List of Publications and Talks: Highlighting the 3 publications that best represent your research profile.
- Certificates: Doctoral degree certificate (or expected completion documentation) and further degree certificates.
- Optional supporting documents.
- Letters of Recommendation:
- Two letters of recommendation from external experts (outside MCQST) must be submitted directly by referees via the application portal.
- Submission:
- Submit through the official MCQST online application portal once the call opens in early September.
Last Date for Apply
- 31 October 2026
