OpenFieldLeibniz Supercomputing Centre (LRZ) Quantum Computing Doctoral Fellowship
Doctoral research position at LRZ Garching working on the Munich Quantum Valley initiative, integrating superconducting quantum processors into hybrid exascale supercomputing pipelines.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree in physics, computer science, or mathematics with grade 1.5 or better
- English language proficiency
- Fluent scientific English (IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 95)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis on quantum algorithms, superconducting qubits, or HPC simulation
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic recommendation letters from university professors
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully salaried: 100% TV-L E13 (approx. EUR 52,000 annual gross salary) plus supercomputer allocation
- Application fee
- EUR 0
- Tuition / joining costs
- EUR 0 (tuition-free doctoral research appointment)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027 (Spring selection cycle)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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