OpenFieldWalther Meissner Institute Salaried PhD in Superconducting Quantum Circuits
Four-year salaried doctoral research appointment at the Walther Meissner Institute fabricating circuit quantum electrodynamics (cQED) chips and characterizing decoherence mechanisms.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master of Science in physics or materials science with high distinction (grade 1.3 or better)
- English language proficiency
- Fluent technical English (C1)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated skills in cleanroom nanofabrication, microwave engineering, or dilution refrigeration
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic referee letters and complete CV
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully salaried: 100% TV-L E13 (approx. EUR 52,000/year gross) with full social security benefits
- Application fee
- EUR 0
- Tuition / joining costs
- EUR 0 (salaried employee status)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027 (Or until position is filled)
- 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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