OpenFieldBAdW Postdoctoral Fellowship in Quantum Nanophotonics and Diamond Defects
Two-year postdoctoral research appointment developing optically active nitrogen-vacancy (NV) and silicon-vacancy colour centres in diamond for nanoscale quantum sensing and magnetic resonance.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- PhD in experimental quantum optics, solid-state physics, or photonics within last 3 years
- English language proficiency
- Full professional scientific English fluency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Minimum two first-authored papers in top-tier physics journals (PRL, Nature Physics, PRX)
- Recommendation letters
- Three international academic referee letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full postdoctoral salary TV-L E14 (approx. EUR 60,000 to EUR 65,000/year gross)
- Application fee
- EUR 0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Not applicable (salaried research staff appointment)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- May 31, 2027 (Late 2027 start)
- 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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