Max Planck - FAU Science of Light Postdoctoral Fellowship

Two-year postdoctoral fellowship at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light / FAU exploring nanophotonics, quantum optics, and optical microcavities.

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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 Photonics, Quantum Physics, or Optical Engineering
English language proficiency: Scholarly English publication record
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Four peer-reviewed publications and a 4-page research proposal
Recommendation letters: Three academic reference letters

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: €62,000 - €70,000 annual TV-L E14 position with full social security
Application fee: Zero fee
Tuition / joining costs: Salaried postdoctoral research appointment

Dates and verification

Application deadline: February 15, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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