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LMU Salaried Doctoral Positions (Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in TV-L E13) in Quantum Science

Full-time salaried doctoral research contracts inside LMU's world-leading Faculty of Physics and the Munich Center for Quantum Science and Technology (MCQST).

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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
University Master's degree in physics, chemistry, or computing with grade 'gut' (minimum 2.0) or better.
English language proficiency
Fluency in English (IELTS 6.5+); working knowledge of German advantageous.
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Not required.
Thesis / Research statement
Master's research thesis demonstrating deep methodological proficiency.
Recommendation letters
Two academic recommendation letters and thesis summary.

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

Financial support / stipend
Fully salaried research contract: TV-L E13 (100%) gross salary of €52,000 to €56,000/year with statutory health insurance, unemployment insurance, and pension
Application fee
No application fee
Tuition / joining costs
Zero tuition fees; nominal €150/semester public contribution.

Dates and verification

Application deadline
March 31, 2027 (Rolling departmental chair recruitment for 2027 cohort)
Last source review
2026-10-14

Important verification note

Facts reflect official Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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