OpenFieldDFG Doctoral Position (TV-L E13) in Quantum Diamond Nanophotonics
Three-year salaried doctoral research appointment at the Centre for Quantum BioSciences (ZQB) creating optical fiber-coupled nitrogen-vacancy diamond sensors for nanoscale magnetic resonance imaging of single proteins.
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, Optics, or Electrical Engineering with excellent grade (1.5 or better)
- English language proficiency
- Fluent spoken and written English
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- CV, publication list, master's thesis summary, and letter of motivation
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee contacts
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: 100% TV-L E13 contract (€52,500 to €58,200/year gross) under German public tariff
- Application fee
- Free
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition. Full German social security, health, and pension insurance included.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Ulm University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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