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Graduate Research Assistantship in Quantum Technology and Photonics

Research position in the State Research Center for Optics and Materials Science (OPTIMAS), investigating ultracold quantum gases, spintronics, and ultrafast laser spectroscopy.

Official university details ↗Research checked, not sponsored

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 Materials Science with honors.
English language proficiency
English C1.
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Not required.
Thesis / Research statement
CV, publication list, master's thesis abstract, and motivation letter.
Recommendation letters
Two reference letters from senior physicists.

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

Financial support / stipend
DFG Sonderforschungsbereich research fellowship (€1,600/month stipend and laser lab access)
Application fee
No application fee
Tuition / joining costs
€0 tuition

Dates and verification

Application deadline
April 30, 2027
Last source review
2026-10-15

Important verification note

Facts reflect official RPTU University Kaiserslautern-Landau documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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