PhD Student in Quantum Dynamics and Control | PhD Student (m/w/d)

Max-Planck-Institut für Physik komplexer Systeme

Dresden, Sachsen, Deutschland
Published Feb 23, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

This role offers a unique opportunity to join the International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Quantum Dynamics and Control in Dresden. As a PhD student, you will engage in high-level research addressing central contemporary themes in theoretical and computational physics, chemistry, and materials science. Your day-to-day activities will involve conducting advanced thesis research, utilizing world-class facilities at the Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Complex Systems and its partner institutions. Beyond research, you will participate in a comprehensive training program designed to foster academic excellence. This position is highly attractive due to its international environment, competitive funding that fully covers living expenses, and the prestige of earning a degree from the Technical University in Dresden or a partner institution. It is ideal for highly motivated students looking to advance their careers in a collaborative, global scientific community.

Required Skills

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent university degree (e.g., German Diplom) in physics, chemistry, mathematics, or computer science.

Experience

  • Professional experience in scientific research within physics, chemistry, mathematics, or computer science
  • Experience in theoretical or computational modeling
  • Demonstrated academic excellence and motivation for doctoral-level research

Languages

English (Basic)

Additional

  • The training program and thesis work are conducted in English. Successful candidates must meet the entrance qualifications for a doctoral degree at the Technical University in Dresden or partner institutions in the Czech Republic or Poland.