Open positions

ASP is permanently offering open PhD and postdoctoral positions. In addition, you can spontaneously apply at every single research group at any time.

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Dr. Silke Keiner und Ms. Twinkle Vohra working at the laser scanning microscope. Image: Jan-Peter Kasper (University of Jena)

We warmly welcome applications from international applicants at any time. Beside the topics given below, feel free to assess the research portfolio of all our researchers at www.acp.uni-jena.de/principal-scientists. All applications will be considered, provided they meet the requirements of the project and the respective position. Applications can be submitted at any time via our Online Application SystemExternal link – every single, completed application will be taken into consideration. A pool of specific positions and open calls is always available - see below.

If you want to publish an open position on this website, please refer to anna.spaethe@uni-jena.de.

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PhD / Postdoc position in Quantum Information Theory and Quantum Many-Body Physics (published May 2023)

The Quantum Information Theory and Quantum Many-Body Physics group led by Martin Gärttner will be newly established at the Institute for Solid State Theory and Optics. The research team focusses on various topics including machine learning enhanced quantum technologies, quantum simulation, and open quantum systems. Stong emphasis is put on collaboration with experimental groups. For more information, visit the group website: www.mbqd.deExternal link

There are two positions advertised, one for a PhD and one for a postdoc.

The PhD position is initially limited to a maximum of 2 years with the possibility of extension to up to 3 years. For more information about your responsabilities, profile, the application process, and what is exactly offered by the research group please follow this link.External link
Detailed information on exclusively the postdoc position in Quantum Information Theory is provided hereExternal link.

The application deadline is May 31, 2023; but later applications are also considered.

Special optical glass along with a 3D lattice model. Image: Jan-Peter Kasper (University of Jena)

Postdoc position in Stimulus-Responsive Hybrid Materials (published April 2023)

Funded by the Carl Zeiss Foundation within its Breakthrough Program, the Friedrich Schiller University Jena has established a coordinated research centre on stimulus-responsive hybrid materials. Understanding the mechanism of stimulus response in hybrid material systems (polymers, organic/inorganic hybrids, hydrogels, mesoporous materials) through experimental data is of key importance in this project. As a member of this postdoctoral researcher, you would develop organic/inorganic hybrid biomaterials, e.g. for wound healing applications, showing single or multiple stimulus (e.g. pH, light, temperature) response. This project offers an excellent collaborative environment of materials scientists, solid-state physicists, chemists and experts in computational materials simulation.

Leran more about your responsabilities, profile, the offer, and the application process here.External link

The application deadline is May 31, 2023; but later applications will also be considered.

Doctoral students in the nano and quantum optics labs Image: MPSP.

CZS Junior Research Group for Quantum Photonics (Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung Center QPhoton, published April 2023)

The new junior group is part of a larger call issued by the Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung Center for Quantum Photonics at the Universities of Jena, Stuttgart and Ulm.

As for the new group in Jena, the appointee is expected to establish an experimental research group in the photonic quantum technologies. A key aspect of the new junior research group is supposed to be in the field of optical control of quantum systems. These may include, e.g., optical designs for enabling optical technologies for atomic or ionic systems as well as integrated optical platforms (fibers, waveguides, photonic integrated circuits) for quantum information processing.

Strong support will be given to create a synergistic match with already existing local research groups. In particular, the junior research group will be closely attached to the Professorship for Optical System Design (appointment currently ongoing) at the Institute of Applied Physics (www.iap.uni-jena.de). The new junior research group will rely on and strongly benefit from state-of-the-art research facilities concerning nanofabrication and system integration. It is recommended to contact Prof. Andreas TünnermannExternal link prior to the submitting a full application.

Detailed information on the application procedure is given here. External link

The application deadline is June 30, 2023.

Addressing optics for optical quantum computers. Image: Fraunhofer IOF Jena

PhD / Postdoc positions in the field of Nano & Quantum Optics (updated February 2023)

The Nano & Quantum Optics group at the Institute of Applied Physics targets to explore and understand the properties of nanoscale matter and objects and their interaction with photons. Currently two PhD positions are to be filled on the following topics under supervision of Prof. Thomas Pertsch:

In addition, the Junior research group Quantum Optics is offering 2 PhD or Postdoc positions on Quantum Optics:

Please apply via the Online Application System of the Abbe School of PhotonicsExternal link. In your application, please make sure to inculde a clear statement on your preference concerning the PhD/postdoctoral project of your choice and/or your preferred supervisor. Any further questions, please feel free to contact the respective supervisor as given in the project descriptions.

The application deadline is January 31, 2022.

Preparation of a cooled sample chamber at the Institute of Solid State Physics. Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)

PhD position on "Electronic structure and strong-field calculations for atoms and ions" at the Fritzsche research group (updated January 2023)

The Relativistic Quantum Dynamics Group of Prof. Stephan Fritzsche at the Institute of Theoretical Physics is offering a PhD position under the topic mentioned in the header. For more details, please review the position announcementpdf, 30 kb and contact s.fritzsche@gsi.de directly.