Junior Researcher START Fellowship

Postdoc

, Quantum Simulation

, Quantum Information Theory

, High Performance Computing

, Enabling Technologies

, Quantum Software

, Quantum Hardware

, Quantum Matter

, Quantum Sensing

, Quantum Metrology

, Quantum Communication

, Quantum Computing

The aim of the fellowship is to support young talents on their transition from postdocs to independent researchers. With a total budget of 300.000 € for a funding-period of two years, the fellows have the opportunity to start their own scientific project in one of the research areas of MCQST.

The funds are flexible and may be spent in accordance with DFG rules for instrumentations, staff, consumables, travels as well as for the fellows' own salaries. Laboratory and office space will be provided by one of the MCQST Principal Investigators (PIs).

How to apply

Eligible candidates are at the beginning of their academic career and have completed their doctoral degree in physics, mathematics, computer science, chemistry, or engineering within the last four years. Research experience in quantum science and technology is of advantage and should be documented by publications in high level academic journals.

Applications should incls.ude:

• Curriculum vitae (two pages max, without photo)
• Research outline (two pages max)
• Complete list of publications and talks (please highlight 3 publications that best represent your research)
• Doctoral certificate
• Support letter from MCQST host committing to offer laboratory and office space
• Two letters of recommendation, at least one from an external expert (outside MCQST)

Send all application documents to support[at]mcqst.de

Please note that we cannot accept applications without a support declaration by a MCQST PI. If you are not already in contact with one of our PIs, you can find a list of our members on our website. It is important that an MCQST PI supports your application as they will provide not only funding and academic guidance but also structural support like an office space. We are aware that this adds an extra hurdle for external applicants but this approach has proven very fruitful for a successful outcome of the fellowship in the past.

Application deadline: 19 January 2025.