PhD positions: Max Planck Graduate Center for Quantum Materials 1585 views

The Max Planck Graduate Center for Quantum Materials is inviting applications for PhD positions for the autumn term 2020. The term “quantum materials” refers to a rapidly evolving research frontier that aims to understand, control, and ultimately design materials in which quantum physics enables novel functionalities.

Research areas:

• Synthesis of Quantum Materials
• Quantum Heterostructures
• Spin Orbitronics
• Neuromorphic Computing
• Dynamical Control

Requirements:

• Applicants must be excellent students in relevant research fields such as Physics, Chemistry and Material Sciences.
• Highly motivated students who have a record of excellence in their previous studies.
• Applicants are expected to have an outstanding Bachelor or Master degree in a field of study which is well-aligned with our research activities.

Applications:

Apply online and applications must include the following documents:

• Application form to be filled online, including two short texts describing the applicant’s scientific interests and their motivation to apply for PhD projects at Max Planck Gaduate Center for Quantum Materials, along with the applicant’s choice of up to five research fields
• CV in pdf format
• Degree certificates and full transcripts of all academic records: i.e. scanned copies of B.Sc. and M.Sc. degree certificates (or equivalent), and lists of all courses with credits and grades issued by the respective school or university, with English or German translations;
• Certificate to prove proficiency in the English language, for candidates whose native language is not English or German (e.g. transcript of TOEFL / IELTS scores or equivalent) is highly recommended.
• Contact details for two referees who have agreed to write a letter of recommendation on behalf of the applicant.
• The referees will be contacted by the Graduate Center immediately upon submission of the application by the candidate and will be asked to submit their letters through the online portal no later than 7 November 2019.