Up to 10 Research Assistants (PhD Positions) (f/m/d) · in the Institute of Photonic Quantum Systems, Germany

Institute for Photonic Quantum Systems (PhoQS)

Organisation/Company Paderborn University Department Institute for Photonic Quantum Systems (PhoQS) Research Field Physics » Other Mathematics » Applied mathematics Computer science » Other Engineering » Electrical engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 15 Dec 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Amsterdam) Country Germany Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

In the Institute for Photonic Quantum Systems the following positions are to be filled in the Graduate Program PhoQS FUTURE in Fall 2027: Up to 10 Research Assistants (PhD Positions) (f/m/d) with 75% - 100% of the regular working hours (depending on the project and research field). The positions are offered in the fields of experimental and theoretical physics, electrical engineering, computer science and mathematics. Candidates are expected to suggest possible supervisors (PhoQS PIs) as part of the application process. Detailed information on the graduate and scientific program and the team of supervisors is found on the website: https://phoqs.uni-paderborn.de/en/phoqs-future

• Above-average master’s degree or equivalent in one of the involved disciplines.
• Interest in interdisciplinary exchange and willingness to collaborate with others.
• An excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Desirable: experience in the fields of research relevant to photonic quantum systems.

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Additional Information

• Fully funded scientific staff position (all year round) and social benefits (health insurance, pension scheme, annual bonuses, …).
• Flexible working hours and the individual option of mobile working
• Wide range of health, counseling and prevention services
• Attractive fringe benefits such as childcare facilities and sports activities
• Opportunities for internal and external training and development
• Additional benefits in accordance with the collective agreement of the federal states (TV-L), such as annual bonuses and capital-forming benefits as well as the VBL supplementary pension scheme
• A structured and interdisciplinary graduate program developed and coordinated with expertise in higher education in STEM.
• An inspiring institutional setting and world leading infrastructure with permanent scientific support staff.
• Financial support for international research stays.
• Personalized support for incoming international students (visa, insurance, house hunting, …).
• Strong support of the compatibility of family and career as a cornerstone of a productive working environment.

Number of offers available 10 Company/Institute Institute for Photonic Quantum Systems, Paderborn University Country Germany State/Province North Rhine-Westphalia City Paderborn Postal Code 33098 Street Warburger Str. 100 Geofield