22 October 2026
Job Information
- 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
Where to apply
Website: https://phoqs.uni-paderborn.de/en/early-career/phoqs-future/application-1
Requirements
- Research Field: Physics » Other — Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
- Research Field: Mathematics » Other — Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
- Research Field: Engineering » Electrical engineering — Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
- Research Field: Computer science » Other — Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
- 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
Benefits
- 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.
Selection process: https://phoqs.uni-paderborn.de/en/early-career/phoqs-future/application
Additional comments: Please upload your application document with the Ref. No. 7432 until December 15, 2026 via https://phoqs.uni-paderborn.de/en/early-career/phoqsfuture/application-1
Website for additional job details: https://phoqs.uni-paderborn.de/en/phoqs-future
Work Location(s)
- 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
Contact
- City: Paderborn
- Website: https://phoqs.uni-paderborn.de/en/
- Street: Warburgerstr. 100
- Postal Code: 33098
- E-Mail: [contact details available in the full listing]
