Multiple PhD Positions at the International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Quantum Dynamics and Control (QDC) Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Complex Systems in Germany

The International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Quantum Dynamics and Control (QDC) in Dresden, Germany, invites applications for multiple PhD positions. This prestigious doctoral program is hosted by the Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Complex Systems and offers a unique opportunity for highly talented and motivated students from around the world to engage in cutting-edge research in quantum dynamics, quantum control, theoretical and computational physics, chemistry, and materials science.

PhD students will benefit from a comprehensive training program conducted in English, with the PhD degree conferred by the Technical University Dresden or one of the partner institutions. The IMPRS QDC is dedicated to addressing central contemporary themes in theoretical and computational physics, chemistry, and materials science, providing access to excellent research facilities at the Max Planck Institute and its partner institutions in Dresden, as well as international partners in the Czech Republic and Poland.

Applicants should possess a master’s degree or equivalent in physics, chemistry, mathematics, or computer science. The program is highly competitive, and successful candidates will receive financial support fully covering living expenses. Research topics span a wide range of fields, including quantum physics, condensed matter physics, computational chemistry, applied mathematics, quantum computing, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.

Applications must be submitted by April 30, 2026. For more information on potential supervisors, research topics, and the application process, please visit the IMPRS website. The application portal is available at the provided link.

Partner institutions include the Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Complex Systems, Technical University Dresden, Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research, and several leading universities and research institutes in Prague and Wroclaw.