
Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
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Universities with open positions in spectroscopy in Germany include Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Fritz-Haber-Institut der Max-Planck-Gesellschaft and Technical University of Munich.
Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
Germany
1 week ago
Postdoctoral Researcher opportunity in high-efficiency all-perovskite tandem solar cells at the Aydin Group, Department of Chemistry, LMU Munich in Germany. The project focuses on the design, fabrication, optimization, and characterization of monolithic all-perovskite tandem devices. Research activities include working with wide-bandgap and narrow-bandgap subcells , recombination contacts and interfaces , stability testing , and spectroscopic analysis to study and mitigate degradation pathways. ...
1 week ago
Fritz-Haber-Institut der Max-Planck-Gesellschaft
Germany
1 week ago
PhD position at the Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society in Berlin, Germany, in the Department of Interface Science headed by Prof. Beatriz Roldan Cuenya . The project is titled Operando characterization of electrochemical carbon capture processes and is hosted in the Carbon capture group led by Dr. Valentin Briega Martos . This research focuses on electrochemical carbon capture , electrocatalysis , and operando characterization of CO2 reduction in capture liquids. The work uses in si...
1 week ago
Technical University of Munich
Top university
Germany
2 weeks ago
Top university
Technical University of Munich (TUM) is advertising a PhD position in Materials Science / Polymer Physics within the Professorship for Particle and Fiber Technology. The project, LaserCell , is funded by an ERC Starting Grant and focuses on the processing of bio-based polymers such as cellulose and proteins from renewable feedstocks and waste streams. The research aims to develop sustainable processes that convert these materials into high-performance fibers and functional materials. A central s...
2 weeks ago
Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden
Germany
2 weeks ago
PhD opportunity at Leibniz IFW Dresden, Germany in twisted 2D superconductors for quantum hardware . The project is hosted at the Superpuddles Lab at Leibniz IFW Dresden , in synergy with the QTLab at the University of Naples Federico II . The research explores how stacking and twisting quantum materials can engineer new superconducting states, with a focus on ultraclean twisted superconducting interfaces , including cuprates and layered superconductors . Students will gain hands-on experience i...
2 weeks ago
Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics
Germany
1 month ago
The Max Planck Graduate Center for Quantum Materials (MPGC-QM) is inviting applications for multiple fully funded PhD positions in the fast-moving field of quantum materials. This is a structured, English-speaking doctoral program bringing together leading research groups from several Max Planck Institutes in Germany, with a limited number of joint PhD projects in collaboration with Oxford University. Successful candidates will join an interdisciplinary research environment with access to world-...
1 month ago
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Universität Duisburg-Essen
Germany
4 days ago
The University of Duisburg-Essen in Duisburg, Germany, is offering a 24-month, full-time postdoctoral/project employee position in the Faculty of Engineering, Institute for Energy and Materials Processes, Particle Science and Technology group. The project, Direct Bicarbonate-to-CO Electrolysis: Unlocking Green Syngas for a Resilient, Fossil-Free Chemical Industry (Bicarb2Syn) , develops sustainable routes for converting bicarbonate and atmospheric CO2 into CO for green syngas production. The suc...
4 days ago
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Universität Duisburg-Essen
Germany
8 months ago
The University of Duisburg-Essen is offering a fully funded postdoctoral position in the field of Organic and Supramolecular Chemistry, specifically targeting female researchers from Japan. This opportunity is part of the Henriette Herz Programme, which aims to increase diversity in the Alexander von Humboldt Postdoctoral Fellowship scheme by supporting candidates from underrepresented countries. The research focus includes organic chemistry, supramolecular chemistry, and interlocked molecules, ...
8 months ago
Forschungszentrum Jülich
Germany
1 month ago
Forschungszentrum Jülich / Jülich Centre for Neutron Science (JCNS-4) is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher for the PROMULSION project, focused on plant protein colloids and improving emulsification properties for sustainable food applications. The position is based in Garching (München), Germany , at the Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Zentrum (MLZ), where the team works with advanced neutron scattering instrumentation and complementary techniques. The project is a collaboration with the Fraunhofer Inst...
1 month ago
Estimated costs in Germany.
MonthlyYearly | |
|---|---|
![]() Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | €5.0k $5,400/yr |
![]() Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | €662 $720/yr |
![]() Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | €552 $600/yr |
![]() Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | €828 $900/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
RWTH Aachen University
Germany
Nuclear Physics
Hardware Engineering
Pet Imaging
Positron Physics
Ultrafast Spectroscopy
Full professor, Terahertz Devices and Systems
Technische Universität Darmstadt
Germany
Condensed Matter Physics
Electromagnetic
Terahertz Spectroscopy
Terahertz Technology
Semiconductor Physics
Professor for Medical Radiation Physics and Head of Medical Radiation Physics Section
Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus
Germany
Radiology
Medical Imaging
Radiation Therapy
Radiobiology
Ct Imaging
Universität zu Köln Zülpicher
Germany
Physical Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry
Spectroscopy
Time-resolved Spectroscopy
Vibrational Dynamics
Professor
HTW Berlin - University of Applied Sciences
Germany
Physical Chemistry
Nuclear Physics
Spectroscopy
Atomic Physics
Electron Spectroscopy
Technische Universität Berlin
Germany
Physical Chemistry
Materials Chemistry
Spectroscopy
Plasmonic
Luminescence Spectroscopy

The DAAD Leadership for Africa Programme supports qualified refugees and graduates from selected African countries to pursue postgraduate study in Germany with a strong focus on academic training and leadership development.

The Rosa Luxemburg Foundation Scholarships support highly qualified students and doctoral candidates studying in Germany, with a strong emphasis on social commitment and the Foundation's values.

Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarships support academically strong international students and doctoral candidates who want to study or conduct research in Germany and show social or political commitment.
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