Deadline Timezone CET as stated by provider (UTC+01:00); source does not clarify seasonal offset.
Funding and support
- A fully funded postdoctoral position for two years in Munich; the official page does not state a specific salary or monetary amount.
- Integration into an MCQST Principal Investigator's research group and access to the Munich quantum research community.
- Fellowship should start no later than 12 months after admission to the programme.
Costs to consider
The official call and portal do not state whether an application fee applies; fee status is unknown.
Requirements
- Submit a CV of no more than 2 pages, without a photo.
- Submit a research statement of no more than 2 pages.
- Submit a list of publications and talks, highlighting three publications that best represent the applicant's research profile.
- Submit the doctoral degree certificate and further degree certificates; other relevant documents are optional.
- Arrange two recommendation letters from experts outside MCQST. Referees submit separately through the application system by 31 October 2026 at 23:59 CET. Applicants should obtain referees' agreement before entering their names; the system contacts them automatically.
- In the application, name 3–5 MCQST Principal Investigators whose groups are of interest. A host group need not be secured before applying.
- A fully funded postdoctoral position for two years in Munich; the official page does not state a specific salary or monetary amount.
- Integration into an MCQST Principal Investigator's research group and access to the Munich quantum research community.
- Fellowship should start no later than 12 months after admission to the programme.
Who can apply
For outstanding early-career postdoctoral researchers in quantum science and technology, with a research background relevant to MCQST's programme. Applicants must hold, or expect to obtain before the fellowship starts, a PhD in physics, mathematics, computer science, chemistry, engineering, or a related field. Applicants worldwide may apply; MCQST particularly aims to attract outstanding researchers not currently in its community. No number-of-years post-PhD limit is stated.
Be an early-career researcher with a research background relevant to MCQST's quantum science and technology research programme.
Hold a PhD in physics, mathematics, computer science, chemistry, engineering, or a related field, or expect to obtain the PhD before the fellowship starts. The fellowship must start within 12 months after admission.
For an offer, secure agreement from an MCQST Principal Investigator to host the fellow; a host does not need to be arranged before applying.
MCQST particularly aims to attract outstanding international researchers who are not already part of the MCQST community; the page presents this as an aim, not a geographic eligibility restriction.
Use your profile to see which requirements you meet and what still needs checking.
Selection details are included only where stated in reviewed official evidence.
Important dates
- {"type": "application_opening", "date": "2026-09-01", "timezone": null, "description": "The official application portal says the current 2027 application period began on 1 September 2026."}
- {"type": "application_deadline", "date": "2026-10-24", "timezone": "CET", "description": "Official MCQST page: applications due by 23:59 CET. The current date 2026-10-03 precedes the deadline."}
- {"type": "reference_letters_deadline", "date": "2026-10-31", "timezone": "CET", "description": "Two recommendation letters from experts outside MCQST must be submitted separately by 23:59 CET."}
- {"type": "potential_host_meetings", "date": null, "timezone": null, "description": "Shortlisted candidates may meet prospective MCQST host groups during the designated period 23 November–2 December 2026."}
- {"type": "interview", "date": "2026-12-03", "timezone": null, "description": "Online selection interviews for shortlisted candidates; no interview time or timezone is stated."}
- {"type": "fellowship_start", "date": null, "timezone": null, "description": "Start no later than 12 months after admission; no exact admission or start date is stated."}
- Application opens: September 1, 2026
- Application deadline; see official timezone and cutoff details in importantDates: October 24, 2026
#J-18808-Ljbffr
