Technische Universität München, Physics Department Condensed Matter Theory

Technische Universität München, Physics Department Condensed Matter Theory

Position ID:TUM-Physics Department Condensed Matter Theory-GROUPLEADER [#32778] Position Title: Junior Research Group Leader in Condensed Matter and Quantum Information Theory at TU Munich Position Type:Postdoctoral Position Location:Garching, Bayern 85748, Germany [map] Subject Areas: Condensed Matter Physics / cond-mat-th, Condensed Matter Theory, Quantum Information, Strongly Correlated Materials, Theoretical Condensed Matter, Theory, topological states
Quantum Information Science / quantum computing, quantum many-body
Quantum Computing
Quantum Optics / Ultracold Atomic Gases
Quantum Condensed Matter Theory (more...)
Condensed Matter and Statistical Physics / Dynamical and non-equilibrium phase transitions Appl Deadline:none (posted 2026/09/21) Position Description: Apply

Position Description

The Condensed Matter and Quantum Information Theory groups, led by Michael Knap, Johannes Knolle, Barbara Kraus, and Frank Pollmann expect to appoint expect to appoint a Junior Research Group Leader in 2027 (with flexible starting date). We are looking for candidates who are interested in topics including: ultracold atomic gases, quantum matter, disordered many-body systems, nonequilibrium quantum dynamics, topological phases of matter, and quantum computing. The candidate is expected to have a strong postdoctoral research record in quantum condensed matter theory and to be able to build up an independent research program embedded into the active research environment at TUM. Funding for one PhD student as well as a travel budget will be provided. The remuneration is competitive (TV-L E14 100%) and the contract is for 2+3 years with flexible starting date. For inquiries, please send your curriculum vitae and a brief research statement. Candidates should also arrange for letters of recommendation to be submitted from two scientists familiar with their work. Applications and supporting material should be submitted on this website by November 22nd, 2026. However, later applications may also be considered. Further information can be found at https://www.ph.nat.tum.de/cmt/. Remuneration will be based on the collective agreement for the Civil Service in the federal states (TV-L). TUM is an equal opportunity employer. The university strives to raise the proportion of women and explicitly encourages applications from qualified female candidates. Applications from disabled candidates with essentially the same qualifications will be given preference. When you apply for a position with the Technical University of Munich (TUM), you are submitting personal information. With regard to personal information, please take note of the Data protection information for processing personal data in relation to your application in accordance with Art. 13 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). By submitting your application, you confirm that you have acknowledged the above data protection information of TUM.
Application Materials Required: Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

• Cover letter (optional)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Research statement
• Publication list
• Two reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )

Further Info: https://www.ph.nat.tum.de/cmt/ Physics Department T42
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