MCQST Postdoc Fellowship — 2027

A fully funded two-year postdoctoral position within an MCQST principal investigator’s research group. Apply independently of a host and identify three to five potential groups; shortlisted candidates meet prospective hosts before the December interview. An offer depends on host agreement. The programme welcomes researchers worldwide and particularly seeks applicants outside the existing MCQST community. Start must be within twelve months of admission. The portal identifies this as the 2027 application period.

PhD in physics, mathematics, computer science, chemistry, engineering or a related discipline by the fellowship start, with research relevant to quantum science and technology. Submit a CV and research statement of at most two pages each, publication/talk list highlighting three works, and degree documents. Applications close on 24 October 2026; two external-to-MCQST recommendations are due on 31 October. The source specifies 23:59 CET for both deadlines.