Materials Physics

IMPRS-CMS in Stuttgart is accepting applications for multiple fully funded doctoral positions across quantum materials, electronic structure and many-body theory, nanoscience, solid-state spectroscopy, solid-state ionics and batteries, bioinspired materials, quantum and organic electronics, and ultracold atomic gases. The English-language programme provides structured training, individual supervision and co-supervision, mentoring, research infrastructure and additional support for scientific meetings and training. The current call remains open through 30 September 2026.

The University of São Paulo's Terahertz Science, Technology and Innovation Group seeks a postdoctoral researcher to study low-energy collective excitations in quantum materials with terahertz spectroscopy. The project provides access to magneto-spectroscopy under intense magnetic fields and low temperatures and combines experimental infrastructure with national and international collaborations.

Investigate high-temperature phenomena and the control of metallic microstructures in welding, casting, laser processing and additive manufacturing. This permanent research role joins the Welding and Joining Technology Group in the Research Center for Structural Materials. Work includes new materials and technologies relevant to resilience and carbon neutrality. The expected start is 1 April 2027, negotiable; applications and recommendations are due 21 October 2026.

Investigate quantum materials for sensing, including nitrogen-vacancy centers in diamond, with the NIMS Semiconductor Defect Design Group. Work includes electron-spin-resonance characterization of color centers, crystal processing to control their structures, and analysis of defects and impurities. One position with a negotiable start in January 2027 or later. The initial appointment is for one year, renewable after annual review up to five years; published monthly salary JPY 345,425. Applications are accepted until the position is filled. Upload a ZIP through the official role page’s Box link containing the NIMS-format CV with photograph, a one-to-two-page research summary, publications and invited talks, details of two referees and three main papers. Follow the upload form’s subsequent notification instructions.

Conduct fundamental research on soft magnetic materials in the Green Magnetic Materials Group, NIMS Research Center for Magnetic and Spintronic Materials. Develop rapidly solidified ribbons and bulk materials with varied compositions and microstructures, and evaluate their magnetic behavior. One position, with a negotiable January 2027 start. Initial term one year, renewable after annual review up to five years. Published monthly salary is JPY 345,425–493,012. Applications remain open until the position is filled. The official role page provides an active Box upload route for a ZIP containing the NIMS CV with photo, a one-page research summary and two main papers; selection includes document review and an interview.

Develop superconducting materials and wires through synthesis, wire fabrication and characterization, and superconducting joint technologies. Materials and process design use thermodynamic quantities including Gibbs energy and chemical potential, supported by AI and machine learning. One position with the Advanced Superconducting Wire Group at NIMS; start 1 November 2026 or later. Initial appointment one year, renewable after annual review up to five years. Published monthly salary is JPY 325,360–493,012 according to experience. Applications remain open until a qualified candidate is found. Submit a single ZIP through the Box upload link on the official role page, containing the NIMS CV with photograph, a one-page research summary, achievement list, contact details of two referees and two main publications.

The University of São Paulo's Terahertz Science, Technology and Innovation Group seeks a postdoctoral researcher to study low-energy collective excitations in quantum materials with terahertz spectroscopy. The project provides access to magneto-spectroscopy under intense magnetic fields and low temperatures and combines experimental infrastructure with national and international collaborations.