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Max Planck School of Photonics
PhD application portal
Registration Form

Before starting the registration process, please make sure that you informed yourself in depth about the PhD topics offered in the current MPSP call. For further information, you may also get in contact with the prospective supervisor directly.

Please fill in all fields and press the SUBMIT button to finish your registration. Note that those fields marked by * are mandatory to be filled. Also make sure that your data input must be true and consistently proven by the original documents you will upload afterwards. Wrong or inconsistent data may result in exclusion from the MPSP selection.

After submission of your registration data, you will receive a confirmation email including your personalized MPSP registration ID and further instructions. With your MPSP registration ID, you are able to upload all required documents (PDF style) in a consecutive session.

1. Personal data

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3. Current contact data

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4. Academic education

If you are holding or are expected to achieve more than two academic degrees, please focus the information on your academic education on those stages which specifically qualify you when applying for PhD studies at MPSP.
1st academic education (B.Sc., B.Eng. or similar)

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5. Professional qualification (e.g. labworks, practical training, internship)
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2nd Qualification

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6. Work experience

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7. Scholarships, awards or grants

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8. Publications

Please prepare a list of your publications (journal articles, conference contributions, book chapters, etc.) as a PDF document which you may upload in the next step of your application.

Additional bibliographical data and research network profiles may be entered here:

9. English language qualification

The proof of English proficiency is mandatory, except for applicants who are eligible for a language exemption.

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10. German language qualification

If you have German language skills, please specify.

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11. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General, Physics or Mathematics Subject Test

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12. PhD topic preferences

Please inform yourself in depth about the PhD topics offered in the current MPSP call. For further information, you may also get in contact with the perspective supervisor directly.

If you have made your mind about your preferences, please select up to five PhD topics which are of highest priority for you. Please rank them in the list below (1 – highest priority, 2 – second priority, etc.). If you exclusively consider one single topic as your favorite one, and you cannot imagine taking on any alternative, please mark exclusively this one with "1 – highest priority". In the next application step, you will be able to upload your personal letter of motiviation in which you may explain your reasons and decision-making concerning your choice.

Your preferences will be seriously considered.

PhD topic numberPhD topic titleSupervisorInstitution/LocationApplicants preference ranking
01-2018Macromolecular Diffractive ImagingHenry ChapmanUniversität Hamburg, Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron
02-2018Nanolayer sources of entangled photonsMaria ChekhovaMax Planck Institute for the Science of Light, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
03-2018Resonance Enhanced 2D-Materials for Quantum Light Sources and ImagingFalk EilenbergerFraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering, Friedrich Schiller University Jena
04-2018Strong-field dynamics of molecular systemsStefanie GräfeFriedrich Schiller University Jena
05-2018Far-Field Optical Imaging at Molecular ResolutionStefan W. HellMax Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry, Max Planck Institute for Medical Research, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Heidelberg University
06-2018Realization of quantum nodes with rare earth ions in optical microcavitiesDavid HungerKarlsruhe Institute of Technology
07-2018Generation of polarization-controlled supercontinuum in twisted photonic crystal fibreNicolas JolyFriedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light
08-2018Development of a multi-color Thomson X-ray sourceStefan KarschLudwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics
09-2018THz acceleration promises GV/m accelerating fieldsFranz KärtnerUniversität Hamburg, Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron
10-2018Attosecond imaging and spectroscopy of light-induced dynamics in molecules and nanostructuresMatthias KlingLudwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics
11-2018Silicon photonics and 3D integration for ultra-fast signal processingChristian KoosKarlsruhe Institute of Technology
12-2018Ultrafast laser physics and spectroscopyFerenc KrauszMax Planck Institute of Quantum Optics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
13-2018Printed Perovskite Single Photon DevicesUli LemmerKarlsruhe Institute of Technology
14-2018Mitigation of Mode Instabilities in High-Power Fiber LasersJens LimpertFraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Helmholtz Institute Jena
15-2018Interaction of high intensity EUV and soft X-ray radiation with carbon-based nanostructures and materialsPeter LoosenRWTH Aachen University, Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology
16-2018Quantum communication in spaceChristoph MarquardtMax Planck Institute for the Science of Light, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
17-2018Theory of Quantum OptomechanicsFlorian MarquardtMax Planck Institute for the Science of Light, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
18-2018Advancing STED nanoscopy-based tools for live cell dynamicsUlrich NienhausKarlsruhe Institute of Technology
19-2018Dynamic quantum gates in photonic circuits implemented by femtosecond laser structuringStefan NolteFraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering, Friedrich Schiller University Jena
20-2018Ultrafast fragmentation dynamics of fundamental molecules in intense laser fieldsGernhard PaulusFriedrich Schiller University Jena, Helmholtz Institute Jena
21-2018Nanoscale photon control for next generation ultrafast integrated quantum systemsThomas Pertsch Friedrich Schiller University Jena
22-2018Coherent biomedical Raman Imaging by means of ultrafast tunable laser sourcesJürgen PoppLeibniz Institute of Photonic Technology, Friedrich Schiller University Jena
23-2018Lasers, laser-based material processing and laser measuring in production and environmental technologiesReinhart PopraweFraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology, RWTH Aachen University
24-2018Theoretical and Numerical NanoopticsCarsten RockstuhlKarlsruhe Institute of Technology
25-2018X-ray quantum optics with x-ray waveguides and diffractive structuresRalf RöhlsbergerDeutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Universität Hamburg
26-2018Nonlinear x-ray spectroscopy in transition metal compoundsNina RohringerUniversität Hamburg
27-2018Ultrafast magnetic imaging using high-harmonic radiationClaus RopersGeorg-August-University Göttingen
28-2018Nanoscopic Analysis of Neurodegenerative Disease ProteinsSteffen J. SahlMax Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry
29-2018Curved X-ray waveguides and resonators: X-ray optic on a chipTim SaldittGeorg-August-Universität Göttingen
30-2018SLS of high-performance polymers with fiber or diode lasers through integrated IR absorbersJohannes Henrich SchleifenbaumRWTH Aachen University, Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology
31-2018Fiber Optic Sensor NetworksBernhard SchmaussFriedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light
32-2018Growth dynamics of solar cell materialsChristian SchroerDeutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, Universität Hamburg
33-2018Quantum Source Development and ApplicationAndreas TünnermannFraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering, Helmholtz Institute Jena, Friedrich Schiller University Jena
34-2018Theory of attosecond metrology in solids and nanoscale objectsVlad YakovlevMax Planck Institute of Quantum Optics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
35-2018Attosecond physics inside of quantum materialsPeter HommelhoffFriedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg

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14. Finalization

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