Open positions

Information for all applicants

The following information applies to all applicants. Please be aware that we receive a high number of applications and will only consider applicants that follow these guidelines.

• Send your application only to applications(at)qcs.cit.tum.de. Applications sent to Prof. Dr. Vogl directly will not be considered.
• Due to the high number of applications we receive, we are not always able to respond in case of an unsuccessful application, but you will receive an acknowledgement that the application was received. Your application will be saved for one year and afterwards automatically deleted. You can request deletion of your data at any time in accordance with the data protection policy (see below). If a suitable position becomes available within the one-year period, we will contact you. Please refrain from following up on your application, unless you have not received the acknowledgement that the application was received.
• The documents that you always need to include are the current transcript of records and your CV.
• We cannot offer any positions for internships, Bachelor or Master theses, or similar to students enrolled in external study programs outside the EU.

PhD students and postdocs

We are always looking for excellent students and postdocs to join our group and work with us in the field of quantum optics, nanotechnology, quantum information, and electrical engineering.

• We currently have no openings for PhD students and postdocs.

In case there are no specific openings listed above you can still apply via applications(at)qcs.cit.tum.de with your CV and transcript of records and we will contact you, if a position becomes available.

Theses and student projects

We always have interesting student projects available for Bachelor and Master theses, as well as projects for the Ingenieurpraxis (IP) and Forschungspraxis modules in the field of quantum optics, nanotechnology, quantum information, and electrical engineering.

• Master thesis position available (published 02.10.2025): We have an available project for a Master thesis (or Forschungspraxis) to work on calculating spin coherence time (T2) for 2D materials. The project focuses on exploring how the orientation of magnetic fields influences T2 and investigating strategies to enhance it.
• Master thesis or Forschungspraxis position available (published 25.11.2025): Hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) is known for its ability to host stable optical emitters thanks to its exceptionally large band gap, which protects embedded centres from non-radiative loss. Building on this advantage, this project investigates a method for integrating new types of light-emitting species into hBN in a controlled and tunable way. The goal is to explore whether chemically modified hBN can support customizable quantum emitters with high stability, potentially expanding the accessible emission wavelengths and improving device versatility. The work involves studying controlled surface modification techniques and investigating how specific molecular species can be selectively attached at low densities suitable for quantum optics. Additional encapsulation strategies may be explored to enhance robustness. The broader aim is to develop a platform that bridges organic photonics and 2D materials, opening opportunities for next-generation quantum technologies. Students will engage with materials chemistry, device processing, and optical testing in a cutting-edge research environment.
• Master thesis or Forschungspraxis position available (published 25.11.2025): Two-dimensional materials possess extraordinarily high non-linearities as opposed to traditional crystals, enabling the possibility of extremely compact nonlinear photonic devices. This project investigates how stacking and encapsulating certain 2D materials can enhance their ability to convert light from one colour to another or to generate pairs of entangled photons - capabilities that underpin many quantum and classical optical technologies. The work will involve studying the impact of layer arrangement and encapsulation on optical efficiency and stability, supported by state-of-the-art fabrication and optical characterisation. Students will gain experience in nanoscale assembly, laser-based measurements, and quantum-optics techniques, while contributing to research at the interface of materials science and integrated photonics.
• Master thesis or Forschungspraxis position available (published 25.11.2025): This project focuses on the optical modeling and performance analysis of a complex free-space quantum communication setup using Zemax OpticStudio and bulk optical components. The system implements the BB84 quantum key distribution (QKD) protocol at visible wavelengths, including polarization encoding/decoding, beam expansion, and free-space propagation of the beam through the setup. The work will involve designing and optimizing the optical layout, evaluating key performance metrics such as coupling efficiency, beam quality, and polarization fidelity, and assessing system tolerances and alignment sensitivities relevant to practical free-space QKD deployments.
• Master thesis or Forschungspraxis position available (published 25.11.2025): The project aims to develop a two-color excitation scheme of room temperature hBN quantum emitters. The tasks include: building and refining a two-color excitation setup for hBN quantum emitters, performing fiber-coupling of excitation and collection paths, conducting spectroscopy measurements and optimizing signal collection, and working with single-photon detectors and related electronics. We seek a highly motivated student ideally with hands-on optics experience - someone who enjoys working on the optical table, driving a setup from concept to measurement, and troubleshooting to continuously improve a fully functioning experiment.

Please contact us directly via applications(at)qcs.cit.tum.de to learn more or just visit our group. Students from TUM should apply using their TUM email address with a current transcript of records and CV and we will contact you, if a position becomes available.

Student assistant positions

We currently have no openings for student assistants.

Data protection information

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