Career

ACP offers various opportunities to join our research teams as an intern, PhD student or staff scientist at any qualification level.

High harmonic generation experimental setup.

Image: Jan-Peter Kasper (University of Jena)

Abbe School of Photonics

The School is our central, ACP-integrated education unit.

Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)
Max Planck School of Photonics

The MPSP is annually open for applications until December 1.

Image: Max Planck School of Photonics
9 PhD, Postdoctoral and Junior Group Leader positions in Nano & Quantum Optics 2026

The laboratory for Nano & Quantum Optics at the ACP offers several PhD and postdoc positions, which provide ideal career opportunities for suitable candidates within the graduate school of the Abbe School of Photonics.

Image: Jan-Peter Kasper (University of Jena)
Open PhD and Postdoc Positions

Find out more about PhD and other positions and openings.

Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)
Lichtwerkstatt Makerspace - Open Photonics Made in Jena

Attractive, creative projects and internships at any time.

Image: Sabine Best
Funding your research at ACP

For postdocs and staff, there are several ways to get ACP-funded.

Image: Jan-Peter Kasper (University of Jena)