ACP nanospectroscopy laboratory.
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.
ACP nanospectroscopy laboratory.
Image: Jan-Peter Kasper (University of Jena)

Abbe Center of Photonics

Front facet of the ACP building in 2019.

Front facet of the ACP building in 2019.

Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)

The Abbe Center of Photonics (ACP) is the leading academic hub for optics, photonics, and quantum technology at Friedrich Schiller University Jena de. Research is conducted in joint cooperation with the Fraunhofer Institute JenaExternal link, the Helmholtz Institute JenaExternal link, the Leibniz Institute of Photonic TechnologyExternal link, and the Deutsches Optisches Museum (D.O.M.)External link. ACP brings together several institutes, over 60 research groups, and more than 300 state-of-the-art laboratories. It is recognized as one of the premier European centers for research and training in these fields, with a strong focus on knowledge transfer and innovation. ACP also plays a key role in the education of early-career scientists through its integrated Abbe School of Photonics. The center maintains close ties with local industry partners and the international scientific community.

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    The Romeo ion accelerator at the Institute of Solid State Physics in Jena has been upgraded and is back in operation.

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    Technical assistant Parisa Mirzaei prepares the ‘Romeo’ ion accelerator for an experiment at the Institute of Solid State Physics at the University of Jena.
    Image: Nicole Nerger (University of Jena)
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Key Research Areas

  • Lasers & Photonic Systems

    Coherent Light Sources, Photonic Instrumentation, and Optical Systems.

    PhD student in one of ACP's laser labs.
    Image: Jan-Peter Kasper (University of Jena)

  • Biophotonics & Optical Health Technology

    Advanced Spectroscopic Methods for Biomedicine, Multimodal Bioimaging & AI-assisted Spectroscopy, Integrated Photonic Diagnostics & Smart Lab-on-a-chip.

    Spectroscopic analysics of a bacteria culture in the lab
    Image: Jens Meyer (University of Jena)

  • Strong Field Physics

    Ultrahigh Peak Power Lasers, Nonlinear and Relativistic Laser Physics, and X-ray Optics.

    Penultimate stage of the one-of-a-kind POLARIS laser in Jena
    Image: Jan-Peter Kasper (University of Jena)
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Testimonials

  • "I have seen many places worldwide: the Abbe Center is really a world-class operation, that’s for sure."

    Prof. Dr. Federico Capasso, Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

    Prof. Dr. Federico Capasso
    Image: Jan-Peter Kasper (University of Jena)
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