IMPRS for Science and Technology of Nano-Systems

High-tech research environment featuring two staff members, one analyzing data on monitors and another handling intricate scientific instruments with numerous cables and pipes.

Join us!

We invite outstanding Master's graduates to apply for fully funded PhD positions at the Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics and the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg.

Apply by 15 November 2026.

IMPRS for Science and Technology of Nano-Systems

Doctoral research in Halle (Saale), Germany: designing materials at the scale of single atoms and molecules, with training and seminars alongside the lab work. Forty-two doctoral researchers from 13 countries.

Faces of the IMPRS: Jenny Davern

“My favourite scientific instrument is the scanning tunnelling microscope because it allows you to engineer materials on the atomic scale and directly visualise their electronic landscapes.”

Faces of the IMPRS: Guanmin Li

“My motivation for doing research is the sense of achievement when inventing something innovative and useful.”

Faces of the IMPRS: Kajal Tiwari

“In the future I would like to develop scientific temper in my students”

Faces of the IMPRS: Lukas Fischer

“My motivation for research is the constant learning and discovering.”

Faces of the IMPRS: Emily McFarlane

Faces of the IMPRS: Annika Johansson

“As a scientist, I learn new things every day, working on questions and problems that have not been solved yet. There are countless unknowns waiting to be discovered.”

Welcome

The International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) exploits the successful research network between the Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics and the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg and the Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems, Halle, to carry out research into novel atomically engineered materials for nano-systems which tackles grand societal challenges in the fields of information technology and sustainability.

Upcoming Events and Workshops

Rehearsal Sergio Leiva

Sep 15, 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (Local Time Germany)

Max-Planck-Institut für Mikrostrukturphysik, Weinberg 2, 06120 Halle (Saale), Room: Lecture Hall, B.1.11

IMPRS Retreat 2026 - SpinFrontier: Quantum Matter, Textures & Beyond

Sep 21, 2026 06:00 AM (Local Time Germany) - Sep 24, 2026 09:00 PM

Baarlo, The Netherlands

Spin and orbital Edelstein effect in interfacial and bulk Rashba systems

Oct 13, 2026 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM (Local Time Germany)

Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Institut für Physik, Von-Danckelmann-Platz 3, 06120 Halle, Room: Raum 1.04

Alexandra + Che-Hao

Oct 22, 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (Local Time Germany)

Max-Planck-Institut für Mikrostrukturphysik, Weinberg 2, 06120 Halle (Saale), Room: Lecture Hall, B.1.11

IMPRS Seminar: Ayush + Naye

Nov 5, 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (Local Time Germany)

Max-Planck-Institut für Mikrostrukturphysik, Weinberg 2, 06120 Halle (Saale), Room: Lecture Hall, B.1.11

Our Mission

IMPRS-STNS aims to support excellent young scientists on their way towards a PhD degree. Candidates are selected competitively and supervised across physics, materials science and chemistry, with training in lectures, workshops, laboratory practice, tutorials and seminars. We are committed to guiding doctoral researchers from their studies into their first professional role, and to fostering a strong alumni network.
Everyone is employed on a salaried contract for three years. English is the working language, in the courses and in the labs.
We look forward to receiving your application!