The AstGroup is part of the Nanoscale Science Department at the MPI for Solid State Research in Stuttgart interested in quantum limits at lowest temperatures.

Stuttgart, Germany
Joined August 2019
Die Lichtwandlerin: Bettina Lotsch, Direktorin @mpifkf in Stuttgart, wird für die Entwicklung neuer Materialien für die #Energiewende mit dem Leibniz-Preis @dfg_public geehrt. Herzlichen Glückwunsch! 🎇
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It is now time to share this very exciting news! I am going to join as the W3 Chair for Nanoscale Quantum Materials at the Institute of Solid State and Materials Physics @ct_qmat @tudresden_de, from 01/01/25.
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Congratulations to George Jackeli, Giniyat Khaliullin, and Hidenori Takagi on winning the 2025 James C. McGroddy Prize for pioneering work on exotic electronic phases and quantum spin liquids, advancing topological quantum computing! fkf.mpg.de/8380859/2024_10_A…
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Just out in @NatureNano 🥳 - we show how to do photochemistry with submolecular precision☀️🔬⚗️ Great teamwork with @IPCMSlab @CNRS @FZU_AVCR @mpifkf !🍻 nature.com/articles/s41565-0… More below 👇(1/n)
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The deadline to apply for a PhD with us (and other institutes) is just 7⃣ days away! We're looking for highly motivated students holding a Master's degree in physics, chemistry, or materials science. Learn more at: imprs-cms.mpg.de/7614/03_App…
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Applications are open to study a PhD with us! This competitive program provides students with an excellent starting platform for a successful career in the fields of solid state chemistry, condensed matter physics, and materials science. 👨🏾‍🔬👩🏽‍🔬Learn more at: imprs-cms.mpg.de/7614/03_App…
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📢 Wir suchen zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt eine*n Ingenieur*in oder Techniker*in der Fachrichtung Physikalische Technik, Materialwissenschaften oder ähnlich für eine abwechslungsreiche Tätigkeit in unserem Nanostrukturlabor. fkf.mpg.de/8338075/job_full_…
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After 23 years, Birgit King is retiring from her position as administrative assistant of our institute management, spending her final year as a secretary for the Alavi department. Our team would like to express our gratitude for 23 fantastic years. We will miss you, Birgit!
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Our work on the theory of ESR-STM has now appeared in @PhysRevResearch. I am very proud of this unique collaboration with our colleagues @AstGroupMPI. You can read more about it in: journals.aps.org/prresearch/…
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We are thrilled to announce that one of our directors, Prof. Keimer, has won a @ERC_Research Advanced Grant, one of the most prestigious grants in the EU! Congratulations, Prof. Keimer! 🥳 Read more about the ERC Advanced Grants at the following link. erc.europa.eu/news-events/ne…
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Our Senior Executive Manager, Michael Eppard, recently won an award at the @CERN Alumni event for his great mentorship contributions. Each year, he receives a mentee and helps guide them on their scientific path, with a focus on women in science. Congratulations, Michael!
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Summer research internship for incoming senior physics undergraduate students @hkust. Come join my group to work on experimental #quantum materials research. Please RT and share with your undergrad students! Link: mp.weixin.qq.com/s/KmC4njh8i… (scroll down for English version)
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In exactly 1⃣ week is the deadline for applications for a PhD at the International Max Planck Research School for Condensed Matter Physics, providing students with an excellent start to a career in solid state chemistry, physics and materials science. imprs-cms.mpg.de/7614/03_App…
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AstGroup retweeted
Getting ready to celebrate a decade of IQST. #IQST #IQST10 #WeQuantum linkedin.com/posts/iqst-inte…
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Interesting in communication? We're hiring a communication manager, focused around both internal and external communication! Learn more at: fkf.mpg.de/8166670/job_full_…
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Have a passion for watching atoms dance? Come study chemistry on chiral surfaces by STM in this joint postdoc position between @mpi_CPfS and @SBQMI_UBC waltzing between two dynamic institutes. Info and application here, reach out for details: cpfs.mpg.de/3663052/job_full…
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If you also want to enjoy breathtaking views while addressing exciting questions in condensed matter, join my group @hkust as a #postdoc or #PhD student #PhDposition ->nanoscale.ninja
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👨🏿‍🎓👨🏼‍🎓PhD Opportunity! 👩🏾‍🎓🧑🏻‍🎓 The international Max Planck Research School for Condensed Matter Science has an open call for PhDs! And there's just over 1 month left to apply! Learn more at imprs-cms.mpg.de/7241/Applic…
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The next "Atomic-scale quantum materials colloquium" will be on December 11th, with Carmen Rubio-Verdú (ICFO, Spain) presenting "Flat bands in twisted 2D materials" at 10:00 CET asqm-colloquium.aalto.fi
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