Physics of structured light, matter and their interactions

Join us

All three groups of the SLAM research cluster welcome prospective PhD students or post-doctoral fellows interested in our research activity. The doctoral programmes listed below provide routes to joining the group, subject to admission through the relevant selection process. For post-docs, contact directly the group leaders.

Applications for the 2026/27 academic year are now closed. Please consult the official pages below for future calls, application requirements and current selection results.
Join us for your PhD in the Structured Photons group

PhD opportunities

PhD in Quantum Science and Technologies

A three-year joint programme involving the University of Naples Federico II, the University of Camerino and the National Research Council of Italy (CNR).

PhD in Mathematical and Physical Sciences for Advanced Materials and Technologies

A four-year programme coordinated by the Scuola Superiore Meridionale (SSM) in Naples.

Interested in applying?

Prospective candidates are encouraged to contact us before applying. Please send a short cover letter, your CV and contact details for up to three academic referees to Filippo Cardano for the Structured photons group, to the other contact persons for the other groups, and/or to Lorenzo Marrucci.