University Assistant (Post-Doc)

16 May 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Technische Universität Wien

Department

Institute for Theoretical Physics

Research Field

Physics » Other

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Austria

Application Deadline

6 Jun 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Vienna)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description
40 hours/week | limited

TU Wien is Austria's largest institution of research and higher education in the fields of technology and natural sciences. With over 26,000 students and more than 4000 scientists, research, teaching and learning dedicated to the advancement of science and technology have been conducted here for more than 200 years, guided by the motto "Technology for People". As a driver of innovation, TU Wien fosters close collaboration with business and industry and contributes to the prosperity of society.

At the Institute for Theoretical Physics, TU Wien is offering a position as University Assistant (Post-Doc) for 40 hours/week limited until the end of August 2026 or for the duration for cover of leave of absence. Expected start: September 2024.

Tasks:

• Theoretical research in the area of quantum optics and quantum information, with a particular focus on collective light-matter interactions in cold-atom systems and quantum materials, as well as quantum computing approaches with Rydberg atoms
• Writing and publishing of scientific articles
• Participation in research and project activities
• Participation in scientific events
• Participation in teaching activities and exams, as well as supervision of Bachelor, Master and PhD students
• Participation in organizational and administrative tasks

Requirements

Research Field

Physics » Other

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications
Your profile:

• PhD in physics
• Research record and excellent knowledge of theoretical quantum optics, quantum information science, or aspects of many-body theory
• Keen interest and proven track record to collaborate with experimental groups
• Interest in supervision and work with students
• Ability for independent research, teamwork, and creative thinking
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills in English

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Physics

Additional Information
Benefits
We offer:

• A creative environment in one of the most livable cities in the world
• Excellent research opportunities
• A broad and exciting range of tasks in a collegial team with flexible working hours
• A range of attractive social benefits (see Fringe-Benefit Catalogue of TU Wien )
• Wide range of internal and external training opportunities, various career options
• Central location of workplace as well as good accessibility (U1/U4 Karlsplatz)

 Entry level salary is determined by the pay grade B1 of the Austrian collective agreement for university staff. This is a minimum of currently EUR 4,752.30/month gross, 14 times/year for 40 hours/week. Relevant working experiences may increase the monthly income.

Additional comments

We look forward to receiving your application until 06.06.2024.

Apply now

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us
Carmen Keck | T: +43 1 588 01 406201
Here you can find also relevant information about the application process .

Furthermore, please note that applicants will not normally be reimbursed for travel costs incurred in connection with this admission process.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

TU Wien

Country

Austria

City

Vienna

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://jobs.tuwien.ac.at/Register/233218?utm_source=Euraxess.ec.europa.eu&utm_…

Contact

City

Vienna

Website

http://smt.tuwien.ac.at

Street

Wiedner Hauptstrasse 8-10

Postal Code

1040

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED