University Project Assistant (Doctorate/Ph.D.)

Johannes Kepler University, Austria

Updated: 3 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 28 Feb 2024

31 Jan 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Johannes Kepler University
Department

the Department of Semiconductor Physics
Research Field

Physics
Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Country

Austria
Application Deadline

28 Feb 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
Reference Number

32210-2024-000637
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The world is changing at an ever-faster pace. At the Johannes Kepler University Linz, we work on technologies and the ideas of tomorrow on a daily basis. At the same time, we educate over 24,000 young people to meet the demands of today’s job market. In short, we are Upper Austria’s largest institution for education and research. Are you interested in being a part of shaping the future at Austria’s most attractive campus university? We currently have a job opening starting 03/15/2024 for a:

University Project Assistant (must hold a Doctorate/Ph.D. degree) for a full-time, three-year position at the Department of Semiconductor Physics

Job Reference Number: 32210-2024-000637


The group of Prof. Andreas W. Schell at the Institute of Semiconductor and Solid State Physics is looking for a postdoctoral researcher in the field of quantum optical science and technologies. The group is performing experiments in the fields of single emitter spectroscopy, atomic vapors, integrated quantum optics, levitated nanoparticles, and quantum sensing. Work will take place in our newly established optics labs and access to a state-of-the-art clean room at the Open Innovation Center.

Job Duties:

  • Research activities in the field of quantum science and technology
  • Participation in setting up quantum optical laboratories
  • Writing scientific publications
  • Participation in teaching activities
  • Guidance of bachelor, master, and PhD students
  • Participation in outreach activities
  • Participation in scientific conferences
  • Possibility to bring in own ideas

Your Qualifications:

  • The successful candidate must hold a PhD degree in physics or equivalent university studies
  • Knowledge in quantum optics
  • Experience in assembling quantum optical setups and setting up optical laboratories and/or experience in working with cryogenic microscopes
  • Good communication skills
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Good skills in the English language (level B2), language skills in German are not required

What We Offer:

  • On the basis of full-time employment (40 hours/week) the minimum salary in accordance with the collective agreement is € 4,752.30 gross per month (14 x per year, CA Job Grade: B1)
  • Stable employer
  • Attractive campus environment with good public transportation connections
  • Attractive continual educational opportunities
  • State-of-the-art research infrastructure
  • Dynamic research environment
  • Broad range of on-campus dining services/healthy meals (organic food at the cafeteria)
  • Exercise and sports classes (USI)
  • …and much more

Application Deadline: 02/28/2024.

The Johannes Kepler University wishes to increase the proportion of academic female faculty and, for this reason, especially welcomes applications by qualified women. If applicants are equally qualified, a woman will be given preference for this position. The university welcomes applications from qualified applicants with disabilities. These applications will be given special consideration.

How to Apply:

Prospective applicants interested in the multifaceted position are requested to electronically send an application in adherence to the stated criteria together with the requested documentation via our online portal karriere.jku.at/application .

Contact:

If you have questions, please contact: Univ. Prof. Dr. Andreas Schell,
P +43 732 2468 9606, E‑mail: [email protected] .


Requirements
Research Field
Physics
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Additional Information
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Johannes Kepler University
Country
Austria
City
Linz
Postal Code
4040
Street
Altenberger Straße 69
Geofield


Where to apply
Website

https://karriere.jku.at/engage/jobexchange/showJobOfferDetail.do?jobOfferId=0cc…

Contact
City

Linz
Website

https://www.jku.at/en/the-jku/careers-entrepreneurial-opportunities/work-at-the-jku/job-openings/
Street

Altenberger Straße 69
Postal Code

4040
E-Mail

[email protected]
Phone

+43 732 2468 9606

STATUS: EXPIRED

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