PHD STUDENT POSITION (F*M)

Job ID: IQOQIIBK128DOC222

The Institute for Quantum Optics and Quantum Information Innsbruck (IQOQI-IBK ) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW ), Austria`s leading non-university research and science institution, dedicates its work to theoretical and experimental basic research in the areas of quantum science. IQOQI is pleased to invite applications for a

PhD Student Position (f*m)

(part-time, 30h per week)

in the IQOQI research group “Dipolar Quantum gases” within the ERC Advanced Grant DyMetEr, led by Prof. Francesca Ferlaino.

Your tasks:

• Work on an experiment with ultracold dipolar quantum gases and mixtures including regular maintenance, planning and implementing upgrades and extensions, performing measurements
• Analysis of experimental results and writing scientific publications
• Tutor bachelor and master students
• Representing the group on conferences and workshops via poster presentations and talks
• Supporting the group in administrative tasks

Your profile:

• Master's degree in physics
• Practical experience with experimental techniques used in cold atom and quantum gas experiments, especially laser and optical setups, vacuum technology, electronics
• Experimental know-how on cooling and trapping ultracold atoms and quantum-gas microscopy
• Experience in data analysis and theoretical modelling of physical systems
• Knowledge of the theoretical description of quantum systems in general and many-body systems in the context of ultracold dipolar quantum gases in specific
• Excellent verbal and written English skills
• Ability to work in a team and to present scientific results to the community
• Fulfillment of the official requirements for PhD students of the University of Innsbruck

  https://www.uibk.ac.at/studium/angebot/phd-physik/index.html.en

Our offer:

• Interesting field of activity in a dynamic environment
• Flextime arrangement
• Possibility to work in an innovative team
• Numerous social benefits for employees

We offer an annual gross salary of € 32.297,58 according to the collective agreement of the Austrian Academy of Sciences. We invite you to send your application, including a letter of motivation, your curriculum vitae and certificates to [email protected] , mentioning Job ID: IQOQIIBK128DOC222 no later than September 27th , 2022. Applications are considered until the positions are filled.

The Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW) pursues a non-discriminatory employment policy and values equal opportunities, as well as diversity. Individuals from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.