University Assistant (PhD position)

3 May 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Innsbruck

Department

Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science and Physics

Research Field

Physics

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Austria

Application Deadline

24 May 2024 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Part-time

Hours Per Week

20 hours per week; will be increased to 30 hours per week once the dissertation agreement has been signed

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
Start date/duration

• 01.07.2024
• for 4 years

Job profile:

The Department of Experimental Physics  at the University of Innsbruck  seeks to fill a PhD student position in the Photonics Research Group  (Prof. Weihs) as soon as possible. This “university assistant” position is initially for 20 hours per week, will be extended to 30 hours per week after you submit your dissertation proposal and is limited to 4 years. The University of Innsbruck offers a world-class, competitive scientific environment in the fields of quantum optics and quantum information. The Photonics Group  focuses on photonic integrated circuits and semiconductor nanostructures for quantum optics and quantum communications tasks.Main tasks:In this position, you are expected to pursue research towards your PhD thesis in the area of quantum interferometry in quantum photonic integrated circuits. In addition, you will have some teaching duties, tutor students, help with administrative tasks and run outreach activities. Half of your working time is reserved for your thesis work.Job requirements:

• Master's degree in physics or closely related subject
• Good command of English language, willingness to learn German
• Knowledge and experience in experimental quantum optics, ideally with sources of nonclassical light
• Experience in working with lasers
• Ability to work in a team, creative problem solving and communication skills

Salary:For this position the minimum gross salary is € 1789/month at 20  h/week // € 2684/month at 30 h/week paid 14 times per year. Furthermore, the university offers numerous attractive corporate employee benefits .Application documents:Your application may be submitted in German or English and should include (ideally in a single pdf file)

• a motivation letter,
• your detailed CV including the contact information of at least two references,
• reference letters,
• transcripts and certificates, and
• a thesis concept (5 pages max.).

Application:

We are looking forward to receiving your online application.

The full, legally binding call for application (in German) including the salary can be found here:
https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/karriereportal.details?asg_id_in=14220

The University of Innsbruck is committed to raising the quota of female employees and therefore explicitly welcomes applications from qualified female scientists. In the case of female underrepresentation women with equal qualifications will be given priority.

In accordance with Austrian disability laws qualified people with special requirements are expressly encouraged to apply for jobs. For further information, please contact the Disability Officer for Academic Staff at [email protected] .

Requirements
Additional Information
Benefits
What the University of Innsbruck offers:

From a company pension scheme, to flexible working hours and child care facilities the University of Innsbruck offers its employees a wide range of benefits which is being continuously extended.

Along with interesting oppurtunities for the participation in job-related and personal further education courses, and the succesful compatibility of career and family, employees can benefit from a large range of courses offered by the University Sports Institute (USI), the language courses offered by the ISI, the University Library and take advantage of the various canteens offering reasonably priced food.

A summary of the benefits for University employees can be found here: http://www.uibk.ac.at/universitaet/zusatzleistungen/

Additional comments
The University of Innsbruck as employer

Are you looking for a new challenge? The University of Innsbruck is a place of study, research and employment for more than 31.000 people. As one of the largest employers in Tyrol the University offers a varied and exciting field of activity for its employees from very diverse educational and professional backgrounds. The University explicitly welcomes diversity and is committed to the principle of equal opportunity. It is a certified family-friendly workplace and received the award 'Top workplace 2018' from the Austrian business magazine 'trend'.

Languages

At the University of Innsbruck researchers from all over the world come together. Depending on the individual scientific community the language used may be German, English or another (if unanimously decided).

Internal communication is in German. Therefore a basic knowledge of German or the willingness to acquire such knowledge is essential.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Department of Experimental Physics

Country

Austria

City

Innsbruck

Postal Code

A-6020

Street

Technikerstraße 25

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/karriereportal.details?asg_id_in=14220

Contact

City

Innsbruck

Street

Technikerstraße 25

Postal Code

A-6020

STATUS: EXPIRED