University Assistant Prae-Doc (all genders) 30 hours/week | limited to 4 years - Institute for Theoretical Physics

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 prae-doc (all genders) limited to expected 4 years for 30 hours/week. Expected start: September 2025.

Tasks

• Theoretical research in quantum magnonics and quantum optics, in particular on the development of analytical and numerical tools to describe magnetization dynamics in nanostructures in the quantum regime, and methods to prepare and detect quantum magnonic sates
• Writing and publishing of a dissertation and scientific articles
• Participation in:
  • research and project activities
  • scientific events
  • teaching activities and exams
  • supervision and work with students
  • organizational and administrative tasks

Your profile:

• Completion of a bachelor and master in physics, with specialization in quantum theory
• Advanced mathematical skills, if possible, by completion of a bachelors in mathematics. Specific knowledge in mathematical statistical physics is a plus.
• Prior experience in theory and simulation of open quantum systems, including systems beyond the Markovian regime and/or coupled to structured reservoirs
• Interdisciplinary background with work developed at the intersection between different research fields. Collaboration with informatics and biosciences will be given special consideration.
• Prior contact with experiments or experience collaborating with experimental groups is highly appreciated.
• Advanced computational skills, especially on processing of experimental data and on advanced techniques for open quantum systems
• Prior experience on basic quantum optics
• Strong interest and enthusiasm for analytical as well as numerical work on theoretical physics problems
• Interest in supervision and work with students
• Ability for independent research, team work, and creative thinking
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills in English
• Advanced communication skills in German are a plus

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-Benefits)
• Wide range of internal and external training opportunities, various career options
• Central location of workplace as well as good accessibility (U1/U2/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 2,786.10/month gross, 14 times/year for 30 hours/week. Relevant working experiences may increase the monthly income.We look forward to receiving your application until July 3rd, 2025.

Contact

TU Wien is committed to increasing the proportion of women in particular in leadership positions. Female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to women when equally qualified, unless reasons specific to a male applicant tilt the balance in his favour. People with special needs are equally encouraged to apply. In case of any questions, please contact the confidant for disabled persons at the university, Mr. Gerhard Neustätter.

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.