Graduate Teaching Assistant (Diploma/Master) or University Assistant (Doctorate/Ph.D.)

European Commission; Österreich; Vor Ort; EUR 20 000 - 40 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading Austrian university is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant or University Assistant with a Doctorate/Ph.D. in physics to join their Department of Quantum Dynamics. The role involves research collaboration, teaching, and supervising theses. Candidates must possess strong theoretical physics knowledge and programming skills, along with proficiency in German and English. A competitive salary package is offered in a dynamic academic environment.

Leistungen

Attractive campus environment

State-of-the-art research infrastructure

Continual educational opportunities

On-campus dining services

Exercise and sports classes

Qualifikationen

• Must hold a Diploma/Master's or Doctorate/Ph.D. degree in physics.
• Excellent knowledge in theoretical physics and quantum mechanics.
• Excellent programming skills in Mathematica/Python/C++.

Aufgaben

• Collaborate on projects in quantum dynamics.
• Support research activities in the department.
• Conduct independent research and publish findings.
• Teach as required within the designated scope.
• Supervise Bachelor's/Master's theses.
• Participate in scientific conferences.

Kenntnisse

Theoretical physics

Quantum mechanics

Programming (Mathematica/Python/C++)

German proficiency (C1)

English proficiency (C1)

Ausbildung

Doctorate/Ph.D. in physics

Diploma/Master's degree in physics

Jobbeschreibung

Department of Quantum Dynamics and Classical Dynamics

Organisation/Company Johannes Kepler University Department Department of Quantum Dynamics and Classical Dynamics Research Field Physics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Country Austria Application Deadline 1 Aug 2025 - 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 a EU programme Reference Number 31330-2025-001482 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 25,500 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 of Austria’s most attractive campus university? We currently have a job opening for a:

Graduate Teaching Assistant (must hold a Doctorate/Ph.D. degree) or University Assistant (must hold a Doctorate/Ph.D. degree) for a full-time, temporary position

Organizational unit:

Department of Quantum Dynamics and Classical Dynamics

Entry date:

as soon as possible

Job Reference Number:

31330-2025-001482

Positions as a university assistant holding a Diploma/Master's degree are limited to a duration of a four-year period.
Positions as a university assistant holding a Doctorate/Ph.D degree are limited to a duration of a six-year period.

Job Duties:

• Collaboration on projects within the research group in the field of quantum dynamics and quantum thermodynamics
• Support for the research activities of the Quantum Dynamics and Classical Dynamics department
• Conducting independent research and publishing on project-specific topics
• Teaching within the designated scope
• Supervision of Bachelor's/Master's theses
• Participation in scientific conferences

Your Qualifications:

• The successful candidate must hold a Diploma/Master's degree or a Doctorate/Ph.D. degree in physics
• Excellent knowledge and demonstrated interest in theoretical physics and quantum mechanics, particularly in quantum thermodynamics and the theory of open quantum systems using hierarchical equations of motion
• Excellent programming skills (Mathematica/Python/C++)
• Very good proficiency in German and/or English (German level C1, English level C1)

What We Offer:

• On the basis of full-time employment (40 hours/week) the minimum salary in accordance with the collective agreement is € 3,714.80 gross per month as a Graduate Teaching Assistant holding a Diploma/Master’s degree and € 4,932.90 gross per month as a University Assistant holding a Doctorate/Ph.D. degree (14 x per year, CA Job Grade: B1)
• 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:

08/01/2025

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.

Contact:

If you have questions, please contact: Univ. Prof. Dr. Tobias Kramer, P [phone], E-mail: [e-mail] .