PhD Candidate in Quantum Photonics & Foundations

Universität Wien; Wien; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inspiring team

Public transport access

Development opportunities

Training & coaching

Fair salary

Job summary

The University of Vienna invites applications for a university assistant (PraeDoc) in the Quantum Information Science and Quantum Computation group of the Faculty of Physics. This 4-year position supports experimental quantum optics research under Prof.

Walther, with access to the Vienna Center for Quantum Science and Technology and the quantA cluster. The successful candidate will develop new ideas, participate in research, teaching and administration, and contribute to publications,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physics with thesis in experimental quantum optics.
• Experience with table-top experiments, photonic platforms and optical non-linear processes.
• Experience with academic writing and English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Active participation in research, teaching and administration within the group.
• Present research plan to the faculty and complete a dissertation agreement within 12–18 months.
• Contribute to teaching (lab courses, exercise classes) and group administration.
• Stay informed about state-of-the-art developments and contribute to publications and conferences.
• Engage in outreach and public activities related to the research.

Skills

Table-top experiments

Photonic platforms

Optical non-linear processes

Quantum foundations

Python programming

LaTeX

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Physics

Job description

The University of Vienna invites applications for a university assistant (PraeDoc) in the Quantum Information Science and Quantum Computation group of the Faculty of Physics. This 4-year position supports experimental quantum optics research under Prof.

Walther, with access to the Vienna Center for Quantum Science and Technology and the quantA cluster. The successful candidate will develop new ideas, participate in research, teaching and administration, and contribute to publications,