PhD Candidate: Quantum Nanophysics Experiments

Universität Wien; Österreich; Vor Ort; EUR 38.000 - 46.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Universität Wien seeks a university assistant predoctoral/PhD candidate in the Quantum Nanophysics team under Prof. Markus Arndt. The role is a 30-hour per week, temporary praedoc position with a start date of 01.10.2026 and a limited duration until 30.09.2030.

The project is V-QUTE within qAustria and the Vienna Doctoral School in Physics, offering an international research environment. You will participate in experiment development, data analysis, and contribute to teaching and administration.

Qualifikationen

• This position requires a Master's degree or Diploma in physics before start or equivalent for PhD enrollment.
• Hands-on experience in at least two of the listed experimental areas is required.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Aufgaben

• Participate in the QNP project and contribute to research in quantum interferometry and related fields.
• Present research plans to the faculty and finalize a dissertation agreement within 12–18 months.
• Work toward completing a dissertation in 4 years with independence and teamwork.
• Contribute to teaching duties and group administration as needed.
• Stay updated with state-of-the-art developments and publish conference papers.

Kenntnisse

Hands-on experimental skills

English proficiency

Ausbildung

Master's degree in physics

Tools

Molecular beam sources

Cryogenic UHV systems

Nanoparticle cooling

Mass spectrometry

Matter-wave research

Jobbeschreibung

Universität Wien seeks a university assistant predoctoral/PhD candidate in the Quantum Nanophysics team under Prof. Markus Arndt. The role is a 30-hour per week, temporary praedoc position with a start date of 01.10.2026 and a limited duration until 30.09.2030.

The project is V-QUTE within qAustria and the Vienna Doctoral School in Physics, offering an international research environment. You will participate in experiment development, data analysis, and contribute to teaching and administration.