Postdoc in IQOQI

1000scholars; Wien; On-site; EUR 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A postdoctoral researcher position at IQOQI Vienna within the Austrian Academy of Sciences invites applications from physicists with a PhD. The role focuses on quantum optics, quantum information, foundations of quantum mechanics, and related theory–experiment interfaces.

You will mentor students and contribute to grant proposals, with opportunities to publish in top journals and present internationally. Candidates should have a strong research track record and prior supervision experience,

Qualifications

• Completed PhD in physics.
• Experience and a scientific track record matching seniority.
• Experience supervising students and writing project proposals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-level independent research in IQOQI Vienna areas.
• Publish results in leading international journals.
• Present results at international conferences, workshops, and seminars.
• Mentor PhD and Master’s students and provide guidance to early-stage researchers.
• Contribute to research proposals and collaborative grant applications.

Skills

Publishing papers

Conference presentations

Mentoring students

Grant proposal writing

Education

PhD in Physics

Job description

Postdoc in IQOQI

Austrian Academy of Sciences

Vienna, Austria

From € 70.167,44 per year gross

Your Tasks

• Conduct high-level independent research in one or more areas represented at IQOQI Vienna, including but not limited to:
• quantum optics and quantum information.
• foundations of quantum mechanics.
• quantum communication and quantum networks.
• theory–experiment interfaces.
• quantum aspects of gravity and spacetime physics.
• Develop original research ideas and contribute to the scientific profile of the institute.
• Publish research results in leading international peer-reviewed journals.
• Present results at international conferences, workshops, and seminars.
• Assist in the development, analysis, or interpretation of theoretical models or experimental data.
• Contribute to the preparation of research proposals and collaborative grant applications.
• Provide scientific guidance and mentoring to PhD students and Master’s students.
• Support early-stage researchers through discussions, feedback on research, and joint problem solving.
• Support the institute’s international visibility through scientific networking.
• Promote an open, collaborative, and inclusive research environment.

Your Profile

• Completed PhD studies in physics.
• Previous research experience and a scientific track record reflecting your level of seniority.
• Experience in supervising students and writing project proposals.