Predoctoral/PhD Fellow — Quantum Optics & Gravity

University of Vienna; Wien; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fair salary

Internal training & coaching

Excellent transport links

Job summary

University of Vienna is seeking a University assistant (praedoc) for a 4-year predoctoral/PhD position in Experimental Quantum Physics and Gravity. You will join Prof.

Markus Aspelmeyer’s group to explore macroscopic quantum coherence and gravity at small scales, including levitated solid-state platforms, and contribute to foundational experiments with ample collaboration. You will develop your dissertation plan, publish findings, and participate in teaching and outreach while benefiting from

Qualifications

• Master's degree in physics with a strong experimental focus.
• Experience in academic writing is highly desirable.
• Solid background in experimental quantum optics, opto-mechanics, or levitated systems.

Responsibilities

• Engage in a funded research project on quantum control in levitated platforms.
• Present research plan and complete a dissertation agreement within 12–18 months.
• Drive dissertation toward completion with independence and teamwork.
• Contribute to teaching lab courses and exercises within the collective agreement.
• Assist with group administration and outreach through publications and conferences.
• Stay updated with state-of-the-art developments in the field.

Skills

English proficiency

Academic writing

Experimental quantum optics

Programming

Education

Master's degree in physics

Tools

Homodyne detection

Heterodyne detection

Levitation optics

Job description

University of Vienna is seeking a University assistant (praedoc) for a 4-year predoctoral/PhD position in Experimental Quantum Physics and Gravity. You will join Prof.

Markus Aspelmeyer’s group to explore macroscopic quantum coherence and gravity at small scales, including levitated solid-state platforms, and contribute to foundational experiments with ample collaboration. You will develop your dissertation plan, publish findings, and participate in teaching and outreach while benefiting from