THz Electronics PhD Project Assistant

Emerging Scholars Council; Wien; On-site; EUR 39,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education

Flexible working hours

Central location at Karlsplatz

Job summary

THz-Electronics: Project Assistant – PhD Student is offered at TU Wien in Vienna. The position is 30 hours/week for 1 year, extendable up to 3.5 years, with start planned for November 2026.

The role involves researching THz RTD oscillators/detectors, conducting THz electronics studies, and publishing results in leading conferences and journals. The group offers flexible hours, ongoing education, a central Karlsplatz location, and a guaranteed entry-level gross salary of EUR 2,832.10 per month

Qualifications

• MSc in Electrical Engineering or Physics required or to be completed at start of contract.
• Strong foundation in high-frequency electronics or device physics.
• Experience with semiconductor tech, nano/micro-fabrication and THz measurements is an advantage.
• Motivation to complete a PhD within project duration.
• Team player with strong problem-solving and enthusiastic research mindset.

Responsibilities

• Research THz RTD oscillators and detectors.
• Conduct studies in THz electronics and related topics.
• Write and publish papers in top conferences and journals.

Skills

THz electronics

High-frequency EE

Semiconductor tech

Team player

Problem solving

Education

MSc in Electrical Engineering

MSc in Physics

Tools

Electromagnetic simulations

Semiconductor fabrication

THz measurements

Job description

THz-Electronics: Project Assistant – PhD Student is offered at TU Wien in Vienna. The position is 30 hours/week for 1 year, extendable up to 3.5 years, with start planned for November 2026.

The role involves researching THz RTD oscillators/detectors, conducting THz electronics studies, and publishing results in leading conferences and journals. The group offers flexible hours, ongoing education, a central Karlsplatz location, and a guaranteed entry-level gross salary of EUR 2,832.10 per month