THz-Electronics: Project Assistant - PhD Student (all genders)

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

About the Employer

TU Wien (Vienna) is Austria’s largest research and educational institution in the field of technology and natural sciences.

Position Overview

THz‑Electronics: Project Assistant – PhD Student (all genders). 30 hours/week, initially for 1 year, extendable up to 3.5 years. Expected start: November 2026. Location: Karlsplatz 13, Vienna, Austria.

The THz‑Electronics Group of the Institute of Electrodynamics, Microwave and Circuit Engineering invites applicants to work on THz sources, detectors, and systems, with a special emphasis on resonant‑tunnelling diodes (RTDs) and THz sources based on them. Web page of the group: https://www.tuwien.at/en/etit/e354/thz.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research into THz RTD oscillators and detectors.
• Carry out studies in the field of THz Electronics.
• Write and publish scientific papers in top conferences and journals.

Qualifications

• MSc (or completed MSc at the time of the contract start) in Electrical Engineering, Physics or a similar discipline.
• Strong foundation in high‑frequency electrical engineering or physics of electric or optoelectronic devices.
• Prior experience with semiconductor technology, nano/micro‑fabrication, THz or high‑frequency measurements and electromagnetic simulations is an important advantage.
• Strong motivation to complete a PhD within the timeframe of the project.
• Team player and advanced problem‑solving skills.
• Interest and enthusiasm for research.
• Knowledge of German is not required.

Benefits and Offer

• Continuing personal and professional education and flexible working hours.
• Diverse collective of young researchers in a creative environment in one of the most livable cities in the world.
• Central location of workplace with good accessibility (U1/U2/U4 Karlsplatz).
• Entry‑level salary determined by pay grade B1 of the Austria collective agreement for university staff: minimum EUR2,832.10/month gross, 14 times/year for 30 hours/week. Relevant working experiences may increase the monthly income.

Equal Opportunity

TU Wien is committed to increasing the proportion of women in particular in leadership positions. Female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to women when equally qualified, unless reasons specific to a male applicant tilt the balance in his favor. People with special needs are equally encouraged to apply.

Contact

We look forward to receiving your application until August31st,2026. Please submit your application (including a CV and motivation letter), copies of your Bachelor’s and Master’s diplomas and transcripts of grades, to Dr. Petr Ourednik ([e-mail]). Applicants will not normally be reimbursed for travel costs incurred in connection with this admission process.