Vienna Predoctoral Quantum Optics Fellow (PhD Candidate)

University of Vienna; Wien; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inspiring atmosphere

Public transport access

Internal training & coaching

Fair salary

Job summary

The University of Vienna invites applications for a University assistant predoctoral/PhD Candidate in the Quantum Information Science and Quantum Computation group. The position, linked to a funded project, supports doctoral research in quantum optics with access to a large international team and the Vienna Doctoral School in Physics.

You will develop new ideas, work with photonic quantum technologies, and produce high-impact research while teaching and engaging with collaborations across the

Qualifications

• Completed Master’s or Diploma in Physics with thesis in experimental quantum optics.
• Experience with table-top experiments, photonic platforms and optical nonlinear processes.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Engage in a funded research project on experimental studies of quantum foundations.
• Present research plan to faculty and finalize a dissertation agreement within 12–18 months.
• Contribute to teaching activities (lab courses, exercises) under collective bargaining.
• Handle administrative tasks to support the group’s research, teaching and administration.
• Stay updated on state-of-the-art developments in quantum information science.
• Contribute to outreach via publications, conference presentations and public activities.

Skills

Table-top experiments

Photonic platforms

Optical non-linear processes

Quantum foundations

Python programming

LaTeX

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree or Diploma in Physics

Tools

Python

LaTeX

Job description

The University of Vienna invites applications for a University assistant predoctoral/PhD Candidate in the Quantum Information Science and Quantum Computation group. The position, linked to a funded project, supports doctoral research in quantum optics with access to a large international team and the Vienna Doctoral School in Physics.

You will develop new ideas, work with photonic quantum technologies, and produce high-impact research while teaching and engaging with collaborations across the