Postdoc (f/m/x)

Österreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften - ÖAW; Town of Vienna (WI); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Austrian Academy of Sciences - OeAW in Vienna invites applications for a Postdoc position in Quantum Foundations and Quantum Information Theory.

The role focuses on theoretical research at the interface of quantum foundations, information theory and gravity, with opportunities to assist in proposal preparation and student supervision. Office & remote work supported in a hybrid setup.

Qualifications

• Ideally experience in supervising students and writing project proposals.
• Experience in quantum foundations, quantum information and gravitational physics.
• Experience in operational and quantum information-theoretic approaches.

Responsibilities

• Theoretical research at the interface between quantum foundations, quantum information theory and gravitational physics
• Supporting the group leader in preparing project proposals
• Being involved in various administrative tasks such as supervision of students

Skills

Supervising students

Writing project proposals

Quantum foundations

Quantum information

Gravitational physics

Operational quantum information

Education

PhD certificate

Job description

As a central non-university institution for science and research, the Austrian Academy of Sciences - OeAW has the task of "promoting science in every respect". Founded in 1847 as a learned society, it now has over 760 members and around 1,800 employees dedicated to innovative basic research, interdisciplinary knowledge exchange and the dissemination of new insights. The OeAW initiates and maintains partnerships worldwide and represents Austria in international scientific organizations; it cooperates with numerous institutions in the scientific field in order to actively shape the research landscape.

Postdoc (f/m/x)

Job ID: IQOQIVIE092PD226

The Institute for Quantum Optics and Quantum Information Vienna (IQOQI-Vienna) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW), Austria`s leading non- university research and science institution, is offering a position as

Postdoc (f/m/x)

(Office & remote)

in the Quantum Foundations and Quantum Information Theory research group led by Prof. Caslav Brukner.

The Brukner group´s research goal is to gain insight into quantum foundations and quantum information by exploiting operational and information-theoretic approaches. Furthermore, the research group has applied these approaches to the field of causality and gravity.

For an overview of the research activities of the group, see Brukner Group.

Now the Institute for Quantum Optics and Quantum Information (IQOQI-Vienna) in Vienna is offering a Postdoc position to a highly motivated and well-qualified scientist to work in the field of Quantum Foundations and Quantum Information Theory.

Your Tasks

• Theoretical research at the interface between quantum foundations, quantum information theory and gravitational physics
• Supporting the group leader in preparing project proposal
• Being involved in various administrative tasks such as supervision of students

Your Profile

Ideally experience in supervising students and writing project proposals

Experience in quantum foundations, quantum information and gravitational physics

Experience in operational and quantum information-theoretic approaches

Interested candidates are invited to submit:

• A detailed curriculum vitae including list of publications
• PhD certificate
• The electronic (email) contact details of at least two potential referees

Our Offer

• A position in an innovative and internationally active environment crucial to succes
• Numerous voluntary social benefits
• Opportunity to work independently and develop personally

The minimum annual gross salary for this position is EUR 70.167,44 (full-time based), in accordance with the collective agreement of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW). For part-time employment, the salary will be adjusted on a pro rata basis in line with the agreed working hours.

The Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW) pursues a non-discriminatory employment policy and values equal opportunities, as well as diversity. Individuals from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.