University Assistant postdoctoral

Universität Wien

Job description:

At the University of Vienna, over 10,000 people work together on the big questions of the future. Approximately 7,500 of them are academic staff members. These are individuals who, with their curiosity and their continuous pursuit of excellence, engage in international cutting-edge research and teaching. With us, you will also find space to unfold your potential. We are looking for a/an 

University Assistant postdoctoral

Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where over 7,500 brilliant minds have found a unique balance of freedom and support. Join us if you’re passionate about groundbreaking international research and academic excellence. Ready to be part of our team? Let’s shape the future together!

Your personal sphere of play:

The Research Group “Quantum Transport Lab” under the lead of Ass.-Prof. Luca Banszerus, which is a part of the “Nanomagnetism and Magnonics” Research Unit under the direction of Univ.-Prof. Dr. Andrii Chumak at the Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna, is a young and ambitious team conducting internationally leading research in the fields of quantum transport in nanoelectronic devices, particularly those based on two-dimensional (2D) materials such as graphene, transition metal dichalcogenides, and more complex van-der-Waals heterostructures. The research scope of the Research Unit also includes spin-wave physics, inverse-design magnonics, spintronics, millikelvin-temperature quantum physics, unconventional computing, and nonlinear spin-wave phenomena in nanoscale hybrid systems. We are looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher with outstanding expertise in experimental low-temperature physics to support the group in its cutting-edge research and taking responsibility for the group's low-temperature measurement setups and infrastructure. The position is limited to six years.

Your future tasks:

Active participation in research, teaching & administration, which means:

• Support the operation and maintenance of the Physical Properties Measurement System (PPMS) at the Faculty of Physics and related cryogenic infrastructure.
• Support the operation and maintenance of the millikelvin dilution refrigerators in the Research Unit “Nanomagnetism and Magnonics”.
• Contribute to the research goals of the Research Group “Quantum Transport Lab” as a Postdoctoral Researcher.
• Train users in the operation of cryogenic measurement setups.
• Hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
• You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration.

This is part of your personality:

• Hold a doctoral degree in experimental physics.
• Possess extensive experience in the operation and setting up of low-temperature measurement setups, including dilution refrigerators.
• A solid knowledge base and experience in low-temperature physics, superconductivity and spintronics are highly desirable.
• Demonstrate strong programming and experimental research skills.
• Excellent knowledge of English. Advanced knowledge of German is an advantage.
• Team player and high social/communicative skills.

What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (upon agreement).

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.

Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport.

Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.

Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 4,932,90 (14 times a year) for a period of 6 years increases if we can credit professional experience.

Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!

It is that easy to apply:

• With your scientific curriculum vitae / letter of intent
• With your list of publications
• With your summary of research interests (max. 1 p.)
• Doctoral Degree 
• Contact details of persons who could provide reference letters
• Apply via our job portal.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Andrii Chumak  

andrii.chumak@univie.ac.at

We look forward to new personalities in our team! 
The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

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​Application deadline: 11/02/2025 

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