University Assistant (prae doc) at the Quantum Optics, Quantum Nanophysics and Quantum Information

The University of Vienna (20 faculties and centres, 178 fields of study, approx. 9.800 members of staff, about 90.000 students) seeks to fill the position as soon as possible of a


Reference number: 11769

Professor Walther’s research group is part of the Quantum Optics, Quantum Nanophysics and Quantum Information group at the Faculty of Physics. The group’s research focus is dedicated to photonic quantum information processing and the investigation of weak gravitational forces on quantum systems. For our further reinforcement we are looking for a University Assistant Praedoc.



Duration of employment: 4 year/s

Extent of Employment: 30.0 hours/week
Job grading in accordance with collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) with relevant work experience determining the assignment to a particular salary grade.

Job Description:
- Participation in research, teaching and administration
- Contribution to research projects / scientific studies
- Contribution to publications / scientific articles
- Contribution to the organisation of conferences, meetings, symposiums - Project application and (external) fundraising
- We expect the successful candidate to sign a doctoral thesis agreement within 12-18 months.
- Participation in teaching and independent teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement
- Support of students
- Participation in evaluation activities and in quality assurance - Participation in administration of the institute (department).
The thesis is expected to focus on intergrated linear and nonlinear devices, quantum computing and neuromorphic computing using single photons. Your position also includes teaching (exercises or lab courses) classes .
We invite interested applicants to submit their curriculum vitae, letter of intent, diplomas and certificates, a brief description of your planned dissertation thesis, publication list and list of presentations. The selection will lean on the criteria similar to those defined by the PhD Program of the Vienna Center for Quantum Science and Technology (VCQ) and the Vienna Doctoral School in Physics (VDSP).

Profile:
A master or diploma degree in physics, technical physics or equivalent qualification. Required skills: hands- on training in experimental physics. Experience in experimental optics, quantum photonics and quantum computing.

It is highly desirable that the candidate has a good background in laser physics, integrated quantum networks and processors, other general skills for a quantum photonics and information lab.


Research fields:

Main research field	Special research fields	Importance
Physics, Astronomy	Quantum optics	MUST

Education:

Educational institution	Educational level	Special subject	Importance
University	Physics, Mechanics, Astronomy	-	MUST

Languages:

Language	Language level	Importance
English	Very good knowledge	MUST

Applications including a letter of motivation (German or English) should be sumbitted via the Job Center to the University of Vienna ( http://jobcenter.univie.ac.at) no later than 28.02.2021, mentioning reference number 11769.

For further information please contact Paulovics, Verena +43-1-4277-51240.

The University pursues a non-discriminatory employment policy and values equal opportunities, as well as diversity ( http://diversity.univie.ac.at/). The University lays special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female applicants.

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