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

The University of Vienna (20 faculties and centres, 179 fields of study, approx. 10.000 members of staff, about 90.000 students) seeks to fill the position from 01.06.2022 of a


Reference number: 13039

Professor Aspelmeyer's research group as part of Quantum Optics, Quantum Nanophysics and Quantum Information investigates quantum effects of nano- and microscale mechanical systems and their implications for the foundations and applications of quantum physics and precision measurement. The group conducts successful and internationally recognized research in the field of quantum science. For further reinforcement we are looking for a University Assistant (praedoc) to join our group.
The announcement is made for four years, whereby the employment relationship is initially limited to 1.5 years and is automatically extended to a total of four years, unless the employer submits a declaration of non-renewal after a maximum of 12 months.



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:
- Participation in research projects / research studies
- Participation in publications / academic articles / presentations
- 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
- Supervision of students
- Involvement in the organisation of meetings, conferences, symposiums
- Involvement in the department administration as well as in teaching and research administration

Profile:
- Professional competence: Master or diploma degree in Physics, background related to quantum optomechanics research, either in experiment, i.e. optics, laser physics, quantum optics, quantum mechanics etc., or in theory, i.e. theory of quantum optics, light-matter interaction, quantum master equations, etc.
- Methodological competence: experience either in experimental research, preferably in the domain of either optical trapping, interferometry, microfabrication, electronics, or in theoretical research, preferably in the domain of open quantum systems
- Didactic competence: experience either in experimental research, preferably in the domain of either optical trapping, interferometry, microfabrication, electronics, or in theoretical research, preferably in the domain of open quantum systems
- High ability to express yourself both orally and in writing
- Excellent command of written and spoken English
- IT user skills
- Ability to work in a team

Desirable qualifications are
- Teaching experience / experience of working with e-learning
- Knowledge of university processes and structures
- Experience abroad
- Basic experience in research methods and academic writing

Application documents
- Letter of motivation
- Academic curriculum vitae
- List of publications, evidence of teaching experience (if available)
- Short doctoral project proposal
- Degree certificates


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	Quantum optics	MUST

Languages:

Language	Language level	Importance
English	Excellent 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 03.05.2022, mentioning reference number 13039.

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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