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
PhD Position
(F*M*X)
(30h per week)
in the Quantum Systems for Gravitational Entanglement research group led by Dr. Peter Asenbaum. This new group is focused on experiments that study gravity in quantum systems. The experiments being set upwill prepare macroscopic particles in quantum states and study their gravitational interaction. For more information on the group's research activities, see Asenbaum Group.
Your Tasks
- Participating in building and designing quantum experiments with macroscopic particles
Your Profile
- Excellent German or English skills needed
- Received or soon to be received master's degree in physics or other eligible master's degree for the PhD program at University of Vienna
- Enthusiasm for working in a quantum optics lab.
Interested candidates are invited to submit:
- Curriculum vitae
- Short research statement
- Bachelor and Master thesis if available
- The electronic (email) contact details of at least one potential referee.We are offering:An annual gross salary according to the collective agreement of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW) of 52.278,38 (full time based, before taxes)
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.
