[Hiring] Postdoc @Österreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften

Role Description

The Institute for Quantum Optics and Quantum Information Vienna (IQOQI-Vienna) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW) is offering a position as Postdoc (f/m/x) (Full-time employee, Office & remote).

• Conduct high-level independent research in one or more areas represented at IQOQI Vienna, including but not limited to:
  • quantum optics and quantum information
  • foundations of quantum mechanics
  • quantum communication and quantum networks
  • theory–experiment interfaces
  • quantum aspects of gravity and spacetime physics
• Develop original research ideas and contribute to the scientific profile of the institute.
• Publish research results in leading international peer-reviewed journals.
• Present results at international conferences, workshops, and seminars.
• Assist in the development, analysis, or interpretation of theoretical models or experimental data.
• Contribute to the preparation of research proposals and collaborative grant applications.
• Provide scientific guidance and mentoring to PhD students and Master’s students.
• Support early-stage researchers through discussions, feedback on research, and joint problem solving.
• Support the institute’s international visibility through scientific networking.
• Promote an open, collaborative, and inclusive research environment.

Qualifications

• Completed PhD studies in physics
• Previous research experience and a scientific track record reflecting your level of seniority
• Experience in supervising students and writing project proposals

Requirements

• Interested candidates are invited to submit:
  • A detailed curriculum vitae including a full list of peer-review publications
  • Research statement
  • PhD certificate
  • The electronic (email) contact details of at least two potential referees

Benefits

• A position in an innovative and internationally active environment crucial to success
• Numerous voluntary social benefits
• Flex time arrangement
• 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.

Contact

Jovana Stojanovic | [email protected]

IQOQIVIE | 1090 Vienna, Austria

Österreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften | Austrian Academy of Sciences | https://www.oeaw.ac.at/