AdresseThe world is changing at an ever-faster pace. At the Johannes Kepler University Linz, we work on technologies and the ideas of tomorrow on a daily basis. At the same time, we educate over 24,000 young people to meet the demands of today’s job market. In short, we are Upper Austria’s largest institution for education and research. Are you interested in being a part of shaping the future of Austria’s most attractive campus university? We currently have a job opening for a:
University Project Assistant (must hold a Doctorate/Ph.D. degree) for a Full-time, three-year position
Organizational unit:
Abteilung für Halbleiterphysik
Entry date:
03/15/2024
Term from
03/15/2024
Temporary employment to:
03/14/2027
Job Reference Number:
32210-2024-000637
The group of Prof. Andreas W. Schell at the Institute of Semiconductor and Solid State Physics is looking for a postdoctoral researcher in the field of quantum optical science and technologies. The group is performing experiments in the fields of single emitter spectroscopy, atomic vapors, integrated quantum optics, levitated nanoparticles, and quantum sensing.
Work will take place in our newly established optics labs and access to a state-of-the-art clean room at the Open Innovation Center.
Job Duties:
- Research activities in the field of quantum science and technology
- Participation in setting up quantum optical laboratories
- Writing scientific publications
- Participation in teaching activities
- Guidance of bachelor, master, and PhD students
- Participation in outreach activities
- Participation in scientific conferences
- Possibility to bring in own ideas
Your Qualifications:
- The successful candidate must hold a PhD degree in physics or equivalent university studies
- Knowledge in quantum optics
- Experience in assembling quantum optical setups and setting up optical laboratories and/or experience in working with cryogenic microscopes
- Good communication skills
- Strong problem solving skills
- Good skills in the English language (level B2), language skills in German are not required
What We Offer:
- On the basis of full-time employment (40 hours/week) the minimum salary in accordance with the collective agreement is € 4,752.30 gross per month (14 x per year, CA Job Grade: B1)
- Stable employer
- Attractive campus environment with good public transportation connections
- Attractive continual educational opportunities
- State-of-the-art research infrastructure
- Dynamic research environment
- Broad range of on-campus dining services/healthy meals (organic food at the cafeteria)
- Exercise and sports classes (USI)
- …and much more
Application Deadline:
02/28/2024
The Johannes Kepler University wishes to increase the proportion of academic female faculty and, for this reason, especially welcomes applications by qualified women. If applicants are equally qualified, a woman will be given preference for this position. The university welcomes applications from qualified applicants with disabilities. These applications will be given special consideration.
Contact:
If you have questions, please contact: Univ. Prof. Dr. Andreas Schell, P +43 732 2468 9606, E-mail: andreas.schell@jku.at.
Exertion place address
Altenberger Straße 69, 4040 Linz
