Job ID: IQOQIIBK155DOC125

The Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW), Austria’s leading non-university research and science institution, is offering a Position as

Praedoc (Diss) (f/m/x)

(part-time, 30h per week)

• Conduct quantum simulation experiments with trapped ion chains
• The aim of the work is to investigate non-equilibrium quantum dynamics with crystals containing up to 100 ions, in which the ions are coupled to each other via laser-induced long-range effective spin-spin interactions. 
• Writing scientific publications
• Tutor bachelor and master students
• Attendance of conferences and workshops
• Supporting the group in administrative tasks

• Master's degree in physics with excellent academic record
• Experience with carrying out experiments on quantum physics laser-cooled neutral atoms or ions and, ideally, practical knowledge of optics, lasers, electronics, and control engineering, as well as a good understanding of quantum physics, in particular quantum optics and quantum information
• Practical experience of experimental techniques such as experiment control, optics and numerical simulations
• Strong background in quantum physics
• Excellent verbal and written English skills
• Ability to work in a team and to present scientific results to the community
• Fulfillment of the official requirements for PhD students of the University of Innsbruck 
  https://www.uibk.ac.at/studium/angebot/phd-physik/index.html.en 

• Interesting field of activity in a dynamic environment
• Flextime arrangement
• Possibility to work in an innovative team 
• Numerous social benefits for employees 

We offer an annual gross salary of € 39.208,82 before taxes based on the salary scheme of the Austrian Academy of Sciences.

Katrin Nagele  |  Katrin.Nagele@oeaw.ac.at
IQOQIIBK | 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
Österreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften | Austrian Academy of Sciences | https://www.oeaw.ac.at/