Job ID: IQOQIIBK026DOC226

The Institute for Quantum Optics and Quantum Information Innsbruck (IQOQI-IBK) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW), Austria`s leading non-university research and science institution, dedicates its work to theoretical and experimental basic research in the areas of quantum science. IQOQI is pleased to invite applications for a position as

Praedoc (Diss) (f/m/x)

(part-time, 30h per week) 

in the IQOQI research group “Dipolar Quantum gases” led by Prof. Francesca Ferlaino. 

• Work on an experiment with ultracold dipolar quantum gases and mixtures including regular maintenance, planning and implementing upgrades and extensions, performing measurements 
• Analysis of experimental results and writing scientific publications 
  Tutor bachelor and master students 
• Representing the group on conferences and workshops via poster presentations and talks
• Supporting the group in administrative tasks 

• Master's degree in physics 

• Practical experience with experimental techniques used in cold atom and quantum gas experiments, especially laser and optical setups, vacuum technology, electronics 

• Experimental know-how on cooling and trapping ultracold atoms and quantum-gas microscopy 

• Experience in data analysis and theoretical modelling of physical systems 

• Knowledge of the theoretical description of quantum systems in general and many-body systems in the context of ultracold dipolar quantum gases in specific 

• Excellent verbal and written English skills 

• Ability to work in a team and to present scientific results to the community 

• Fullfillment of the official requirements for PhD students of the University of Innsbruck 

• Interesting field of activity in a dynamic environment 

• Flextime arrangement 

• Possibility to work in an innovative team 

• Numerous social benefits for employees 

The minimum annual gross salary for this position is EUR 53.140,92 (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.

Applications are considered until the positions are filled. 

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