OeAW - Discovering the future

As a central non-university institution for science and research, the Austrian Academy of Sciences - OeAW has the task of "promoting science in every respect". Founded in 1847 as a learned society, it now has over 760 members and around 1,800 employees dedicated to innovative basic research, interdisciplinary knowledge exchange and the dissemination of new insights. The OeAW initiates and maintains partnerships worldwide and represents Austria in international scientific organizations; it cooperates with numerous institutions in the scientific field in order to actively shape the research landscape.

PhD Student Position (f/m/x)

Job ID: IQOQIIBK112PD225

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

PHD STUDENT POSITION (F/M/X)

(part-time, 30h per week)

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

Your Tasks

• Work on the theoretical investigation of many-body quantum phases of ultracold dipolar quantum gases and mixtures using state-of-the-art numerical methods
• Analysis and comparison of theoretical and 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

Your Profile

• Master's degree in physics
• Knowledge of the theoretical description of quantum systems in general and many-body systems in the context of ultracold dipolar quantum gases in specific
• Expertise in numerical and computational techniques used to tackle quantum many-body problems
• 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

Our Offer

• 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 € 39.208,79 before taxes based on the salary scheme of the Austrian Academy of Sciences.

We invite you to apply no later than August 25th, 2025, including a letter of motivation, your curriculum vitae and certificates and Applications are considered until the position is filled.

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.

Contact

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