TU-ID: 141 limited to 6 years TU Wien is Austria’s largest institution of research and higher education in the fields of technology and natural sciences. With over 26,000 students and more than 4000 scientists, research, teaching, and learning dedicated to the advancement of science and technology have been conducted here for more than 200 years, guided by the motto "Technology for People". As a driver of innovation, TU Wien fosters close collaboration with business and industry and contributes to the prosperity of society.

At the Atominstitut in the Research Unit of Quantum Metrology TU Wien is offering a position as university assistant post-doc (all genders) limited to expected 6 years for 40 hours/week. Expected start: May 2026.

Tasks:

• Practical experience in UV/VUV laser spectroscopy, in particular on the nuclear transition in thorium-229
• Experience in the fabrication and characterization of doped single crystals for optics applications
• Experience in working with CW and pulsed (femtosecond) laser systems
• Experience in electron-beam interaction with matter, for diagnostics (microscopy) and/or atomic or nuclear excitation
• Participation in organizational and administrative tasks of the research division and the faculty

Your profile:

• Completion of an appropriate doctorate and in-depth knowledge of the subject area
• Experience in national and international research cooperations as well as in project management and presentations
• Established scientific research profile and collaboration network
• Experience in the acquisition and management of third-party funding
• Experience in teaching and publication activities as well as interest and pleasure in research and work/support with students
• Organizational and analytical skills as well as a structured way of working
• Excellent command of the English language and very good communicative skills and team competences

We offer:

• A wide variety and exciting range of tasks in a collegial team
• Hybrid working style with up to 60% teleworking option
• A range of attractive social benefits (see Benefits )
• Wide range of internal and external training opportunities, various career options

TU Wien is committed to increasing the proportion of women in particular in leadership positions. Female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to women when equally qualified, unless reasons specific to a male applicant tilt the balance in his favour.

People with special needs are equally encouraged to apply. In case of any questions, please contact the confidant for disabled persons at the university, Mr. Gerhard Neustätter.

Entry level salary is determined by the pay grade B1 of the Austrian collective agreement for university staff. This is a minimum of currently EUR 5,014.30/month gross, 14 times/year for 40 hours/week. Relevant working experiences may increase the monthly income.

We look forward to receiving your application until March 19th, 2026.

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