University assistant predoctoral/PhD Candidate

at  Universitt Wien

At the University of Vienna, more than 10,000 people work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 7,500 of them are scientists who, with their curiosity and continuous demand for excellence, conduct top-level international research and teaching. Are you also looking for the right space to develop your potential? We are seeking a/an

You will actively participate in research, teaching & administration. This means:

• You are involved in a specific and well-funded research project, here focused on the developments of cluster beam source, cluster detectors, and coherent beam splitting methods for metallic and dielectric nanoparticles. You will be involved in the realization of a matter-wave interferometer and explore prospective applications of this new tool in metrology and/or lithography. You will work with a variety of class 4 lasers and support our development of deep UV lasers sources, refined mechanical vibration isolation, advanced techniques to improve high-load vacuum machines etc.
• Your research plan to the faculty and complete a dissertation agreement must be completed within 12-18 months.
• You will work on your dissertation and towards its completion in time. We expect a large degree of independence paired with a high level of social awareness as the goal will only be achieved in a team.
• You will contribute to teaching (lab courses, exercise classes) within the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
• You will fill some administrative tasks, contributing to the success and self-organization of the group for research, teaching and administration.
• That you will continuously stay informed about the state of the art in your field.
• You contribute to outreach by publications, conference presentations and public activities.