TU-ID: 141 | 2025 | 49 | 260245
University Assistant Prae-Doc (all genders)
30 hours/week | limited to 4 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 prae-doc all genders limited to expected 4 years for 30 hours/week. Expected start: January 2026.
Tasks:
- Contribution to ongoing research projects and preparation of project-related deliverables
- Experimental research in levitated optomechanics, with a focus on developing tweezer arrays of levitated nanoparticles for studying collective phenomena
- Writing and publishing of a dissertation and scientific articles
- Active participation in teaching activities, including assistance with courses, examinations, and supervision of students
- Writing of a doctoral dissertation and scientific publications
- Participation in national and international scientific events, workshops, and conferences
- Involvement in organizational, administrative, and coordination tasks within the research group and institute
Your profile:
- Completed Master’s or equivalent degree (e.g., Diploma) in Physics or Engineering
- Advanced knowledge in working on optical setups and optical levitation
- Prior contact with experiments is highly appreciated
- Strong interest and enthusiasm for experimental research
- Good spoken and written communication skills in English
- Excellent teamwork abilities and collaborative mindset. High motivation, reliability, and independent work ethic. Goal-oriented, structured, and methodical approach to scientific work
- Interest in outreach, teaching assistance, or mentoring undergraduate students
We offer:
- A stimulating and diverse range of research tasks in a collaborative and collegial environment
- Membership in a young, dynamic, and international research team at the Atominstitut, TU Wien
- Numerous internal and external training opportunities, including professional development and career advancement options
- Opportunities to present research at leading international conferences and participate in scientific collaborations
- Support for developing mentoring, supervision, and science communication skills
- A range of attractive social benefits (see Benefits)
- Flexible working arrangements and a positive work-life balance in a city consistently ranked among the most livable in the world.
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.
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 2,786.10/month gross, 14 times/year for 30 hours/week. Relevant working experiences may increase the monthly income.
We look forward to receiving your application until December 4th, 2025.
