TU-ID: 311 | 2025 | 55 | 261763
Senior Scientist (all genders)
40 hours/week | indefinite-term
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 Institute of Production Engineering and Photonic Technologies, in the Research Group for Process Engineering TU Wien is offering a position as senior scientist (all gedners) for 40 hours/week. Expected start: January 2026.
Tasks:
- Conduct research with a focus on the following areas: experimental laser material processing, surface structuring, laser-induced surface modification
- Acquisition and management of research projects in the field of laser process technology
- Teaching activities and participation in examinations
- Research project work and leadership of project groups
- Publication activities as well as willingness to complete a habilitation
- Participation in and organization of scientific events
- Supervision of students (project work, bachelor’s theses, master’s theses)
- Support with organizational and administrative tasks as well as evaluation measures
Your profile:
- A completed doctoral or PhD degree from a domestic or equivalent foreign university or research institution relevant to the position (focus on laser material processing)
- Several years of experience and excellent knowledge in laser material processing, with particular emphasis on surface modification through laser-based micro- and nano-structuring
- Excellent expertise in the operation of CPA-based femtosecond laser systems, as well as experience in aligning such systems
- Experience in the design of optical systems for use with ultrashort-pulse lasers (beam shaping, interference, refraction and diffraction effects, dispersion, and microscopy)
- Extensive practical experience with high-power laser systems (excimer, CO₂, solid-state lasers) for cutting, welding, and surface modification
- Publication record in the areas of surface wetting, icing processes and ice adhesion, as well as the state of the art in anti-icing and de-icing measures
- Experience with instruments for physical and chemical surface characterization (SEM, EDX, XPS)
- Experience with laboratory and field experiments (wind tunnel), as well as with measurement technology, signal processing, and statistical evaluation of measurement data
- Basic knowledge of numerical methods (CFD) and experience with modeling in OpenFOAM
- Interdisciplinary expertise in laser technology, manufacturing technology, and physics (optics, laser–matter interactions) as well as surface chemistry is an advantage
- Good language skills in German (B2) and English (C1)
- Experience in teaching and scientific publishing
- Advanced knowledge in occupational safety (BSW, SVP, SFK), with special consideration of laser safety
- Organizational and analytical skills, as well as a structured working style
- Experience in leading research groups
- Interest and enthusiasm for research and for working with students
- Ability to work in a team, strong problem-solving skills and Didactic skills
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
- Central location of workplace as well as good accessibility (U1/U2/U4 Karlsplatz)
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 4,932.90/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 January 1st, 2026.
