Assistant Professorship (all genders) – Tenure Track

Job title:

Assistant Professorship (all genders) – Tenure Track

Company

Technische Universität Wien

Job description

Quantum optomechanics with optically levitated particlesTU 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.The Faculty of Physics at TU Wien is offering the following tenure track position limited to six years for 40 hours/week. Expected start: January 2025.The candidate and TU Wien can agree upon a tenure evaluation, which when positive, opens the possibility to change the position to Associate Professor (all genders) with an unlimited contract.The tenure-track position is affiliated to the Atominstitut. Duties include research and teaching in the field of Atom Physics and Quantum Optics. The focus of research should be on the quantum optomechanics with optically levitated particlesTasks:Research:

• Performing research in the area quantum optomechanics
• Contributing to the management of the research area, as well as taking on administrative roles in the faculty

Teaching:

• The successful candidate will teach in classes and lab courses of the Bachelor and Master curricula in physics and contribute to the new master in Quantum Information Science and Technology. It is emphasized that currently the teaching in the Bachelor curriculum is in German language requiring appropriate language skills

Your profile:

• University Master and Doctoral degree or equivalent and proficiency in German and English
• Outstanding achievements and potential in research, excellent publication record, international reputation
• Experience in academic teaching (classes and lab courses) and supervising or co-supervising of academic theses
• Experience in designing and participating in research projects, as well as the willingness and ability to lead research groups, willingness to acquire third-party funding
• Scientific activity outside TU Wien, preferentially outside Austria

We offer:

• A wide variety and exciting range of tasks in a collegial team
• Hybrid working style with up to 60% home office option
• A range of attractive social benefits (see

) * Wide range of internal and external training opportunities, various career options

• Close to subway station U3 Schlachthausgasse

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.The employment starts as University Assistant with a minimum salary of EUR 4,752.30 gross (14 x per year) according to the collective bargaining agreement for a PostDoc. After signing the qualification agreement, the employment continues as Assistant Professor with a minimum salary of EUR 5,595.60 gross (14 x per year).We look forward to receiving your application until December 26th, 2024.

Expected salary

€4752.3 per month

Location

Wien

Job date

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:47:14 GMT

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