University Assistant (PhD position)

Start date/duration:

• from 01.10.2025
• for 4 years

Administrative unit:

• Department of Theoretical Physics

Extent of employment:

• 20 hours per week; will be increased to 30 hours per week once the dissertation agreement has been signed

Job Description:

Your tasks:

• Own research in the field of Nonequilibrium Quantum Field Theory and Nonequilibrium Quantum Phases of Matte
• Independent teaching in the field of theoretical physics
• Scientific publications
• Participation in conferences and congresses, advanced training courses
• Administrative tasks

Your profile

• Completed relevant master's, master's or diploma degree programme
• Sound knowledge in the field of theoretical physics, detailed knowledge of the theory of quantum matter and quantum circuits, cross-connections to quantum information theory and non-equilibrium phase transitions, research work and publications in the above-mentioned field desired
• Please enclose written reflections on your dissertation project with your application (max. 5 pages)
• Willingness to co-operate with the working group: Nonequilibrium Quantum Matter; social competence, ability to work in a team

Our offer:

With us, you can expect exciting tasks, flexible working hours, a family-friendly working environment, attractive training and development opportunities, a paid lunch break, a meal allowance and much more! .

The minimum gross salary (stipulated by collective agreement) for 20 hours per week amounts to € 1.857 per month (14 times)*. The salary will be increased to € 2.785 for 30 hours per week once the dissertation agreement has been signed and sent to the Personnel Department. The salary will be higher if you have worked in a similar position before.

^*as of 2025

We are looking forward to receiving your online application by 08.08.2025 stating the code MIP-15270

The University of Innsbruck emphasizes equal opportunities and diversity in its personnel policy.

The University of Innsbruck strives to increase the percentage of women and thus expressly encourages women to apply. This is particularely true for leading positions and scientific job offers. In case of underrepresentation women with the same qualifications will be given priority.

Following Austrian disability legislation, qualified persons are strongly encouraged to apply.