Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- Atominstitut TU Wien
- Department
- Atominstitut
- Research Field
- Physics » Neutron physics
- Researcher Profile
- First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Country
- Austria
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Temporary
- Job Status
- Part-time
- Hours Per Week
- 30
- Offer Starting Date
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- Not funded by an EU programme
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
PhD position in Experimental Physics: Design of a quantum whispering gallery setup for ultracold neutrons
The Technische Universität Wien is Austria's largest institution of research and higher education in the fields of technology and natural sciences. With over 29,000 students and more than 4800 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 the Research Unit of Neutron- and Quantum Physics TU Wien is offering a position as A Postdoc with 30 hours/week. Possible start: March 2023.
The research unit Neutron and Quantum Physics at TU Wien and Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL) in Grenoble are linked to the qBounce experiment, which connects different areas of physics such as gravitation, quantum mechanics, and low energy particle physics. Measurements are performed at ILL.
Your Tasks:
- Complete the design, construction, and rigorous tests of a neutron storage setup for gravity resonance spectroscopy, and a neutron-optical device
- Perform metrological measurements of, gravity, and any deviation from Newton's law as well as several parameters of the standard model using the new setup
- Participate in workshops, write papers, and represent the project to the public
- Write your PhD thesis
We offer:
- 3 year fully paid position as a PhD student at TU Wien
- Participation in design, construction, and first measurements of a unique new experiment testing (beyond-) gravity, dark sector interactions, and the standard model
- The "I can make a difference" experience
- Young and enthusiastic international project team of experts
- Challenging tasks and expert supervision that allow you to grow in various disciplines from hands-on lab work to theoretical physics
- WINA+ pre-doc skill development programme at TU Wien.
Requirements
- Research Field
- Physics
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
- Master degree in physics or equivalent
- An open, friendly, and team-oriented mindset
- You are a person one can rely on
- Willingness and motivation to learn quickly both independently and in an international team, adapt to challenging situations, and to go the extra mile it takes to have success
- No fear to get your hands dirty
- Skills in programming (C/C++, Python, Labview and Mathematica)
- Solid knowledge of (at least a few of) quantum physics , electronics, mechanics, vacuum physics
thermodynamics, lasers, vacuum physics - Good communication skills in English.
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Good
- Research Field
- Physics
- Years of Research Experience
- None
Additional Information
- Interesting and lively research enviroment in a small team at an international dynamic research institute
- A range of attractive social benefits (see Fringe-Benefit Catalogue of TU Wien)
- Very good accessibility (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.
For this position, a minimum gross salary of 37.577 € / year for a 30 hours/week is offered, incl. full health and social insurance. Full compensation for travel costs is guaranteed. Additionally please see Fringe Benefits Catalogue TU Wien and WINA+. TU Wien offers flexible working hours.
- Website for additional job details
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Atominstitut
- Country
- Austria
- City
- Vienna
- Postal Code
- 1020
- Street
- Stadionallee 2
- Geofield
Where to apply
- hartmut.abele@tuwien.ac.at
Contact
- City
- Vienna
- Website
- Street
- Stadionallee 2
- Postal Code
- 1020
- hartmut.abele@tuwien.ac.at