Job Information:
Organisation/Company
Atominstitut TU Wien
Department
Atominstitut
Research Field
Physics » Neutron physics
Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions
PhD Positions
Country
Austria

Application Deadline:

20 Aug 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Vienna)
Type of Contract
Temporary
Job Status
Part-time
Hours Per Week
30
Offer Starting Date
1 Sep 2024
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
PhD position in quantum/gravity/neutron physics

TU WIEN is the largest institution for higher education and research focused on science and technology in Austria and has 5.650 employees and 26.100 students. The neutron group at the Atominstitut in Vienna operates the qBounce experiment at the ILL Grenoble, the strongest neutron source in the world where 1400 scientists from 65 countries run 1000 experiments every year. 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: September 2024.

The research unit Neutron and Quantum Physics at the Atominstitut is offering a PhD position at TU Wien and at Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL) in Grenoble 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:

Tests of gravitation with quantum objects
Searches for beyond-Riemann gravity with quantum states of ultra-cold neutrons in the Earth’s

gravity potential
Measurements with neutrons at the European Neutron Source at ILL in Grenoble
Cooperation and guidance of bachelor and master students
Writing a dissertation and publications
Participation in scientific events
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.

Where to apply: [email protected]

Requirements:
Research Field
Physics
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Master or Diploma degree physics or equivalent university studies in Austria or abroad
Scientific interest in (low-energy) particle physics and gravity
Strong analytical skills
Skills in programming (e.g., C++, Python, LabVIEW, or similar)
Good communication skills and ability to work as an independent and flexible researcher in
an international and diverse team

Languages:
ENGLISH

Research Field:
Physics
Years of Research Experience
None

Additional Information:
Benefits
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
https://www.tuwien.at/phy/ati/neutronen-und-quantenphysik