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Philip Walther

6 months ago

2 PhD Positions in Quantum Optics, Quantum Nanophysics and Quantum Information at Universität Wien University of Vienna in Austria

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

The post advertises 2 open PhD positions as university assistant (PraeDoc) roles with a fair salary. The positions are job-like paid research appointments rather than a scholarship; no stipend amount, tuition coverage, or additional funding details are stated.

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Expired

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Austria

University

Universität Wien

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Keywords

Computer Science
Quantum Mechanics
Quantum Optics
Teaching And Learning
Quantum Communication
Physics
Study Research
Nanophysics

About this position

Universität Wien’s Quantum Physics Group is advertising 2 open PhD positions (university assistant / PraeDoc) in Quantum Optics, Quantum Nanophysics, and Quantum Information. The positions are part of Professor Philip Walther’s research group and involve active participation in research, teaching, and administration.

This is a student-oriented research appointment in a strong academic environment at the University of Vienna, located in Vienna, Austria. The post highlights an inspiring working environment, internal training and coaching, development opportunities, and a fair salary. It is a job vacancy rather than a scholarship, and the announcement does not mention tuition coverage or a stipend amount.

Ideal applicants should be interested in experimental or theoretical work related to quantum physics, especially quantum optics, quantum nanophysics, and quantum information. The post does not list detailed eligibility criteria such as degree class, GPA, or language-test requirements in the provided text.

The vacancies start on 2026-05-01. Interested candidates should use the University of Vienna job portal links provided in the post and apply directly through the vacancy pages.

Funding details

The post advertises 2 open PhD positions as university assistant (PraeDoc) roles with a fair salary. The positions are job-like paid research appointments rather than a scholarship; no stipend amount, tuition coverage, or additional funding details are stated.

What's required

Applicants are expected to join as university assistants (predoc/PhD candidates) and actively participate in research, teaching, and administration. The post is for candidates interested in quantum optics, quantum nanophysics, and quantum information. No specific degree, GPA, or language-test requirements are stated in the post content provided.

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Research Interests

Quantum Mechanics

Quantum Physics

Quantum Computing

Quantum Communication

Quantum Optics