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PhD Candidate in Experimental Quantum Physics, Quantum Optics, and Gravity at the University of Vienna University of Vienna in Austria

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Experimental Physics

Funding

Well-funded 4-year university assistant (praedoc/PhD candidate) position at 30 hours per week with a basic salary of EUR 2,832.08 gross per month (14x per year), increasing with credited experience. Initially limited to 1.5 years and automatically extendable to 4 years if not terminated within the first 12 months.

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Oct 29, 2026

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Austria

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Universität Wien

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Keywords

Experimental Physics
Quantum Optics
Optomechanics
Gravity
Magnetic Levitation
Physics

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About this position

University of Vienna is advertising a University assistant predoctoral / PhD candidate position in the Faculty of Physics within the Experimental Quantum Physics and Gravity Group led by Prof. Markus Aspelmeyer.

The project focuses on quantum optics, quantum optomechanics, macroscopic quantum coherence, levitated solid-state platforms, and precision studies at the gravity–quantum interface. The research environment includes the Vienna Center for Quantum Science and Technology (VCQ), the Austrian Cluster of Excellence (quantA), and the Vienna Doctoral School in Physics (VDSP).

This is a well-funded 4-year PhD-level opening with teaching and research duties. The role includes experimental research, dissertation planning, teaching support, administrative tasks, publications, conference presentations, and outreach.

Eligibility highlights: a completed Master's degree or Diploma in physics; a Master's thesis in experimental quantum optics, AMO physics, quantum optomechanics, advanced optics, or quantum control; strong background in experimental quantum optics, opto-mechanics, and optical or diamagnetic levitation; experience with homodyne/heterodyne detection and programming; excellent English; academic writing experience is desirable.

Funding: salary of EUR 2,832.08 gross per month for 30 hours/week (14x per year), with possible increases for relevant experience. The contract is initially limited to 1.5 years and can extend to 4 years.

Application deadline: 2026-10-29.

How to apply: submit a scientific CV, motivation letter, summary of achievements, statement of future research interests, degree documents, and an abstract of your Master's thesis through the University of Vienna job portal.

Funding details

Well-funded 4-year university assistant (praedoc/PhD candidate) position at 30 hours per week with a basic salary of EUR 2,832.08 gross per month (14x per year), increasing with credited experience. Initially limited to 1.5 years and automatically extendable to 4 years if not terminated within the first 12 months.

What's required

Completed Master's degree or Diploma in physics; Master's thesis in experimental quantum optics, AMO physics, quantum optomechanics, advanced optics, or quantum control; solid background in experimental quantum optics, opto-mechanics, and optical or diamagnetic levitation; experience with homodyne and heterodyne detection and programming; academic writing experience is highly desirable; excellent written and spoken English; excellent academic degree is preferred.

How to apply

Prepare a scientific CV, motivation letter, summary of academic and research achievements, short statement of future research interests, Bachelor's and Master's degree documents, and an abstract of your Master's thesis. Submit via the University of Vienna application portal before the deadline.

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