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Markus Arndt

3 months ago

PhD Candidate in Quantum Nanophysics and Biomolecular Quantum Physics University of Vienna in Austria

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Biochemistry

Funding

University assistant predoctoral position with a 4-year employment duration. Salary starts at EUR 3,776.10 gross per month based on 40 hours/week and 14 payments per year, with possible increases for credited professional 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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Austria

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Universität Wien

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Keywords

Biochemistry
Chemistry
Materials Science
Biology
Quantum Mechanics
Mass Spectrometry
Optomechanics
Quantum Sensing
Physics
Nanophysics

About this position

The University of Vienna is advertising a University assistant predoctoral / PhD candidate position in the Faculty of Physics within the Quantum Nanophysics team led by Prof. Markus Arndt. The project is linked to Q4-BIO, a new research direction at the interface of quantum physics, biomolecular chemistry, and experimental nanophysics.

The research focuses on universal matter-wave interferometry at high mass and high complexity, including organic molecules, metal clusters, dielectric nanoparticles, molecular beams, levitated optomechanics, quantum sensing, mass spectrometry, and biomolecular chemistry. The team also works within the Austrian Cluster of Excellence (qAustria), the Vienna Doctoral School in Physics (VDSP), and the Vienna Center for Quantum Science and Technology (VCQ).

Eligibility highlights: applicants must have a completed Master's degree or Diploma in physics, or an equivalent qualification allowing PhD enrollment at the University of Vienna. Strong experimental background is essential, especially hands-on experience in at least two of the following: molecular beam sources, cryogenic ultra-high-vacuum systems, superconducting nanowire detectors, advanced optics, laser systems and frequency conversion, mass spectrometry, or matter-wave research. Excellent English is required, and candidates should be able to document laboratory design, construction, and troubleshooting skills.

Funding and terms: this is a paid university assistant position with a 4-year employment duration. The salary starts at EUR 3,776.10 gross per month (40h/week, 14 payments/year), with possible increases for recognized experience. The contract is initially limited to 1.5 years and may be extended to the full 4 years.

Application: submit one English PDF containing a scientific CV, a short statement of research interests, a one-page motivation letter referencing a relevant recent publication from quantumnano.at, and a summary of academic and research achievements. Deadline: 2026-08-11.

Funding details

University assistant predoctoral position with a 4-year employment duration. Salary starts at EUR 3,776.10 gross per month based on 40 hours/week and 14 payments per year, with possible increases for credited professional experience. Initially limited to 1.5 years and automatically extendable to 4 years if not terminated within the first 12 months.

What's required

Applicants must have completed a Master's degree or Diploma in physics before starting, or hold an equivalent qualification that allows enrollment as a PhD student at the University of Vienna by the start date. Candidates should have extended hands-on experience in at least two of the following: molecular beam sources, (cryogenic) ultra-high-vacuum systems, superconducting nanowire detectors, advanced optics, laser systems and frequency conversion, mass spectrometry, or matter-wave research. Demonstrable experimental design, construction, and troubleshooting skills in the laboratory are essential. Excellent written and spoken English is required. A structured four-year Bachelor's degree may also be considered if it qualifies for PhD enrollment.

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Condensed Matter Physics

Quantum Physics

Optical Physics

Quantum Electronics

Nanophysics