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PhD Candidate / University Assistant Predoctoral in Experimental Quantum Optics and Quantum Machine Learning University of Vienna in Austria

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Paid university assistant predoctoral position at the University of Vienna with a basic salary of EUR 3,776.10 gross per month for 40 hours/week, paid 14 times per year, with possible increase for credited professional experience. Employment is for 4 years, initially limited to 1.5 years and then automatically extended to 4 years if not terminated within the first 12 months.

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Oct 15, 2026

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Austria

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Universität Wien

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Keywords

Computer Science
Experimental Physics
Electrical Engineering
Materials Science
Mathematics
Quantum Computing
Quantum Optics
Integrated Optics
Quantum Communication
Quantum Photonics
Physics

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About this position

The University of Vienna is advertising a University assistant predoctoral / PhD Candidate position in the Faculty of Physics within the research group Quantum Information Science and Quantum Computation led by Philip Walther.

The project focuses on experimental quantum optics, quantum photonics, quantum machine learning, quantum computation, and the quantum-gravity interface. Research topics include table-top experiments, multiphoton platforms, integrated optics, quantum-dot single-photon sources, tailored nonlinear materials, and precision measurements of weak gravitational forces.

This is a 4-year paid predoctoral position at the University of Vienna. The post is embedded in the Vienna Center for Quantum Science and Technology (VCQ), the Austrian Cluster of Excellence quantA, and the Vienna Doctoral School in Physics (VDSP).

Eligibility highlights: a Master's degree or Diploma in Physics, a thesis in experimental quantum optics, experience with table-top experiments and photonic platforms, free-space bulk optics, academic writing, Python-based instrument control, LaTeX, and excellent English. The position is open to qualified female candidates only.

Application deadline: 2026-10-15. Apply through the University of Vienna job portal and include a CV, motivation letter, degree documents, referee contacts, and your Master’s thesis title and abstract.

Funding details

Paid university assistant predoctoral position at the University of Vienna with a basic salary of EUR 3,776.10 gross per month for 40 hours/week, paid 14 times per year, with possible increase for credited professional experience. Employment is for 4 years, initially limited to 1.5 years and then automatically extended to 4 years if not terminated within the first 12 months.

What's required

Master's degree or Diploma in Physics; thesis written in experimental quantum optics; experience with table-top experiments, photonic platforms and multi-photon generation; experience in free-space bulk optics; experience in academic writing; experience programming digital interfaces for experimental instruments through Python; knowledge of LaTeX; excellent written and spoken English. The position is open to qualified female candidates only.

How to apply

Apply via the University of Vienna job portal using the Apply now button. Submit a scientific CV, a motivation letter (max one page), Bachelor’s and Master’s degree documents, contact details of two referees, and the title and abstract of your Master’s thesis.

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