PostDoc Position For Building Up an Experimental Platform of OAM Entangled Photons Interdisciplinary Transformation University (IT:U) in Austria

Interdisciplinary Transformation University (IT:U) in Linz, Austria, is offering a full-time postdoctoral position for up to 4 years, focused on building an experimental platform for OAM (orbital angular momentum) entangled photons. The research group led by Professor Beatrix Hiesmayr is dedicated to advancing quantum entanglement, a foundational aspect of quantum mechanics with applications in quantum computation and quantum cryptography. The project centers on developing a photonic platform with structured entanglement, specifically OAM and polarization entangled photons, using non-linear crystals and advanced detection methods.

The successful candidate will have expertise in experimental setups for photon generation (spontaneous parametric down-conversion or four-wave mixing) and detection, and will collaborate closely with theorists to benchmark structured entanglement and develop algebraic invariants and geometrical tools robust to realistic noise. The research will emphasize multipartite entanglement in higher dimensions, PPT-entanglement, and nonlinear entanglement witnesses for detecting separability or entanglement. Interdisciplinary collaboration is integral, including work with IT:U groups in artificial intelligence and security in communication and computing.

Responsibilities include conducting research aligned with group interests, publishing academic papers, attending conferences, collaborating with other research groups, teaching up to 2 weekly credit hours, assisting with third-party funding applications, and participating in outreach projects. The position offers a competitive salary starting at €67,000 gross per year, flexible working hours, home office options, and a supportive, diverse international research environment. IT:U values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent in physics, mathematics, computer science, computational neuroscience, or related fields, be fluent in English, and have training in experimental photonic platforms, preferably with OAM entangled photons. High interest in teaching and outreach is expected. The group is internationally active, providing opportunities for collaboration and mobility across Europe.

To apply, submit your application via the IT:U career portal and contact Dr. David Bancelin for further information. Highlight your relevant expertise and motivation for interdisciplinary research in your application materials.