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Predoctoral PhD Candidate in Experimental Quantum Optics and Quantum Foundations University of Vienna in Austria
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Quantum Computing
Funding
This is a four-year, 30-hour-per-week university assistant position. The stated basic salary is EUR 3,776.10 gross per month on a full-time basis, paid 14 times per year, with possible increases based on credited professional experience. Employment is initially limited to 1.5 years and is automatically extended to four years if not terminated within the first 12 months.
Deadline
Nov 15, 2026
Country
Austria
University
University of Vienna
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About this position
The University of Vienna is offering a four-year predoctoral position in the research group Quantum Information Science and Quantum Computation, led by Univ.-Prof. Dr. Philip Walther in the Faculty of Physics.
The project focuses on experimental studies of quantum foundations and the development of scalable photonic quantum technologies. Research activities span quantum control of single photons using solid-state photon sources, integrated waveguide technology, tailored nonlinear media, superconducting detectors, and interferometric precision measurements of weak gravitational forces. The broader scientific context includes quantum information, quantum computation, quantum communication, quantum optics, and the interface between quantum physics and gravity.
The PhD candidate will develop new ideas and experiments, participate in a well-funded research project, prepare and present a research plan, and complete a dissertation agreement. The role also involves contributing to laboratory courses and exercise classes, academic writing, conference presentations, publications, outreach, and group administration.
The Walther Group is an international team of around 40 researchers working mainly on experimental topics in small subgroups. The group belongs to the Quantum Science group at the Faculty of Physics, the Vienna Center for Quantum Science and Technology, and the Austrian Cluster of Excellence quantA. The successful candidate will also join the Vienna Doctoral School in Physics and work within a community of more than 100 quantum scientists at the University of Vienna and approximately 300 quantum researchers across Vienna.
Funding details
This is a four-year, 30-hour-per-week university assistant position. The stated basic salary is EUR 3,776.10 gross per month on a full-time basis, paid 14 times per year, with possible increases based on credited professional experience. Employment is initially limited to 1.5 years and is automatically extended to four years if not terminated within the first 12 months.
What's required
Applicants must have completed a Master's degree or Diploma in Physics, with a thesis in experimental quantum optics. Experience with table-top experiments, photonic platforms, optical nonlinear processes, quantum foundations, and free-space bulk optics is expected. Applicants should have academic writing experience, programming experience in Python, knowledge of LaTeX, and excellent written and spoken English. Applications should include a scientific CV, a motivation letter of no more than one page, Bachelor's and Master's degrees, contact details for two referees, and the title and abstract of the Master's thesis.
How to apply
Apply through the University of Vienna job portal using the “Apply now” button. Submit a scientific CV, motivation letter, degree documents, two referee contact details, and the title and abstract of your Master's thesis.
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