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Predoctoral PhD Position in Computational and Soft Matter Physics at the University of Vienna University of Vienna in Austria

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Paid university assistant predoctoral employment at the University of Vienna with a basic salary of EUR 3,776.10 on a full-time basis, increased if professional experience can be credited. Contract is limited until 30.11.2029, initially for 1.5 years and extendable to 3 years.

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Nov 1, 2026

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Austria

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Universität Wien

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Keywords

Computer Science
Chemistry
Materials Science
Mathematics
Molecular Dynamics
Fluid Mechanics
Computational Physics
Statistical Mechanics
Soft Matter Physics
Active Matter
Physics

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About this position

University of Vienna is advertising a predoctoral (PhD) university assistant position in the Faculty of Physics with the Computational and Soft Matter Physics Group led by Prof. Christos Likos.

The project focuses on soft condensed matter physics, especially the collective self-organization of active polymers and swimmers under hydrodynamics. The group’s broader research interests include active matter, glass formation, self-assembly, topological interactions, statistical mechanics, polymer physics, and molecular simulation.

This is a paid predoctoral research and teaching position at the University of Vienna. The basic salary is EUR 3,776.10 on a full-time basis, with possible increases for credited experience. The contract starts on 01.12.2026 and is limited until 30.11.2029.

Eligibility highlights: applicants should have an MSc in physics or chemistry, experience with MD/MC simulations and preferably rare event simulation, strong knowledge of statistical mechanics, and very good English. Good German is an advantage.

Application materials requested: motivation letter, CV, list of publications, and degree certificates. The application deadline is 01.11.2026.

Apply through the University of Vienna job portal via the Apply now button.

Funding details

Paid university assistant predoctoral employment at the University of Vienna with a basic salary of EUR 3,776.10 on a full-time basis, increased if professional experience can be credited. Contract is limited until 30.11.2029, initially for 1.5 years and extendable to 3 years.

What's required

MSc in physics or chemistry; experience with molecular simulation methods (MD/MC), especially rare event simulation approaches; excellent knowledge of statistical mechanics; very good knowledge of polymer physics; excellent written and spoken English; good German is a plus.

How to apply

Apply via the University of Vienna job portal using the "Apply now" button. Include a letter of motivation, CV, list of publications, and degree certificates.

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