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Predoctoral PhD Position in Experimental Quantum Optics and Quantum Photonics University of Vienna in Austria

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Experimental Physics

Funding

Paid 4-year university assistant predoctoral position at the University of Vienna, 30 hours/week, with a basic salary of EUR 3,776.10 gross per month on a full-time basis (14x per year), increased with credited professional experience. Initially limited to 1.5 years and automatically extended to 4 years if not terminated within the first 12 months.

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Nov 1, 2026

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Austria

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Universität Wien

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Keywords

Experimental Physics
Quantum Computing
Quantum Optics
Integrated Optics
Quantum Communication
Quantum Photonics
Quantum Dot
Physics

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About this position

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 information science, quantum computation, and related topics such as quantum dots, single-photon sources, integrated optics, quantum machine learning, quantum cybersecurity, and the quantum-gravity interface.

The successful candidate will join a well-funded experimental project on quantum photonic information processing with quantum dots and will contribute to research, teaching, and administration. The role 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), offering a strong international research environment in Vienna.

Eligibility highlights: a Master's degree or Diploma in Physics, a thesis in experimental quantum optics, hands-on experience with table-top experiments and photonic platforms, experience with quantum dots, academic writing skills, Python programming, LaTeX knowledge, and excellent English.

Funding and terms: this is a paid 4-year predoctoral employment contract (30 hours/week), with a gross basic salary of EUR 3,776.10 per month on a full-time basis (14x per year), subject to credited experience. The contract starts on 15.11.2026 and is initially limited to 1.5 years, with automatic extension to 4 years unless terminated early under the stated conditions.

Application deadline: 01.11.2026. Apply through the University of Vienna job portal and include a CV, motivation letter, degree certificates, referee contacts, and the title/abstract of your Master's thesis.

Funding details

Paid 4-year university assistant predoctoral position at the University of Vienna, 30 hours/week, with a basic salary of EUR 3,776.10 gross per month on a full-time basis (14x per year), increased with credited professional experience. Initially limited to 1.5 years and 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 single-photon sources; experience with quantum dots; experience in academic writing; programming in Python and knowledge of LaTeX; excellent written and spoken English.

How to apply

Apply via the university job portal using the "Apply now" button. Submit a scientific CV, a motivation letter (max one page), Bachelor's and Master's degrees, contact details for two referees, and the title and abstract of your Master's thesis.

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