Martin Sterrer

The University of Graz is advertising a fixed-term academic position as Universitätsassistent:in mit Doktorat (m/w/d) at the Institute of Physics in Austria. The role is centered on research in fusion energy , with a strong emphasis on high-temperature plasma physics , plasma edge effects , and plasma diagnostics . This is a research-intensive appointment with teaching responsibilities and opportunities to contribute to new projects and wider academic collaboration. The successful candidate will work on developing new research projects in plasma physics and diagnostics, contribute to the acquisition of third-party funded projects, publish in international journals, and present work at workshops and international conferences. The post also offers the possibility to develop a Habilitation project. In teaching, the appointee will independently deliver and examine courses in experimental physics and provide academic and organisational support to students at bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD level. The position is based at the Institute for Physics at the University of Graz , a research university with a broad interdisciplinary environment and strong support for academic development. The advertised annual gross salary for full-time employment is €70,200.20 (B1 with doctorate), and the appointment is fixed-term for 2 years . The employer notes that higher pay may be possible depending on qualifications and experience. Applicants should hold a completed doctorate or PhD in Physics, ideally with a specialization in plasma and fusion physics. Strong experimental and theoretical expertise in high-temperature plasmas and plasma diagnostics is expected, along with a publication record, experience in third-party funded research, excellent German and English skills, strong IT/programming abilities, and the ability to contribute to teaching and examination in experimental physics. The university also highlights the importance of independence, cooperation, teamwork, and organisational skills. The application deadline is 2026-09-28 (23:59, Europe/Vienna). Applications must be submitted through the university’s online application portal only. Required documents include a motivation letter, academic CV, publication list with the three most important publications, a research exposé, and proof of teaching experience.

University Assistant with doctorate (m/f/d) at the University of Graz , Department of Physics, Austria. This is a research-and-teaching position in plasma physics and fusion energy , with a strong emphasis on the physics of high-temperature plasmas , plasma edge physics , and plasma diagnostics . The role includes developing new research projects, contributing to third-party funded project acquisition, writing and editing scientific manuscripts, presenting at workshops and international conferences, and the opportunity to work on a habilitation project. In addition to research, the appointee will independently teach courses and conduct examinations in experimental physics, supervise students at Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD level, and contribute to organizational, administrative, and evaluation tasks. The position is full time (40 hours/week) and temporary for 2 years, with an annual gross salary of at least € 70,200.20 ; higher pay may be possible depending on qualifications and experience. Eligibility highlights: a completed doctoral/PhD degree in physics, ideally with a focus on plasma and fusion physics; strong experimental and theoretical expertise in plasma diagnostics and high-temperature plasmas; a publication record; experience in externally funded projects; excellent German and English; strong programming/IT skills; and the ability to teach and work both independently and collaboratively. Application deadline: 2026-09-28. Applicants should submit a motivation letter, academic CV, publication list including the three most important publications, a research exposé, and proof of academic teaching experience via the university’s online application system.