Job Information
Organisation/Company: Austrian Academy of Sciences, The Marietta Blau Institute (MBI)
Research Field: Physics
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Positions: Postdoc Positions
Application Deadline: 14 Sep 2026 - 23:55 (Europe/Brussels)
Country: Austria
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Job ID: MBI076PD126
The Marietta Blau Institute for Particle Physics (MBI) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW) is seeking applications for a
Postdoc (f/m/x) in experimental research with cold hydrogen beams
Your Tasks
Role & Responsibilities
- Studies of Gravitational Quantum States (GQS) and Whispering Gallery States (WGS) of hydrogen and its isotopes
- Coordinate measurement campaigns
- Contribute to beamline and laser optics upgrades necessary to go from GQS to WGS measurement
- Take part in measurement campaigns
- Data analysis
- Preparation of publications
- Ultra-cold hydrogen beam from a dilution cryostat
- Take part in designing and construction of very cold atom beam
- Commissioning of cryostat and atomic beam
- Publish results in high-impact journals and present results at international conferences.
- Teach PhD and Masters students within the group.
Your Profile
Preferred Qualifications
- Ph.D. in experimental physics in a relevant field (e.g. atomic physics or particle physics).
- Knowledge of atomic/particle physics (spectroscopy, beams, detection etc.).
- Experience designing, running and analysing experiments to produce high impact publications.
- Knowledge & expirience of common experimental techniques such as:
- UHV and cryogenics
- Charged and netral particle detection (e.g. MCPs)
- Laser systems (CW and pulsed, UV)
- Atomic spectroscopy
- Software skills for experiment control (Python, Labview), simulation (COMSOL, Python) and data analysis (Python, C++).
Desirable Skills
- Knowledge of the following topics:
- Cryostat handling (materials, liquid nitrogen/helium)
- Magnetometry
- Proven track-record of both independent and collaborative working to manage projects within a multidisciplinary international scientific environment.
- Experience teaching research students.
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken. German skills peneficial.
Our Offer
- Full time contract for 40 hours per week with paid lunch break.
- Duration of contract: 31.12.2028
- Office & lab location in the city centre of Vienna - consistently ranked as one of the most liveable cities in the world https://www.eiu.com/n/campaigns/global-liveability-index-2024/.
Application Process
- Upload your CV, cover letter and list of publications to the application portal linked below no later than August 15.
- Provide contact details of at least two references.
- Provide you availability for a start date.
The minimum annual gross salary for this position is EUR 70.167,44 (full-time based), in accordance with the collective agreement of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW). For part-time employment, the salary will be adjusted on a pro rata basis in line with the agreed working hours.
The Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW) pursues a non-discriminatory employment policy and values equal opportunities, as well as diversity. Individuals from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.
Where to apply
Website: https://oeawnr.onlyfy.jobs/application/apply/39iw5p46pygppqlf0vwsjnlyi42ltrj
Requirements
Research Field: Physics
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: The Marietta Blau Institute (MBI) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences
Country: Austria
Contact
City: Vienna
Website: http://www.oeaw.ac.at/mbi
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