Austrian Academy of Sciences

Praedoc (Diss) (f/m/x)

Closes: Nov 2, 2026

Salary: €53,141 per year

Job Information

Organisation/Company: Austrian Academy of Sciences, The Institute for Quantum Optics and Quantum Information Vienna (IQOQI-Vienna)

Research Field: Physics

Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)

Positions: PhD Positions

Application Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 - 23:55 (Europe/Brussels)

Country: Austria

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Part-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: IQOQIVIE093DOC

The Institute for Quantum Optics and Quantum Information Vienna (IQOQI-Vienna) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW), Austria`s leading non- university research and science institution, is offering a position as

Praedoc (Diss) (f/m/x)

Your Tasks

Performing research along the research lines of the group
Writing and submitting scientific articles summarizing your findings
Supporting the group leader in writing project proposals

Your Profile

Diploma or master’s degree in physics or related discipline
Strong interest in quantum foundations and quantum information theory, demonstrated e.g., by a Master thesis in these topics
Excellent English skills

Interested candidates are invited to submit:

Bachelor and Master studies certificate
A detailed curriculum vitae including a list of publications
A short Research Statement
The electronic (email) contact details of at least two potential referees

Our Offer

A position in an innovative and internationally active environment crucial to succes
Numerous voluntary social benefits
Flex time arrangement
Opportunity to work independently and develop personally

The minimum annual gross salary for this position is EUR 53.140,92 (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.

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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.