University Assistant Prae-Doc (all genders) 30 hours/week | limited to 4 years - Institute of Solid State Physics

Job Description:

TU Wien is Austria's largest institution of research and higher education in the fields of technology and natural sciences. With over 26,000 students and more than 4000 scientists, research, teaching, and learning dedicated to the advancement of science and technology have been conducted here for more than 200 years, guided by the motto "Technology for People". As a driver of innovation, TU Wien fosters close collaboration with business and industry and contributes to the prosperity of society.

At the Institute of Solid State Physics, in the Research Unit of Solid State Spectroscopy TU Wien is offering a position as university assistant prae-doc (all genders) limited to expected 4 years for 30 hours/week. Expected start: September 2026.The research project focuses on magnetoelectric dynamics in strongly correlated materials and combines THz spectroscopy, synchrotron-based X-ray experiments, and pump–probe spectroscopy. For further information on the position, please contact Dr. Xin Liu ([email protected]) or Prof. Andrei Pimenov ([email protected]); additional information on the research group is available at https://www.ifp.tuwien.ac.at/spectroscopy/research.

Tasks:

• Investigation of magnetoelectric dynamics in strongly correlated materials
• Performance of THz time domain spectroscopy measurements
• Participation in synchrotron-based X-ray experiments, e.g. resonant inelastic X-ray scattering and resonant X-ray diffraction
• Performance of pump–probe spectroscopy
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Writing a dissertation and scientific publications

Your profile:

• Completion of a master or diploma curriculum in physics or a related field
• Strong interest in experimental condensed matter physics and work at large-scale facilities
• Experience in spectroscopy and strongly correlated systems
• Programming skills, especially Python, are an advantage
• Team spirit and enthusiasm for scientific collaborations
• Good command of written and spoken English

We offer:

• A wide variety and exciting range of tasks in a collegial team
• Opportunities to work with advanced spectroscopy methods and large-scale facilities
• A range of attractive social benefits (see Benefits)
• Wide range of internal and external training opportunities, various career options
• Central location of workplace as well as good accessibility (U1/U2/U4 Karlsplatz)

Entry level salary is determined by the pay grade B1 of the Austrian collective agreement for university staff. This is a minimum of currently EUR 2,832.10/month gross, 14 times/year for 30 hours/week. Relevant working experiences may increase the monthly income.We look forward to receiving your application until July 2nd, 2026.

Contact:

TU Wien is committed to increasing the proportion of women in particular in leadership positions. Female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to women when equally qualified, unless reasons specific to a male applicant tilt the balance in his favour. People with special needs are equally encouraged to apply. In case of any questions, please contact the confidant for disabled persons at the university, Mr. Gerhard Neustätter.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us Carmen Keck | T: +43 1 588 01 406201 Here you can find also relevant information about the application process.