The world is changing at an ever-faster pace. At the Johannes Kepler University Linz, we work on technologies and the ideas of tomorrow on a daily basis. At the same time, we educate over 25,500 young people to meet the demands of today’s job market. In short, we are Upper Austria’s largest institution for education and research. Are you interested in being a part of shaping the future of Austria’s most attractive campus university? We currently have a job opening for a:
University Assistant (must hold a Doctorate/Ph.D. degree) for a full-time, three-year position
Organizational unit::
Abteilung für Licht-Materie-Wechselwirkung
Entry date::
04/01/2026
Term from:
04/01/2026
Temporary employment to::
03/31/2029
Job Reference Number::
32210-2026-001782
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The Division for Light-Matter Interaction at the Institute of Semiconductor and Solid State Physics is looking for a postdoctoral researcher in the field of quantum optical science and technologies. The group is performing experiments in the fields of single emitter spectroscopy, atomic vapors, integrated quantum optics, levitated nanoparticles, metasurfaces, and quantum sensing.
In this newly established division, we seek an expert in any of the above areas. We further are happy to support novel ideas and research directions related to these areas.
Work will take place in our newly established optics labs and access to a state-of-the-art clean room at the Open Innovation Center is available.
In this newly established division, we seek an expert in any of the above areas. We further are happy to support novel ideas and research directions related to these areas.
Work will take place in our newly established optics labs and access to a state-of-the-art clean room at the Open Innovation Center is available.
Job Duties::
- Research activities in the field of quantum science and technology
- Participation in setting up quantum optical laboratories
- Writing scientific publications and grant applications
- Participation in teaching activities
- Guidance of Bachelor, Master and PhD students
- Participation in outreach activities
- Participation in scientific conferences
Your Qualifications::
- The successful candidate must hold a Doctorate/Ph.D degree in physics or equivalent university studies
- Broad knowledge in the field of quantum optics
- Experience in assembling quantum optical setups and/or experience in working with cryogenic microscopes and/or experience in setting up optical laboratories and/or experience in fabrication and design of integrated optics
- Good communication skills
- Strong problem solving skills
- Good skills in the English language / Level C1, German is a plus
What We Offer::
- On the basis of full-time employment (40 hours/week) the minimum salary in accordance with the collective agreement is € 5,014.30 gross per month (14 x per year, CA Job Grade: B1)
- Stable employer
- Attractive campus environment with good public transportation connections
- Attractive continual educational opportunities
- State-of-the-art research infrastructure
- Dynamic research environment
- Broad range of on-campus dining services/healthy meals (organic food at the cafeteria)
- Exercise and sports classes (USI)
- …and much more
Application due date:
02/25/2026
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The Johannes Kepler University wishes to increase the proportion of academic female faculty and, for this reason, especially welcomes applications by qualified women. If applicants are equally qualified, a woman will be given preference for this position. The university welcomes applications from qualified applicants with disabilities. These applications will be given special consideration.
Contact::
If you have questions, please contact: Univ. Prof. Dr. Andreas W. Schell, P +43 732 2468 9606, E-mail: andreas.schell@jku.at.
Exertion place address:
Altenberger Straße
69,
4040
Linz