OeAW - Discovering the future
As a central non-university institution for science and research, the Austrian Academy of Sciences - OeAW has the task of "promoting science in every respect". Founded in 1847 as a learned society, it now has over 760 members and around 1,800 employees dedicated to innovative basic research, interdisciplinary knowledge exchange and the dissemination of new insights. The OeAW initiates and maintains partnerships worldwide and represents Austria in international scientific organizations; it cooperates with numerous institutions in the scientific field in order to actively shape the research landscape.
Praedoc (Diss) (f/m/x)
Job ID: IQOQIVIE162DOC125
The Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW), Austria’s leading non-university research and science institution, is offering a Position as
Praedoc (Diss) (f/m/x)
(Part-time employee)
(Office & remote)
in the Quantum Foundations and Quantum Information Theory research group led by Prof. Caslav Brukner.
The Brukner group’s research interest focuses to gain insight into quantum foundations and quantum information by exploiting operational and information-theoretic approaches. The team has recently applied them to the field of causality and gravity.
For more information of the research activities of the group, see Brukner Group
Now the IQOQI Vienna is offering a Praedoc DISS position to a highly motivated and well-qualified student to carry out research within a Praedoc thesis project in the field of Quantum Foundations and Quantum Information Theory.
Your Profile
- Diploma or Master’s degree physics or related discipline
- Master or diploma thesis in quantum science preferred
- A strong background in quantum foundations
- Excellent English skills
Interested candidates are invited to submit
- a letter describing their research interests
- a detailed curriculum vitae
- a grade certificate from master and bachelor studies
- 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
- An annual gross salary according to the collective agreement of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW) of €39.208,82 . (Depending on qualification and experience, the salary can be negotiated.)
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.
Contact
Jovana Stojanovic | Jovana.Stojanovic@oeaw.ac.at
IQOQIVIE | 1090 Vienna, Austria
Österreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften | Austrian Academy of Sciences | https://www.oeaw.ac.at/

