PhD Student Position (f/m/x)

Job ID: IQOQIIBK185DOC124

The Institute for Quantum Optics and Quantum Information Innsbruck (IQOQI-IBK) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW), Austria`s leading non-university research and science institution, dedicates its work to theoretical and experimental basic research in the areas of quantum science. IQOQI is pleased to invite applications for a

PHD STUDENT POSITION (F/M/X)
(part-time, 30h per week)

for the project Dual-Species Rydberg Processors led by Prof. Hannes Bernien 

Main tasks:

• Performing experimental research on many-body physics and quantum information processing in a dual-species array of atoms coupled to Rydberg states
• Analysis of experimental results and writing scientific publications 
• Tutor bachelor and master students 
• Representing the group on conferences and workshops via poster presentations and talks 
• Supporting the group in administrative tasks

Your profile:

• Master's degree in physics with excellent academic record
• Experience with carrying out quantum physics experiments on cold atoms, or solid state spins, or superconducting circuits, or trapped ions

• Practical experience of experimental techniques such as laser locking, experimental sequences, data analysis

• Experience in programming, open system simulations, quantum circuits
• Strong background in laser technology, quantum information theory
• Excellent verbal and written English skills
• Ability to work in a team and to present scientific results to the community
• Fulfillment of the official requirements for PhD students of the University of Innsbruck https://www.uibk.ac.at/studium/angebot/phd-physik/index.html.en

Our offer:                                                                                                   

• Interesting field of activity in a dynamic environment
• Flextime arrangement
• Possibility to work in an innovative team 
• Numerous social benefits for employees 

We offer an annual gross salary of € 37.773,33, according to the collective agreement of the Austrian Academy of Sciences.

We invite you to send your application, including a letter of motivation, your curriculum vitae and certificates to iqoqi-ibk@oeaw.ac.at, mentioning Job ID: IQOQIIBK185DOC124 no later than December 15th, 2024. Applications are considered until the position is filled.

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