University Assistant Post-Doc (all genders)

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 Computational Materials Science, TU Wien is offering a position as university assistant post-doc (all genders) limited until expected 31.03.2027 for 40 hours/week. Expected start: January 2025.

Tasks:

Research in the field of strongly correlated electron systems: models and materials

Independent teaching or participation in teaching and supervision of students

Participation in organizational and administrative tasks of the research division and the faculty

Your profile:

Doctorate in theoretical physics or comparable

Experience in national and international research

In-depth knowledge of theory of strongly correllated electron systems, preferably hands-on experience with the metods used in the research group such as dynamcial mean-field theory, dynamical vertex approximation, GW, density fucntional theory

Experience in teaching and publication activities as well as interest and pleasure in research and work/support with students

Deep interest in scientific problems and the motivation for independent and goal-oriented research

Organizational and analytical skills as well as a structured way of working

Excellent command of the English language and very good communicative skills and team competences

We offer:

A wide variety and exciting range of tasks in a collegial team

Hybrid working style with up to 40% home office option

A range of attractive social benefits (see Fringe-Benefit Catalogue of TU Wien)

Wide range of internal and external training opportunities, various career options

Central location of workplace as well as good accessibility (U1/U4 Karlsplatz)

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.

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 4,752.30/month gross, 14 times/year for 40 hours/week. Relevant working experiences may increase the monthly income.

We look forward to receiving your application until December 26th, 2024.