University Assistant Post-Doc (all genders)

University Assistant Post-Doc (all genders)
40 hours/week | limited to 6 years

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 to expected 6 years for 40 hours/week. Expected start: April 2025.

Tasks:
Teaching or participation in teaching and supervision of students
Ability to develop numerical and analytical methods, and their application to materials
Participation in organizational and administrative tasks of the research division and the faculty

Your profile:
Completion of an appropriate doctorate and in-depth knowledge in theoretical solid state physics
Experience with strongly correlated electron systems (theory)
Of advantage is working experience with one of the following methods: density functional theory, dynamical mean-field theory including its extensions, quantum field theory or with the theoretical description of: superconductivity, oxide heterostructures, optical conductivity or entanglement
Experience in teaching, publication activities and supervision of students
Organizational and analytical skills as well as a structured way of working
Deep interest in scientific problems and the motivation for independent and goal-oriented research
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 4,932.90/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 April 3rd, 2025.

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.

Furthermore, please note that applicants will not normally be reimbursed for travel costs incurred in connection with this admission process.