Austrian Academy of Sciences

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POSTDOC POSITION (F/M/X) Hunting for dark matter using mechanical sensors

마감2025.03.20~2025.03.31 공유하기

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2025.03.20 00:00~2025.03.31 23:55
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Job ID: HEPHY029PD225

The Institute of High Energy Physics (HEPHY) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW), Austria’s leading non-university research and science institution, is offering a

POSTDOC POSITION (F/M/X) Hunting for dark matter using mechanical sensors

(full-time)

for a duration of three years in the research group “Precision Tests of Fundamental Physics”. The position is part of a project to develop pioneering mechanical sensors and to use them to hunt for dark matter in the laboratory.

Your Tasks

Experimental research in hunting for dark matter in the laboratory. This includes developing novel mechanical sensors using magnetically-levitated superconductors.
Advancing the precision of gram-scale accelerometers towards the standard quantum limit and combating background noise.
Scientific support for all R&D activities within the group
Supervision of bachelor’s, master’s and PhD students

Your Profile

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with:

A PhD degree in physics
Experience conducting precision physics experiments
A creative approach to problem-solving
A collaborative and team-oriented mindset

Our Offer

Exciting and diversified research embedded in a motivated team
The opportunity to be part of ground-breaking science and to grow professionally
Annual gross salary of € 69.028,40, according to the collective agreement of the Austrian Academy of Sciences

Please apply online including your CV, a list of publications, a one-page research statement highlighting your expertise and interest in the position and contact details for two referees no later than March 31st 2025.

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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

Gerard Higgins | Gerard.Higgins@oeaw.ac.at
HEPHY | 1050 Wien, Austria
Österreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften | Austrian Academy of Sciences | https://www.oeaw.ac.at/