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Job ID: MBI076PD126

The Marietta Blau Institute for Particle Physics (MBI) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW) is seeking applications for a

Postdoc (f/m/x) in experimental research with cold hydrogen beams 

Your Tasks

Role & Responsibilities

• • Studies of Gravitational Quantum States (GQS) and Whispering Gallery States (WGS) of hydrogen and its isotopes
• • Coordinate measurement campaigns
• • Contribute to beamline and laser optics upgrades necessary to go from GQS to WGS measurement
• • Take part in measurement campaigns
• • Data analysis 
• • Preparation of publications
• • Ultra-cold hydrogen beam from a dilution cryostat
• • Take part in designing and construction of very cold atom beam
• • Commissioning of cryostat and atomic beam
• • Publish results in high-impact journals and present results at international conferences.
• • Teach PhD and Masters students within the group.

Your Profile

Preferred Qualifications

• • Ph.D. in experimental physics in a relevant field (e.g. atomic physics or particle physics).
• • Knowledge of atomic/particle physics (spectroscopy, beams, detection etc.).
• • Experience designing, running and analysing experiments to produce high impact publications.
• • Knowledge & expirience of common experimental techniques such as: UHV and cryogenicsCharged and netral particle detection (e.g. MCPs)Laser systems (CW and pulsed, UV)Atomic spectroscopy
• • Software skills for experiment control (Python, Labview), simulation (COMSOL, Python) and data analysis (Python, C++).

Desirable Skills

• • Knowledge of the following topics: Cryostat handling (materials, liquid nitrogen/helium)Magnetometry
• • Proven track-record of both independent and collaborative working to manage projects within a multidisciplinary international scientific environment.
• • Experience teaching research students.
• • Fluency in English, both written and spoken. German skills peneficial.

Our Offer

• • Full time contract for 40 hours per week with paid lunch break.
• • Duration of contract: 31.12.2028
• • Office & lab location in the city centre of Vienna - consistently ranked as one of the most liveable cities in the world https://www.eiu.com/n/campaigns/global-liveability-index-2024/. 

Application Process

• • Upload your CV, cover letter and list of publications to the application portal linked below no later than August 15.
• • Provide contact details of at least two references.
• • Provide you availability for a start date.

The minimum annual gross salary for this position is EUR 70.167,44 (full-time based), in accordance with the collective agreement of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW). For part-time employment, the salary will be adjusted on a pro rata basis in line with the agreed working hours.

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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.