University Assistant (PhD position)

University of Innsbruck, Austria

Updated: about 1 month ago
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: 28 Mar 2026

19 Mar 2026
Job Information
Organisation/Company

University of Innsbruck
Department

Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science and Physics
Research Field

Physics
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Application Deadline

28 Mar 2026 - 00:00 (UTC)
Country

Austria
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Part-time
Hours Per Week

20 hours per week; will be increased to 30 hours per week once the dissertation agreement has been signed
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Start date/duration

  • 01.07.2026
  • for 4 years


Job profile:

Your tasks:

  • Quantum information theory with a focus on quantum communication
  • Independent research in the field of quantum information theory with a focus on quantum communication, in particular on communication protocols based on quantum steering
  • Independent teaching in the field of theoretical physics
  • Participation in the supervision of students, scientific publications
  • Participation in conferences and congresses, training and further education
  • Administrative tasks

Your profile:

  • Completed Master's degree in physics or related disciplines with good academic performance; sound knowledge of theoretical physics, quantum information theory, quantum communication; programming skills in relevant programming languages
  • Please enclose written reflections on your dissertation project with your application (max. 5 pages)
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Problem-solving and communication skills


Application:

We are looking forward to receiving your online application.

The full, legally binding call for application (in German) including the salary can be found here:
https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/karriereportal.details?asg_id_in=15682

The University of Innsbruck is committed to raising the quota of female employees and therefore explicitly welcomes applications from qualified female scientists. In the case of female underrepresentation women with equal qualifications will be given priority.

In accordance with Austrian disability laws qualified people with special requirements are expressly encouraged to apply for jobs. For further information, please contact the Disability Officer for Academic Staff at behindertenvertrauensperson-br1@uibk.ac.at .


Where to apply
Website
https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/karriereportal.details?asg_id_in=15682

Requirements
Additional Information
Benefits

What the University of Innsbruck offers:

From a company pension scheme, to flexible working hours and child care facilities the University of Innsbruck offers its employees a wide range of benefits which is being continuously extended.

Along with interesting oppurtunities for the participation in job-related and personal further education courses, and the succesful compatibility of career and family, employees can benefit from a large range of courses offered by the University Sports Institute (USI), the language courses offered by the ISI, the University Library and take advantage of the various canteens offering reasonably priced food.

A summary of the benefits for University employees can be found here: http://www.uibk.ac.at/universitaet/zusatzleistungen/


Additional comments

The University of Innsbruck as employer

Are you looking for a new challenge? The University of Innsbruck is a place of study, research and employment for more than 31.000 people. As one of the largest employers in Tyrol the University offers a varied and exciting field of activity for its employees from very diverse educational and professional backgrounds. The University explicitly welcomes diversity and is committed to the principle of equal opportunity. It is a certified family-friendly workplace and received the award 'Top workplace 2018' from the Austrian business magazine 'trend'.

Languages

At the University of Innsbruck researchers from all over the world come together. Depending on the individual scientific community the language used may be German, English or another (if unanimously decided).

Internal communication is in German. Therefore a basic knowledge of German or the willingness to acquire such knowledge is essential.


Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Department of Theoretical Physics
Country
Austria
City
Innsbruck
Postal Code
A-6020
Street
Technikerstraße 21 a
Geofield


Contact
City

Innsbruck
Street

Technikerstraße 21 a
Postal Code

A-6020

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