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

Job ID: MBI076PD126

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

 (Full-time employee)

 (Office)

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

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 beneficial.

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 your 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.

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.

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