Senior Scientist

Senior Scientist

At the University of Vienna, over 10,000 people work together on the big questions of the future. Approximately 7,500 of them are academic staff members. We are looking for a Senior Scientist at the Faculty of Physics.

Job vacancy starting: 01.11.2026 | Working hours: 40,00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)

Job ID: 6040

Your personal sphere of play:

The Nanomagnetism and Magnonics Research Unit under the direction of Prof. Dr. Andrii Chumak at the Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna, is an ambitious team conducting internationally leading research in the fields of magnonics. The research scope of the group includes spin-wave physics, RF applications, inverse-design magnonics, spintronics, low-temperature quantum magnonics, unconventional computing, and nonlinear spin-wave phenomena in nanoscale hybrid systems. We are looking for a Senior Scientist with outstanding expertise in experimental magnonics to support the group in its cutting-edge research on spin waves.

The position is initially limited to three years. A transfer to a permanent contract is possible by mutual agreement and if the Senior Scientist successfully acquires, as Principal Investigator, a competitive third-party-funded research project.

Your future tasks:

Active participation in research, teaching and administration, which means:

• Contribute to the goals of the Research Unit Nanomagnetism and Magnonics as a Senior Scientist.
• Focus on time-resolved micro-focused Brillouin light scattering spectroscopy, Ferromagnetic Resonance spectroscopy and Propagating Spin Wave Spectroscopy. Maintain complex experimental instrumentation.
• Perform cutting-edge experiments in the field of spin-wave transport in magnonic nanostructures and networks.
• Develop spin-wave-based RF prototypes for data processing in 5G and 6G frequency ranges.
• Hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.

This is part of your personality:

• Hold a doctoral degree in experimental physics.
• You have more than 5 years' experience in experimental studies of magnon transport using various techniques, including optical and microwave spectroscopies.
• Experience of using Brillouin light scattering and propagating spin wave spectroscopy is an advantage.
• Possess experience in the applied field of spin-wave RF data processing.
• General knowledge and experience in magnonics and spintronics.
• Experience in supervising students is an advantage.
• Excellent knowledge of English.
• Team player and high social and communicative skills.

What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work upon agreement.

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.

Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport.

Internal further training and coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from free of charge.

Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic salary is EUR 5.014,30 monthly, 14 times a year. Depending on credited experience, the salary might increase.

Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional personality to the team.

It is that easy to apply:

• With your scientific curriculum vitae and letter of intent.
• With your list of publications.
• With your summary of research interests.
• Doctoral Degree.
• Contact details of persons who could provide reference letters.
• Apply via our job portal.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Andrii Chumak

andrii.chumak@univie.ac.at

Application deadline: 16.08.2026