TU-ID: 138 | 2026 | 21 | 267803

University Assistant Prae-Doc (all genders)

30 hours/week | limited to 4 years

TU Wien is Austria's largest institution of research and higher education in the fields of technology and natural sciences. With over 26,000 students and more than 4000 scientists, research, teaching, and learning dedicated to the advancement of science and technology have been conducted here for more than 200 years, guided by the motto "Technology for People". As a driver of innovation, TU Wien fosters close collaboration with business and industry and contributes to the prosperity of society.

At the Institute of Solid State Physics, in the Research Unit of Solid State Spectroscopy TU Wien is offering a position as university assistant prae-doc (all genders) limited to expected 4 years for 30 hours/week. Expected start: September 2026.

The research project focuses on magnetoelectric dynamics in strongly correlated materials and combines THz spectroscopy, synchrotron-based X-ray experiments, and pump–probe spectroscopy. For further information on the position, please contact Dr. Xin Liu (xin.liu@tuwien.ac.at) or Prof. Andrei Pimenov (andrei.pimenov@tuwien.ac.at); additional information on the research group is available at https://www.ifp.tuwien.ac.at/spectroscopy/research.

Tasks:

Investigation of magnetoelectric dynamics in strongly correlated materials
Performance of THz time domain spectroscopy measurements
Participation in synchrotron-based X-ray experiments, e.g. resonant inelastic X-ray scattering and resonant X-ray diffraction
Performance of pump–probe spectroscopy
Data analysis and interpretation
Writing a dissertation and scientific publications

Your profile:

Completion of a master or diploma curriculum in physics or a related field
Strong interest in experimental condensed matter physics and work at large-scale facilities
Experience in spectroscopy and strongly correlated systems
Programming skills, especially Python, are an advantage
Team spirit and enthusiasm for scientific collaborations
Good command of written and spoken English

We offer:

A wide variety and exciting range of tasks in a collegial team
Opportunities to work with advanced spectroscopy methods and large-scale facilities
A range of attractive social benefits (see Benefits)
Wide range of internal and external training opportunities, various career options
Central location of workplace as well as good accessibility (U1/U2/U4 Karlsplatz)

TU Wien is committed to increasing the proportion of women in particular in leadership positions. Female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to women when equally qualified, unless reasons specific to a male applicant tilt the balance in his favour.

People with special needs are equally encouraged to apply. In case of any questions, please contact the confidant for disabled persons at the university, Mr. Gerhard Neustätter.

Entry level salary is determined by the pay grade B1 of the Austrian collective agreement for university staff. This is a minimum of currently EUR 2,832.10/month gross, 14 times/year for 30 hours/week. Relevant working experiences may increase the monthly income.

We look forward to receiving your application until July 2nd, 2026.

Apply now https://jobs.tuwien.ac.at/Register/267803

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us

Carmen Keck | T: +43 1 588 01 406201
Here you can find also relevant information about the application process.

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Furthermore, please note that applicants will not normally be reimbursed for travel costs incurred in connection with this admission process.