Senior Scientist

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Senior Scientist

51 Faculty of Physics

Job vacancy starting: 11/01/2024 | Working hours: 40,00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)

Limited contract until:

Job ID: 3019

Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where over 7,500 brilliant minds have found a unique balance of freedom and support. Join us if you’re passionate about groundbreaking international research and academic excellence. Ready to be part of our team? Let’s shape the future together!

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 spintronics and magnonics. The research scope of the group includes spin-wave physics, 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 limited to two years with the possibility of extension.

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

• Contribute to the goals of the Research Unit "Nanomagnetism and Magnonics" as a Senior Scientist.
• Focus on time-resolved magneto-optical Kerr effect (TR-MOKE) and Brillouin light scattering (BLS) spectroscopies.
• Perform cutting-edge experiments in the field of inverse-design magnonics and on the control of spin-wave transport in two-dimensional structures.
• Develop and maintain complex experimental instrumentation, including TR-MOKE and BLS spectroscopies.
• Hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.

• Hold a doctoral degree in experimental physics.
• Possess experience in experimental studies of magnon transport using various techniques, including optical and microwave spectroscopies.
• Required experience in nanofabrication of samples in a clean room environment, including optical and electron beam lithography.
• General knowledge and experience in spintronics and magnetism are highly desirable.
• Demonstrate strong programming and experimental research skills.
• Experience in (co-) supervising students and teaching is an advantage.
• Excellent knowledge of English. Advanced knowledge of German is an advantage.
• Team player and high social/communicative skills

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 & 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 of EUR 4.752,30 (14 times a year for senior scientists postdoctoral). Depending of credited experience, the salary might increase.

Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!

• With your scientific curriculum vitae / letter of intent
• With your list of publications
• With your summary of research interests (max. 1 p.)
• Doctoral Degree
• Contact details of persons who could provide reference letters
• Apply via our job portal.

Andrii Chumak

andrii.chumak@univie.ac.at

We look forward to new personalities in our team!
The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

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​Application deadline: 09/16/2024