Current job offers
- Application deadline: 28.04.2026
- Salary per Year (Full Time): € 70,200.20
- Employment Start: As soon as possible
- Hours per week: 40 h/w
- Temporary Employment: limited to 6 years
Your Responsibilities
- Carry out research projects within the quantum gravity group and contribute to its scientific goals
- Participate in joint seminars and research meetings
- Develop new research directions aligned with the core themes of the group
- Contribute to the supervision and mentoring of students within the group
- Participate in the scientific life of the Graz Physics Department, including teaching activities as required by university regulations
- Engage in the broader academic activities of the institute, helping to foster a vibrant and collaborative research environment
Your Profile
- Doctorate/PhD in Theoretical Physics or a closely related field
- Expertise in one or more of the following areas: quantum gravity, renormalization group methods, effective field theory
- Prior postdoctoral and/or co-supervision experience is highly desirable
- Excellent English skills in speaking and writing
- Enjoyment of scientific work and interacting with students
- Independent and goal-oriented way of working
Application Documents
The following documents are required for an application:
- A motivation letter (approx. 1 page), detailing your background, research ambitions, specific motivations for joining the group, and how you envision contributing to its goals
- A research statement (max 5 pages excluding references), describing research activity to date, future plans, and how they align to the group's interests
- Curriculum Vitae
- Publication list
- At least 3 reference letters
Contact
If you have any questions, please contact Professor Alessia Platania.
Please note that in order to comply with the applicable data protection regulations, we can only accept applications via our web-based applicant tool for this vacant position.
- Application deadline: 28.04.2026
- Salary per Year (Full Time): € 52,865.40
- Employment Start: As soon as possible
- Hours per week: 30 h/w
- Temporary Employment: 4 years
Your Responsibilities
- Write a dissertation in the field of Quantum Gravity as part of the Quantum Gravity Group at the University of Graz under the supervision of Alessia Platania
- Participate in group meetings, seminars, and collaborative research activities
- Contribute to the academic life of the department, such as assisting in teaching or tutoring activities, as required by university regulations
- Teach courses and conduct examinations
- Support and co-supervise master's and bachelor's students
- Cooperate on organisational and administrative tasks, as well as evaluation measures
Your Profile
- Diploma or master's degree in physics
- A solid background in quantum field theory and general relativity is expected. Familiarity with renormalization group methods is desirable
- Strong motivation to work on quantum gravity and, in particular, at the intersection between asymptotic safety, string theory, and effective field theory
- Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English
- Independent and goal-oriented way of working
- Intercultural competence
Application Documents
The following documents are required for a complete application:
- A motivation letter (approx. 1 page), detailing your background, research ambitions, specific motivations for joining the group, and how you envision contributing to its goals
- A research statement (approx. 2 pages), describing research activity to date, as well as possible future plans
- Curriculum Vitae, including a list of publications (if applicable)
- Transcripts of grades from Bachelor's and Master's degrees
- At least 2 reference letters
Contact
For any inquiries, kindly send an email to alessia.platania@uni-graz.at with email subject "Inquiry about QG_PHDGRAZ 2026".
Please note that in order to comply with the applicable data protection regulations, we can only accept applications via our web-based applicant tool for this vacant position.
Application deadline: 06.04.2026
Salary per Year (Full Time): € 52,865.40
Employment Start: September 2026
Hours per week: 30 h/w
Temporary Employment: limited to 4 years
Your Responsibilities
- Development of multimodal optical and photoacoustic nanoscopy methods for biomedical applications and study of underlying physical phenomena
- Experimental and numerical study of light-sound-matter interactions
- Participation in research tasks in the field of (structured) light, sound and matter (Optics of Nano and Quantum Materials)
- Familiarization with project-related scientific topics and literature
- Publication of research results in international scientific journals
- Presentation of research results at scientific conferences
- Co-supervision of students
- Participation in teaching and examination duties
- Independent execution of courses and exams
- Participation in organisational and administrative tasks as well as evaluation measures
- Writing a doctoral thesis
Your Profile
- Master's or diploma degree in physics or an equivalent degree, e.g., in experimental physics, biophysics, or similar
- Excellent command of written and spoken English (level B2 or better)
- Scientific curiosity and creativity
- Hands-on experience with respect to the concepts and experimental methods of photoacoustics or optical metrology
- Basic knowledge of experimental, theoretical and numerical methods in the field of light-sound-matter interactions (desirable)
- Didactic aptitude for independent teaching (desirable)
- Excellent communication skills as well as willingness to work in an international and interdisciplinary team
- Commitment, proactiveness, and an independent, goal-oriented working style
The following documents are required for a complete application:
- Letter of motivation
- Academic CV
- Complete proof of completion of the degree program required for this position
- Proof of the language skills, required in the curriculum, if the doctoral program is not completed in the first language.
We offer an annual gross salary of € 52,865.40 for a fulltime position.
At the University of Graz, 4700 employees work together on future questions and solutions for the world of tomorrow. Our students and researchers take on the major challenges of society and share their knowledge. We work for tomorrow. Be part of it!
The OpNaQ group (Optics of Nano and Quantum Materials - (Structured) Light, Sound and Matter) is part of the Department of Experimental Physics at the University of Graz. The group covers a broad portfolio of scientific research areas and expertise, from the investigation of individual nanostructures, the generation, description and application of complex light fields, the development of novel methods based on the interaction of structured light with matter, photoacoustics, biophotonics and laser ultrasound methods, all the way to integrated photonics, structured optical materials and sensor technology. The group investigates these topical areas from fundamental physical phenomena, experiments, and theory to applications. Each member contributes to the team's success in their own way, beit through experimental skills, theoretical expertise or creative solutions.
Contact:
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Peter Banzer - peter.banzer(at)uni-graz.at
Dr. Robert Nuster - ro.nuster(at)uni-graz.at
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