11 Aug 2026
Job Information
Organisation/Company: Austrian Academy of Sciences, The Institute for Quantum Optics and Quantum Information Vienna IQOQIVIE
Research Field: Physics
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Positions: Postdoc Positions
Application Deadline: 25 Aug 2026 - 23:55 (Europe/Brussels)
Country: Austria
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No
Offer Description
Job ID: IQOQIVIE092PD226
The Institute for Quantum Optics and Quantum Information Vienna (IQOQI-Vienna) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW), Austria`s leading non- university research and science institution, is offering a position as
Postdoc (f/m/x)
(full time, 40h per week)
in the Quantum Foundations and Quantum Information Theory research group led by Prof. Caslav Brukner.
The Brukner group´s research goal is to gain insight into quantum foundations and quantum information by exploiting operational and information-theoretic approaches. Furthermore, the research group has applied these approaches to the field of causality and gravity.
For an overview of the research activities of the group, see Brukner Group.
Now the Institute for Quantum Optics and Quantum Information (IQOQI-Vienna) in Vienna is offering a Postdoc position to a highly motivated and well-qualified scientist to work in the field of Quantum Foundations and Quantum Information Theory.
Your Tasks
- Theoretical research at the interface between quantum foundations, quantum information theory and gravitational physics
- Supporting the group leader in preparing project proposals
- Being involved in various administrative tasks such as supervision of students
Your Profile
- PhD in quantum physics
- Ideally experience in supervising students and writing project proposals
- Experience in quantum foundations, quantum information and gravitational physics
- Experience in operational and quantum information-theoretic approaches
Interested candidates are invited to submit:
- A detailed curriculum vitae including list of publications
- Short research statement
- PhD certificate
- The electronic (email) contact details of at least two potential referees
Our Offer
- A position in an innovative and internationally active environment crucial to succes
- Numerous voluntary social benefits
- Flex time arrangement
- Opportunity to work independently and develop personally
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.
Where to apply
Website: https://oeawnr.onlyfy.jobs/application/apply/01i6zxahh1fguxa38fc5dy7bv4n3jnd
Requirements
Research Field: Physics
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Additional Information
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: The Institute for Quantum Optics and Quantum Information Vienna IQOQIVIE
Country: Austria
Contact
City: Vienna
Website: https://www.iqoqi-vienna.at/
Street: Dr. Ignaz Seipel Platz 2