THz-Electronics: Project Assistant - PhD Student (all genders)

Job Description:

THz-Electronics: Project Assistant - PhD Student (all genders) 30 hours/week, initially for 1 year, extendable up to 3.5 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.

The THz-Electronics Group of the Institute of Electrodynamics, Microwave and Circuit Engineering, TU Wien is offering a position (all genders) as project assistant (PhD student) initially for 1 year with a possible extension up to a maximum of 3.5 years of the project duration, the position is for 30 hours/week. Expected start: November, 2026. The focus of the THz-Electronics Group is the investigation of THz sources, detectors, and systems, with a special emphasis on the investigation of resonant-tunneling diodes (RTDs) and THz sources based on them. Web page of the group: https://www.tuwien.at/en/etit/e354/thz

Tasks:

• The position primarily focuses on research into THz RTD oscillators and detectors
• Research in the field of THz Electronics
• Writing and publishing scientific papers in top conferences and journals

Your profile:

• MSc (or finished MSc at the time of the contract start) in Electrical Engineering, Physics or similar discipline
• A strong foundation in high-frequency electrical engineering or in the physics of electric or optoelectronic devices is required
• Prior experience with semiconductor technology, nano/micro-fabrication, THz or high-frequency measurements and electromagnetic simulations is an important advantage
• Strong motivation to complete PhD within the timeframe of the project
• Team player and advanced problem-solving skills
• Interest and enthusiasm in research
• Knowledge of German is not required

We offer:

• Continuing personal and professional education and flexible working hours
• Diverse collective of young researchers
• A creative environment in one of the most livable cities in the world
• 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 favor. 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 Austria collective agreement for university staff. This is a minimum of currently in EUR 2,832.10/month gross, 14 times/year for 30 hours/week. Relevant working experiences may increase the monthly income.

Contact:

We look forward to receiving you application until August 31st, 2026. Please submit your application (including a CV and motivation letter) along with copies of your Bachelor's and Master's diplomas and transcripts of grades, to: Dr. Petr Ourednik [email protected]

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