PhD position in experimental astroparticle physics

Start date/duration:

• as soon as possible
• for 4 years

Administrative unit:

• Department of Astro- and Particle Physics

Extent of employment:

• 20 hours per week; will be increased to 30 hours per week once the dissertation agreement has been signed

Job Description:

In this position you are expected to work towards a dissertation in a stimulating environment using the university's infrastructure. You will contribute to teaching by tutoring students, supporting labs and participate in a few administrative tasks.  50% of the working time is reserved for the thesis.

Euraxess:

https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/platforms/jobs/139/MIP-12159

Job profile: 

The description associated with this job duties and requirements can be found at:
https://www.uibk.ac.at/universitaet/profile-wiss-personal/dissertationsstellen.html

Eligibility: 

MSc in Physics (completed/predictable near completion), preferably in the field of astroparticle physics/high-energy astrophysics.

Salary:

The minimum gross salary (stipulated by collective agreement) for 20 hours per week amounts to € 1.486 per month (14 times)*. The salary will be increased to € 2.229 for 30 hours per week once the dissertation agreement has been signed and sent to the Personnel Department. The salary will be higher if you have worked in a similar position before. Furthermore, the university has numerous attractive offers (https://www.uibk.ac.at/universitaet/zusatzleistungen/).

Application:

We are looking forward to receiving your online application by 01.10.2021.

The University of Innsbruck emphasizes equal opportunities and diversity in its personnel policy.

The University of Innsbruck strives to increase the percentage of women and thus expressly encourages women to apply. This is particularely true for leading positions and scientific job offers. In case of underrepresentation women with the same qualifications will be given priority.