Postdoc in Experimental Research with Cold Hydrogen Beams

Postdoc in Experimental Research with Cold Hydrogen Beams

Austrian Academy of Sciences

Vienna, Austria

Your Tasks

Role & Responsibilities

• Studies of Gravitational Quantum States (GQS) and Whispering Gallery States (WGS) of hydrogen and its isotopes:
  • Coordinate measurement campaigns;
  • Contribute to beamline and laser optics upgrades necessary to go from GQS to WGS measurement;
  • Take part in measurement campaigns;
  • Data analysis;
  • Preparation of publications.
• Ultra-cold hydrogen beam from a dilution cryostat:
  • Take part in designing and construction of very cold atom beam;
  • Commissioning of cryostat and atomic beam.
• Publish results in high-impact journals and present results at international conferences;
• Teach PhD and Masters students within the group.

Your Profile

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of the following topics:
  • Cryostat handling (materials, liquid nitrogen/helium);
  • Magnetometry.
• Proven Track-record of both independent and collaborative working to manage projects within a multidisciplinary international scientific environment;
• Experience teaching research students;
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken. German skills beneficial.