PhD

Doctoral programme "FutureTHz": Future Wireless THz Communication Devices and Systems The doctoral programme FutureTHz is an interdisciplinary cooperation project between TU Wien and University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria in Hagenberg. We announce five open PhD positions within the framework of the doctoral programme "Future Wireless THz Communication Devices and Systems - FutureTHz", which is funded by the FWF-Austrian Science Fund, to be filled starting 1 September 2025 for the duration of four years. The positions are equivalent to a part-time university assistant (30 hours) with a minimum salary of €2.786,10 pre-tax, 14x per year. FutureTHz is focused on investigation of one of the most-promising THz technologies – resonant-tunnelling-diode (RTD) oscillators. We aim to solve several key problems in this field and to make RTD oscillators and their arrays fit for practical THz applications. Each PhD student will be supervised by at least two professors from the relevant disciplines and institutions. University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria offers two positions in the fields of modelling and simulation techniques, namely PhD topics: 1. Numerical simulation techniques for the analysis of arrays of RTD oscillators 2. Equation learning methods for nonlinear models for RTD oscillators Your profile: • MSc in Physics, Applied or Numerical Mathematics or similar discipline • Profound understanding of the fundamentals of high-frequency electrical engineering or physics of electronic or optoelectronic devices is required • Prior experience in numerical simulation of ordinary and partial differential equations, applied mathematics and/or machine learning is an advantage. • Interest and enthusiasm in research • Excellent communication and writing skills in English • Team player and advanced problem-solving skills • Positive attitude and contribution to the work environment We offer: • Diverse and exciting research projects on cutting edge topics • High-quality supervision by renowned scientists • Ample possibilities for building an international research network, completing secondments, and establishing research collaborations • Continuing personal and professional education • Courses on transferable skills • Competitive salary • Social benefits (e.g., health insurance, etc.) • Administrative support in study and organizational questions Application: Applications should be submitted to hans-georg.brachtendorf@fhooe.at. Please provide: • A cover letter stating the preferred PhD topic(s) from the list above, please rank and give motivation for your choices • A curriculum vitae including publications, conference contributions, and other scientific activities (if applicable), following the Europass template • A one-page summary of the diploma/master thesis • Transcripts of records of the Bachelor- and Master-studies Deadline for applications is May 1st, 2025. After the initial screening process, selected applicants will be invited for an interview (either in person or online). The interview can include a brief presentation of their previous research. Additionally, the selected candidates may be asked to give a presentation on an article relevant to their selected PhD topic in the second round of the interviews (the article is sent to the candidate one week before the hearing). For further questions please contact Hans-Georg Brachtendorf, (hans-georg.brachtendorf@fhooe.at). TU Wien and University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria are equal opportunity employers aiming to increase the proportion of women within scientific staff and thus strongly encourages qualified women to apply. Female applicants will be considered preferentially, if their abilities, aptitude, and professional performance are equal with those of male applicants. Persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.

Last updated: 16 April 2025