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01/21/2026

Female tenure track assistant professorship in experimental solid-state physics

The Institute of Solid-State Physics at Graz University of Technology is seeking an outstanding scientist for a tenure track assistant professor position (exclusively open to female scientists) to foster and complement our research profile (if.tugraz.at). The experimental research shall be dedicated to the advancement of basic science, possible research activities include, but are not limited to, the advancement of innovative scattering techniques, deepening the understanding of the device physics of unconventional semiconducting materials, exploring 2D semiconductors, topological, and twisted 2D materials, the study of dynamic processes in solids (e.g. charge, spin, heat, or mass transport), quantum-defect sensing (for sensing electric, magnetic, strain, or thermal fields at the nanoscale), or the fabrication of novel materials with defined structures (potentially useful for applications like solar cells, etc.) to study their physical properties. 

Employment Requirements

Required qualifications:

• PhD in Physics or a closely related area (like Physical Chemistry)

• Proficient spoken and written English.

• Strong research program and indication of scientific independence, both through the successful acquisition of competitive third-party funding and publications without PhD supervisor.

Desired qualifications: (i.e., aspects that are not required, but that bring a bonus)

• Experience with, and interest in research at large-scale facilities (e.g., synchrotrons) as well as collaborations with industrial partners.

• Interest in collaborations to strengthen the Graz Center of Physics, which is currently being established.

• University level teaching experience and qualification for teaching in the area of condensed-matter physics at the Bachelor’s and Master’s level, along with the willingness to do so in German within five years of appointment.

Selection Criteria

• Outstanding achievements and potential in research, excellent publication record and international reputation.

• International experience during PhD/Postdoc

• Enthusiasm for excellent teaching

• Knowledge of and commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

We Offer

• Interesting area of responsibility

• Collegial and friendly working atmosphere

• Flexible working schedule (e.g. possibility for home office, paid lunch break)

• International training and teaching opportunities

• Seal of quality for in-house advancement of women

• Family-friendly employer

• Subsidy for public transport

• University’s sports program

• Shopping Discounts

• Workplace Health Management

• Top research infrastructure and access to the latest technologies

• Exciting opportunities for professional and personal development

• Safe and stable working environment

• Company pension funds

We offer an annual gross salary of at least € 77,567.00 for a fulltime position. An overpayment based on qualification and experience is possible.

Application Documents

Application Documents:

• Cover letter including CV and copies of diploma

• List of publications highlighting the 5 most important ones

• Description of teaching and mentoring experience and philosophy, including training in university teaching, strategy for mentoring students, and activities to support equal opportunity in academia. (3 pages max).

• Research plan that includes (i) a short summary of previous research activities, (ii) a description of how the applicant’s approach fosters the fundamental understanding of the systems studied, (iii) a statement of how the research will be complementary to ongoing research activities at the Physics Institutes of TU Graz and the University of Graz, and (iv) a strategy for acquiring funds for large-scale equipment (> 50,000 €) if such equipment should be required. Equipment existing at the Institute of Solid-State Physics can be found at (if. tugraz.at). (4 pages max)

The successful candidate has to transfer her residence to the area of Graz.

The advertised position is a tenure-track career position exclusively open to female scientists for an initial period of 6 years (pursuant to § 99 (5) of the Universities Act). After the conclusion of a qualification agreement, the job holder is appointed as an Assistant Professor. After a positive evaluation of the qualification agreement, the position will be turned into a permanent position as Associate Professor.

As soon as the qualification agreement has been signed, the position will be paid according to category A2 of the collective agreement for employees of Austrian Universities. As of now, this corresponds to an initial gross salary of 5.808,20 € per month (14 times per year).

To ensure international representation of the research group and its work, excellent spoken and written competence in English is expected. Fluencey in German or the willingness to acquire it between the first 2-3 years of service is required.

The advertised position is a tenure track position. The initial employment will be as a University Assistant with a PhD. After the conclusion of a qualification agreement, the job holder is appointed as an Assistant Professor. After a positive evaluation of the qualification agreement, the position will be turned into a permanent position as an Associate Professor.

Graz University of Technology aims to increase the proportion of women, in particular in management and academic staff, and therefore qualified female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to women if applicants are equally qualified.

Graz University of Technology actively promotes diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants are not to be discriminated against in personnel selection procedures on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, religion or ideology, age, sexual orientation (Anti-discrimination).

People with disabilities and who have the relevant qualifications are expressly invited to apply.

Hearings

Hearings are planned for June 8 till 12 2026. Candidates will be invited in due course after review of the applications, and should be available for the interviews in this period.

Contact

For further questions, please contact the head of the Institute for Solid State Physics, Egbert Zojer, e-mail: Egbert.zojer@tugraz.at

About us

Graz University of Technology is the longest-established university of technology in Austria. Here, successful teams of students, talented up-and-coming scientists, ambitious researchers and a lively start-up scene enjoy an inspirational environment as well as access to top-quality equipment. And all this in one of the most innovative and livable regions in Europe. TU Graz offers an inspiring working environment with outstanding infrastructure and service-oriented university management.

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