Jobs

04/03/2026

Senior Scientist (m/w/d) in the Area of Experimental Magnonics and Spintronics

• Application deadline: Apr. 17, 2026

• Job Category: Professional Career Path

• Job Profile: Senior Scientist

• Employment Start: October 2026

• Hours per week: 40 h/w

• Employment Type: Permanent

Responsibilities

Teaching and Education

• Participation in and independent conduct of courses, specifically laboratory courses and exercises in the field of physics and related degree programs; lectures may also be required.

Research and Infrastructure

• Assuming a central role in the development and advancement of an experimental research platform for magnonics and spin dynamics at TU Graz. The goal is to establish an internationally visible research environment for nanoscale spin-wave control, hybrid magnonic systems, as well as spintronic and magnonic devices.

This specifically includes:

• Independent and collaborative research in experimental and computational magnonics, nanomagnetism, and spintronic systems.

• Development, implementation, and operation of advanced experimental platforms (e.g., Brillouin Light Scattering (BLS) spectroscopy, microwave measurements of spin dynamics, magneto-optical methods, and nanoscale device characterization).

• Co-development of software solutions for automated experiments and data analysis.

• Contributions to nano- and microfabrication as well as material synthesis for magnonic and spintronic devices.

• Participation in third-party funded research projects and the development of independent research proposals (grant writing).

• Publication and presentation of research results, as well as co-supervision of doctoral students and scientific staff.

Administration and Lab Management

• Active participation in administrative tasks at the institute.

• Management of the chemistry laboratory, including the administration and procurement of chemicals, organization of professional disposal, and support in hazardous materials management.

Admission Requirements

• Completed doctoral degree (PhD) in Physics, Materials Science, or a closely related field.

• Proven expertise in experimental solid-state physics, with a specific focus on magnonics, spintronics, or nanomagnetism.

• 3–5 years research experience as PostDoc following the completion of the doctorate.

• Strong communication and writing skills in English, coupled with a willingness to acquire proficiency in German.

Desired Qualification

• Solid understanding of nano- and microfabrication techniques (e.g., electron-beam and photolithography, thin-film deposition, and device processing).

• Hands-on experience with complex experimental instrumentation, including maintenance and troubleshooting (e.g., optical spectroscopy, microwave measurements, or cryogenic techniques).

• A strong publication record alongside the ability to conduct independent and collaborative research, as well as to develop and implement research projects.

• Experience in supervising students and, ideally, initial teaching experience.

• Commitment to advancing research and teaching at the Institute and providing scientific guidance for research projects.

• Willingness to pursue further professional development, particularly through the programs offered by TU Graz.

We Offer

• Interesting area of responsibility

• Collegial and friendly working atmosphere

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

• 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 € 70,200.20 for a fulltime position. An overpayment based on qualification and experience is possible.

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.

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.

In this video, we give you an insight into the working environment at TU Graz: HERE

Organisational Unit

The Institute of Solid State Physics at Graz University of Technology is a leading Institution for the theoretical and experimental investigation of advanced materials like organic semiconductors, metal-organic frameworks, paper, quantumstructures and nanomagnetic systems.

Application Documents

• a CV (with copies of diplomas).

• a list of publications highlighting the 5 most important publications.

• a research statement describing past and planned research activities (2 pages max.).

Contact

Graz University of Technology
Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Geodesy
Univ.-Prof. Dr.rer.nat. Jussi Behrndt
Petersgasse 16
8010 Graz

Univ.-Prof. DI Dr. Egbert Zojer(egbert.zojer@tugraz.at)

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