Doctoral Student

PhD Students Wanted!

Join us at TU Vienna and contribute to pioneering research in green catalysis.

We develop a holistic theoretical description of light and matter, gain deeper understanding of their interplay, and design novel approaches to innovate catalysis, material science, and quantum devices.

Explore the work of the ab initio light-matter group:

https://christian-schaefer-physics.github.io/abinitiolightmatter/

As a PhD candidate, you'll push the boundaries of our theoretical frameworks, focusing on quantum dynamics near optically controlled surface structures with the goal to advance their capabilities for green catalysis. This is a rare opportunity to gain unique expertise at the intersection of (quantum) optics, quantum mechanics, chiral polaritonics, molecular dynamics, and machine learning.

You'll be part of the prestigious MECS excellence cluster and work in the heart of the world's most livable city - Vienna (yes, the statistics back it up)!

Apply now by completing the application form until June 5, 2025:

https://tuwien.bewerberportal.at/Job/250619

Questions? Feel free to reach out to me directly!