University Professor

University Professor (all genders)
Specialist field of Integrated Photonics
TU Wien is Austria's largest institution of research and higher education in the fields of technology and natural sciences. With over 26,000 students and more than 4000 scientists, research, teaching, and learning dedicated to the advancement of science and technology have been conducted here for more than 200 years, guided by the motto "Technology for People". As a driver of innovation, TU Wien fosters close collaboration with business and industry and contributes to the prosperity of society.

At the
Institute of Photonics
of the
Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at TU Wien
, the position of a
University Professor in the field of "Integrated Photonics"
with permanent (full-time) contractual employment is to be filled as of
1 October 2026
.

This is a professorship regulated by

• 98 of the 2002 Universities Act (UG).

The position as professor for Integrated Photonics has been allocated in TU Wien's development plan to the following TU Wien Focal Areas of Research: Quantum Technologies, Materials and Matter

The task of the professorship for Integrated Photonics will be to combine novel concepts with photonic technologies by striving to integrate all components (quantum emitters, waveguides, detectors) on a single chip. In particular, the combination of modern light sources (quantum heterostructure emitters, on-chip short-pulse lasers, frequency combs) with integrated waveguides will be researched.

The prospective professor's research area should focus on as many of the following areas as possible:

– Basic research in (quantum) optoelectronics: novel semiconductor lasers, nanophotonic devices

– Integrated waveguides, couplers, switches, modulators. On-chip solutions, e.g., photon emitters in dielectric waveguides

– Novel quantum heterostructure detectors

– Development of novel integrated optical systems

– Investigation of quantum optical phenomena in integrated optical circuits

– Photonic computing, neural networks, all-optical data processing

In addition to research, the responsibilities of a university professor at TU Wien also include teaching (in German and English) in bachelor's, master's, and PhD programs, as well as participation in the management of the institute and the faculty. These responsibilities include compulsory and elective courses from the entire field of photonics, particularly for the master's programs "Microelectronics and Photonics," "Telecommunications," and "Quantum Science and Technology."

The Institute of Photonics at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology focuses on the generation and application of predominantly coherent electromagnetic radiation in the visible and immediately adjacent spectral ranges. A key focus is the technical development of novel photonic sources and their applications. Research activities include new optical technologies as well as the development of modern integrated optical components and circuits, which form the basis for developments in communications engineering, environmental technology, sensor technology, and biomedicine.

Your Profile
– Completed doctoral or PhD studies in the relevant subject from a domestic or equivalent foreign university or research institution

– The qualification for teaching (venia docendi) acquired at a domestic or equivalent foreign university or an academic qualification recognisable as being equivalent to the venia docendi

– High scientific reputation, proven by publications in internationally prestigious scientific journals, patents, scientific lectures, editorial and expert work, organization of conferences, prices etc.

– Ability to form networks, proven e.g. by extended relevant stays abroad and/or through cooperation with foreign and domestic universities and research institutions

– Experience in the acquisition, processing and management of large-volume, highly competitive research projects

– Experience in the management of a research division or a research group

– Willingness to assume leadership responsibility in the management of the faculty

– Pedagogic and didactic suitability for academic teaching in the relevant subject in German and English

– Experience in the supervision of scientific work of students

– The prospective position holder has social and gender competence and experience in the promotion of young researchers and the advancement of female students/colleagues/ employees

– Willingness to move the centre of life to Vienna (On-site presence)

– Knowledge of German, which enables participation in the management of the institute, the faculty and university committees, as well as teaching in bachelor's programs

We Offer
– Excellent working conditions in an attractive research environment

– Attractive compensation and further benefits (see also: Fringe-Benefits)

– Financial support of research activities in the first years (e.g. equipment endowment/ start-up funds)

– Support in moving to Vienna

– Dual career advice offers partners and families of the university professors appointed to TU Wien various support opportunities tailored to their individual situation

– An employee-friendly environment in a city with an extraordinary high quality of life

TU Wien is committed to increasing the proportion of women in particular in leadership positions. Female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to women when equally qualified, unless reasons specific to a male applicant tilt the balance in his favour.

People with special needs are equally encouraged to apply. In case of any questions, please contact the confidant for disabled persons at the university, Mr. Gerhard Neustätter.

Classification in the pay grade A1 of the collective bargaining agreement for employees of universities and a full-time minimum salary of EUR 92,460.20 gross annual is provided for. Furthermore, on top of the employee benefit fund, a company pension scheme will be set up for employees, depending on the duration of their employment, with the result that personnel benefits will increase. A higher salary depending on qualifications and experience is subject of appointment negotiations as well as detailed information about benefits.

General Information Can Be Found At The Following Links
– Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology

– Institute of Photonics

– Information about professorships and appointment procedures: Appointment Service

We look forward to receiving your complete application documents by November 27, 2025.

Applications in English must include at least the following documents (as PDF files):
– A detailed curriculum vitae (complete with professional and academic background)

– A short motivation letter

– A presentation of previous academic activities including a survey of research and development projects carried out and of funding/grants raised (volume, duration, funding body etc), a list of patents, editorial and expert work, organized conferences and prices etc. as well as a list of lecturing and teaching activities evidenced by a list of the university courses held so far, a list of supervised scientific works of students and a list of invited lectures

– A list of publications (including a link to a unique research identifier like ORCID) and copies of the five most important publications

– A research and teaching concept with considerations on the future positioning and further development of the field

– Relevant certificates and official letters should be uploaded under the category: +add more documents

– The data fact sheet should be uploaded under the category: +add more documents

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If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us

Application Management
Phone: Carmen Keck, Informations of the application process

Faculty For Electrical Engineering And Information Technology
Phone: Dean of Faculty, Norbert Görtz

Phone: Dean's Office, Marion Breitenfelder

Professors Appointment Service
Information about the current status of the procedure