Professional research In 1864, Mach became professor of mathematics at the University of Graz after having declined a chair in surgery at the University of Salzburg. In 1866 he was appointed professor of physics. During this period, Mach continued his work in psycho-physics and in sensory perception. In 1867, he took the chair of experimental physics at the Charles-Ferdinand University, where he stayed for 28 years before returning to Vienna. In 1871 he was elected a member of the Royal Bohemian Society of Sciences.
Professional research In 1864 Mach became professor of mathematics at the University of Graz after having declined a chair in surgery at the University of Salzburg. In 1866 he was appointed professor of physics. During this period Mach continued his work in psycho-physics and in sensory perception. In 1867, he took the chair of experimental physics at the Charles-Ferdinand University, where he stayed for 28 years before returning to Vienna. In 1871 he was elected a member of the Royal Bohemian Society of Sciences