Assistant Professor, Quantum SNSPDs & Photonic Circuits

KU; København; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

The Novo Nordisk Foundation Quantum Computing Programme (NQCP) at the University of Copenhagen, in collaboration with KU, seeks researchers to advance SNSPD integration within photonic circuits. The role focuses on detectors, cryogenic systems, and feedback to collaborating teams in a dynamic, international setting.

Applicants with a PhD and postdoc experience in physics or engineering, plus expertise in SNSPDs, quantum photonics, and Python-based data logging, are invited to apply.

Qualifications

• PhD with postdoc experience in experimental physics, engineering, nanotechnologies, or related.
• Experience with SNSPD fabrication and characterisation, quantum photonics, electronics, and cryogenic systems.
• Experience with control software and data logging – preferably in Python.

Responsibilities

• Taking the leading role in developing and integrating SNSPDs into photonic circuits and establishing the electrical control circuit.
• Structuring efforts on multiple projects, integrating experimental results in our database, and providing feedback to collaborating teams.
• Teaching and supervision of students; procurement, maintenance, and operation of scientific equipment.

Skills

SNSPDs integration

Python scripting

Communication & structure

Education

PhD with postdoc experience in experimental physics/engineering

Tools

Python

Job description

The Novo Nordisk Foundation Quantum Computing Programme (NQCP) at the University of Copenhagen, in collaboration with KU, seeks researchers to advance SNSPD integration within photonic circuits. The role focuses on detectors, cryogenic systems, and feedback to collaborating teams in a dynamic, international setting.

Applicants with a PhD and postdoc experience in physics or engineering, plus expertise in SNSPDs, quantum photonics, and Python-based data logging, are invited to apply.