Lead Researcher in Nanophotonics & Quantum Optics (4‑yr)

University of Copenhagen; København; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

The Niels Bohr Institute at the University of Copenhagen invites applications for a four‑year Assistant Professor position in experimental nanophotonics and quantum optics. The role focuses on defining an independent program in nanocavities, with access to cryogenic and ultrafast facilities and mentoring PhD and Master students.

We seek an outstanding experimentalist 3–7 years post‑PhD, with a strong publication record and hands‑on expertise in nanophotonics, cavity QED or plasmonics, and

Qualifications

• Three to seven years after PhD with an outstanding publication record.
• Demonstrated independence and ability to define an own research program.
• Hands-on expertise in nanophotonics, cavity QED or plasmonics, quantum optics and photon‑correlation measurements.
• Experience with cryogenic optical and magneto‑optical spectroscopy and ultrafast pump–probe spectroscopy.
• Experience supervising students and an interest in teaching; asset in van der Waals heterostructures.

Responsibilities

• Lead an independent research direction within light–matter interaction in nanocavities.
• Take day‑to‑day scientific ownership of cryogenic and ultrafast facilities and supervise students.
• Develop a funding portfolio and apply for Danish and European early‑career grants.
• Collaborate with the group and institute while publishing high‑impact results.

Skills

Nanophotonics

Cavity QED

Plasmonics

Quantum optics

Photon-correlation

Cryogenic spectroscopy

Magneto-optical spectroscopy

Ultrafast spectroscopy

Nanofabrication

Education

PhD in Physics

Tools

Electron-beam lithography

Job description

The Niels Bohr Institute at the University of Copenhagen invites applications for a four‑year Assistant Professor position in experimental nanophotonics and quantum optics. The role focuses on defining an independent program in nanocavities, with access to cryogenic and ultrafast facilities and mentoring PhD and Master students.

We seek an outstanding experimentalist 3–7 years post‑PhD, with a strong publication record and hands‑on expertise in nanophotonics, cavity QED or plasmonics, and