Optical Quantum Information Lead Scientist

DTU - Technical University of Denmark; Kongens Lyngby; On-site; DKK 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU Physics invites applications for a faculty position in optical quantum information at the level of Associate Professor or Tenure Track Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will join a dynamic quantum research environment at DTU Physics and work within bigQ – Center for Macroscopic Quantum States.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and excellence in research and teaching. The position aims to strengthen DTU Physics’ activities in quantum optics, photonic quantum

Qualifications

• Hold a PhD or equivalent and be eligible for professorship.
• Fluent in Danish and/or English with plan to master both.
• Lead internationally visible research in optical quantum information.
• Attract external funding from national and international sources.
• Contribute to teaching and to DTU’s quantum education portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead an internationally visible research activity in optical quantum information.
• Publish high-impact research at the highest international level.
• Attract external funding from national, European, and international sources.
• Contribute to the strategic development of quantum science and technology at DTU Physics.
• Supervise BSc, MSc, PhD students and postdoctoral researchers; participate in teaching in quantum optics, quantum information, photonics, or basic physics courses.

Skills

Quantum information

Quantum optics

Research leadership

External funding

Teaching experience

International collaboration

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Physics

Job description

DTU Physics invites applications for a faculty position in optical quantum information at the level of Associate Professor or Tenure Track Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will join a dynamic quantum research environment at DTU Physics and work within bigQ – Center for Macroscopic Quantum States.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and excellence in research and teaching. The position aims to strengthen DTU Physics’ activities in quantum optics, photonic quantum