Optical Quantum Information Leader

Danmarks Tekniske Universitet; Ørsted; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU Physics in Denmark invites applications for a faculty position in optical quantum information at the Associate Professor or Tenure Track Assistant Professor level. The role focuses on building an internationally leading research program in quantum optics, photonic quantum technologies, and quantum information science.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic DTU Physics community in the Quantum Physics and Information Technology section and bigQ Center for Macroscopic Quantum States,

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent required for the position.
• Academic qualifications equivalent to an assistant professorship may be required for Associate Professor level, with didactic/pedagogic training preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to build an internationally visible research program.

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 strategic development of quantum science and technology at DTU Physics.
• Collaborate with existing quantum research activities at DTU.
• Supervise BSc, MSc, PhD students and postdoctoral researchers.
• Contribute to research-based teaching in quantum optics, quantum information, photonics, or basic physics courses.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Interdisciplinary skills

Communication skills

Research vision

Societal impact

Education

PhD or equivalent

Didactic/pedagogic training

Job description

DTU Physics in Denmark invites applications for a faculty position in optical quantum information at the Associate Professor or Tenure Track Assistant Professor level. The role focuses on building an internationally leading research program in quantum optics, photonic quantum technologies, and quantum information science.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic DTU Physics community in the Quantum Physics and Information Technology section and bigQ Center for Macroscopic Quantum States,