PhD Fellowship: Fault-Tolerant Photonic Quantum Computing

University of Copenhagen

København

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DKK 340,000 - 420,000

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Job summary

The University of Copenhagen invites applications for a PhD fellowship in fault‑tolerant photonic quantum computing with qudits and group surface codes. The project focuses on theory, programming and numerical simulation to advance scalable quantum hardware and algorithms.

Start date 1 April 2027 or after agreement. The successful candidate will work within the Novo Nordisk Foundation Quantum Computing Programme at the Niels Bohr Institute, in Copenhagen, Denmark, contributing to a dynamic

Qualifications

Solid foundation in quantum mechanics and quantum information.
Strong programming skills, preferably in Python, and an interest in scientific software development.
Knowledge of quantum error correction, quantum computing architectures, quantum optics or topological quantum codes.
Experience with numerical simulations, decoding algorithms or high‑performance computing is an advantage.
Curious mindset, ability to work independently and collaboratively, and a structured approach to research.
Good written and spoken English and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

Develop theoretical models and software to investigate implementation of codes in photonic circuits.
Perform numerical simulations to evaluate protection, reliability and resource needs.
Study how photonic qudits enable reliable computations with group surface codes.
Collaborate with photonics researchers and work closely with hardware teams.