PhD in Quantum Light Sources & Photonic Computing

DTU Electro; Kongens Lyngby; On-site; DKK 346,000 - 368,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU Electro in Denmark invites applications for PhD Scholarships in Engineering of Quantum Light Sources and System Architecture for Photonic Quantum Computing. The program is part of the PHOTONIQC network and trains in design, simulation and optical characterization of solid-state single-photon sources.

The PhD1‑3 projects cover simulation, nanofabrication in the DTU Nanolab, and architecture development for distributed quantum computing, with secondments to Ruhr University, CNRS, Quandela, and

Qualifications

• Two-year master's degree (120 ECTS) or equivalent required.
• Eligibility to enroll in a DTU PhD program and degree courses.
• Experience with quantum-dot based single-photon sources is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and numerical simulation of quantum-dot-based single-photon sources.
• Nanofabrication of devices in the DTU Nanolab facilities.
• Develop system architecture for cluster-state photonic quantum computing.
• Supervise MSc/BSc project students.
• Document research in scientific articles and conference contributions.
• Participate in international PhD-network activities and secondments.

Skills

Quantum optics design

Optical simulation

Team supervision

Education

Two-year master's degree (120 ECTS)

Tools

Optical simulation tools

Nanofabrication facilities

Quantum dot imaging

Job description

DTU Electro in Denmark invites applications for PhD Scholarships in Engineering of Quantum Light Sources and System Architecture for Photonic Quantum Computing. The program is part of the PHOTONIQC network and trains in design, simulation and optical characterization of solid-state single-photon sources.

The PhD1‑3 projects cover simulation, nanofabrication in the DTU Nanolab, and architecture development for distributed quantum computing, with secondments to Ruhr University, CNRS, Quandela, and