Post Doc in Experimental Quantum Optics

KU; København; On-site; DKK 469,000 - 603,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Copenhagen's Niels Bohr Institute invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral position in experimental quantum optics within the Hy-Q center. The successful candidate will lead research on novel quantum gates between quantum dot spins and supervise PhD students who may join later.

The research group specializes in quantum photonic nanostructures for deterministic photon sources and quantum information processing. The role includes duties beyond core research as needed.

Qualifications

• PhD in physics or closely related field.
• Strong background in experimental quantum optics.
• Experience supervising PhD students or juniors is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in experimental quantum photonics and quantum information processing.
• Develop quantum gate concepts between ground state spins in nearby quantum dots.
• Supervise PhD students and contribute to an active research program.

Skills

Quantum optics experiments

Supervising PhD students

Quantum dots research

Education

PhD in physics/quantum information

Job description

Niels Bohr Institute
Faculty of Science
University of Copenhagen

A post doc position is available within experimental quantum optics at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen. The position will be part of the experimental quantum photonics group and the Center for Hybrid Quantum Networks (Hy-Q) headed by Profs. Peter Lodahl and Anders. S. Sørensen. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing a novel type of quantum gates between ground state spins in nearby quantum dot and will be the daily supervisor of Ph.D. students who may join the project at a later stage.

T he quantum photonics group specializes in developing quantum photonic nanostructures containing quantum dots for deterministic photon sources including single-photon sources, multi-photon entanglement sources and coupled quantum emitters. The developed hardware is employed for quantum-information processing applications for advanced quantum communication and photonic quantum computing.

Hy-Q is a center of excellence funded by the Danish National Research Foundation, which combines experimental and theoretical research within optomechanics, single photon emitters and nanophotonics. The center has approximately 50 researchers and is characterized by close daily interactions between the member of the center, both socially and scientifically.

The postdoc’s duties will include research within the areas described above. The post may also include performance of other duties.

The position is open from 1 March 2027or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is for 2 years.

The Universitywishesour staff toreflect the diversity ofsociety and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Terms of employment

The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

When you will be affiliated with the University of Copenhagen or otherwise have access to their research, you may be required to undergo a background screening. The purpose is to protect the security and research integrity of the University of Copenhagen.

If it is deemed appropriate from an overall perspective, you must be prepared to be security screened, in relation to international research and innovation collaboration, as part of the employment process at the University of Copenhagen.

Please include

• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
• Research plan – description of current and future research plans
• Separate reprints of 3 particularly relevant papers

The deadline for applications is8 November 2026, 23:59 GMT +1.

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

Part of the InternationalAllianceof Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career.

Info

Employment start:01-03-2027

Working hours: Full time

Contact: University of Copenhagen

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