Postdoc in Quantum Optics & Networks (Theoretical)

KU; København; Hybrid; DKK 420,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Copenhagen invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral position in the theoretical quantum optics group at the Niels Bohr Institute. The project is part of the Quantum Internet Alliance, a European effort to design and model prototype quantum networks.

The successful candidate will work on theory of quantum repeaters and quantum networks, and may contribute to generating narrow-band single photons with collaboration from experimental activities at the Niels Bohr Institute.

Qualifications

• PhD in physics or closely related field with strong background in quantum optics.
• Experience with quantum information theory and quantum networks.
• Strong publication record and research plan.

Responsibilities

• Conduct theoretical research in quantum optics and quantum information.
• Collaborate with experimental groups on photon generation and network prototypes.
• Publish results and present findings at seminars and conferences.

Skills

Theoretical physics

Quantum information

Research planning

Education

PhD in Physics or related field

Tools

Python

Mathematica

MATLAB

Job description

University of Copenhagen invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral position in the theoretical quantum optics group at the Niels Bohr Institute. The project is part of the Quantum Internet Alliance, a European effort to design and model prototype quantum networks.

The successful candidate will work on theory of quantum repeaters and quantum networks, and may contribute to generating narrow-band single photons with collaboration from experimental activities at the Niels Bohr Institute.