Process Engineer at the NNF Quantum Computing Programme

Københavns Universitet; København; On-site; DKK 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Copenhagen's NQCP is seeking a versatile process engineer to develop and characterise solid state materials for quantum computing. Join a hands-on, interdisciplinary team at the Niels Bohr Institute in Copenhagen, with opportunities across growth, fabrication, and advanced analytics.

You will develop protocols, standardise methods, and work with colleagues from materials science, nanofabrication, and theory to push quantum hardware and algorithms towards real-worldApplications.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in physics, material science, chemical engineering, or related.
• +3 years of relevant academic or industrial experience with some of the following techniques.
• SEM, FIB & TEM.
• AFM and other surface probe techniques.
• Nano fabrication.
• XRD and XPS.
• Willingness to learn new skills.
• Deep understanding of the properties of materials and their underlying structures.
• Experience with systems engineering concepts, scripting for automation and data logging.
• Good communication skills and ability to coordinate the work in a complex research program.

Responsibilities

• Develop and characterise solid state materials for quantum computing.
• Develop, run and automize characterization protocols.
• Standardise methods for reliable metrics extraction.
• Collaborate with materials growth, nano fabrication, various characterization techniques, and theory & simulation, plus international partners.

Skills

Communication skills

Coordination

Teamwork

Drive and initiative

Education

Master’s or PhD in physics

Master’s or PhD in materials science

Master’s or PhD in chemical engineering

+3 years of relevant experience

Tools

SEM

FIB

TEM

AFM

XRD

XPS

Job description

The Novo Nordisk Foundation Quantum Computing Programme (NQCP) is establishing a talented and diverse international team to create a cutting-edge quantum programme in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark. At the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, where the formulation of Quantum Mechanics was born 100 years ago, we aim to establish an international quantum computing programme, generously funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation, that will drive research and innovations at multiple levels - from developing scalable quantum processor technologies to solutions for the quantum-classical control and readout interface, and all the way to quantum algorithms and applications. The long-term mission of the programme is to develop fault-tolerant quantum computing hardware and quantum algorithms that solve life-science-relevant chemical and biological problems.

The NQCP Materials team is looking for a versatile process engineer to develop and assist activities in the pursuit of developing and characterising solid state materials for quantum computing.

The work may include developing, running and automizing characterisation protocols for our novel materials, with the aim of standardising methods for reliable and precise extraction of relevant metrics.

You’ll be part of a hands-on, collaborative, and deeply interdisciplinary environment, including colleagues with expertise in materials growth, nano fabrication, various characterisation techniques, and theory & simulation as well as various international partners from industry and academia.

Professional and personal qualifications

Your qualifications include:

• Master’s or PhD in physics, material science, chemical engineering, or related
• +3 years of relevant academic or industrial experience with some of the following techniques
• SEM, FIB & TEM
• AFM and other surface probe techniques
• Nano fabrication
• XRD and XPS
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Deep understanding of the properties of materials and their underlying structures
• Experience with systems engineering concepts, scripting for automation and data logging.
• Good communication skills and ability to coordinate the work in a complex research program

You are driven and self‑motivated, keep focus on pace and outcome and inspire others with your constructive and collaborative workstyle.

Your colleagues would describe you as analytical, structured, and curious. You are a team‑player and work to develop the best solutions with input from highly skilled colleagues in interdisciplinary fields.

Why Us?

Joining NQCP now, you will be involved from the very beginning and contribute to the fulfilment of the mission of NQCP. We want to make Denmark a world leader in quantum research, and we hope to attract people from all over the world.

Life in Denmark is supported with strong social services (free universal healthcare, free/subsidised language courses, paid parental leave, subsidised day care institutions and excellent public schools). Our work culture is very egalitarian and prioritises work life balance. Dual career families are the norm, and workplaces offer flexibility to support everyone in having both an exciting career and good family time. Danish cities are known for having excellent infrastructure, for example through widespread bike path networks. We can also offer a thriving food‑scene, excellent museums, and beautiful natural scenery.

Terms of salary and employment

The employment and salary are made in accordance with the Circular on the Collective Agreement concerning academics in the state sector concluded between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).

Employment will be as academic employee or special consultant. The salary is based on seniority. Negotiation for salary supplement is possible. The working time is 37 hours per week on average and the working hours are flexible.

The position is limited in time until 31 December 2029.

Appointment will be subject to receipt of a security clearance.

Please include:

• Curriculum vitae, including a short cover letter.
• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree, if applicable)
• Publication list (if relevant)

Deadline for applications: 29 August 2026, 23.59pm CET

Further information

For further information please contact Asbjørn Drachmann ([e-mail])

The Faculty of Science at the University of Copenhagen – or SCIENCE – is Denmark's largest science research and education institution with 4,000 employees and 9,700 Bachelor and master students in 12 departments. The faculty has an annual budget of DKK 3 billion.

Learn more about The Faculty of Science at www.science.ku.dk

You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

Københavns Universitet giver sine knap 10.000 medarbejdere muligheder for at udnytte deres talent fuldt ud i et ambitiøst, uformelt miljø. Vi sikrer traditionsrige og moderne rammer om uddannelser og fri forskning på højt internationalt niveau. Vi søger svar og løsninger på fælles problemer og gør ny viden tilgængelig og nyttig for andre.

Kontakt

Asbjørn Cennet Cliff Drachmann

E-mail: [e-mail]

Info

Ansøgningsfrist: 29-08-2026

Ansættelsesdato: 01-11-2026

Arbejdstid: Fuldtid

Afdeling/Sted: Niels Bohr Institute