Post-doctoral fellow in quantum information with specialisation in high-dimensional systems

Lunds Universitet; Lunds kommun; On-site; SEK 420,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Lund University, Department of Physics, Lund, Sweden, invites applications for a post-doctoral fellow in quantum information with specialisation in high-dimensional systems. The role emphasizes research with teaching components limited to 20% and an opportunity for teaching training.

Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent and demonstrate strong research potential in quantum information. The appointment is full-time and fixed-term for up to three years, with collaboration across the department

Qualifications

• PhD or international degree equivalent to a PhD in the subject area, completed no more than three years before the employment decision.
• Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
• Ability to conduct research of good quality.
• Teaching skills are valued and considered in the assessment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in high-dimensional quantum systems and information theory.
• Teaching may be included up to 20% of working hours.
• Opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning.
• Involvement in supervision of master and PhD students and collaboration with industry and society.

Skills

Quantum information

High-dimensional systems

English proficiency

Education

PhD

Job description

Post-doctoral fellow in quantum information with specialisation in high-dimensional systems

Lund University, Science Faculty, Department of Physics

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 46 000 students and 8 500 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

The subject is high-dimensional quantum systems and their applications in information theory.

The main duties involved in a post-doctoral posistion is to conduct research. Teaching may also be included, but up to no more than 20% of working hours. The position shall include the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning.

The job also includes opportunities for

• teaching on basic and advanced level.
• participation in supervision of master and PhD students.
• cooperation with industry and society.

Qualification requirements

Appointment to a post-doctoral position requires that the applicant has a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of the position, completed no more than three years before the date of employment decision. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier.

Additional requirements:

• Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
• ability to conduct research of good quality.
• Significant experience and skill in quantum information and high-dimensional systems.

Assessment criteria and other qualifications

This is a career development position primarily focused on research. The position is intended as an initial step in a career, and the assessment of the applicants will primarily be based on their research qualifications and potential as researchers.

Particular emphasis will be placed on research skills within the subject.

For appointments to a post-doctoral position, the following shall form the assessment criteria:

• A good ability to develop and conduct high quality research.
• Teaching skills.

Additional assessment criteria:

Good ability for written and oral scientific communication. Ability to take initiatives.

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

Terms of employment

This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of a maximum of 3 years. The period of employment is determined in accordance with the agreement “Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor” (“Agreement on fixed-term employment as a post-doctoral fellow”) between Lund University, SACO-S and OFR/S, dated 1st February 2022.

Instructions on how to apply

Applications shall be written in English and be compiled into a PDF-file containing:

• CV including a list of publications.
• Contact details for at least two references.
• Copy of PhD diploma (alternatively, a letter confirming that the PhD diploma will soon be obtained) and possibly other documents you wish to include.

First day of employment: 2026-11-01

Number of positions: 1

Full-time equivalent: 100%

City: Lund

Country: Sweden

Reference number: PA2026/2288