NQCP Engineer on Silicon Quantum Emitters

Role description 

You will be part of a thriving quantum eco-system at the Niels Bohr Institute interacting with international/national collaborators, participating in leading research efforts in the development of quantum technologies.

• The role focuses on 1) developing components and methods for high-fidelity control of spin-photon systems in quantum emitters in silicon and 2) interface them with optical circuits to process the emitted photons.
• The tasks will involve designing and testing components in silicon photonics to interface with quantum emitters and characterize the performance and physical properties of the spin-photon interfaces in these systems. The experimental activities will be performed as part of the NQCP Quantum Photonics and Characterization groups, which develops quantum photonic technologies for future fault tolerant quantum computing processors, while designing activities will be performed with the NQCP Theory and Simulation team.
• The position is part of a new collaboration between NQCP and Prof. David Awschalom’s research group at the University of Chicago. Frequent interactions and knowledge sharing between the world-class research teams at Chicago and NQCP will be a central part of the activities for this position.

The programme has a strong focus on materials R&D for realizing state-of-the-art quantum processor technologies, which will be synthesized in ultra-high vacuum facilities as it is expected to be essential for improving qubit performance through material optimization (multimillion DKK investment by the partnership company Quantum Foundry P/S). This position will be at the forefront in driving these technologies for photonic quantum computing hardware.

Responsibilities:

• Taking a leading role in integrating SNSPDs into our photonic circuits and establishing the electrical control circuit.
• Taking a leading role in consolidating and maintaining collaborative effort with the University of Chicago.
• Structuring the efforts on multiple projects, integrate experimental results in the database, and provide feedback to collaborating teams.
• Procurement, maintenance, and operation of scientific equipment.

Qualifications:

• PhD in experimental physics, engineering, nanotechnologies, or related.
• Experience with experimental quantum photonics, quantum emitters, electronics, and cryogenic systems.
• Experience with simulating integrated optical systems with COMSOL, Lumerical, or similar.
• Experience with control software and data logging – preferably in python.
• Good communication skills and a structured approach to work.

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/subsidized language courses, paid parental leave, subsidized day care institutions and excellent public schools). Our work culture is very egalitarian and priorities 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. 

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

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 academic employee or special consultant. The salary is based on seniority. Negotiation for salary supplement is possible. The working time are 37 hours per week on average, and the working hours are flexible. The position is for 2 years. Appointment can be subject to receipt of a security clearance. 

Your application 

Please send an electronic application with attachment via Jobportalen (Click on the link "Apply Now" at the bottom of the post).  

Please include: 

• Curriculum vitae, including a short cover letter. 
• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent) 

• Publication list (if relevant) 
• Separate reprints of up to 3 particularly relevant papers 

The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

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The deadline for applications is 27 January 2026.

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

Further information 

For further information please contact Peter Krogstrup (krogstrup@nbi.ku.dk), Stefano Paesani (stefano.paesani@nbi.ku.dk), Mark Svedsen (mark.svendsen@nbi.ku.dk).

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/. 

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