Quantum Photonic Engineer

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, 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

We are seeking an experienced quantum photonic engineer for the development of high-quality quantum photonic systems. The employee will be focusing on designing, assembling, and advancing state-of-the-art experiments to develop hardware for the generation and processing of high-quality photonic entanglement, central to our photonic quantum processors.  The work will be performed as part of the Photonic Platform team. The scope of responsibility centres on photonic system engineering, and includes running measurements, data tracking & analysis, and reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Build quantum photonic experiments, including cryogenic and optical setups.
• Implement and document experiments, analyse data, generate reports.
• Help managing the use of existing equipment and purchasing equipment for future setups.
• Engage with other teams responsible for device simulation, fabrication, and characterisation; help standardizing benchmarks between qubit platforms.

Qualifications:

• PhD in experimental physics, engineering, nanotechnologies, or related.
• 2+ years’ experimental work with quantum optics and/or cryogenic systems.
• Proven skill in working with photonics (e.g. lasers, single-photon detectors, spectroscopy, linear and nonlinear optics).
• Experience with cryogenic equipment (e.g. designing and operating cryostats, electric and/or optical control of cryogenic devices).
• Experience with control software and data logging – preferably in python.
• Good communication skills and a structured approach to work.

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 officer 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. The working hours are flexible.

Expected starting date is 1 June 2025. The position runs until 31 December 2029.

Appointment will be subject to receipt of a security clearance.

Your application

If you find the job interesting, please send an electronic application with attachment via Jobportalen (click on the link "Apply Now" at the bottom of the post) no later than 6 January 2025.

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

Further information

For further information about the position, please contact: Stefano Paesani: stefano.paesani@nbi.ku.dk or Peter Granum: peter.granum@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's 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/.