Student Assistant (IT Officer) at Novo Nordisk Foundation Quantum Computing Programme

The newly established Novo Nordisk Foundation Quantum Computing Programme (NQCP) is building a talented and diverse international team to create a cutting-edge program in the heart of Copenhagen at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, where the formulation of quantum mechanics was born 100 years ago. The ambition is to build a mission-driven, full-stack approach which will involve exciting innovations at every level, from the quantum processor to the quantum-classical interface all the way to quantum algorithms and applications. The vision of the programme is to enable the development of fault-tolerant quantum computing hardware and quantum algorithms that solve important problems in the life-sciences.

NQCP is looking for a Student Assistant (IT Officer) with effect from 1st of February or as soon as possible thereafter.

Tasks

You will help with the coding implementation of our Algorithms website, working together with other team members to increase functionality and access to the applications database content. This can be anything from code to automate data collection for our applications map, to scientific research questions in resource estimation or quantum algorithms for chemistry and life science.

We expect

• Background in computer science
• Coding expertise
• Bsc. in computer science or similar
   

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 is made in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation, The Confederation of Teachers Unions and CO10 – The Danish confederation of public employees of 2010 (LC/CO10 Collective Agreement) and by the Professional Agreement for IT Staff (PROSA) in government service.

You will be employed as a IT Officer. Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.  The working time is 12 hours per week on average.

The position is limited to a period of 6 months with the possibility of extension.

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 14 January 2025.

The University of Copenhagen seeks to reflect society and encourages applications irrespective of personal background.

Further questions

Any questions about the position may be directed to Gemma C. Solomon, gsolomon@chem.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 https://science.ku.dk/english/.