Postdoctoral Fellowship in Quantum Technology Development
The Center for Quantum Devices at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, invites applicants for a postdoctoral fellowship focused on developing solid-state quantum technologies for practical quantum education and quantum workforce training.
The successful candidate will be an integral part of our newly established advanced quantum training lab and participate in projects that offer opportunities for innovation and career development at the intersection of state-of-art research and education.
- Applicants should preferably have a PhD in experimental condensed matter physics or experimental solid-state quantum information science, with experience in nanofabrication processes.
- The candidate will be responsible for driving and managing the project and interacting with companies and other universities.
- Ideally, the candidates will have an entrepreneurial mindset, and a passion for education.
- The project combines device design (semiconducting and superconducting quantum devices), nanofabrication, low-temperature measurements using cryofree dilution refrigerators, and thorough experimental documentation.
- Scientific writing and communication will be in English.
The role may include grant application writing and fund raising, visits to the international partner universities in Europe and the US, conferences, and various other opportunities.
The position is open from 01 February 2025 or as soon as possible, and runs for 1 year, with a possibility of extending the contract further.
Description of the scientific environment:
The Center for Quantum Devices is a research center comprising materials research, experimental solid-state physics, quantum nanoelectronics, and condensed matter theory.
The Center provides a vibrant scientific environment with cutting-edge research performed across many different groups spread across condensed matter and superconducting qubit experiments with close ties to a strong theory department as well as longstanding collaborations with industry.
Our center is a part of Condensed Matter Physics at the Niels Bohr Institute, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen. We are located in Copenhagen and offer creative, stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment.
University and the Center for Quantum Devices wish our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
Further information about QDev can be found at www.qdev.dk.
Terms of employment
The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.
- Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.
- Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.
The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.
Please include
- Motivation letter of application (max. one page)
- Curriculum vitae
- Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
- A Publication list containing a short (~2 paragraphs) description of your work relevant to the research field.
The deadline for applications is 01 December 2024, 23:59 GMT +1
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.
You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.
Interviews will be held shortly after the application deadline.
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Kontakt
The deadline for applications is 01 December 2024, 23:59 GMT +1
Inquiries about the position can be made to Saulius Vaitiekenas (saulius@nbi.ku.dk) or Ferdinand Kuemmeth (kuemmeth@nbi.dk).
The Niels Bohr Institute as a workplace
The Niels Bohr Institute has a strong cultural heritage accumulated from our 100 years of internationally high level of research and teaching.
The initiator of our Department, Niels Bohr, had an international mindset about scientific collaboration as well as a desire for an open and open-minded atmosphere for all.
100 years later, we still have an informal and open international research environment that strives to promote research, teaching and innovation at the highest level with respect and helpfulness towards students, colleagues and all other stakeholders.
Our students, staff and partners are the source of our success and at the same time our best ambassadors. As a Department, we want to create an inspiring and challenging work environment with a good balance between work and private life.
We want the Niels Bohr Institute to be a place where people are proud of and happy to work, study and collaborate with.