Postdoctoral Fellowship in Condensed Matter Experiments for Quantum Simulations

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 electronics platforms for experimental quantum simulations. The successful candidate will be an integral part of a team combining semiconductor quantum dots and high-frequency resonators for simulating small molecular systems. The project is part of the SolidQ research program, funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation.

Applicants should preferably have or be near completion of a PhD degree in experimental condensed matter physics or a related discipline, with experience in nanofabrication processes and electronic devices operating in the quantum regime. The project combines device design (semiconducting and superconducting quantum devices), nanofabrication, low-temperature measurements using cryofree dilution refrigerators, high frequency measurement techniques, data analysis and close collaboration with theoretical physicists and materials scientists. Scientific writing and communication will be in English.

Inquiries about the position can be made to Jesper Nygård (nygard@nbi.ku.dk).

The position is open from 01 August 2025 and runs for 20 months.

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.

If it is deemed appropriate from an overall perspective, you must be prepared to be
security screened, in relation to international research and innovation collaboration, as
part of the employment process at the University of Copenhagen.

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.
• If possible, please list up to three scientists that you have worked with closely in your past research. (We will contact you for your consent if we wish to contact these.)

The deadline for applications is 11 May 2025, 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
Jesper Nygård
E-mail: nygard@nbi.ku.dk

Info
Ansøgningsfrist: 11-05-2025

Ansættelsesdato: 01-08-2025

Arbejdstid: Fuldtid

Afdeling/Sted: Center for Quantum Devices, Niels Bohr Institute