NQCP Engineer Silicon Quantum Emitters

NQCP Engineer on Silicon Quantum Emitters

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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.

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

Key focus:

• Develop components and methods for high‑fidelity control of spin‑photon systems in silicon quantum emitters, and interface them with optical circuits to process emitted photons.
• Design and test silicon photonics components that interface with quantum emitters, and characterize the performance and physical properties of the spin‑photon interfaces. Experimental activities will be performed as part of the NQCP Quantum Photonics and Characterisation groups; design activities will involve the NQCP Theory and Simulation team.
• Collaborate closely with 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.

• Take a leading role in integrating SNSPDs into photonic circuits and establishing the electrical control circuitry.
• Take a leading role in consolidating and maintaining the collaborative effort with the University of Chicago.
• Structure the efforts on multiple projects, integrate experimental results into the database, and provide feedback to collaborating teams.
• Procure, maintain, and operate scientific equipment.

• PhD in experimental physics, engineering, nanotechnologies, or related field.
• Experience with experimental quantum photonics, quantum emitters, electronics, and cryogenic systems.
• Experience 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.

Joining NQCP now will allow you to 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 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 egalitarian, prioritises work‑life balance and offers flexibility to support dual‑career families.

The Faculty of Science at the University of Copenhagen welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background. The Faculty of 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.

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 an academic employee or special consultant; the salary is based on seniority and can be negotiated. Working time is 37 hours per week on…