Quantum Photonic Engineer Full-time

Quantum Photonic Engineer

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 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, in collaboration with I/O Control and Cryogenics teams. The scope of responsibility centers 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, analyze data, generate reports.
• Help managing the use of existing equipment and selecting the equipment for specialized tests.
• Engage with the simulation and design of solid-state hardware for photonic entanglement generation.
• Engage with other teams developing device fabrication, control, and architecture; help standardizing benchmarks between qubit platforms.

Qualifications:

• PhD in 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 in modeling, controlling and analyzing experiments.

Terms of salary and employment

The starting date is 15 April 2026 or as soon as possible. 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 a chief 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.

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 5 March 2026. 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

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