Postdoctoral Fellowships in Experimental Spin Qubit Research

The Center for Quantum Devices at the Niels Bohr Institute, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, is seeking one or more postdoctoral fellows to develop quantum hardware based on spin qubits, starting from 1 June 2023 or by arrangement.

The Project
The positions focus on the experimental implementation of spin-based quantum processors based on small arrays of semiconductor quantum dots. Research involves nanofabrication, low-temperature physics using a cryofree dilution refrigerator, rf and microwave signal generation and detection, data analysis, interaction with theoretical physicists and scientific writing.

Projects are sponsored through collaborative EU grants, including the prestigious EU Quantum Technologies Flagship programme and an EU RIA grant spanning multiple countries. The projects aim at quantum simulation and/or quantum computation, and will involve interaction, visiting, and collaboration with other leading spin qubit groups in Europe and beyond, as well as industrial fabrication facilities. They combine multi-qubit operation and readout, development of novel qubit-qubit interactions, design and layout of qubit architectures, supervision of device fabrication, low-temperature physics using cryofree dilution refrigerators, low-noise and high-frequency electrical measurement techniques, data analysis, interaction with theoretical physicists, and scientific writing in English.

Applicants should hold a PhD degree in Physics or Applied Physics with relevant experimental experience and a track record within their fields, with experience with spin qubits, quantum-dot fabrication and/or high-frequency measurement considered a plus.

The duration is two years with possible extension upon mutual agreement.

Inquiries about the position can be made to Assistant Professor Anasua Chatterjee ([email protected] ) or Professor Ferdinand Kuemmeth ([email protected] ).

The Center for Quantum Devices is a research center supported by the Danish National Research Foundation, comprising materials research, experimental solid-state physics, quantum nanoelectronics, and condensed matter theory. It has a state-of-the-art fabrication cleanroom enabling researchers to conduct their experiments on the highest-quality devices.

The Center provides a vibrant scientific environment with cutting-edge research performed across many different groups in quantum devices, quantum hardware, and fundamental condensed matter, with close ties to a strong theory department as well as longstanding collaborations with industry. The center is part of the Niels Bohr Institute, which has played a pivotal role in shaping our understanding of quantum physics for the past century.

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 Danish Ministry of Taxation 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 for applying for this position (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.

Application deadline:
The deadline for applications is 26 March 2023, 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.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career.