PhD Projects in Theoretical Quantum Optics

PhD Projects in Theoretical Quantum Optics

The Niels Bohr Institute invites applicants for two PhD fellowships in Theoretical Quantum Optics and Quantum Information.  The projects will be part of the theoretical quantum optics group and the Center for Hybrid quantum Networks (Hy-Q). The starting date is (expected to be) 1 September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. An earlier starting date may also be a possibility. The projectsTwo different projects are available:1. Quantum Internet technology. This project will be part of the Quantum Internet Alliance (QIA), a joint European network aiming at bulding the world’s first quantum internet protype within the duration of the Ph.D. project. The successful candidate will develop physical models of the system being built with the aim of predicting and optimizing its performance. In addition the project will develop general theories for quantum internet technologies and methods for describing them. 2. Scalable quantum information processing based on quantum dots. The projects aims at developing theories for how to implement quantum information processing with quantum dots strongly coupled to light and will be a collaboration with experimentalists at the Niels Bohr Institute, Ruhr-Universität Bochum and the University of Basel. The goal is to both develop concrete proposals for experiments which can be implemented in the near future and long term architectures for quantum information processors. Who are we looking for?We are looking for candidates within the field of Physics, Quantum Information Processing or related areas. Applicants can have a background from theoretical quantum optics or quantum information theory, but we will also consider candidates with different backgrounds. Our group and research- and what do we offer?The successful applicant will be part of the theoretical quantum optics group and the center of excellence for Hybrid Quantum Networks (Hy-Q) funded by the Danish National Research Foundation. The group consists of roughly 15 post docs, PhD and master students and focus on developing theories for the physical implementation of quantum information processing. We have a very close collaboration with the experimental activities within Hy-Q, which include optomechanics, single photon emitters and nanophotonics. The center has approximately 50 researchers within quantum networks and is characterized by close daily interactions between the members of the center, both socially and scientifically The group and center are part of the Quantum Optics Section, the Niels Bohr Institute, Faculty of SCIENCE, University of Copenhagen. We are located in Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research Principal supervisor is Prof. Anders Søndberg Sørensen, The Niels Bohr Institute, anders.sorensen@nbi.ku.dk. The PhDA three year full-time study within the framework of the regular PhD programme (5+3 scheme), if you already have an education equivalent to a relevant Danish master’s degree. Qualifications needed for the regular programmeTo be eligible for the regular PhD programme, you must have completed a degree programme, equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (180 ECTS/3 FTE BSc + 120 ECTS/2 FTE MSc) related to the subject area of the project, e.g. Physics or Quantum Information Science. For information of eligibility of completed programmes, see General assessments for specific countries and Assessment database. Terms of employment in the regular programmeEmployment as PhD fellow is full time and for maximum 3 years. Employment is conditional upon your successful enrolment as a PhD student at the PhD School at the Faculty of SCIENCE, University of Copenhagen. This requires submission and acceptance of an application for the specific project formulated by the applicant. 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. The position is covered by the Protocol on Job Structure. Responsibilities- Carry through an independent research project under supervision - Complete PhD courses corresponding to approx. 30 ECTS / ½ FTE- Participate in active research environments, including a stay at another research institution, preferably abroad- Teaching and knowledge dissemination activities- Write scientific papers aimed at high-impact journals- Write and defend a PhD thesis on the basis of your project  We are looking for the following qualifications:- Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project- Relevant publications- Relevant work experience- Other relevant professional activities- Curious mind-set with a strong interest in in Quantum Optics and Quantum Information- Good language skills Click here for more information:https://jobportal.ku.dk/phd/?show=156661  

2026-02-16

Quantum physics