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Unlock the power
of quantum
From Niels Bohr’s legacy to cutting-edge labs, Denmark is a global hub for quantum innovation and collaboration.
In Denmark, Quantum goes beyond theory—it shapes futures.
As a hub for world-class quantum research, Denmark gives you the space to explore the tiniest particles and their biggest potentials.
Here, universities, startups, and industry join forces to turn complex research into state-of-the-art solutions. From secure communication to ground-breaking healthcare.
Collaboration is part of the culture, and flat hierarchies make it easy for bright minds to meet and share knowledge. With an international outlook and strong national support, researchers in Denmark are not just advancing quantum science - they’re creating breakthroughs with global impact and human value.
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Associate Professor in Quantum Communication and Quantum Error Correction
The successful candidate will have prior teaching experience in both lecturing and project supervision. In addition, the candidate should show the ability to coordinate and plan cross-departmental courses with inhomogeneous student cohorts. Prior proficiency in the Danish language is a plus. We offer an international and informal working environment. We are proud of our long tradition of good social relations and collaboration among colleagues. Employees of the department have good opportunities to shape the direction of their professional activities
Opening for Multiple Scientist Positions in Quantum Materials Team
Job Responsibilities: Growth and fabrication of high-quality Si-Ge/III-V materials and superconductors for quantum computing, primarily using MBE or other UHV system. In-situ lithography and extensive in-situ and ex-situ characterization. Operation and maintenance of high-vacuum equipment and technologies. Routine operation, calibration, and maintenance of the flip-chip bonder. Advanced material characterization using tools such as scanning probe/electron microscopy, EDX, optical microscopy, and TEM.
Postdoc in atomic and nanoscopic dynamics in quantum materials
Looking for a candidate to lead our X-FEL and synchrotron-based experiments to study the dynamics of light-induced phase transitions on atomic and nanoscopic length-scales driven by optical and phononic excitation. The focus will be on understanding how different excitation methods generate polarons and correlated materials in the cuprates and other quantum materials, building on our recent results in the vanadium dioxide (see Johnson et al. Nature Physics 20, 970 (2024)).
Quantum Optics Scientist
You will be part of DFM's quantum metrology team, which currently consists of 8 researchers. The team works with metrology for various fields within quantum communication and sensing, such as quantum key distribution, quantum networking, single-photon calibration and generations, quantum enhanced measurement and imaging using nonclassical states of light, characterization of integrated photonic circuits, frequency stabilized lasers for optical clocks and quantum technology applications, frequency combs, time & frequency metrology, and quantum magnetometry.
Quantum Materials Engineer (Silicon Germanium Epitaxy)
As a new Quantum Materials Engineer in the Front End Epitaxy team, you will develop and optimize waferscale crystal growth processes using advanced deposition and characterization tools for Silicon–Germanium Molecular Beam Epitaxy. You will contribute across multiple projects and collaborate closely with both QF and NQCP stakeholders, sharing regular updates on epitaxy workflows and materials characterization.
PhD scholarship in Experimental Quantum-Optical Characterization of Quantum Light Sources
You overall focus will be to fabricate single-photon emitters and characterize them in our quantum-optical laboratory. You will work with quantum emitters in layered transition-metal dichalcogenides (TMDs), such as WSe2 and MoTe2, and on semiconductor quantum dots (QDs) of the III-V group, such as GaAs and InGaAs. The primary tasks will be to: Build optical setups for device characterization at cryogenic temperatures. Perform spectroscopy and optical imaging of quantum emitters. Perform advanced coherent excitation of individual emitters with picosecond laser pulses. Perform quantum-optical characterization of your devices, for example by testing the single-photon purity in a Hanbury-Brown and Twiss experiment, or the single-photon indistinguishability in a Hong-Ou-Mandel experiment. Present you results to the group and engage in discussions with the theoretical team. Co-supervise BSc and MSc student projects.
PhD scholarship in Cryptography
The focus of the PhD project is on advancing the theory and practice of secure Multi-Party Computation (MPC) and Zero-Knowledge (ZK) Proofs. The successful candidate will investigate the formal design and security analysis of MPC protocols and ZK proofs, with a particular emphasis on foundational aspects. The project will also explore efficiency and post-quantum security, aiming to bridge theoretical advances with their relevance to practical applications.
Associate Professor or DTU Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Cybersecurity
You could be a new colleague if you are a talented and ambitious researcher with a strong passion for cybersecurity and a genuine drive to create societal impact through collaboration with partners across both the private and public sectors. You are expected to embrace and actively contribute to our mission which is to strengthen, advance and integrate foundational and applied research in cybersecurity and cryptography in order to anticipate and respond to evolving scientific, technological, and societal challenges.
Open opportunities for researchers at the frontier of quantum photonics
Sparrow Quantum is always on the lookout for pioneering researchers. As a spinout from the Niels Bohr Institute, they’ve seen how bold ideas and groundbreaking research can evolve into world-leading commercial innovation—and they welcome those who want to be part of their journey to disrupt quantum photonics. That’s why they keep an open call for highly motivated researchers and quantum technologists who are excited about the most advanced quantum sources of today. They design roles around the right people, not the other way around; so, if you’re an outstanding researcher or engineer with the drive to shape the future of quantum photonics, they want to hear from you.
Postdoctoral Researcher in Quantum Systems Modeling & AI
In this role, you will drive the development of a framework for device-specific digital twins, implementing a full-stack modeling framework that translates low-level multiphysics interactions into high-level system-level insights. Your work will be essential to exploring large design spaces, predicting device behavior, and identify optimal parameters without the prohibitive cost of fabricating numerous physical prototypes.
PhD Stipend/Integrated Stipend in representation, compression, learning, and inference for classical...
The objective of this PhD project is to develop machine learning algorithms that perform efficiently and coherently across both classical and quantum computing platforms. The PhD project falls under the collaboration between Research Thrust RT3 on representation, compression, learning, and inference, and Research Thrust RT4 on Reliability and trustworthiness. Key challenges include the high cost of representing large datasets in a form suitable for quantum computing, calling for a cost-benefit analysis of quantum machine learning algorithms.
Quantum Materials Engineer (Superconducting)
In this role, you will work at the intersection of materials science, fabrication, and quantum engineering – contributing directly to the advancement of quantum circuits and related components. You will collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners, play a central role in multiple research and development projects, and ensure high‑quality process execution through advanced characterization, documentation, and data‑driven methodologies. Additional key responsibilities and tasks may include: Develop wafer‑scale crystal growth processes using advanced deposition and characterization tools, with a strong focus on quantum circuits and related components. Participate in multiple R&D projects and provide regular updates on epitaxy processes and materials characterization to QF and NQCP stakeholders via Teams or project meetings. Establish and perform in‑line inspection workflows using tools such as XRD, SEM, AFM, and Sensofar for rapid materials development. Act as an expert in advanced crystal growth and fabrication processes for quantum chip manufacturing, collaborating with tool development teams to ensure alignment between process requirements and tool specifications. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation including process flows, experimental results, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Support the process development team in implementing data‑driven methodologies to enable continuous improvement and optimization.
Academic Employee within Trapped Ion Quantum Technology
The candidates are expected to have experience in cold trapped ion research, and hence both have experience in ion trap and laser technology. Seeking enthusiastic candidates with a keen interest in setting up a new teaching ion trap setup in QTL as well as participate in maintaining and running ion trap experiments within the Ion Trap Group. More specifically, the candidate should have a solid background in construction and operating rf ion traps, CW laser systems including control of output powers, polarization states, linewidths and frequencies, as well as an understanding of analog and digital electronics for experimental control. Relevant methodology includes UHV vacuum handling, rf circuity electronics, laser frequency stabilization using optical frequency combs, rubidium atomic clocks, and GPS synchronization.
PhD Projects in quantum computing for chemistry and life-science (Algorithms & Applications)
NQCP is interested in developing a project plan with prospective candidates to suit their skills and experience. Current priority areas for A&A are: Model Hamiltonians for chemical systems State preparation techniques Schemes for extracting information and observables from quantum computation Noise modelling of logical quantum circuits A project can span one or multiple of these areas.
PhD in Experiments with Strongly Interacting Quantum Systems
Understanding strongly interacting quantum systems remains one of the central challenges of modern physics. In this PhD project, you will explore such many-body quantum systems by studying mixtures of ultracold atoms at temperatures close to absolute zero. The research group experimentally creates and investigates atomic gases at extremely low temperatures, where they form exceptionally clean quantum systems known as Bose–Einstein condensates (BECs). These systems can be probed with unprecedented precision, allowing to gain deep insights into quantum mechanics in complex many-body settings. This approach—known as quantum simulation—pushes the boundaries of understanding of quantum matter.
Where Niels Bohr meets the next big thing
Denmark’s quantum story began over a century ago with Niels Bohr, and we’ve been shaping the future of physics ever since. Today, world-class institutions like the Niels Bohr Institute and Novo Nordisk Foundation’s Quantum Computing Programme are leading cutting-edge research in quantum algorithms, sensing, and simulation.
Backed by a strong national strategy, generous funding, and a culture of open science, Denmark’s quantum ecosystem is made for curious minds and collaborative spirits.
Whether you're into hardcore theory or real-world applications, you'll find a place here to grow, contribute, and connect with colleagues who take the science seriously but not themselves.
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Small particles, big ambitions
What do biotech, climate tech, and quantum computing have in common? In Denmark, they’re all part of a growing innovation ecosystem where deep science meets deep purpose.
The BioInnovation Institute’s new Quantum Lab is one of several initiatives bringing together quantum researchers, startups, and industry to turn complex ideas into concrete solutions. Whether it's simulating molecules for greener materials or enabling better-targeted healthcare, quantum in Denmark is about more than hype—it’s about impact.
And because this is Denmark, you’ll find a research environment that values not just your work, but your wellbeing too. Yes, even quantum minds clock off at 5.
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Meet like-minded minds in neuroscience
Laura moved from Belgium to pursue her PhD at Aalborg University. At the Center for Neuroplasticity and Pain, she explores non-invasive vagal nerve stimulation to advance neuromodulation research.
Pedro came from Brazil to join the University of Copenhagen as a PhD student. His research in neuroscience is fueled by Denmark’s strong support system and collaborative academic culture.
Meet Quantum-like-minded
From Cuba and Italy to Denmark
Francesco, originally from Italy, came to Denmark after spending several years in the Netherlands. Now, he's a researcher at the Niels Bohr Institute in Copenhagen, where he creates a state of complete silence to explore quantum behaviour.
