Associate Professor of Quantum Technologies - Niels Bohr Institute

Associate Professor of Quantum Technologies
Niels Bohr Institute - NQCP
Faculty of Science
University of Copenhagen

The Niels Bohr Institute announces the availability of 3-5 Associate Professor positions within the Novo Nordisk Quantum Computing Programme (NQCP). The NQCP mission to develop fault tolerant quantum computing processors requires the interplay of several research teams. All NQCP research teams collaborate closely and use their research expertise to build up capabilities which enables the NQCP pilot lines finding paths to fault tolerant quantum computing architectures.

Role descriptions
The leads of the NQCP research teams are part of the backbone of the NQCP programme and each team lead heads a research group. We seek leads at the associate professor level for several of the NQCP teams including the Theory and Simulations team, the Neutral Atoms team, the Spin qubit team, the Intra- and Inter-connects team and leads within the Applications and Algorithms team.

Qualifications
We imagine that you are assistant professor and that you have established an individual research profile within the area of the relevant NQCP team. You have built up an independent research group, has experience with project management and a personal drive to lead part of a large-scale mission driven research project.

At this point in your career, you are highly motivated to lead a team which advances quantum computing by establishing reliable quantum computing capabilities that enters a large mission driven effort. As team lead and part of a large-scale mission driven program, you thrive in the cross field between fundamental research and technological development. You enjoy supervising and teaching and using your excellent communication skills to inspire the coming generation develop the same deep passion you have for quantum technology. You always have an eye out for possible industrial spin-offs and deep desire to ensure that your research come to the benefit of people and society.

Applicants are required to have university level teaching experience, documented teaching competencies and must be able to explain and reflect upon own teaching practice and portfolio. Formal pedagogical training or supervision equivalent to the University of Copenhagen teacher training programme for assistant professors is required.

Duties include the applicant’s own research, development of the field, assessment tasks, grant applications, and research management such as supervision and training of research fellows and other staff. The successful applicant must also teach, supervise, prepare and participate in examinations, and fulfill other tasks requested by the Department.

Assessment of applicants will primarily consider their level of documented, original scientific production at an international level, including contributions to developments in their field, as well as their documented teaching qualifications. Managerial and out-reach qualifications of applicants including ability to attract external funding will also be considered.

Six overall criteria apply for associate professor appointments at the University of Copenhagen. The six criteria (research, teaching, societal impact, organisational contribution, external funding and leadership) are considered a framework for an overall assessment of the candidates. Furthermore, each candidate must be assessed according to the specific requirements stated in the job advertisement. Please read more at https://jobportal.ku.dk/videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-videnskabelige-stillinger/dokumenter-til-meritering/5b_Criteria_for_recognising_merit_-Associate_professors.pdf .

The newly established Novo Nordisk Foundation Quantum Computing Program (NQCP) is building a talented and diverse international team to create a cutting-edge program 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, the ambition is to build a programme involving exciting innovations at every level, from the quantum processor to the quantum-classical interface and all the way quantum algorithms and applications.

Further information on the Department is linked at http://www.science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/organisation/. For further information about the positions please contact Peter Krogstrup Jeppesen (campbelldawnramosjennakrogstrupfmartinez@lopezcharles-burtonnbi.kugordon-rivas.dk) or Kim Splittorff (split@nbi.ku.dk).

The positions are open from 1 October 2026or as soon as possible thereafter.

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

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 positions are limited until 31 December 2029, and appointment will be subject to receipt of a security clearance.

When you will be affiliated with the University of Copenhagen or otherwise have access to their research, you may be required to undergo a background screening. The purpose is to protect the security and research integrity of the University of Copenhagen

The application including all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include

• Curriculum vitae including information about external funding
• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
• Research plan – description of current and future research plans
• Description and documentation of teaching experience and qualifications according to university guidelines
• Complete publication list
• Separate reprints of 5 particularly relevant papers

The deadline for applications is 15 April 2026, 23:59 GMT +2.

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

Interviews will be held on 11 August 2026
Please refer to the following no. in future communication in this case: 211-0731/26-2E.

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