Professor in Quantum Technology Based on Solid-State Quantum Systems, DTU Physics
Job Description
DTU Physics is recruiting a full professor in quantum technology based on solid-state quantum systems, with an emphasis on quantum sensing and quantum information processing. Relevant platforms include colour centres in diamond and other hosts, spin defects, solid-state quantum memories, hybrid spin–photon interfaces and integrated solid-state devices, including systems that could enable future quantum networks. DTU wants an internationally leading experimentalist who can connect fundamental quantum physics with scalable technology and build a strong group at bigQ.
At a glance
- Position: Full Professor
- Section: Quantum Physics and Information Technology, bigQ
- Location: Kongens Lyngby, Denmark
- Focus: Solid-state quantum systems for sensing, information processing and networks
- Deadline: 23 September 2026
- Apply: 23 September 2026 (23:59 Danish time)
Responsibilities
- Establish and lead an internationally outstanding research programme in solid-state quantum technology
- Strengthen DTU’s position in quantum sensing and quantum information processing
- Build a group of PhD students, postdocs and technical staff, and develop experimental infrastructure
- Publish at the highest level and attract substantial external funding
- Collaborate with leading groups internationally and across DTU (quantum optics, photonics, nanotechnology, materials, electrical engineering)
- Supervise, mentor and teach, and contribute to impact in society
Strategic aims
DTU wants to strengthen solid-state platforms for quantum sensing and quantum information processing. The call names diamond-based quantum sensors, spin-based quantum devices, quantum interfaces, and solid-state systems that could enable future quantum networks, quantum processors or advanced sensing. The new professor is expected to build a strong solid-state direction and collaborate across quantum optics, photonics, sensing, nanotechnology, materials science, electrical engineering and industrial applications.
What DTU is looking for
- An internationally leading record in experimental solid-state quantum systems
- Strong expertise relevant to platforms such as diamond colour centres, spin defects, solid-state quantum memories or spin–photon interfaces
- Clear leadership and the ambition to build a world-class research activity
- A record of attracting substantial external funding
Pay and location
Salary and terms are negotiated under DTU’s salary structure for scientific staff.
How to apply
Apply through the official DTU page. The closing date is 23 September 2026 (23:59 Danish time).
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How to prepare for this application
- Show how your research programme connects to quantum networks as well as sensing, since DTU mentions both.
- Prepare a group-building plan: equipment, hires and funding in the first five years.
- Point out links to DTU's nanofabrication and photonics facilities.
- The deadline is 23 September; start your application now.
About DTU Physics and bigQ
The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) in Kongens Lyngby, near Copenhagen, hosts bigQ, the Center for Macroscopic Quantum States, a Danish National Center of Excellence. DTU Physics works on continuous-variable quantum optics, optical quantum communication and quantum key distribution, photonic quantum information processing, solid-state quantum sensing and optomechanics.
