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PhD Stipend in Models of Defects and Qubits in Two-Dimensional Materials Aalborg University in Denmark
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
PhD stipend for 3 years at Aalborg University. Employment is full time and follows Danish university salary and collective agreement terms. The post includes PhD coursework (30 ECTS), teaching or knowledge dissemination experience, and an external research stay outside Aalborg University, preferably 3-6 months at a foreign research institution.
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Country
Denmark
University
Aalborg University
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About this position
Aalborg University’s Department of Materials and Production is advertising a 3-year PhD stipend in Models of Defects and Qubits in Two-Dimensional Materials. The project sits within the doctoral programme Materials Science, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering and is part of the Center for Classical Communication in the Quantum Era (CLASSIQUE).
The research is centered on quantum materials, two-dimensional systems, and physics-based modelling and simulation. The project topics include modelling the electronic properties of 2D materials using ab initio and semi-empirical methods, studying the effects of electric and magnetic fields, modelling defects and qubits in two-dimensional materials, and simulating coherence and entanglement of qubits. The work is interdisciplinary and connects physics, materials science, and quantum information science.
Applicants should have an M.Sc. degree in physics, materials engineering, technical physics, or a related field. The post asks for strong physics and analytical skills, programming experience (for example Python or Matlab), and familiarity with the basic concepts of quantum information and quantum computing. Experience with quantum simulators such as NetSquid is a plus. The department also values curiosity, collaboration, and readiness to work across disciplines.
The position is based in Aalborg, Denmark, starts on 1 August 2026 or soon thereafter, and has an application deadline of 27 April 2026. The appointment is for 3 years and includes standard PhD obligations such as coursework, teaching or knowledge dissemination, and an external research stay.
To apply, candidates must use Aalborg University’s recruitment system and submit an application, CV, diplomas, and a one-page research vision statement. Contact person: Thomas Garm Pedersen ([email protected]).
Funding details
PhD stipend for 3 years at Aalborg University. Employment is full time and follows Danish university salary and collective agreement terms. The post includes PhD coursework (30 ECTS), teaching or knowledge dissemination experience, and an external research stay outside Aalborg University, preferably 3-6 months at a foreign research institution.
What's required
Applicants must hold an M.Sc. degree in physics, materials engineering, technical physics, or a similar field. Strong physics and analytical skills are required, including quantum theory, materials science, and physical modelling. Programming experience in Python or Matlab is expected; experience with quantum simulators such as NetSquid is a plus. Familiarity with basic concepts of quantum information and quantum computing is required, along with curiosity, teamwork, and readiness to collaborate across disciplines.
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