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PhD Scholarships in Quantum Physics: Quantum Opto-Acoustics, Optomechanics, Microscopy and Computing Technical University of Denmark in Denmark
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
PhD scholarship for a full-time 3-year position under the Danish collective agreement for scientific staff; salary follows DTU salary structure.
Deadline
Nov 23, 2026
Country
Denmark
University
Technical University of Denmark
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About this position
At DTU Physics, four PhD students will join a broad quantum science effort spanning experimental quantum optics, optomechanics, microscopy and theory/software for photonic quantum computing. The positions are based in the Section for Quantum Physics and Information Technology (QPIT) and bigQ – Center for Macroscopic Quantum States, within an international environment that combines advanced quantum-optical laboratories, quantum information theory and large-scale computational research.
The advertised projects address distinct but connected frontiers in quantum physics. In Quantum Opto-Acoustics, the student will work on cavity-enhanced Brillouin interactions to control an acoustic mode in a quartz crystal and develop quantum-control and optical readout techniques for non-classical mechanical states, optical–acoustic entanglement and quantum memories. In Quantum-Enhanced Optomechanics, the focus is a density-phononic-crystal membrane in a high-finesse optical cavity, with work aimed at quantum-limited measurements, low-noise control, optical cooling and feedback, and interfaces with squeezed light. In Quantum-Enhanced Microscopy, the student will explore spatial-mode demultiplexing and related quantum measurement ideas to improve nanoparticle detection, localization and chemically selective Raman microscopy. In Fault-Tolerant Continuous-Variable Quantum Computing with GKP States, the project combines theory and software to develop GKP-based architectures, decoders, logical codes, noise models and simulation tools for scalable photonic quantum computing.
Across the projects, students will work closely with experienced researchers and technical staff, contributing to precision measurements, optical cavities, quantum algorithms, simulation software, benchmarking and analysis of noise and performance limits. The advert emphasizes both experimental and computational research in a collaborative, international setting at DTU Physics.
Funding details
PhD scholarship for a full-time 3-year position under the Danish collective agreement for scientific staff; salary follows DTU salary structure.
What's required
Applicants must hold a two-year master’s degree (120 ECTS points), or an equivalent degree at the same academic level. The advert welcomes candidates with backgrounds in physics, quantum optics, photonics, optomechanics, mathematics, computer science, quantum information or related fields. For experimental projects, hands-on optical-laboratory skills, electronics and experimental programming are valuable. For the GKP computing track, strong analytical skills and experience with numerical simulation, quantum error correction or scientific software development are especially relevant. Candidates should be creative, rigorous, նախաձեռնative, persistent and able to work constructively in teams.
How to apply
Submit the complete application online via the Apply now link as a single PDF file. Include a cover letter, CV, and grade transcripts plus BSc/MSc diploma in English with official grading scale description. State which project(s) you are applying for in the application form; incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
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Professors
Professor at Technical University of Denmark
Denmark
Research Interests
Quantum Mechanics
Physics
Quantum Computing
Quantum Optics
Mathematics
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