Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in the PhD Fellowship in Theoretical Quantum Optics and Quantum Information offered by the University of Copenhagen. The application is now open for the academic year 2025/2026.
The PhD project focuses on fault-tolerant quantum computation using quantum emitters. The successful candidate will conduct theoretical investigations on architectures for large-scale fault-tolerant quantum computation, considering realistic imperfections in experimental setups.
Founded in 1479, the University of Copenhagen (UCPH) is Denmark’s oldest and largest university, consistently ranked among Europe’s top academic institutions. It offers a wide range of programs across six faculties, fostering excellence in research and education. Known for its strong emphasis on innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration, UCPH is home to world-class research centers, including those in quantum physics, life sciences, and sustainability.
Established in 1479, Københavns Universitet (University of Copenhagen) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Copenhagen (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Capital Region of Denmark. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Uddannelses- og Forskningsministeriet (Ministry of Higher Education and Science, Denmark), Københavns Universitet (KU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Københavns Universitet (KU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 540 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.