The Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen is inviting applications for PhD Fellowships in Photonic Quantum Devices starting 1 February 2026. Funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation Quantum Computing Programme, the positions focus on silicon quantum photonics, emitters, and detectors with the aim of advancing scalable quantum technologies.
The purpose of the program is to train talented PhD candidates in quantum optics, photonics, and physics, while contributing to cutting-edge research in photonic circuits, spin-photon interfaces, and integrated superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors (SNSPDs). The long-term goal is to achieve fault-tolerant quantum computing hardware and quantum algorithms relevant to chemical and biological challenges.
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.