Interest in quantum communication technologies!
Candidate with some experience building optical lab setups, debugging and testing them, and optimizing their performance.
The job
- Understanding the scheme and operation of the optical setup
- Fine-tuning the performance of various optical components and electronic devices
- Operating high-precision motorized equipment as well as measurement equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyser, etc.)
- Acquiring the measurement data and performing analysis.
- Performing literature research and writing reports
Our expectations of you
We expect you to have the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in electronics, physics, or mechanical engineering
- Some knowledge of optics and electronics
- Hands-on experience with Arduino / Raspberry Pi / Red Pitaya (strongly desired)
- Loads of enthusiasm to learn about quantum technologies
- Networking and people skills
Excellent communication skills in English
What we offer in return
We offer an exciting and challenging position in an international environment with the opportunity to work on the cusp of applied research & innovation in quantum technologies. You will have access to state-of-the-art facilities at DTU Physics and get a chance to collaborate with leading researchers in the field. DTU provides excellent working conditions with a supportive and inclusive culture.
Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). The position is for a duration of 6 months, and the workplace is DTU Lyngby Campus.
Application and contact
Please submit your online application no later than 24
April 2026 (23:59 Danish time)
Open the “Apply now” link, fill out the form and attach your motivated application, CV and exam certificates.
If you would like additional information about the position, please contact Special Consultant Nitin Jain nitjai@dtu.dk or Tenure Track Researcher Adnan Adil Hajomer aaeha@dtu.dk
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.
DTU – For the benefit of society since 1829
DTU is one of Europe's leading elite technical universities. Through research and education at an international top level, we create solutions to the major societal challenges of our time and help secure Europe's global leadership in sustainable technological development. Since Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU almost 200 years ago, our mission has remained the same: We develop and create value through the natural and technical sciences for the benefit of society. DTU has 13,800 students, 1,600 PhD students, and 6,500 employees. We work in an international environment and have an inclusive, stimulating, and informal work culture. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland and collaborates with the best universities around the world.
INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
Lyngby-Taarbæk Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
Danmarks Tekniske Universitet, Anker Engelunds Vej, 2800 Lyngby-Taarbæk
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 24-04-2026;
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