PhD Student in Experimental Quantum-Optical Characterization of Quantum Light Sources - DTU Electro
On-site · Kongens Lyngby, Capital Region, Denmark
Job Summary
PhD candidate to develop and characterize quantum light sources for optical quantum computers. You will fabricate and study single-photon emitters in layered transition-metal dichalcogenides (WSe2, MoTe2) and semiconductor quantum dots (GaAs, InGaAs). Responsibilities include building optical setups for cryogenic characterization, performing spectroscopy and optical imaging, executing advanced coherent excitation with picosecond laser pulses, and quantum-optical characterization (e.g., single-photon purity via Hanbury-Brown and Twiss, indistinguishability via Hong-Ou-Mandel). You will present results to the group, engage with the theoretical team, co-supervise BSc/MSc projects, and work with state-of-the-art quantum optics equipment in a DTU Electro lab. The role includes participating in DTU PhD courses, teaching, an external research stay, and disseminating results through publications. The appointment is three years, full-time, starting 1 September 2026 (or by mutual agreement).
Required Qualifications
- Two-year master’s degree (120 ECTS) or an academic level equivalent to a two-year master’s degree
- Approval and enrolment in one of DTU’s general degree programmes (PhD)
- PhD program participation requirements including courses, teaching, and external research stay
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