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Assistant Professor of Quantum Technology Didactics, Niels Bohr Institute - NQCP, Department of Science Education - USE Center.
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Ansøg senest 11. okt. 2026
The Department of Science education and the Niels Bohr Institute jointly announces the availability an Assistant Professor position. The position will be hosted within the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for University Science Education (USE) and the Novo Nordisk Quantum Computing Programme (NQCP). With the position NQCP and the USE Center joins efforts to enhance the excellence, capacity and impact of science education research within quantum technologies to ensure an optimally trained long-term quantum workforce.
Role description
The Assistant Professor will be the backbone of the collaboration between the USE Center and NQCP. The Education and Workforce development (E&W) group within NQCP drives a range of educational activities within the field of quantum technologies and the assistant professor will establish a bridge between the NQCP E&W activities to the cutting-edge science education research carried out at the USE Center inclusive of the University of Copenhagen, Southern Denmark University and Aarhus University. The assistant professor will one hand inform and enhance the impact of the educational activities of the NQCP E&W group and on the other hand use the unique training taking place to conduct new science education research within the field of quantum technologies at the USE Center.
Qualifications
We imagine that you are post doc or assistant professor and that you have already established an individual research profile within the area of physics education research. You have built up an internationally recognized portfolio of science education research results relevant for the field of physics or quantum technologies and a have personal drive to ensure that your research results also have direct impact on training.
At this point in your career, you are highly motivated to conduct and link physics education research with strategic educational initiatives aimed at securing a competitive quantum workforce. You thrive in the cross field between science education research and implementation of strategic educational initiatives, leading to a workforce prepared for technological developments. You enjoy supervising and teaching and using your excellent communication skills to connect research environments within science education and quantum technology. You always have an eye out for possible new ways to approach science education and deep desire to ensure that your research come to the benefit of people and society.
The assistant professor’s duties will primarily include research, including obligations with regard to publication/scientific communication and research-based teaching with associated examination obligations within Quantum Technology Didactics. To a limited extent this may also include performance of other duties.
Assessment of applicants will primarily consider their level of documented, internationally competitive research. The ability to attract external funding will be considered together with outreach qualifications. Teaching qualifications are not mandatory but documented teaching qualifications and teaching experience will be considered.
General criteria apply to the appointment of Assistant Professors at the University of Copenhagen. The criteria (research, teaching, Innovation & societal impact, organizational contribution and leadership) are considered as a framework for an overall assessment of the applicant. In addition, each applicant will be assessed according to the specific requirements listed in this advertisement.
For Assistant professors: https://jobportal.ku.dk/videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-meritering-maj-2026/5a_Criteria_for_recognising_merit_-Assistant_professors.pdf.
Applicants are encouraged to read the University of Copenhagen's Guidance on the merit criterion Innovation and Societal Impact here. Further information on the Departments can be found on the https://nbi.ku.dk/ and https://www.ind.ku.dk/. Inquiries about the position can be made to Jenny Dauer ([email protected]) and Kim Splittorff ([email protected]).
The position is for 3 years open from 1 January 2027or as soon as possible thereafter.
The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
Why Us?
The Novo Nordisk Foundation Quantum Computing Program (NQCP) is building a talented and diverse international team to create a cutting-edge program in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark. At the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, where the formulation of Quantum Mechanics was born 100 years ago, the ambition is to build a programme involving exciting innovations at every level, from the quantum processor to the quantum-classical interface and all the way quantum algorithms and applications.
The nearby Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for University Science Education (USE Center) is established with an overarching vision - To create an international stronghold for university science education research and development. The mission of the center is to strengthen science education at Danish universities. Partly by enhancing the excellence and capacity of discipline-based science education research, and partly by enhancing quality of curriculum, competences of teaching faculty, and learning of students.
Terms of employment
The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.
Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.
Negotiation for salary supplement is possible. Appointment will be subject to receipt of a security clearance.
The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.
When you will be affiliated with the University of Copenhagen or otherwise have access to their research, you may be required to undergo a background screening. The purpose is to protect the security and research integrity of the University of Copenhagen.
Please include
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.
You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.
Please refer to the following no. in future communication in this case: 211-0597/26-2A.
Role description
The Assistant Professor will be the backbone of the collaboration between the USE Center and NQCP. The Education and Workforce development (E&W) group within NQCP drives a range of educational activities within the field of quantum technologies and the assistant professor will establish a bridge between the NQCP E&W activities to the cutting-edge science education research carried out at the USE Center inclusive of the University of Copenhagen, Southern Denmark University and Aarhus University. The assistant professor will one hand inform and enhance the impact of the educational activities of the NQCP E&W group and on the other hand use the unique training taking place to conduct new science education research within the field of quantum technologies at the USE Center.
Qualifications
We imagine that you are post doc or assistant professor and that you have already established an individual research profile within the area of physics education research. You have built up an internationally recognized portfolio of science education research results relevant for the field of physics or quantum technologies and a have personal drive to ensure that your research results also have direct impact on training.
At this point in your career, you are highly motivated to conduct and link physics education research with strategic educational initiatives aimed at securing a competitive quantum workforce. You thrive in the cross field between science education research and implementation of strategic educational initiatives, leading to a workforce prepared for technological developments. You enjoy supervising and teaching and using your excellent communication skills to connect research environments within science education and quantum technology. You always have an eye out for possible new ways to approach science education and deep desire to ensure that your research come to the benefit of people and society.
The assistant professor’s duties will primarily include research, including obligations with regard to publication/scientific communication and research-based teaching with associated examination obligations within Quantum Technology Didactics. To a limited extent this may also include performance of other duties.
Assessment of applicants will primarily consider their level of documented, internationally competitive research. The ability to attract external funding will be considered together with outreach qualifications. Teaching qualifications are not mandatory but documented teaching qualifications and teaching experience will be considered.
General criteria apply to the appointment of Assistant Professors at the University of Copenhagen. The criteria (research, teaching, Innovation & societal impact, organizational contribution and leadership) are considered as a framework for an overall assessment of the applicant. In addition, each applicant will be assessed according to the specific requirements listed in this advertisement.
For Assistant professors: https://jobportal.ku.dk/videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-meritering-maj-2026/5a_Criteria_for_recognising_merit_-Assistant_professors.pdf.
Applicants are encouraged to read the University of Copenhagen's Guidance on the merit criterion Innovation and Societal Impact here. Further information on the Departments can be found on the https://nbi.ku.dk/ and https://www.ind.ku.dk/. Inquiries about the position can be made to Jenny Dauer ([email protected]) and Kim Splittorff ([email protected]).
The position is for 3 years open from 1 January 2027or as soon as possible thereafter.
The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
Why Us?
The Novo Nordisk Foundation Quantum Computing Program (NQCP) is building a talented and diverse international team to create a cutting-edge program in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark. At the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, where the formulation of Quantum Mechanics was born 100 years ago, the ambition is to build a programme involving exciting innovations at every level, from the quantum processor to the quantum-classical interface and all the way quantum algorithms and applications.
The nearby Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for University Science Education (USE Center) is established with an overarching vision - To create an international stronghold for university science education research and development. The mission of the center is to strengthen science education at Danish universities. Partly by enhancing the excellence and capacity of discipline-based science education research, and partly by enhancing quality of curriculum, competences of teaching faculty, and learning of students.
Terms of employment
The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.
Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.
Negotiation for salary supplement is possible. Appointment will be subject to receipt of a security clearance.
The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.
When you will be affiliated with the University of Copenhagen or otherwise have access to their research, you may be required to undergo a background screening. The purpose is to protect the security and research integrity of the University of Copenhagen.
Please include
- Curriculum vitae
- Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
- Research plan – description of current and future research plans
- If available, description and documentation of teaching and supervision experience and qualifications - please describe and document:
- Experience with supervision of BSc and MSc students
- Teaching experience
- Formal pedagogical training
- Complete publication list
- Separate reprints of 5 particularly relevant papers
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.
You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.
Please refer to the following no. in future communication in this case: 211-0597/26-2A.
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