Part-time academic employee DTU Physics

We are seeking a part-time academic employee to implement remote controlled access to photonic quantum information processing experiments in the QPIT section at DTU Physics.

The job
The task involves building a Python package around an existing remote-control API which will enable researchers in QPIT to easily make their instruments and other devices accessible on our remote control platform. A related task will be to instruct and support researchers in how to do this.

Our expectations of you
You should have a background in software engineering and quantum information science. Experience with custom APIs and automation of instrument control is an advantage.

What we offer in return
We offer an exciting international and multidisciplinary environment where you will get to work closely together with PhD students and researchers.

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). In addition supplements can be negotiated in accordance with DTUs salary structure for academic staff employed in technical-administrative positions at DTU (AC TAP): Starting date is1 October 2026 (or according to mutual agreement). Working hours are on average16 hours per week and can be organized flexibly in relation to holidays exams etc.

The workplace is DTU Lyngby Campus.

Application and contact
Please submit your online application no later thanWednesday 30 September 2026 (23:59 Danish time).Open the Apply now link fill out the form and attach your motivated application CV and documentation for study the application we would like to hear a little about you your competencies and why you are applying for the position.

If you would like additional information about the position please contactAssociate Professor Jonas Schou Neergaard-Nielsen on. Read more aboutQPIT at 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.

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