NNF Quantum Computing Programme (NQCP)

Unique opportunity to work within Quantum both in California and Copenhagen. Berkeley Quantum Devices Group (https://lnkd.in/e2FHT3g4) and NQCP/Quantum Foundry are collaborating on advancing spin-photon interfaces in silicon photonics for scalable networking of quantum devices. The postdoc will perform work at Berkeley on advancing spin and optical coherence of color centers in silicon photonic devices. https://lnkd.in/dxN55yCZ #openjob #postdoc #quantumcomputing #photonics

We are pleased to announce the completion of renovations of our beautiful Auditorium M. These upgrades have modernized the space, providing an improved environment for lectures, events, and most importantly, our monthly team meetings. Swipe to see the before and after pictures of our upgraded auditorium! Thank you to everyone involved in this project. #Research #AuditoriumM #Science #NQCP

Welcome to Srushti Patil who joined NQCP this month as a PhD in the Algorithms and Applications Team. Before joining our program, Srushti finished her Master's in Physics at the IISER Tirupati. For her thesis she worked with Prof. Prasanta Panigrahi at IISER KOLKATA. Her work was focused on solving large scale combinatorial optimization problems through VQA and unsupervised clustering. The group develops quantum algorithms for extracting hierarchical structures within data and uses them to solve large scale TSP. At NQCP she will be working on developing quantum algorithms for many body systems and associated error correction techniques for resource estimation. Outside of her time with us at Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen Srushti loves to spend time doing yoga and sports activities. She loves to cook and write short blogs whenever she finds time. Since she is new to Denmark she is also trying her best to learn Danish (especially through bus announcements).  And if you ever crave for some Indian food just knock on her door.   Welcome Srushti, we are glad to have you in our team! #team #algorithms #quantumcomputing

We're happy to announce the recent completion of Master's and Bachelor's theses by several of our students at NQCP!     Their hard work and perseverance through complex research projects have been truly impressive. From theoretical to experimental work, they all worked towards our mission of enabling quantum computing.    Congratulations to all the graduates: Magnus Oddershede Jakob D. Olsen Jack Sutton Dienhart Jens Emil L. Buemann August Gliese & Miro S. Heydtmann Rasmus B. Nielsen Alexander Meulengracht We are confident that the skills and expertise developed during your time with us will lead to future successes in your careers.    A special thanks to the faculty members for their guidance and support throughout these academic endeavors.    #Quantum #Graduation  

Exciting opportunity to join us! We are looking for an expert in Quantum Control and Readout solutions for qubit benchmarking at the NQCP. Become part of an interdisciplinary team with the goal of developing fault-tolerant quantum computing hardware and quantum algorithms that solve life-science-relevant chemical and biological problems. Besides developing C&R protocols for qubit and multi-qubit benchmarking towards quantum error correction algorithms, the role includes tight collaboration with different quantum processor pilot lines as well as a collaboration with industrial and academic partners. We seek a motivated candidate with robust experience in quantum device control and software development. Apply before August 19, 2024. #job #expert #quantum #physics https://lnkd.in/d8kemCGs

Welcome to Inco Planje who joined NQCP this month as a Postdoc in the Characterization team. He will focus on the applications of scanning probe microscopy to quantum materials and devices.   Inco completed his PhD in molecular electronics at the University of Liverpool, UK. He then did a postdoc at King's College London, where he worked on the electrical characterization of single redox proteins using nanoscale tunnelling junctions. Right before joining NQCP, he worked as a scientific officer at the European Research Council (ERC) in Brussels.   Outside of the office, Inco can often be found at the squash club, but he also enjoys running, swimming, and bouldering. Besides sports, he likes to travel, play board games, and hang out with friends.   Welcome Inco, it’s great to have you on the team!   #team #characterization #quantumcomputing

Come join us as a postdoc in atomic molecular and optical physics. You will work on a challenging and interdisciplinary project that combines the fields of nanofabrication and laser technologies to explore fabrication methods that leverage the clean, precise and selective nature of lasers at the scale of individual atoms. The development of this technology is crucial for the next generation of quantum device fabrication techniques and has great commercial potential. We are looking for a driven candidate with a strong background in experimental atomic physics and laser technologies. Apply before July 31st. #job #postdoc #quantum #physics https://lnkd.in/dwTWtXAh

Meet Thue – New PhD in our Theory & Simulation Group Thue Christian Thann Nikolajsen has been at NQCP since September 2023. He’s now stepping into a new role as a PhD student in our Theory and Simulation Group. We caught up with him to ask a few questions about his team and project: - What is Theory and Simulation (T&S) in the context of quantum computing? Well, Theory is translating reality into equations, and Simulation is trying to solve them ahead of time; prior to going nuts in the laboratory. The T&S group is supposed to help with the planning and the blueprints for other teams - if the result matches expectations, we’ve done a good job. If it doesn’t, we go back to the drawing board and improve our understanding for next time. - What is your PhD project about? Starting off, my project will be about designing various superconducting circuits to hit certain target values. For instance, if the Algorithms and Applications group says that a certain configuration of qubits is desirable, and our readout experts want certain resonance frequencies and certain coupling constants, I will be drawing up the electrical diagram that hits these targets. Eventually, I will be developing new approaches to simulation, and hopefully contributing to novel ways and methods of understanding quantum computers. - Why did you decide to do a PhD at NQCP? As a kid, I went back and forth on different interests, but I always asked lots of questions. In fact, I asked so many questions that my parents gave up and told me to go bother my teachers instead. I quickly found that physics was the subject that had the most answers, and I also found that scientific research is what you must do when nobody can answer your questions anymore.  I have been part of NQCP since we could all fit in a handful of offices, and now we are a large group of fun and ambitious people, filling up several buildings. It's exciting to be part of that journey at the forefront of Quantum Computing research. Thank you for taking time to chat Thue! Great to have you. #team #phd #quantumcomputing #physics 

Joining Forces with MIT for Transatlantic Research in Quantum Computing Today, we are announcing that we are building two identical quantum laboratory setups—one at here at Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen and one at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. This initiative lets us continuously collaborate to develop research into fault tolerant quantum computers, as well as exchange know-how, software, and students. Professor Will Oliver leads the work in Boston. Here in Copenhagen, Morten Kjaergaard is in charge: "This is an enormous recognition of our work at UCPH. Prof. Oliver’s team at MIT is part of the international top echelon of quantum computing research. This project enables Danish research in quantum computing hardware to learn from the best as we collaborate on developing hardware for next generation fault-tolerant quantum computing. I have previously had the pleasure of working closely with Prof. Oliver, and with this ambitious investment from the NNF Quantum Computing Programme (NQCP) , we are able to push our joint research to a new level,” says Morten Kjaergaard, Associate Professor of Quantum Information Physics, Villum Young Investigator and research group leader at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen.  #collaboration #quantumcomputing 

We are hiring for a simulation expert within quantum material and/or circuit components, who also has a passion for quantum education. See more below. #quantumjob #quantummaterials #education