Postdoc in Quantum Metasurfaces at Center for Nano Optics

A 2-year Postdoctoral Fellowship in Quantum Metasurfaces from February 1, 2026 until January 31, 2028 is open at SDU Nano Optics, Mads Clausen Institute, ( Nano Optics webpage ) at the University of Southern Denmark (Odense Campus).

The Postdoctoral Fellow is expected to carry out numerical simulations, nanofabrication and experimental characterization of optical metasurfaces with embedded quantum emitters designed for the purposes of efficient generation of single photon streams and shaping the single-photon emission in polarization and angular momentum spaces. The aim is to develop novel ultracompact on-chip single-photon sources emitting in high-dimensional space for use in quantum information technologies. The research will be conducted in accordance with the research program of project "Dynamic Quantum Metasurfaces" supported by Carlsberg Foundation and coordinated by Associate Professor Fei Ding .

Potential candidates for the Postdoctoral Fellowship described above are expected to have a relevant PhD degree and documented research experience within the fields of optical metasurfaces and quantum nanophotonics as well as a strong academic record. Experience in advanced nanofabrication, as well as design, modelling and optical characterization of quantum metasurfaces for single-photon generation will be considered an advantage.

The Postdoctoral Fellow is also expected to be actively involved in the supervision of MSc and PhD students affiliated with SDU Nano Optics as well as in writing grant applications supporting the research at SDU Nano Optics.

Further information

For further information and details about the position, application, and the research center, please contact Professor Sergey I. Bozhevolnyi via e-mail:

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Application procedure

Applicants are advised to read the SDU information on how to apply .

Assessment of the candidates is based on the application material, and an application must include:

• Motivated application.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Master's and PhD degree certificates or equivalent (copy of original/official English translation).
• Complete list of publications.
• Publications most relevant to the position.
• Summary and documentation of experience in teaching. You may attach as a Teaching Portfolio .
• A research statement may be included.
• References/reference letters may also be included.
• A statement/documentation of other qualifications relevant to the position may also be included.

UPLOAD GUIDE:

Motivated application shall be uploaded as 'Cover letter' (max. 5 MB), Curriculum Vitae shall be uploaded as 'Resume' (max 5 MB). All other documents shall be uploaded as 'Miscellaneous documents' (max 10 files of max 50 MB per file).

All documents must be in English and PDF format. CPR number (civil registration no.) must be crossed out. All PDF-files must be unlocked and allow binding and may not be password protected.

The application deadline is 1 December at 11.59 PM/23.59 (CET/CEST)

Assessment and selection process

Applications will be assessed by an assessment committee. Shortlisting may be applied, and only shortlisted candidates will receive a written assessment. Read about shortlisting at SDU. Interviews and tests may be part of the overall evaluation.

Read about the Assessment and selection process .

Conditions of employment

Appointment as assistant professor is temporary and for an initial 3-year period with the possibility of extension, and the preferred start date is 1 September.

Employment as assistant professor requires scientific qualifications at minimum PhD level at the time of employment. During employment, the assistant professor will complete the Lecturer Training Programme . Employment will be in accordance with the collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations for academics in the state with the associated circular on the protocol for the job structure for academic staff at Danish universities and the provisions for assistant professor as described herein. Further information on salary and taxation. Persons employed in the position may, based on a specific individual managerial evaluation, be exempted from time registration, also known as a "self-organizer".

The University of Southern Denmark wishes our staff to reflect the surrounding community and therefore encourages everyone, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position. SDU conducts research in critical technologies, which, due to the risk of unwanted knowledge transfer, are subject to a number of security measures. Therefore, based on information from open sources, background checks may be conducted on candidates for the position.

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