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 DTU’s salary structure for academic staff employed in technical-administrative positions at DTU (AC TAP): https://www.inside.dtu.dk/en/human-resources/during-employment/salary/salary-structures.
Starting date is 1 October 2026 (or according to mutual agreement).

Working hours are on average 16 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 than Wednesday, 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 activity.

In 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 contact Associate Professor Jonas Schou Neergaard-Nielsen on [email protected]. Read more about QPIT at https://physics.dtu.dk/research/sections/qpit.
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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