Assistant Professor in Experimental Quantum Technology, Specialization in Quantum Sensing at St

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Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden Stockholm University Full time

The Department of Physics is one of the larger departments within the Faculty of Science with broad basic research activities, both experimental and theoretical. The department has approximately 250 employees, of which approximately 95 are doctoral students, and it has an international character.

More information about us can be found at: Fysikum

Subject

Experimental quantum technology with a focus on quantum sensing.

Subject description

The topic includes quantum sensing, which involves quantum mechanical methods for precision measurement or sensing of forces, fields, or time using ultracold atoms, ions, molecules, or photons.

Job duties

Research as well as some teaching and supervision.

Eligibility requirements

Eligible for employment as an assistant lecturer are those who have completed a doctoral degree or have a foreign degree that is considered equivalent to a doctoral degree. Those who have completed such a degree no more than seven years before the application deadline should be considered. However, those who have completed such a degree earlier may also be considered if there are special reasons. Special reasons refer to leave due to illness, parental leave or other similar circumstances.

All teaching positions at Stockholm University require that the applicant has the ability to collaborate and is otherwise suitable to fulfill the duties.

Assessment criteria

Special emphasis is placed on scientific proficiency. Some emphasis is also placed on pedagogical proficiency. Scientific proficiency will primarily be assessed within the subject area of the position.

About the employment

The employment form of assistant lecturer is part of the university's tenure track and is regulated in the Higher Education Ordinance (SFS 2024:673).

For this position, the assistant lecturer is employed until further notice, but for a maximum of six years. The position can be extended to a maximum of eight years if there are special reasons. Special reasons can be, for example, sick leave or parental leave.

After application and review, the assistant lecturer may be promoted to permanent employment as a senior lecturer. Specific criteria for promotion from assistant lecturer to senior lecturer are established by the Area Committee for Natural Sciences.

Applications for promotion to senior lecturer must be submitted to the faculty no later than nine months before the appointment as assistant lecturer expires.

Other information

The position is supported by WACQT and includes an attractive recruitment package.

The Wallenberg Centre for Quantum Technology (WACQT) is a 12-year initiative that aims to bring Swedish academia and industry to the forefront of quantum technology. The four pillars of quantum technology are: quantum computing, quantum simulation, quantum communication and quantum sensing. The centre is mainly funded by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation with additional contributions from the participating universities and industry.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace that is free from discrimination and provides equal opportunities for everyone.

The faculty particularly welcomes applications from women as the majority of teachers at the department are men.

Contact

Information about the position is provided by the head of department, Professor Jan Conrad, conrad@fysik.su.se and Professor Markus Hennrich, markus.hennrich@fysik.su.se.

Questions about the employment procedure can be directed to the administrator Carina Nymark, carina.nymark@su.se.

Application

You apply for the position via Stockholm University's recruitment system. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that the application is complete in accordance with the university's instructions and that it reaches the university by the application deadline.

We would like your application to be written in English, as it will be reviewed by international experts, with English being the working language.

The university's employment regulations, general instructions and application template in Swedish can be found on the website: applying for a job.

Stockholm University contributes to the development of a sustainable democratic society through knowledge, enlightenment and the search for truth.

Employment typeFixed-term employmentScope of employmentFull-timeSalary formMonthly salaryNumber of vacant positions1Employment rate100%CityStockholmCountyStockholm CountyCountrySwedenReference numberSU FV-0559-25Union representative
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  • ST/OFR, st@st.su.se
  • Seko, seko@seko.su.se
Published2025-02-13Application deadline2025-04-10
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