Assistant Professor of Quantum Technology Didactics, Niels Bohr Institute - NQCP, Department of Science Education - USE Center.

About the role

The Assistant Professor will be the backbone of the collaboration between the USE Center and the Novo Nordisk Quantum Computing Programme (NQCP). They will bridge the NQCP Education and Workforce development group’s educational activities in quantum technologies with the cutting‑edge science education research at the USE Center (University of Copenhagen, Southern Denmark University, Aarhus University). In this dual role they will inform and enhance the impact of NQCP’s educational initiatives while using the unique training environment to conduct new science education research in quantum technology didactics. The NQCP is building a talented international team to create a cutting‑edge quantum computing program in Copenhagen, where quantum mechanics was formulated 100 years ago. The adjacent USE Center aims to become an international stronghold for university science education research and development, strengthening science education at Danish universities through excellence in discipline‑based research, curriculum quality, faculty competences and student learning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research, including obligations for publication/scientific communication and research‑based teaching with examination obligations in Quantum Technology Didactics.
• To a limited extent, perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Hold a post‑doctoral or assistant professor position with an established individual research profile in physics education research.
• Possess an internationally recognized portfolio of science education research results relevant to physics or quantum technologies.
• Demonstrate personal drive to ensure research results have direct impact on training.
• Be highly motivated to link physics education research with strategic educational initiatives aimed at securing a competitive quantum workforce.
• Thrive at the intersection of science education research and the implementation of strategic educational initiatives that prepare a workforce for technological developments.
• Enjoy supervising and teaching, and use excellent communication skills to connect research environments in science education and quantum technology.
• Constantly seek new approaches to science education and have a deep desire for research to benefit people and society.
• Show ability to attract external funding and possess outreach qualifications.
• Meet the general criteria for Assistant Professors at the University of Copenhagen (research, teaching, innovation & societal impact, organizational contribution, leadership).
• Documented teaching qualifications and experience are considered, though not mandatory.

Pay

Negotiation for a salary supplement is possible; salary is determined according to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Schedule

Full‑time, three‑year appointment beginning 1 January 2027 (or as soon as possible thereafter).