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The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Southern Denmark, Odense, invites applications for a postdoctoral research fellowship in models of quantum programming languages. The position has a duration of 3 years. Due to the highly interdisciplinary nature of the position, the hired candidate will be part of both the section of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Programming Languages (ACP), the section on Topology, Algebra, Analysis and Geometry (TAAG) and the Centre for Quantum Mathematics (QM).
The proposed starting time is Winter 2026, with some room for flexibility. The appointment will be made at a competitive salary.
This position is embedded in the Sapere Aude: DFF-Research Leader project “FunQ: Quantum Programming Beyond the Circuit Model” led by Assoc. Prof. Robin Kaarsgaard. The project aims at introducing new abstractions, models, and programming languages that radically change how we can reason about and develop quantum programs. The project will establish a collaborative team to investigate both the mathematical foundations of quantum programming languages, as well as their realisation in a novel high-level quantum programming language. The successful candidate will work directly with the project’s principal investigator, Assoc. Prof. Robin Kaarsgaard, an internationally recognised expert in the areas of quantum programming languages and categorical quantum theory.
The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science is an inclusive and international working environment with state-of-the-art facilities and strong traditions for collaboration across sections, departments and faculties, and with other educational institutions, municipalities, and industries. The degrees offered by the department include BSc, MSc, and PhD degrees in computer science and mathematics, a BSc in artificial intelligence, an MSc degree in data science, and an MSc in quantum computing.
Candidate Profile
We are looking for highly motivated candidates interested in models of quantum programming languages. The ideal candidate holds (or is expected to soon hold) a PhD degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, or a more specialised degree in quantum computing or quantum information science, and demonstrated research experience in quantum computing and at least one of the following areas:
Fluency in English is required.
For further information, please contact Assoc. Prof. Robin Kaarsgaard at kaarsgaard@imada.sdu.dk.
About the Department and the University
Based in Odense, the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science offers an inclusive and international working environment with state-of-the-art facilities as well as a strong tradition for collaboration across departments and faculties, and with other educational institutions, municipalities, and industries. More than two thirds of faculty members come from outside of Denmark.
The University of Southern Denmark was founded in 1966 and now has more than 27,000 students, almost 20% of whom are from abroad. It has more than 3,800 employees, and 115 different study programs in the fields of the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, health sciences, and engineering. Its main campus is located in Odense, the third largest city in Denmark. Odense provides family-friendly living conditions with the perfect combination of a historic city center with an urban feel and yet a close proximity to beaches and recreational areas. Its location on the beautiful island of Funen is ideal with easy access by train or highway to the bigger cities of Aarhus and Copenhagen. As the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen, Denmark’s famous fairytale author, the city is home to a vibrant and creative population that hosts numerous festivals and markets throughout the year.
Application, salary etc.
The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Please check links for more information on salary (only available in Danish) and taxation.
Assessment of the candidates is based on the application material, and the application must include:
Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process.
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will receive an assessment. Read about shortlisting at SDU.
Applications will be assessed by an assessment committee and the shortlisted applicants will receive the part of the evaluation that concerns them. The committee may request additional information, and if so, it is the responsibility of the applicants to provide the necessary material. Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated.
Interviews and tests may be part of the overall evaluation.
The application and all appendices must be in English. We request files in pdf-format no more than 5 MB per file. All pdf-files must be unlocked and allow binding and may not be password protected. Documents should not contain a CPR number (civil registration number) – in this case, the CPR number must be crossed out.
UPLOAD GUIDE: Motivated application shall be uploaded as ‘Cover letter’, Curriculum Vitae shall be uploaded as ‘Resume’. All other documents shall be uploaded as ‘Miscellaneous documents’.
To qualify you must have passed a PhD or equivalent. Applications will be assessed by an expert assessor/committee. Applicants will be informed of their assessment by the university.
The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
Applications must be submitted electronically using the link "Apply now". Attached files must be in Adobe PDF format. We strongly recommend that you read How to apply for a position at SDU before you apply.
Further information for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark.
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