Project Manager at Quantum DTU

The job
DTU has considerable activities with quantum technologies reaching from leading edge research on quantum based communication, quantum computing over quantum based sensors and fabrication of quantum devices.

DTU Quantum is seeking a technically proficient, detail-oriented, and motivated individual with a strong background in physics to serve as a project manager at Quantum DTU. The incumbent will play a crucial role in supporting the Head of Quantum in operational duties, while also assisting in the technical aspects of the research, academic, and collaborative projects.

The Quantum DTU center is anchored at DTU Nanolab, the National Center for Nano Fabrication and Characterization. The Center is headed by Head of Quantum DTU and refers to a steering group headed by DTU’s Provost including the director of DTU Nanolab and head of departments from DTU Compute, DTU Electro, DTU Chemistry, and DTU Physics. The project manager will refer to the Head of Quantum DTU.

Our expectations of you

1. Provide comprehensive operational and technical support to the Head of Quantum.
2. Help coordinate internal and external communications related to research and technical activities, including write-up of newsletter.
3. Help organize and assist in the planning of meetings, seminars, workshops, and departmental events that often involve technical discussions.
4. Assist in preparing technical reports, academic papers, presentations, and grant proposals, ensuring high standards of accuracy and presentation.
5. Read daily news about Quantum Technologies and create short reports.
6. Facilitate network building with researchers, industry professionals, governments and other stakeholders.

What we offer in return
We provide an engaging and challenging role in an international setting, with a strong emphasis on research, teaching, innovation, and scientific guidance for the local community’s benefit. We highly value professionalism among our staff, making skills development a key component of our organization. The position offers significant flexibility. 

In the fields of technical and natural sciences, DTU stands as one of Europe’s premier research and education institutions, so you will be working alongside world-class researchers. 

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). 

The weekly working hours are 28.

Application and contact
Please submit your online application no later than Thursday 6 August 2024.  Open the “Apply now” link, fill out the form and attach your motivated application, CV and exam certificates. 

If you would like additional information about the position, please contact Head of Quantum DTU, Lydia Baril on +45 93510343.

You can also check also quantum.dtu.dk

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.