PhD Position in Quantum Physics (Royal Institute of Technology)

Job description The section for Quantum and Nanophysics is looking for Masters students to carry out summer laboratory work and assist in research in quantum technology. The successful students will work closely with PhD students and Postdocs in the section. Tasks can include assisting in simulation, design, micro and nanofabrication, cryogenic and microwave and optical measurement techniques, and data analysis. Areas of research include quantum communication, computation, and sensing. What we offer A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future. Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment Hands on experience with advanced equipment and experimental physics Qualifications Requirements You should be admitted to first or second-level cycle education at a Swedish university Preferred qualifications Student at KTH A Master student with successful completion of courses in Quantum Technology and Advanced Quantum Physics Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills. Trade union representatives Contact information to trade union representatives. Application Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply for this position. You are responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the instructions in the ad. Your complete application must be received by KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time). About the employment The employment is valid for a limited time according to the agreement - for up to 3 months, with access according to agreement. The employment is intended to be carried out between June 1 and August 31. The exact weeks that you will work during this time period will be negotiated. The position is intended as a summer job for Masters students, offering employment to assist in laboratory research during the summer break in their course work. Employment will be offered to qualified candidates as positions become available. Others Striving towards gender equality, diversity and equal conditions is both a question of quality for KTH and a given part of our values. For information about processing of personal data in the recruitment process. It may be the case that a position at KTH is classified as a security-sensitive role in accordance with the Protective Security Act (2018:585). If this applies to the specific position, a security clearance will be conducted for the applicant in accordance with the same law with the applicant's consent. In such cases, a prerequisite for employment is that the applicant is approved following the security clearance. We firmly decline all contact with staffing and recruitment agencies and job ad salespersons. Disclaimer: In case of discrepancy between the Swedish original and the English translation of the job announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence About KTH KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has grown to become one of Europe’s leading technical and engineering universities, as well as a key centre of intellectual talent and innovation. We are Sweden’s largest technical research and learning institution and home to students, researchers and faculty from around the world. Our research and education covers a wide area including natural sciences and all branches of engineering, as well as architecture, industrial management, urban planning, history and philosophy. Read more here Apply here Type of employment Temporary position Contract type Part-time Full-time equivalent 5-50% First day of employment According to agreement Salary Monthly salary Number of positions 1 Location Stockholm County Stockholms län Country Sweden Reference number PA-2025-0552 Published 01.Mar.2025 Last application date 31.Jul.2025 Contact David B Haviland haviland@kth.se If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Physicaloxy

Job description

The section for Quantum and Nanophysics is looking for Masters students to carry out summer laboratory work and assist in research in quantum technology. The successful students will work closely with PhD students and Postdocs in the section. Tasks can include assisting in simulation, design, micro and nanofabrication, cryogenic and microwave and optical measurement techniques, and data analysis. Areas of research include quantum communication, computation, and sensing.

What we offer

A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future.
Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
Hands on experience with advanced equipment and experimental physics

Qualifications

Requirements

You should be admitted to first or second-level cycle education at a Swedish university

Preferred qualifications

Student at KTH
A Master student with successful completion of courses in Quantum Technology and Advanced Quantum Physics

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

Trade union representatives

Contact information to trade union representatives.

Application

Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply for this position. You are responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the instructions in the ad.

Your complete application must be received by KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the employment

The employment is valid for a limited time according to the agreement - for up to 3 months, with access according to agreement.

The employment is intended to be carried out between June 1 and August 31. The exact weeks that you will work during this time period will be negotiated. The position is intended as a summer job for Masters students, offering employment to assist in laboratory research during the summer break in their course work. Employment will be offered to qualified candidates as positions become available.

Others

Striving towards gender equality, diversity and equal conditions is both a question of quality for KTH and a given part of our values.

For information about processing of personal data in the recruitment process.

It may be the case that a position at KTH is classified as a security-sensitive role in accordance with the Protective Security Act (2018:585). If this applies to the specific position, a security clearance will be conducted for the applicant in accordance with the same law with the applicant's consent. In such cases, a prerequisite for employment is that the applicant is approved following the security clearance.

We firmly decline all contact with staffing and recruitment agencies and job ad salespersons.

Disclaimer: In case of discrepancy between the Swedish original and the English translation of the job announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence

About KTH

KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has grown to become one of Europe’s leading technical and engineering universities, as well as a key centre of intellectual talent and innovation. We are Sweden’s largest technical research and learning institution and home to students, researchers and faculty from around the world. Our research and education covers a wide area including natural sciences and all branches of engineering, as well as architecture, industrial management, urban planning, history and philosophy. Read more here

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Type of employment

Temporary position

Contract type

Part-time

Full-time equivalent

5-50%

First day of employment

According to agreement

Salary

Monthly salary

Number of positions