The Centre for Quantum Mathematics (QM) at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Southern Denmark (SDU) seeks outstanding candidates to fill a number of 3-year Assistant Professor positions in Quantum Mathematics with emphasis on pure mathematics with relations to quantum theory or with emphasis on Quantum algorithms, Quantum software and Quantum computing.
The targeted starting date of the position is 1 August 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.
The QM centre is located at the Faculty of Science on the international campus in Odense, Denmark and it is hosting several large European, Danish and American grants including, “Recursive and Exact New Quantum Theory” (ERC-Synergy), “New Structures in Low-Dimensional Topology” (Simons Collaboration) & “Topological Photonic Quantum Computing and its Applications” (Innovation Fund Denmark) all three led by PI and Centre Director Jørgen Ellegaard Andersen; “Mathematics of the open topological string” (VILLUM Investigator) led by Professor Vivek Shende, “New invariants in lowdimensional topology via quantum field theory” (VILLUM Young Investigator) led by Associate Professor Du Pei, “Global Categorical Symmetries and Phases of Quantum Matter” (VILLUM Young Investigator) led by Assistant Professor Apoorv Tiwari, “The Emergent Geometry of Categories” (DFF Sapere Aude) led by Associate Professor Fabian Haiden, “From Pertubative to Non-pertubative Quantum Field Theory by cutting and gluing” (DFF Sapere Aude) led by Assistant Professor Konstantin Wernli and finally “Leveraging Algebraic Geometry for High-Precision Fundamental Physics“ (DFF Sapere Aude) led by Associate Professor Matthias Wilhelm.
The QM centre is newly established with the ambition to create a highly international and interdisciplinary elite group within a broad spectrum of pure mathematics, mathematical physics and quantum computer science. Odense is a fast-growing international community with an open Scandinavian culture, affordable housing and living costs. For more information on the QM centre, please visit https://www.sdu.dk/en/qm.
Job description
A successful candidate will drive internationally competitive research, collaborate with the world community in the field, and attract competitive external research funding. The candidates are expected to contribute significantly to QM’s outstanding research and teaching environment and to provide excellent education.
The candidates will get the opportunity to shape this development together with the team and implement research-project ideas with national and international impact.
Topics of interest: Algebra, algebraic geometry, differential geometry, algebraic topology, complex geometry, quantum topology, geometric analysis, operator algebra, number theory, statistic, probability theory, mathematical physics, quantum algorithms, quantum software architecture and Quantum Computing.
We offer
Our new colleagues will become part of an inspirational international research environment with excellent facilities and strong collaborations with a vast international network, research organizations and regulatory stakeholders. We offer a number of positions from which to further develop the mathematical foundations for quantum theory and to combine this pure mathematical initiative with an ambitious build up in the theoretical foundations of quantum field theory and string theory and further in the theoretical foundations of quantum engineering. Given that current development of mathematical foundations of quantum theory draws from and needs a diverse deep understanding of all branches of pure mathematics, we offer a number of positions in all branches of pure mathematics and quantum computer science at QM. We also offer the opportunity to shape our educational programme to benefit from new developments in pedagogical approaches and content.
We expect
The candidates must have a PhD degree in algebra, algebraic geometry, differential geometry, algebraic topology, complex geometry, quantum topology, geometric analysis, operator algebra, number theory statistic, probability theory, mathematical physics or quantum algorithms, quantum computing. The candidates must further have an emerging research track in the field and evidence of excellent teaching at minimum undergraduate level (e.g. teaching evaluations).
We are seeking highly motivated candidates, who work and communicate well in an international team. The candidates must be able to carry out independent and rigorous work at top international level.
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Danish is not a prerequisite for application. The hired candidate will be offered Danish courses by the university.
Application deadline: 1 December 2025 at 23:59 hours local Danish time
Contact information
Further information is available from the Head of the Centre, Jørgen Ellegaard Andersen ([email protected]).
Further information for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark: https://www.sdu.dk/en/om-sdu/job-sdu/international-staff.
Further information about the Faculty of Science: https://www.sdu.dk/en/om-sdu/fakulteterne/naturvidenskab.
About SDU
The University of Southern Denmark was established to create value for and with society. Whether our contributions come in the form of excellent research, innovative solutions, education or learning, we must make a positive difference to society and contribute to a sustainable future. We do this by cultivating talents and creating the best environments for research and learning. It is therefore crucial that SDU retains, develops and recruits talent. At the same time, we need to ensure consistently high quality in all our activities – and we can only do that with the right people. The University’s researchers, lecturers, students, managers and technical/administrative staff are the foundation of our success.
Application, salary etc.
Appointment to the position will be in accordance with the salary agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Please check links for more information on salary (only available in Danish) and taxation. Information of salary rates can be found at: https://www.sdu.dk/en/om-sdu/job-sdu/international-staff/working-in-denmark. For non-Danish candidates there is an optional researcher taxation scheme.
Applications will be assessed by an expert committee. Applicants will be informed of their assessment by the university.
The application including the required attachments must be in English:
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae
- Certificates/Diplomas (MSc and PhD) - Danish or English
- Research Statement
- Teaching Portfolio
- List of publications
Letters of recommendation should be submitted directly to [email protected] mentioning your name and the title of the position in the subject field. Please note that these need to reach us before the application deadline.
Shortlisting may be used in the assessment process.
Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will neither be considered nor evaluated. Applicants will be informed of their assessment by the Faculty. As part of the overall assessment, the applicant may be called for interview.
Please note that applicants are expected to have completed their PhD.
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. The Faculty expects applicants to read the SDU Guide for applicants before applying: https://www.sdu.dk/en/om-sdu/job-sdu/soegjob. In case you have more than one file per field you need to combine the pdf-files into a single file, as each field handles only one file. Each box can only contain a single file of max. 10 Mb.
All pdf-files must be unlocked and allow binding and may not be password protected.
Further information for international applicants about entering and working in Denmark.
