Join us in Basel!

Thank you for your interest in joining my group. In 2026, we move to the University of Basel and therefore I will not hire any more students or postdocs in Copenhagen.

If you are interested in working with me as a PhD student or postdoc, please send me an email with your CV and a brief statement of research interest.

You should have a background in theoretical physics or quantum information theory, but I may also consider candidates with a strong technical background from related fields. Keep reading to learn more.

Nature of our work #

I am primarily a theoretical physicist, and my work is directed at understanding and exploiting the new possibilities of quantum technology (especially computing) for applications, e.g., to simulate many-body physics.

Quantum computing devices raise many fascinating questions: How does one build a quantum computer? How hard is it to simulate many-body physics? When is it easy for a quantum or classical computer to simulate a particular system (running which algorithm)? How powerful are analogue quantum simulators? What are the new universal notions that characterize the behaviour of many-body quantum devices?

Please take a look at the research section to learn more about my current interests.

Apply for a PhD #

My group tackles a wide range of problems, and thus you will have considerable flexibility in choosing your research field, leaning either to more mathematical topics in quantum information and tensor networks, or to quantum optics and experimental platforms. Possible topics include, but are not limited to, ultracold atoms, superconducting circuits, many-body quantum information theory, and tensor network methods.

You do not have to bring your own research agenda. I have research problems to start you off, and at later stages I will help you come up with meaningful research questions yourself. Ideally you should have a background in quantum information theory, quantum optics, or many-body physics, have excelled in your undergraduate, and be intrinsically motivated to succeed in academia.

I have advised and mentored a number of students. I encourage you to reach out to them to ask them about their experience if you are interested. I can give you contact details upon request.

Postdoctoral researchers #

I look for driven, independent researchers whom I can collaborate with and you will be granted substantial freedom in my group. My goal is to find individuals that will thrive and thus contribute to a positive and productive research environment. To apply, please send me your CV, a statement of research interest, and a list of referees who would be willing to provide a reference for you.

There are several fellowship opportunities that I am happy to support and encourage you to consider. These include SNSF fellowships, Marie Curie fellowships, and Basel-internal fellowships, e.g., by the Georg Endress cluster. For more senior early-career researchers, there is also the possibility to apply for an Ambizione grant.

Work in Basel #

Our group is based in the Department of Physics at the University of Basel. With excellent living standards, a thriving art scene, and international populace, Basel consistently ranks among the cities with the highest quality of life worldwide.

The University of Basel is a supportive and family-friendly employer, with flexible working conditions and strong institutional backing. In our group, we are firmly committed to supporting women and underrepresented minorities in science.

At the University of Basel, there are many outstanding experimental and theoretical groups in quantum science and technology and benefits further strong connections and physical proximity to nearby institutions, including ETH Zurich, the PSI (both ~1h) and EPF Lausanne (~2h). We also maintain many international collaborations.