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About the position A permanent position as Associate Professor in theoretical or computational quantum science and technology is available at the Department of Physics, under the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. More information about the position  The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences and the Department of Physics have a strategic goal of strengthening research and educational activities in quantum science and -technology (QST). The successful applicant is expected to take a leading role in realizing this vision. QST activities in the department are growing and presently span both experimental and theoretical research, as well as quantum physics education research. On the experimental side, our main focus is on semiconductor materials for quantum sensing, and fundamental studies of quantum material properties. Theoretical activities include research on quantum information theory, quantum algorithms, quantum engineering, many-body theories for quantum technologies, quantum machine learning, and fundamental quantum science. There are strong ties to related activities in the Department of Mathematics and at the Hylleraas Center for quantum chemistry.  Two newly established research centers in quantum technology, the Centre for Defects in Semiconductors for Quantum Sensing (link) and the Centre for Quantum Computing and Applications (link), serve as important catalysts for increasing collaboration across departments and with research institutes and industry. There is also growing national, Nordic, and international collaboration in both quantum research and education. This position is focused on strengthening research and education within theoretical and/or computational QST in the department.  Job description/ main tasks  The successful candidate is expected to strengthen the department’s strategic effort in quantum science and -technology, with particular focus on theoretical and computational approaches. Relevant research background includes, but is not limited to, quantum algorithms, quantum optimization, quantum simulation, quantum engineering, theoretical and computational many-body physics, quantum sensing, quantum materials, and fundamental aspects of quantum science relevant to quantum technology.  The candidate’s expertise should align with and complement our existing research strengths, with the potential to deepen interaction across research sections and departments within the faculty. It is an advantage if the candidate’s research activities have relevance to strategic initiatives at UiO. The successful candidate is expected to establish and lead an outstanding independent research program, participate in and coordinate collaborative networks and projects, supervise students and post-doctoral researchers, actively pursue national and international research funding, contribute to teaching at all levels within the Department, and promote productive interaction between academia and society. The appointed person is expected to play an important role in strengthening the new Bachelor’s program in quantum technology, and the new Master’s program in quantum science and -technology. This includes teaching relevant courses and supervising students for their master’s and PhD degrees. Moreover, the candidate should be able to teach general physics courses at the bachelor’s level.  The position will also involve administrative duties according to current regulations by the Department or Faculty.  What skills are important in this role? Required qualifications: The successful applicant must have completed a Master’s degree in physics and a PhD in physics or a related field central for the position. Postdoctoral experience. Documented high quality research in a relevant field, demonstrating ability for independent and significant scientific production after the PhD.  The main emphasis will be on the candidate’s