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Do you have a scientific background in quantum science or quantum technologies and are you passionate about enabling the development of the expanding Danish, Nordic, and European quantum ecosystem? Do you recognise the importance of cutting-edge research and innovation within quantum technologies as enablers of scientific breakthroughs in important domain areas like health and sustainability? Then you might be the colleague we are looking for in the newly established Quantum Unit of the Novo Nordisk Foundation. We seek a colleague (paternity cover, 1 October 2026 – 31 May 2027) who values being a part of a team, and who would like to help grow the quantum technology ecosystem to the next level, break down barriers between research and innovation, technology and end users. You will be part of the Quantum Unit within the Planetary Science & Technology area. The remit of the Quantum Unit is to enable the development of quantum science, talent and technologies and to drive applications within health and planetary science. We collaborate across all NNF programme areas, and with key external partners such as universities, research centres, the innovation ecosystems, government and non-government institutions, and companies. The Job The development of quantum technologies, particularly quantum computing, quantum sensing, and establishment of a resilient quantum supply chain as well as overall strengthening the ecosystem, is a strategic mission for the Novo Nordisk Foundation. The job lies within this strategic quantum mission, focusing mainly on NNF’s funding activities within the quantum computing and quantum security research ecosystems. You will work on research grant programmes and investments related to quantum technologies, spanning fundamental research, technology development, education, and research infrastructures, all with the overall aim of NNF’s goal of enabling tomorrow’s research and innovation ecosystems within health and sustainability. Thus, it is an advantage if you have participated in collaborative research projects in academia and/or industry in Denmark or abroad. You will contribute to development and management of some of the programmes within the growing NNF portfolio of quantum initiatives, e.g. NNF Quantum Computing Programme, Quantum Foundry Copenhagen P/S, Quantum Denmark, QuNorth A/S, and NNF Centre for Biomedical Quantum Sensing. NNF also plays a central role in developing the local and international quantum ecosystems, and a key role is to develop, execute and implement some of the initiatives that help strengthen the ecosystems together with key stakeholders. This is done in collaboration with colleagues working on quantum projects within NNF’s Innovation team and in Novo Holdings. Moreover, you will contribute with expert knowledge on quantum technologies within the foundation to develop new strategic and open competition initiatives within quantum. Your tasks will include: Participating in the scoping, development, implementation, and execution of new quantum initiatives Managing of existing NNF quantum initiatives Scoping, planning and executing relevant community events (workshops, roundtables) within quantum Providing expert knowledge within quantum technologies, especially quantum sensing Being an expert member of internal committees for open competition programmes Building bridges between academia and innovation, between basic research and tech development, and identify solutions that enable crossing of these bridges. Maintaining and expanding expertise within the field, for instance by actively being on top of relevant scientific literature and reports, by analysing and evaluating applications, as well as participating in scientific conferences Formulating reports, recommendations and other written material, also at a level intended for the NNF leadership, in a clear and professional manner. Professional and Personal Qualifications Knowledge