Individual research groups within IQST are always looking to recruit talented researchers - please contact group leaders directly to learn more about opportunities that may be suitable for you.
Open position: Canada Research Chair Tier II in Quantum Algorithms
The Faculty of Science at the University of Calgary invites applications for a full-time Canada Research Chair (CRC) Tier II position in quantum computing in the area of Quantum Algorithms. The successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor, and nominated for an NSERC CRC Tier II position, in the Department of Physics and Astronomy or the Department of Computer Science with cross appointments to related departments possible. This position has an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025 or later.
The successful candidate can join the Faculty of Science's Institute for Quantum Science and Technology (https://iqst.ucalgary.ca/), which comprises ~20 faculty members and their research groups, and the Institute is a member of the Quantum Alberta consortium, which is a community of quantum scientists, technologists and engineers working in the Province of Alberta.
Open positions in Shabir Barzanjeh's group
I have Ph.D. and Postdoc positions available in my Lab at IQST University of Calgary. Please, pass on the word to potential candidates.
The successful candidates will be working on microwave quantum optics and more specifically in superconducting circuits, opto and electromechanics, and microwave-to-optical quantum transduction. Our research is focused on the reversible quantum interface between the superconducting circuits and quantum optical systems. In our lab, we are interested in developing quantum communication technology that is integrable with superconducting processors for building large-scale quantum networks. Here (arXiv version) is an example of our research direction.
Individuals interested in joining our group are invited to contact Shabir Barzanjeh via ( ).
For more information please visit: https://quantumcir.com
Open positions in Christoph Simon's group
Two postdoc positions in the area of quantum network implementations are available in Christoph Simon’s theoretical quantum optics group at the University of Calgary. Topics of particular relevance for the two positions include quantum memories for light, quantum repeaters, and microwave-to-optical quantum transduction. Hardware platforms of interest include atomic or atom-like systems in solids (rare-earth ions, defects in diamond, quantum dots), quantum opto-mechanics, and superconducting qubits. We are also interested in room-temperature approaches to quantum information processing in condensed-matter systems, and in the potential for quantum effects in the brain, especially involving photons and spins. Postdocs will be expected to conduct research and to support the research performed by graduate (and occasionally undergraduate) students in the group.
Our group is part of the vibrant quantum eco-system in Calgary (see www.iqst.ca), Alberta (see quantumalberta.ca), and Canada. We also have many collaborations with leading groups in the US and Europe. Calgary is a major Canadian city with excellent quality of life (see e.g. www.numbeo.com), an hour’s drive from the Rocky Mountains.
Please contact Christoph.simon@gmail.com with your CV and research interests. Promising candidates will be asked to provide at least two recommendation letters. Shortlisted candidates will have opportunities to interact with various members of our group in person or by skype. Applications from women and other groups that are currently underrepresented in the quantum research community are particularly encouraged.