Wednesday, November 4, 2009
WATERLOO, ONT., OCTOBER 27, 2009:
The Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) is seeking two faculty members and a number of postdoctoral fellows to add to its growing complement of researchers.
Located at the University of Waterloo, in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, the IQC is home to the world's largest concentration of quantum information researchers. Our 17 faculty members, 20 postdoctoral fellows and more than 60 graduate students work on both theoretical and experimental problems in quantum information, and are affiliated with Waterloo's departments of Physics & Astronomy, Chemistry, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Combinatorics & Optimization, Applied Mathematics and the School of Computer Science.
IQC members also have the opportunity to interact with scientists at the nearby Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, and UW's Centre for Applied Cryptographic Research. The IQC is currently seeking a candidate for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair with the department of Physics & Astronomy. The search is focused on experimental physicists with strong research accomplishments in the field of quantum information (although exceptional theorists will also be considered).
The candidate will hold a position in the department and be cross-appointed to IQC. More information on this position can be found in the position posting. In conjunction with the Faculty of Mathematics, IQC is also accepting applications for a tenure-track position in the area of quantum information. Further details can be found in the position posting.
In addition to the faculty positions, the IQC invites applications for postdoctoral positions in all aspects of quantum information processing, bridging areas from fundamental theory to physical implementations.
About IQC: Founded in 2002, the mission of the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) is to aggressively explore and advance the application of quantum mechanical systems to a vast array of relevant information processing techniques.
A part of the University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ont., Canada, IQC creates a truly unique environment fostering cutting-edge research and collaboration between researchers in the areas of computer, engineering, mathematical and physical sciences.
At the time of this release, IQC has 17 faculty members, 22 postdoctoral fellows and over 55 students and research assistants, as well as a support staff of 18.The Institute for Quantum Computing acknowledges the support of the Government of Canada through Industry Canada and the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Research and Innovation.