We are accepting applications for a postdoctoral position to be part of a collaborative research project between the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) at the University of Waterloo and the Quantum and Nanotechnologies Research Centre at the National Research Council Canada (NRC). The successful candidate will be part of the research effort led by Professor Michael Reimer at IQC and Dr. Dan Dalacu at NRC to develop a deterministic entangled photon source based on quantum dots in nanowires with enhanced performance beyond state-of-the-art for distributed quantum sensing, higher resolution imaging and long-distance entanglement distribution.
The position involves the design, fabrication and characterization of semiconductor microcavities compatible with nanowire quantum dot-based sources of single photons and entangled photon pairs. These experiments will be carried out at NRC’s facilities in Ottawa, Canada.
Applicants are expected to have expertise in nanofabrication of semiconductor-based photonic structures and quantum optical characterization of solid-state non-classical emitters, preferably at cryogenic temperatures.
Responsibilities/Job Duties: The position involves the design, fabrication and characterization of semiconductor microcavities compatible with nanowire quantum dot sources of single photons and entangled photon pairs.
Qualifications/Skills:
- Nanofabrication of semiconductor-based photonic structures
- Quantum optical characterization of solid-state non-classical emitters, preferably at cryogenic temperatures
Location: National Research Council Canada, Ottawa
Benefits: This position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive research environment at the forefront of quantum science and technology. You will have access to state-of-the-art research facilities and resources, as well as opportunities for collaboration with leading experts in the field. Postdoctoral fellows at Waterloo receive extended healthcare benefits including dental, life insurance, and sick leave, as well as one month of annual vacation time.
How to Apply: Please send your CV, contact information for two academic or professional references and a one-page research statement to mreimer@uwaterloo.ca by October 21, 2024.
The position can be extended an additional year dependent of performance and available funding.
About the Institute for Quantum Computing: The Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) is a world-leading quantum institute at the University of Waterloo. IQC attracts world-class researchers, postdoctoral fellows and students in science, mathematics and engineering to Canada. We train the quantum workforce and support industry through shared-infrastructure and expertise. We are home to 29 faculty members and a community of over 300 researchers who work collaboratively to tackle some of the most challenging problems the world is facing today. IQC’s ongoing partnerships span the globe, encompassing collaborations with other universities, industry, and the public sector on research, training, educational outreach and device fabrication.
Join us in shaping the future of quantum technologies. Apply now and be part of a team committed to advancing scientific knowledge and driving innovation with practical applications. Our research group values the diverse and intersectional identities of the group members. We regard equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence. We seek applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism, and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as Indigenous peoples (e.g., First Nations, Métis, Inuit/Inuk), Black, racialized, people with disabilities, women, and/or 2SLGBTQ+. Positions are open to anyone including Canadians, permanent residents, and international scholars.