Quantum Information Science Announcements

University of Ottawa
Tenure-track position in quantum algorithms, quantum cryptography and quantum information theory

http://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/jobs/3588

With its strategic location at the heart of Canada’s capital, its broad variety of teaching and research initiatives offered in the two official languages, the cosmopolitan environment, and its national perspective, the University of Ottawa is truly Canada’s University. The Department of Mathematics and Statistics of the University of Ottawa invites applications to fill one tenure-track position in quantum algorithms, quantum cryptography and quantum information theory at the Assistant level starting July 1, 2012. We are seeking a candidate who has a proven track-record in research and teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate level, and will be willing and able to supervise graduate students upon arrival. Preference will be given to bilingual candidates. Conditions of employment are set by a collective agreement. Information about the department can be found at http://www.science.uottawa.ca/mathstat.

Applicants should forward a curriculum vitae, provide a research plan, and arrange for four confidential letters of recommendation, with one addressing teaching, to be sent directly to Professor Mayer Alvo, Chairman, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON Canada, K1N 6N5. Applicants are also encouraged to include copies of up to three of their most significant publications. The closing date for receipt of applications is March 15 2012 or until the position is filled. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Equity is a University of Ottawa policy; women, aboriginal peoples, members of visible minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The University of Ottawa is justly proud of its 150-year tradition of bilingualism. Through its Second Language Institute, the University provides training to staff members and to their spouses in their second official language.

Applications are invited for a two year postdoctoral position in Quantum Computation at the Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT), Singapore. The position is associated with the research group of Joe Fitzsimons and located at CQT on the campus of the National University of Singapore. CQT is one of the leading centres for quantum computing research in the world, and there is ample opportunity to interact with many senior researchers.

Candidates should be creative, highly motivated, and interested to work in an interdisciplinary and very collaborative environment. The candidate will have a PhD in theoretical physics, theoretical computer science or mathematics and have a strong background in quantum computation, ideally with experience with the measurement based model.

Applications should consist of a full CV, list of publications, a brief statement of research interests (one page) and names and electronic contact details of three referees. Applications and informal inquiries should be sent via email to Joe Fitzsimons (joe.fitzsimons [at] nus.edu.sg). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Postdoctoral Position in Quantum Information Science at C. N. Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics, Stony Brook University

The C. N. Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics at Stony Brook University invites applications for a postdoctoral position in quantum information science with anticipated appointment date of September 1, 2012.

The Institute has a long tradition of interaction with the Departments of Physics and Astronomy and Mathematics. Research in theoretical physics and related fields at the University is also enriched by the Simons Center for Geometry and Physics.

The current interest in quantum information science includes, but is not limited to, quantum computational models (such as measurement-based, topological, and adiabatic), quantum entanglement in many-body systems, theoretical investigation of various physical systems for quantum information processing, and applications of tensor product states. Required: Ph.D. in Physics or related field.

To apply, upload curriculum vitae, publication list, research plan, and arrange to have three letters of reference submitted online at: http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/1342

Alternatively, submit the applications materials listed above to: Search Chair, Postdoctoral Associate (7077) Search, C.N. Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics, Mathematics Building, Room 6118,
Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-3840.

Review of applications will begin January 15, 2012, and continue until the position is filled.

Stony Brook University/SUNY is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

The California Institute of Technology (Caltech) has established the Institute for Quantum Information and Matter (IQIM), a Physics Frontiers Center supported by the National Science Foundation and the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. IQIM investigators, spanning Caltech’s departments of physics, applied physics, and computer science, conduct theoretical and experimental research in quantum information science, quantum many-body physics, quantum optics, and the quantum mechanics of mechanical systems.

The IQIM invites applications for postdoctoral scholar positions. For access to the online application website and a list of the participating IQIM faculty, see http://www.iqim.caltech.edu Review of applications begins on December 1, 2011. Please share this information with potential candidates.

Further information about the IQIM can be found at

http://media.caltech.edu/press_releases/13463

http://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward.do?AwardNumber=1125565