Current available posts:
Toshiba Research Europe Limited
Cambridge Research Laboratory
Two Research Positions in Semiconductor Quantum Photonic Devices
Applications are invited for two positions at Toshiba Research Europe Ltd to work on quantum photonic devices and their application to quantum information technology.
The first position is in R&D of novel quantum light sources and quantum memory based on individual quantum dots in semiconductor cavities. Candidates should hold a PhD in Physics, Electronic Engineering or a related discipline and demonstrated outstanding achievement in experimental semiconductor optoelectronics or quantum optics.
The second position concerns the design and fabrication of novel semiconductor photonic devices. Experience of relevant clean room techniques, such as fabrication and characterization of semiconductor devices and process development would be an advantage.
TREL is sited on the Cambridge Science Park. Work is carried out in collaboration with the University of Cambridge and Toshiba’s R&D Center in Japan, as well as several European universities.
An attractive salary and benefit package will be offered.
Applicants should send a CV, contact details of three referees and a covering letter, indicating for which post they apply, to:
Dr A J Shields, Quantum Information Group Leader
Toshiba Research Europe Ltd., Cambridge Research Laboratory
208 Cambridge Science Park, Milton Road
Cambridge, CB4 0GZ, UK.
URL :
www.quantum.toshiba.co.uk
E-mail:
recruitment@crl.toshiba.co.uk
Closing date for applications: 11 August 2008
Experienced Post-Doc Required at the University of Geneva
We are looking for an experienced postdoc to lead a team of PhD students in quantum communication. Formally, the position is “Maītre Assistant” for 3 years, renewable once, at the Group of Applied Physics of Geneva University, Switzerland, directed by Profs Nicolas Gisin and Hugo Zbinden. Candidates should send their applications to secretariat-gap@physics.unige.ch, with a CV, a letter of motivation and 2-3 recommendation letters.
Macquarie University, Sydney
(2x) Faculty Posts in Experimental Quantum Science
Macquarie University in Sydney invites applications to fill two continuing Faculty posts in Experimental Quantum Science at the Lecturer and Senior Lecturer level, to join join its research group in Quantum Information Science and Security (QISS). The Macqurie University QISS group (www.quantumscience.info), currently has eight staff, and is engaged in theoretical and experimental research in quantum science (the latter primarily in diamond). The University is seeking to expand the experimental QISS capabilities in the areas
- experimental quantum optics/quantum communications,
- condensed matter quantum science including: quantum dots, superconducting quantum science, diamond related quantum science,
- AMO related quantum science using neutral or charged atoms.
These posts enjoy a reduced teaching load, relocation costs and startup funding. Salaries range from 69k$ AUD (level B) to 97k$ AUD (top point in Level C). For more information surf to http://www.quantumscience.info/opportunities or see http://www.quantumscience.info/system/files/Advert_Faculty_Posts.pdf
(2x) Research Fellow Posts in Theoretical Quantum Science
Macquarie University in Sydney invites applications to fill two 2-yr contract Research Fellow (postdocs), posts at the Lecturer/Senior Lecturer level. Potential applicants with backgrounds in quantum simulations, or topological quantum information science, or quantum error correction or in the theory of condensed matter quantum information science or optical quantum information science or quantum optics are particularly encouraged to apply. This post is within the large ARC research project: Centre for Quantum Computer Technology (www.qcaustralia.org), and thus will interact with many colleagues nationally and internationally. More information is available on http://www.quantumscience.info/opportunities or see http://www.quantumscience.info/system/files/Advert_Research_Fellows.pdf. Salaries range from 48.5k$ AUD (level A), to 97.2k$ AUD (top point in Level C).
Previous Positions:
Job title: Research Fellow at the Queen's University Belfast
School of Mathematics and Physics
*Ref: 08/100428
This post, funded by the EPSRC, is required to develop coherent states as a resource in quantum technology. The successful candidate will spend two years at Queen's University Belfast, working with Professor Myungshik Kim on a joint project with Professor Sir Peter Knight at Imperial College and Professor Sougato Bose at University College London.
Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Gleb Gribakin (email: g.gribakin@qub.ac.uk )
*Salary scale:* £28,290 - £36,912 per annum (including contribution points)
*Closing date:* 4.00pm, Friday 6 June 2008
Please visit our website for further information and to apply online at www.qub.ac.uk/jobs or alternatively contact the Personnel Department, Queen's University Belfast, BT7 1NN, United Kingdom.
Telephone (+44) 28 90973044 or (+44) 28 90973854 (answering machine). FAX: (+44) 28 90971040 or e-mail on personnel@qub.ac.uk .
The University is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit. It therefore welcomes applications from all sections of society and particularly welcomes applications from people with a disability.
Job Title: Reader/Lecturer at the Queen’s University Belfast
School of Mathematics and Physics
*Ref: 08/100374 *
Required by September 1st 2008 or as soon as possible thereafter to undertake research in Quantum Information Theory within the Centre for Theoretical Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics and to contribute to teaching in the Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics teaching division.
Applicants should clearly state if they wish to be considered for the Reader post, the Lecturer post, or both.
Informal enquiries may be directed to: Dr J.F. McCann, e-mail j.f.mccann@qub.ac.uk <mailto:j.f.mccann@qub.ac.uk>, telephone +44 (0)28 9097 6041.
A generous start-up package will be available to the successful candidate.
Salary scale:
Lecturer, £30,012 - £44,074 per annum (including contribution points) Reader, £42,791 - £54,206 per annum (including contribution points)
Closing date: 4.00pm, Friday 6 June 2008
Please visit our website for further information and to apply online AT www.qub.ac.uk/jobs <http://www.qub.ac.uk/jobs> or alternatively contact the Personnel Department, Queen's University Belfast, BT7 1NN.
Telephone (028) 90973044 or (028) 90973854 (answering machine). FAX: (028) 90971040 or e-mail on personnel@qub.ac.uk <mailto:personnel@qub.ac.uk>
The University is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit. It therefore welcomes applications from all sections of society and particularly welcomes applications from people with a disability.
Quantum Photonics and Quantum Information
Toshiba Research Europe Limited
Cambridge Research Laboratory
Applications are invited for a position in the Quantum Information Group at Toshiba Research Europe Ltd. The successful candidate will join a team working on single photon detection technology for applications including quantum information technology.
Candidates should have (or be close to receiving) a PhD in Physics, Electronic Engineering or a related discipline and demonstrated outstanding achievement in semiconductor optoelectronics, quantum optics or optical system research.
TREL is sited on the Cambridge Science Park. Work is carried out in collaboration with the University of Cambridge and Toshiba’s R&D Center in Japan, as well as several European universities.
An attractive salary and benefit package will be offered. Applicants should send a CV, the names and addresses of three referees and a covering letter to:
Dr A J Shields, Quantum Information Group Leader
Toshiba Research Europe Ltd., Cambridge Research Laboratory
208 Cambridge Science Park, Milton Road
Cambridge, CB4 0GZ, UK.
URL:
www.quantum.toshiba.co.uk
E-mail:
recruitment@crl.toshiba.co.uk
Closing date for applications: 1 June 2008
Postdoctoral Position in Physics
Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics of University of Gdansk and National Centre for Quantum Informatics of Gdansk
A two year post doc position in the research area of quantum information, quantum optics and foundations of quantum physics. Funded with the QAP EU programme.
HOW TO APPLY: via email to Professor Marek Zukowski (marek.zukowski@univie.ac.at). Send first an informal e-mail including scientific curriculum vitae, and a statement on research interests. A later formal application would require additionally two recommendation letters.
TERMS: Good salary. Low cost of living.
DEADLINE: until position is filled
STARTING DATE: preferably November 2007 or earlier.
Two Postdoctoral Positions in Bratislava
1. Quantum Process Tomography.
Post doc position in the research area of quantum information theory focused on quantum process tomography.
2. Quantum Memories.
Post doc position in the research area of quantum information theory specialized on theoretical aspects of quantum memories.
HOW TO APPLY: Via email to Prof. Vladimķr Bu˛ek (buzek@savba.sk) including scientific curriculum vitae together with two recommendation letters.
PLACE OF WORK: Research Center for Quantum Information, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Bratislava, Slovakia http://www.quniverse.sk/
DEADLINE: not specified (until the position is filled)
STARTING DATE: negotiable
CONTRACT DURATION: 1 year for post doc (extension is possible)
Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Postdoctoral position available at the University of Stuttgart
Solid-State Quantum Optics and Quantum Information Processing with Defects in Diamond
The defects in diamond quantum optics and quantum information (QIP) group at the University of Stuttgart (3. Institute of Physics) is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral position.
The team pursues research in the area of single spin quantum physics and QIP at an internationally highly competitive level. The research efforts are well imbedded in international cooperation especially on a European level. The successful applicant should carry out research on photon to spin conversion, photon memory and repeater schemes with liberty to follow own lines of research. Ideally the candidate should have a background in low temperature optical solid-state spectroscopy or quantum optics. The contract is initially limited to 2 years with the possibility of an extension.
Salary and benefits are commensurate with public service organizations (TVöD). Applications should be submitted to: Universität Stuttgart, 3. Physikalisches Institut, Prof. J. Wrachtrup, Pfaffenwaldring 57, 70550 Stuttgart, Germany. Further information can be obtained from Prof. J. Wrachtrup (wrachtrup@physik.uni-stuttgart.de).