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Pool of candidates for Quantum scientists, microwave engineers, nanofabrication scientists positions
Qubic Qubic, a Sherbrooke and Waterloo based superconducting quantum sensing hardware startup is planing to expand in 2025 and is looking to fill its pool of experienced candidates with... strong command and demonstrated excellence in the following areas :
-experimental quantum science, with experience with cryogenic instruments, microwave test and measurements, and quantum device characterization;
- microwave engineering with experience in active microwave devices, PCB and packaging design and simulation, RF and microwave experimental testing and characterization. Experience with Radar and communication signal processing would be desired;
- nanofabrication scientist with extensive clean room experience in fabrication of thin-film materials and micro or nano microelectronic, optic, or quantum devices , with extensive experience with photolithography with micrometer scale feature sizes, and/or e-beam lithography;
Ideal candidate profile :
. A PhD (completed or to be completed before September 2025) in one of the above areas or related fields; . Passionate about quantum technology and developing new scientific interventions based in quantum
optics;
• Strong critical thinking skills and willingness/ability to break down complex problems;
• Growth-oriented mindset and excitement to learn new skills;
• Desire and ability to work diligently outside of their area of expertise ;
• Willingness and ability to be autonomous, take ownership and lead projects;
• A desire to work well with others towards a common goal;
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills and willingness to generate detailed progress reports.
Interested? Please inquire and send your resume at : info@qubictech.co
Postdoctoral Fellow (3 positions at two universities)
Quantum Software Consortium Our Principal Investigators are actively seeking to hire post-doctoral fellows in the following subject areas. Please reach out to the point of contact mentioned in each opening d... irectly if you have questions or are interested in applying.
- Postdoctoral Position in Distributed Quantum Computing (at UofT, ON) - Postdoctoral Position in Quantum Energy Studies and Quantum Simulations (at UofT, ON) - Postdoctoral Position in Distributed Quantum Software (at SFU, B.C.)
Link:https://www.qscc.ca/open-positions/See More >>
Graduate Student Position in Distributed Quantum Computing & Quantum Machine Learning
University of Toronto Professor Jacobsen is seeking at least three graduate students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. to join his research group, with work focusing on distributed quantum computing, incl... uding quantum machine learning. Positions are available to start as soon as possible in the current admission cycle (fall 2025). Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Professor Jacobsen and apply following the instructions at ECE Application Instructions. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in chemistry/physics and a Master’s in computer science/engineering, or vice versa, with a strong mathematical foundation and, ideally, some exposure to quantum computing. Also, see open positions at https://www.msrg.org/ or https://www.qscc.ca/open-positions/.
Link:https://www.qscc.ca/open-positions/See More >>
Processor Development Intern Physicist
D-Wave We are looking for a creative, energetic, and self-motivated Experimental Physicist Intern to join our Processor Development team and to work on our Gate Model Quantum Computing (... GMQC) project. The PD team is composed of individuals with diverse backgrounds in physics, superconducting design and fabrication, engineering, and software development who work together to create the processors at the heart of our quantum computer. This group is constantly pushing boundaries of our technology to improve processor performance.
In this position, you will work with other scientists, IC designers, fabrication engineers, systems hardware and cryogenic experts and software developers to improve our fluxonium qubit technology.
This internship will last around 6 to 12 months with a defined project scope. The project will be comprised of one or more of the following areas:
1. Characterization of fluxonium qubits coherence times and improvements in their performance through superconducting circuit layout and fabrication methods 2. Implementation and benchmarking of advanced pulse sequences for 1Q and 2Q gates 3. Measurement and characterization of Josephson junctions that are used in the construction of fluxonium circuits
You have: •Some graduate study in physics, electrical engineering, or a similar discipline, or equivalent experimental research experience •Minimum 2 years’ experience working in an advanced physics research lab setting •Experience with experimental setups for measuring quantum devices •Background in the measurement and control of quantum systems, superconducting circuit design or fabrication, parametric amplification, device physics, or noise models and characterization methods •Strong programming and software development skills •Exceptional candidates will have a solid background in one or more of the following: microwave engineering, pulsed control experiments, low-noise electronics, RF instrumentation and components, superconducting qubits and fabrication
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Optical engineer
Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun The Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń (NCU) is one of the leading universities in Poland, with 16 faculties and a vibrant community of over 200,000 alumni. NCU is equipped w... ith state-of-the-art research infrastructure, including the National Laboratory of Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics (FAMO), the Center for Quantum Optics, and the Interdisciplinary Center for Advanced Technologies.
Single Photon Applications Laboratory (SPALab) - a leading experimental physics group at NCU. Our work spans: * Quantum communications: Developing advanced protocols and systems for secure information transfer. * Photon-Matter Interaction: Exploring fundamental physics through cryogenic confocal microscopy, superradiance, and more. * Collaboration with ESA: Contribute to projects including as the Multi-Dimensional Free-Space Quantum Key Distribution Protocol and Space-Based Links for the Quantum Internet.
Your Qualifications
We’re looking for a talented and motivated Optical Engineer with the following qualifications:
* At least 2 years of experience in experimental optics, quantum optics, quantum communication, or atomic physics. * In-depth knowledge of quantum information and optical communication systems. * Preferred experience with: * Designing and characterizing entangled photon pair sources. * Single-photon generation, control, and detection techniques. * Analytical thinking and a structured approach to problem-solving. * High level of commitment and ability to work collaboratively within a team. * Strong proficiency in Polish and/or English, both spoken and written. * Desirable assets: A Ph.D. in physics, technical physics, or a related technical field.
What To Expect * Very competitive salary: final amount negotiated based on experience and expertise. * Very strong collaboration with industry.
How To Apply
Approach me at the conference.
OR
Submit your application including your CV, cover letter, and certificates via email to spalab-office@umk.pl.
Wilfrid Laurier University & University of Windsor Dr. Shohini Ghose (Wilfrid Laurier University & Quantum Algorithms Institute) and Dr. Chitra Rangan (University of Windsor) have an opportunity for a joint postdoctoral fellow... to work on theoretical problems of common interest in quantum science. Possible projects are in quantum foundations, quantum optimization, quantum communication, utility-scale quantum computation, and quantum optics/sensing. If interested, send a CV including names & email addresses of referees to sghose@wlu.ca and rangan@uwindsor.ca . Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
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Postdoc in quantum integrated photonics (experiment)
McGill University Kai Wang's research group in the Department of Physics is looking for a postdoc to work on experimental quantum-integrated photonics. More information about Prof. Kai Wang’s resea... rch can be found at https://kw.physics.mcgill.ca/.
Applicants are required to have solid experimental expertise in at least one of the following aspects supported by strong publication records: • Design and experiments of nonlinear integrated photonics, especially silicon nitride or lithium niobate platforms for the generation of quantum states of light. • Micro- and nano-fabrication of photonic structures such as photonic integrated circuits and metasurfaces. • Continuous-variable quantum optics experiments, such as the generation and measurement of squeezed states and non-Gaussian states of light.
If you are interested, please send an email to Prof. Kai Wang (k.wang@mcgill.ca) with the following documents/information: • CV, including a list of publications. • Names, affiliations, and contact information of at least two references. See More >>
Full-time technical roles at D-Wave (multiple openings)
D-Wave We are looking to fill several full-time roles in our R&D team based in Burnaby, BC, across several teams.
Currently open roles include: - Senior FPGA Design Enginee... r in Hardware Engineering - Electrical Design Engineer in Hardware Engineering - Junior Mech/Cryo Engineer in Hardware Engineering - Senior Mech/Cryo Engineer in Hardware Engineering - Software Developer in Processor Software - Senior Quantum Software Developer in Algorithms and Tools - Experimental Physicist in Processor Development - Principal Device Physicist in Processor Development
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