PhD offer: Nanofabrication of Industrial Quantum Photonic Circuits

European Commission; Canada; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The European Commission offers a PhD position focused on integrated nanophotonic circuits for quantum technology applications. Candidates will contribute to groundbreaking research, developing protocols for commercialization of quantum devices within a collaborative environment at the Université de Sherbrooke, Quebec.

Benefits

Funding from NSERC Alliance Quantum grants

Collaboration with industry experts

Qualifications

• Strong academic record in applied physics or engineering.
• Hands-on experience in laboratory settings.
• Interest in optics/photonics/quantum sciences.

Responsibilities

• Develop nanofabrication protocols for quantum photonic devices.
• Prepare thin films and perform lithography and metrology.
• Conduct research in a collaborative cleanroom environment.

Skills

Creativity

Adaptability

Laboratory Experience

Applied Physics

Engineering

Cleanroom Environment Familiarity

Education

Master Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master Degree in Applied Physics

Job description

Interdisciplinary Institute for Technological Innovation (3IT)

Organisation/Company Université de Sherbrooke Department Interdisciplinary Institute for Technological Innovation (3IT) Research Field Engineering » Electrical engineering Technology » Quantum technology Physics » Applied physics Engineering » Materials engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Country Canada Application Deadline 30 Jul 2025 - 00:00 (America/Toronto) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37 Offer Starting Date 1 Sep 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Context: The goal of this project is the realization of integrated nanophotonic circuits enabling the addressing of qubits for industrial quantum sensors. Such systems are to be employed as room temperature ultra-sensitive magnetometers in the fields of geological exploration, defense, navigation, medical imaging, and for the development of quantum computers. This embodies a pioneering quantum technology to be brought early to the market and adopted on a large scale. This fully funded graduate project is part of the Canadian National Quantum Strategy and the Quebec Quantum Innovation Zone. Our team at the Interdisciplinary Institute for Technological Innovation (3IT) is developing impactful and practical solutions in close collaboration with SB Quantum, the National Research Council of Canada, the MiQro Innovation Collaborative Centre, and the Quantum Institute.

Topic: The assignment of the graduate applicant is the development of nanofabrication protocols for the large-scale commercialization of quantum photonic devices. In addition to miniaturization, this project seeks to achieve a significant increase in efficiency compared to alternative commercial products by exploiting an integrated optically detected magnetic resonance technology (ODMR). The completion of this project is expected to have a major impact for the research partners and the quantum industry in Canada as a whole.

The PhD candidate will have the opportunity to thrive in the cleanroom environment of 3IT to develop various industrial microfabrication processes:

• Preparation of thin films samples: Metals, Diamond, Al2O3, Si3N4, SiO2.

• Resin coating, electro and photo lithography, plasma deposition and etching.

• Wet bench manipulations.

• Nanostructure metrology using ellipsometry, electron and atomic force microscopy.

Work Supervision: The project will be conducted under the co-supervision of Dr Dominic Lepage and Pr Dominique Drouin. The selected individual will interact regularly with all collaborators but will conduct most of the work at the 3IT. The candidate will benefit from an exceptional research environment where students, professionals, teachers, and industry experts closely collaborate for the advancement of future technologies.

Desired Profile: The desired candidate should have a strong academic record, skills in applied physics or engineering, hands-on laboratory experience, a sense of creativity, strong adaptability, and an interest in research for the development of optics/photonics/quantum sciences. Familiarity with cleanroom environments, photonic systems or micromanipulations would be advantageous. Proficiency in French communication is a plus.

Documents to provide: Cover letter, curriculum vitae and the contact information of two individuals familiar with your work.

Funding : Funded by the NSERC Alliance Quantum grants, NRC and PROMPT-Québec

Where to apply

E-mail [e-mail]

Requirements

Research Field Engineering » Electrical engineering Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field Physics » Applied physics Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Desired Profile: The desired candidate should have a strong academic record, skills in applied physics or engineering, hands-on laboratory experience, a sense of creativity, strong adaptability, and an interest in research for the development of optics/photonics/quantum sciences. Familiarity with cleanroom environments, photonic systems or micromanipulations would be advantageous. Proficiency in French communication is a plus.

Specific Requirements

Strong adaptability, and an interest in research for the development of optics/photonics/quantum sciences. Familiarity with cleanroom environments, photonic systems or micromanipulations would be advantageous

Languages FRENCH Level Good

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Additional Information

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Université de Sherbrooke , Sherbrooke, Canada (QC) Country Canada State/Province Québec City Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada Postal Code J1K 2R1 Street 2500, boul. de l'Université Geofield