Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Condensed Matter Theory and Quantum Information Science

University of British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Conference travel funds

Job summary

The University of British Columbia invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in the Quantum Matter Institute. You will work with Profs.

McGinley and Zhang, focusing on theoretical research at the interface of condensed matter and quantum information, and you will be co-supervised by the two PIs. The role includes collaboration with other postdocs, pursuing independent projects, and flexibility in research directions aligned with your expertise.

Qualifications

• Theoretical physics background with emphasis on quantum many-body systems.
• Experience in quantum information and computation concepts.
• Strong ability to collaborate across groups and mentor students.

Responsibilities

• Conduct theoretical research at the interface of condensed matter theory and quantum information.
• Collaborate with postdocs and students across the Quantum Matter Institute groups.
• Pursue independent research projects while contributing to group efforts.

Skills

Theoretical physics

Quantum information

Many-body physics

Collaborative research

Education

PhD in physics or related discipline

Job description

Position Description

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral fellowship in the Quantum Matter Institute at The University of British Columbia, to work in the groups of Prof. Max McGinley and Prof. Carolyn Zhang.

The successful candidate will conduct theoretical research at the interface of condensed matter theory and quantum information science, and will be co-supervised by the two PIs. Topics of interest include topological phases and error correction, algorithms for quantum simulation, mixed-state phases of matter, quantum complexity, and many-body quantum dynamics, though the precise research direction will be flexible and guided by the candidate’s interests and expertise. Researchers will be given the freedom to pursue their own independent research projects in parallel, and are encouraged to collaborate with other postdocs and students in both groups, along with other researchers at the Quantum Matter Institute.

Applicants should hold, or be close to completing, a PhD in physics or another relevant discipline. Experience in theoretical research in quantum many-body physics, quantum information and quantum computation, and condensed matter is desirable.

The Quantum Matter Institute is located on the beautiful Vancouver campus at UBC, and provides an active and dynamic research environment that spans the departments of Physics and Astronomy, Chemistry, and Electrical and Computer Engineering.

This appointment is for 3 years, with an expected start date of Fall 2027.

The salary offered is $70,000 per year.

For details, see https://hr.ubc.ca/benefits.

• plus a benefits package provided to postdoctoral fellows at UBC, which includes an extended health and dental plan.
• Funds will be available for researchers to travel to relevant conferences and workshops.

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence.

An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged.

Inclusion is built by individual and institutional responsibility through continuous engagement with diversity to inspire people, ideas, and actions for a better world.

We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuk, or Indigenous person.

UBC acknowledges that certain circumstances may cause career interruptions that legitimately affect an applicant’s record of research or educational leadership achievement.

We encourage applicants to note in their applications whether they would like consideration given to the impact of any circumstances, such as those due to health or family reasons, in order to allow for a fair assessment of their research productivity.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority, and members of historically marginalized groups will be given special consideration.