Research Associate - Spin Qubit Research Scientist

The University of British Columbia (UBC); Canada; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university in Vancouver, Canada is seeking a Research Associate in Quantum Science. This role involves investigating scalable quantum circuits and mentoring students. Candidates should have a PhD and relevant postdoctoral experience in physics or electrical engineering. The expected pay is $7,500/month and the position is permanent and full-time.

Qualifications

• PhD and postdoctoral experience in physics, electrical engineering, or a related discipline.
• Track record of publications on experimental measurement of quantum devices.
• Experience mentoring students and postdocs.

Responsibilities

• Investigate the behaviour of scalable multi-quantum-dot based quantum circuits.
• Contribute to writing and publishing research results.
• Mentor students and postdocs on research projects.

Skills

Quantum device fabrication

Quantum measurement

Cryogenics

Mentoring

Independent research

Education

PhD in physics or related discipline

Postdoctoral experience

Job description

The University of British Columbia (UBC)

Organisation/Company The University of British Columbia (UBC) Research Field Physics Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Established Researcher (R3) Country Canada Application Deadline 23 Dec 2025 - 22:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number EU-58867 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

At the University of British Columbia (UBC), we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary

The Stewart Blusson Quantum Matter Institute (Blusson QMI) at uBC is a world-leading venture into research of systems and phenomena explicitly involving quantum mechanics that consists of physicists, chemists and engineers, with strong and active partnerships with world leading institutions.

The Research Associate, Spin Qubits Research Scientist is a highly motivated and skilled research scientist that experimentally investigates the behaviour of scalable multi-quantum-dot based quantum circuits using Ge materials. The Research Associate will also contribute to writing and publishing research project results, mentoring students and postdocs, and collaborating with other national and international academic institutions, government, and industry organizations. Other activities include attending conferences and workshops to gather disseminate research results in high-impact publications, writing and submission of grants to fund research activities.

The expected pay for this position is $7,500/month.

Organizational Status

The Research Associate, SpinQ Scientist reports to Project Principal Investigator Joe Salfi and formally to the Blusson QMI Scientific Director Andrea Damascelli. The incumbent makes decisions regarding planning and implementation of research projects and provides mentoring and coaching to students, postdoctoral fellows, senior staff, and international users.

Work Performed

• Prepares and measures multi-quantum dot quantum circuits building on a successful process already developed by Salfi’s team in the QMI Nanofab facility.
• Experimentally investigates and optimizes the performance of novel multi-quantum dot circuits and/or interconnects. Identifies and investigates scalable multi-quantum dot circuits.
• Contributes to multi-year roadmapping activities at a yearly program review involving project partners including a semi-industrial foundry.
• Interacts with a team of graduate students and postdocs to investigate qubit properties and demonstrate novel algorithms with support from theory partners.
• Contributes to the preparation and writing of research proposals and to the preparation of progress reports.

Fostering Learning

• Provides scientific advice and mentoring to students, postdoctoral fellows, and other staff.
• Disseminates research results in high impact papers.
• Attends relevant conferences and workshops to collect or disseminate knowledge.

Supervision Received

Works independently, in consultation with the Scientific Director and Principal Investigator and other faculty members. Is called upon to use unique and highly advanced technical knowledge to resolve complex scientific and technical problems that have not been previously encountered and do not have established methods, principles or guidelines to follow for resolution - develops these as necessary and documents the process.

Supervision Given

Works together with the Principal Investigator, and is called upon to use unique and advanced technical knowledge to resolve or aid in the resolution of complex scientific and technical problems with students and postdocs.

Qualifications

• PhD and Postdoctoral experience in physics, electrical engineering, or a related discipline.
• Track record of publications on experimental measurement of quantum devices in reputable scientific journals.
• Highly skilled in quantum device fabrication and experiment including quantum measurement, milliKelvin cryogenics, low-noise high-frequency (microwave) and low-frequency measurements.
• Interest and capacity for independent research.
• Experience mentoring students and postdocs.

[1] Tanvir, Sajadi, Stehouwer, Sammak, Veldhorst, Scappucci, and Salfi, in preparation.

This posting is for the UBC Vancouver campus in British Columbia, Canada.

Please refer to reference number EU-58867 during correspondence about this position.

Equity and Diversity

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. 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, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

About UBC

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world. Since 1915, UBC's entrepreneurial spirit has embraced innovation and challenged the status quo. UBC encourages its students, staff and faculty to challenge convention, lead discovery and explore new ways of learning. At UBC, bold thinking is given a place to develop into ideas that can change the world.

About Vancouver

Vancouver is a dynamic, cosmopolitan and progressive city, consistently ranked as one of the top cities to live in the world. Canada's third largest city has it all: sea, parks, mountains, beaches, and four seasons per year, including beautiful summers and mild, wet winters with snow in the mountains. It's the perfect backdrop to your academic research.

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