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Quantum Technologies Postdoctoral Fellows

Quantum Valley Ideas Laboratories is a not-for-profit applied research institution focused on cutting-edge research and development of quantum technologies.  Quantum Valley Ideas Laboratories is tackling the ambitious goal of accelerating quantum technologies from proof-of-concept to real-world applicable, commercialized solutions.  We are searching for applied physicists to fill a total of four postdoctoral fellow positions.

We are interested in hiring candidates who want to work on a scientific team and has a passion for application-driven R&D.  Candidates must have a doctoral degree in electrical engineering, optics, physics or a closely related field, and an outstanding record of original published research.  The successful applicant will work under a project lead with other staff scientists and engineers. A desire to successfully work in a close team environment is required. We value inquisitiveness and creative problem solving above all.

At Quantum Valley Idea Laboratories, the successful applicants will tackle a variety of challenging projects. The preferred skills of interest should contribute to one or more of the following roles:

  1. MEMs fabrication: wafer bonding, vapor cell fabrication, and surface science. Experience in wafer-scale fabrication is a plus. 
  2. Photonic integrated circuits: micro- and nano-fabrication, optical spectroscopy, frequency metrology, precision measurements.
  3. High resolution spectroscopy: laser science, quantum optics and precision measurement.

Candidates with multi-disciplinary skill sets across multiple roles will be favorably considered.

Applicants should provide a full CV (including publications) and a cover letter explaining their interest in the position as well as arrange to have three recommendation letters sent to Quantum Valley Ideas Laboratories. The application documents should be submitted in pdf format to jshaffer@qvil.ca.  Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is closed. To ensure full consideration, applications and recommendation letters should be received by December 1, 2024.

Quantum Valley Ideas Laboratories is located in the Kitchener-Waterloo area of Canada, in the heart of Canada’s ‘Silicon Valley’, near Toronto. The area has excellent schools, a vibrant community atmosphere, and outstanding local Universities. Quantum Valley Ideas Laboratories offers a competitive compensation and benefits package as well as an exciting, challenging and supportive work atmosphere.

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