Assistant Professor in Quantum Science and Technology

Position Description:

We are currently seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in theoretical or experimental quantum science with a focus on quantum photonics beginning as early as September 2022. We are particularly looking for candidates with research programs at the intersection of optics, photonics, quantum sensing, and quantum information science.  

All qualified candidates in quantum science and technology whose research relates to quantum photonics, broadly defined, are invited to apply. The successful candidate will be encouraged to join the Center for the Physics of Materials (www.physics.mcgill.ca/cpm ), the Quebec funded Transdisciplinary Institute of Excellence in Quantum Information (https://www.intriq.org ) and the multi-university Cluster in Advanced Materials (www.rqmp.ca/?lang=en ). The successful candidate will be supported by a start-up package and will be nominated for a Chair in Quantum Photonics funded by the Ministère de l’économie etde l’innovation du Québec. S alary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Job Duties:

• Research in Quantum Science and Technology
• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses
• Supervision of undergraduate students, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows
• Participation in Departmental activities
  

Qualifications and Education Requirements:
PhD degree in theoretical or experimental quantum science with a focus on quantum photonics

Faculty/Department/Unit:
Science/ Department of Physics

Job Type:
Tenure-track

Rank:
Assistant Professor

Salary:
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Posting Period:

Review of applications will begin January 4th, 2022.

Required Documents:
The following supporting documents are required:

cover letter and curriculum vitae

statement of research goals and plans

names and contact information of three referees

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures . Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected] .

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.