Research Associate (Limited Term) - Chemistry

Date Posted: 10/20/2021
Req ID:18846
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Chemistry
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

Established in 1859, the University of Toronto’s Department of Chemistry is one of the leading and recognized institutions in Canada. We take pride in our teaching excellence, advanced research facilities, and the development of distinguished scientists in the past and for the future. Our department has a wide variety of services including chemical stores, NMR lab, X-Ray analysis lab, and a Mass Spectrometry lab. These resources combined with our ambition and excitement, create an ideal place to work, research, and make an impact in scientific education. 

DESCRIPTION:
The Department of Chemistry at the University of Toronto invites applications for a Research Associate (Limited Term) for a one-year appointment. The anticipated start date is 1 December 2021.  The d-level quantum computing project aims to harness and maximize the use of noisy intermediate-scale quantum (NISQ) devices. Components of the research include but are not limited to developing a theoretical framework for simulating matters such as fermions, bosons, and anyons. In addition, the development of NISQ algorithms for d-level quantum systems is expected in coordination with the already existing Python package by the group: Tequila.
Link to the lab: https://matter.toronto.edu

Duties:

 The candidate will be intrinsically involved in the d-level quantum computing project and will contribute their academic expertise to the project by being responsible for the conceptualization, execution, communication, and dissemination of research in service of the research projects described above and as directed by Prof. Aspuru-Guzik. The successful candidate is required to participate in
• Reading published papers relevant to the research being performed and adapting procedures accordingly.
• Liaising with collaborators and assisting in the compilation, analysis and reporting of research findings to researchers within and outside of the group.
• Preparing manuscripts for submission to peer review publications/journals.
• Presenting findings at local, national and international conferences.
• Assisting with research proposals to be submitted to granting agencies and progress reporting and participating in research supervision of two or more students or other trainees.
At all times, the individual will be expected to support the overall research and teaching missions of the Aspuru-Guzik group.
Applicants should apply online at the link below and include a covering letter, curriculum vitae, two (2) best papers (in PDF format) describing their role in any joint work, along with contact details for coauthors and three (3) reference names with their contact addresses and phone numbers. Any questions regarding this position should be directed to Prof. Alan Aspuru-Guzik at [email protected]

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education – Ph.D. in Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science or related field.
Experience – at least 4 years of postdoctoral experience in the aforementioned fields with demonstrated academic and research excellence. The candidate should be able to highlight their ability to work independently, e.g., by single-author publications; experience presenting research, as evidence through invited seminars; past experience organizing scientific workshops/conferences and supervising students in research.
Skills – strong in communicating effectively and efficiently in oral and written English; collegial in working with team members and collaborators
Other – In addition, the candidate must have a strong publication record; demonstrated success in the writing and preparation of manuscripts, presentations, reports, briefs, and scientific abstracts and manuscripts for peer‐reviewed journals.

Anticipated Start Date:     1 December 2021
Schedule:     Full-time
Travel:           The Research Associate will be expected to travel to present research at academic conferences

Closing Date: 10/27/2021,11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Research Associate
Appointment Type: Grant - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: R01 -- Research Associates (Limited Term): $46,819 - $87,785
Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching