About this position
Theory of superconducting quantum devices & circuit QED
Postdoc positions in quantum computing
About the Theory of Superconducting Quantum Devices group
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- Led by Alexandre Blais, the Theory of Superconducting Quantum Devices
- group specializes in quantum computing and quantum optics in circuit
- QED, a leading quantum computer architecture. Areas of interest
- include but are not limited to superconducting quantum circuits,
- circuit QED, quantum error correction, microwave quantum optics, and
- the application of machine learning to quantum systems.
- As a member of the group, you will be part of a close-knit community
- collaborating with leading academic and industrial partners worldwide.
- Members of the group also benefit from participation, e.g., in the
- Quantum Science Accelerator, a US Department of Energy funded research
- network bringing together 25 partner institutions. To find out more
- about the group and the advantages of joining it, visit our website.
Job description
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- Role: As part of an experienced team, carry out original research in
- the field of quantum information science, in a bilingual
- (English/French) environment. With the freedom to choose the projects
- that matches your interests, this is the perfect opportunity to lay
- the foundations for your career.
Salary: $77 000CAD/year
- Location : Located in Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada, the Institut
- quantique (IQ) at the Université de Sherbrooke is a collaborative
- environment with over 300 students, postdocs and faculty members
- advancing the fields of quantum information science, quantum
- engineering and quantum materials. Inaugurated in 2022, IQ's modern
- and architecturally unique building offers an array of collaborative
- spaces to inspire creativity and innovation. In addition, located in
- proximity to IQ is DistriQ, a quantum startup hub with companies such
- as 1Qbit, Equal1, Irreversible, NanoAcademic, Nord Quantique, Pasqal,
- and SBQuantum.
- Located in the heart of Sherbrooke, a thriving urban area (population:
- 225 000) in the Appalachian range, you will enjoy the perfect balance
- of city amenities and peaceful surroundings. According to Maclean’s
- magazine, Sherbrooke is one of the best places to live in Canada.
- Sherbrooke's human-scale campus and welcoming community provide the
- ideal backdrop for your journey. The Université de Sherbrooke is
- amongst the top universities for quantum research in Canada and is
- only 150 km away from Montreal, a vibrant city with an international
- airport and excellent flight connections to Europe, USA and South
- America.
Profile
- We are looking for highly motivated candidates, capable of working
- independently on their projects while actively collaborating with
- other group members and external collaborators. If your academic
- background or profile does not exactly match our research interests,
- we still encourage you to apply. We value diverse perspectives and
- believe they can lead to unique contributions. Tell us how your
- expertise and experiences could benefit the group and share your
- motivation for joining us. We believe that a diverse team enhances
- creativity, promotes innovation, and empowers us to make
- groundbreaking advancements in our field. We are committed to
- fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment.
To apply
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- Submit via AJO a statement of interest and a CV including a list of
- publications. Applicants should also arrange to have two letters of
- references sent in support of the application. Apply before November
- 1, 2026 for full consideration, but applications will be considered
- until all positions are filled.
How to apply
- Read the full advert on the source site — it carries the authoritative terms.
- Prepare your SOP, CV, transcripts and referees before the deadline.
- Apply through the university's own portal. Never pay a fee to a third party.