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Description
Area: Physics & Astronomy
Duration: 2 years
Application Review Starts: November 15, 2024
Salary: $65,000 including benefits
The Department of Physics & Astronomy in the Faculty of Science at the University of Calgary is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in Theoretical Project on Quantum Sensor Networks.
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in the group of Barry Sanders for a theoretical project on quantum sensor networks in collaboration with Damian Markham of Sorbonne University. The successful applicant must have excellent technical communication skills and have a strong background and track record of achievements in quantum optics, quantum information or mathematical physics. To be eligible for a postdoctoral appointment, the applicant must normally have received a postgraduate doctoral degree or its equivalent awarded within the three (3) years immediately preceding the effective date of a postdoctoral appointment, with allowance made for leaves of absence. The position is for two years with the strong possibility of renewal for a third year, subject to performance and continued funding, and the annual stipend is $65,000 including benefits plus an annual allowance of $5000 for research support including travel, visitors and a computer.
Applicants must submit their application package, comprising a cover letter including contact information for three academic references, curriculum vitæ, a link to an up-to-date ORCID profile, and a single-page statement of research interests, all as a single PDF document to [email protected]. Review of applications will begin 15th November 2024 and continue until the position is filled. We strive for a diverse and inclusive environment and encourage applications from members of any identity.
The terms and conditions of employment are covered under the UCalgary and PDAC Collective Agreement. To find out more about postdoctoral scholar program at the University of Calgary visit our Postdocs website.
To learn more about postdoctoral scholar opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Postdoc Careers website.
About the University of Calgary
UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
About Calgary, Alberta
Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders' in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from the strongest economy in the nation and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion ([email protected]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources ([email protected]).
