At this exciting phase of the Quantum Software Consortium (QSC), we’re actively expanding our research team and recruiting trainees and students across all involved research groups.
Our Principal Investigators are actively seeking to hire post-doctoral fellows in the following subject areas. Please reach out to the point of contact mentioned in each opening directly if you have questions or are interested in applying.
We’re specifically looking to bring on a postdoctoral fellow to support research coordination and integration across the Consortium’s diverse themes. The ideal candidate would have a solid background in chemistry or physics and computer science, with prior exposure to quantum computing. If you’re interested, please reach out to the QSC Scientific Director for more information. Additional details about this position will be shared soon.
Open postdoctoral position in the research group of Professor Dvira Segal at the University of Toronto. The position will focus on one or more of the following areas:
Energy in quantum information: Assessing physical resource costs in quantum hardware and algorithms; exploring fundamental thermodynamic costs associated with information processing
Quantum algorithms: Developing algorithms for open quantum systems to be implemented on analog/digital quantum devices.
Quantum simulations of many-body systems: Developing and conducting simulations on quantum computing devices.
The position can be affiliated with either the Department of Chemistry or the Department of Physics at the University of Toronto.
Experience:
Candidates with a strong background in quantum energy studies, quantum simulations and quantum algorithms are invited to apply. Priority will be given to candidates with background in quantum energy studies, quantum simulations and quantum algorithms.
A PhD in quantum physics or theoretical chemistry obtained within the last five years is required.
Publications from the group can be found at:https://sites.chem.utoronto.ca/chemistry/dsegal/Publications.html
Application Process: Interested candidates should submit their CV, a one-page research proposal outlining their interests and plans, and the names of two potential referees. Applications should be sent to dvira.segal@utoronto.ca with the subject line "Postdoctoral Position in Quantum Energy Studies/Quantum Simulations".
The Quantum Software and Computation group at Simon Fraser University led by Matt Amy invites applicants for a postdoctoral position in distributed quantum software and programming.
A bit about the project:
It has become increasingly clear that the eventual path to scalability for quantum computation and communication lies in distributed computation at some level of granularity. The goal of the Quantum Software Consortium is to explore software solutions, algorithms, and applications of quantum computation in this distributed context.
Your role in the consortium will focus on one or more of the following areas:
(i) Distributed quantum compilation: algorithms for the efficient compilation of quantum programs to distributed architectures
(ii) Distributed quantum programming: formal models for concurrent quantum computation and the development of general-purpose programming languages for distributed quantum computation
(iii) Verification of distributed quantum programs: specification, verification, and simulation of distributed quantum programs and protocols
Qualifications:
(i) A PhD in Computer Science or a related field such as Mathematics or Physics
(ii) A strong background in quantum compilation, programming languages, formal methods, or concurrency theory. Prior experience in quantum computation is not required, but priority will be given to those with a quantum computing background.
Duration:
Two years, with possible extension up to four years.
How to apply:
Applicants are required to submit
(i) A cover letter
(ii) A CV with list of publications
(iii) Contact information for 2-3 references
Please send application materials to Matt Amy (meamy@sfu.ca) by Jan. 5th, 2025 for full consideration.
For a joint Mitacs-sponsored research project between IonQ Canada and the University of Toronto, we are looking for postdoctoral fellows with demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: quantum computing, distributed computing, quantum algorithms, and/or quantum simulations. The project will involve the development of quantum algorithms for distributed quantum computers and the development of methods to simulate these algorithms. The work will be conducted on-site at IonQ's Toronto office and the University of Toronto's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering; candidates will also be affiliated with the NSERC-sponsored Quantum Software Consortium (https://qscc.ca).
Candidates should have a Ph.D. in a relevant field and demonstrated experience, e.g., in the form of publications and/or code released in the public domain.
The research will be supervised by ProfessorArno Jacobsen (UofT) and Dr.Aharon Brodutch (IonQ Canada). The positions are expected to have funding for two years. The candidate should be able to start as soon as possible.
Application Details & Contact: Applicants should submit a cover letter highlighting qualifications and an academic curriculum vitae with list of publications as one single PDF file via https://bit.ly/PDF-in-dQC by no later than May 30th, 2025. Also, one letter of recommendation should be emailed directly from the reference to Mr. Cirillo (v.cirillo@utoronto.ca with subject line: “UTIQ Letter of Recommendation Mitacs-sponsored DQC Project”. For any questions regarding the position, you may contact ProfessorArno Jacobsen (jacobsen@eecg.utoronto.ca) and Dr.Aharon Brodutch (brodutch@ionq.co). The position is funded by Mitacs and IonQ Canada.
Our Principal Investigators are actively seeking to take on Graduate Students in the following subject areas. Please reach out to the point of contact mentioned in each opening directly if you have questions or are interested in applying.
Professor Jacobsen is seeking at least three graduate students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. to join his research group, with work focusing on distributed quantum computing, including quantum machine learning. Positions are available to start as soon as possible in the current admission cycle (fall 2025). Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Professor Jacobsen and apply following the instructions at ECE Application Instructions. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in chemistry/physics and a Master’s in computer science/engineering, or vice versa, with a strong mathematical foundation and, ideally, some exposure to quantum computing. Also, see open positions at MSRG.
We encourage interested undergraduate students to apply through the established programs to join our research team (e.g., NSERC USRAs advertised by each unit at different times.) When reaching out, candidates should contact the Principal Investigator (PI) whose research aligns most closely with their interests and background. In their message, we ask applicants to briefly outline their specific research interests, reasons for pursuing them, and relevant experience or prior exposure (include a CV and transcripts). A good way to secure a summer research position or volunteer opportunity is to approach a team through their existing graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.