Graduate/Postdoctoral positions available in Laboratory for Ultracold …

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<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>Graduate/Postdoctoral positions available in Laboratory for Ultracold Quantum Matter &amp; Light at IQC Waterloo&nbsp;</b></span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Institute for Quantum Computing, University of Waterloo</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>Department of Physics &amp; Astronomy, University of Waterloo</span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">The Laboratory for Ultracold Quantum Matter &amp; Light at IQC Waterloo invites applicants for a graduate research position and a postdoctoral position in experimental / theoretical atomic molecular optics (AMO), quantum information science, and nanophotonics. The applicant will work at the interface between AMO physics, condensed-matter physics, and quantum information science, investigating emergent quantum behaviors with strongly interacting Rydberg quantum gases and photons.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s2"><b>1. Primary experiments: </b></span><span class="s1">(*please use this link for the details)</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Ultracold Rydberg polaritons</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Trapped atoms in photonic crystals (nanofabrication and cold atom physics)</span></p>
<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>2. Theoretical projects:</b></span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Cold atom physics, Rydberg atoms</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Quantum phase transitions, critical scaling behavior, and non-equilibrium open-system dynamics of entanglement in quantum many-body systems.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Computational nanophotonics</span></p>
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<p class="p4"><span class="s1"><b>Ph.D/M.S programs:</b> <a href="http://gwp.on.ca/application/"><span class="s3">Guelph-Waterloo Physics Institute</span></a></span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">We always welcome motivated and passionate graduate students with backgrounds in physics, applied physics, and electrical engineering (EE). If you love figuring things out and making things happen in the lab, if you rejoice over understanding complex phenomena and intrigued by the fundamental nature of the quantum world, or if you deeply believe in the importance of technological innovation to enable basic science research, you are welcome to join us! In order to apply for our lab, please refer to the following programs.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><a href="http://iqc.uwaterloo.ca/welcome/graduate">Institute for Quantum Computing Collaborative Program</a></span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Candidates with strong background in experimental AMO physics are encouraged to apply for the prestigious <a href="http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG-CS/VanierCGS-VanierBESC_eng.asp">NSERC Vanier Scholarship</a> (both Canadian and International students), <a href="http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/students-etudiants/pg-cs/bellandpostgrad-belletsuperieures_eng.asp">NSERC CGS Scholarship</a>, and <a href="http://iqc.uwaterloo.ca/welcome/graduate/scholarships">Mike &amp; Ophelia Lazaridis Fellowship</a>.</span></p>
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<p class="p4"><span class="s1"><b>Postdoctoral scholar programs: </b><a href="IQC-Positions-2015.pdf">See Advertisement</a></span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Two postdoctoral and visiting scholar positions are available for conducting cutting edge research on atomic physics, quantum many-body physics, and quantum information science. Important qualifications include a Ph.D or equivalent degree in AMO physics, and excellence of research in quantum optics, laser spectroscopy, optical metrology, cold atom physics, or quantum information science. Experience with nanofabrication is also useful.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp; &nbsp; </span>An ideal candidate should have the potential to develop new quantum applications and theoretical frameworks, or to actively implement these ideas in laboratory experiments and engineered systems at an internationally competitive level (strong background in experimental quantum optics, ultracold atoms, or nanophotonics is preferred).<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp; &nbsp; </span>Interested applicant should apply through the IQC postdoctoral program: <a href="https://uwaterloo.ca/institute-for-quantum-computing/positions">link</a></span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp; &nbsp; </span>Exceptional candidates are encouraged to apply for the prestigious <a href="http://banting.fellowships-bourses.gc.ca/home-accueil-eng.html">NSERC Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship</a><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp; </span>or the <a href="http://www.cifar.ca/global-academy">CIFAR Global Fellow</a>.</span></p>
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<p class="p4"><span class="s1"><b>Undergraduate programs:<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></b></span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><a href="http://iqc.uwaterloo.ca/welcome/positions/undergraduate">Institute for Quantum Computing Summer Internship</a></span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><a href="http://iqc.uwaterloo.ca/conferences/useqip">Undergraduate School on Experimental Quantum Information Processing</a></span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><a href="http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/students-etudiants/ug-pc/usra-brpc_eng.asp">NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Awards</a></span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><a href="https://www.mitacs.ca/globalink">Mitacs Globalink Research Fellowship</a></span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Undergraduate projects (&amp; Co-op projects):</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Development of next-generation external cavity diode laser system and precision laser spectroscopy</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Development of efficient acousto-optical modulator</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Development of optical-wedge monochromator</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Electronic circuitry designs for controlling diverse elements in atomic physics laboratory</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Software development (Labview, C, Simulink) for fast field-programmable gate array (FPGA)</span></p>
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<p class="p4"><span class="s1"><b>Exchange programs:</b></span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><a href="http://www.sorbonne-university.com/mitacs-canada-sorbonne-universit%C3%A9s-program-call-applications-now-open">Mitacs Globalink Research Award - Sorbonne Universites</a> (French)</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><a href="https://uwaterloo.ca/institute-for-quantum-computing/about/people/positions/eu-exchange">IQC Student Exchange Programs</a> (EU countries, Singapore, China)</span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>Contact:</b></span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Prof. Kyung Soo Choi</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Laboratory for Ultracold Quantum Matter &amp; Light</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Institute for Quantum Computing and Department of Physics &amp; Astronomy</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">University of Waterloo</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">200 University Ave. West, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1, Canada</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">E-mail: kyung.choi[AT]uwaterloo.ca</span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics</span></p>
<span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-size: 16px; -webkit-text-stroke: rgb(0, 0, 0);">31 Caroline St. North, Waterloo, ON, Canada, N2L 2Y5</span><br>