Two postdoctoral research positions are now available in our group at the Institute for Quantum Computing, University of Waterloo. We anticipate two-year appointments, with the possibility of a third year, contingent on performance and funding. These appointments may begin as early as Fall 2017. Excellent candidates are sought with an experimental background in semiconductor devices, nano- and micro-fabrication, and cryogenic transport measurements. A PhD in Physics, Engineering Physics, Chemistry or closely related fields is required. Experience with device modeling using finite element methods is desirable, but not strictly required. Knowledge of techniques in classical/quantum optics and spectroscopy is also helpful. We are equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories for device fabrication and measurement.
The first project involves the fabrication and measurement of lateral quantum dots and gated P-N junctions in III-V semiconductor heterostructures, e.g. GaAs or InGaAs two-dimensional electron gases. Applications of interest include novel solid-state quantum light sources and electron (or hole) spin qubits. Strong prior experience with standard micro-fabrication tools and methods is necessary. Familiarity with gate-defined quantum dots and high-frequency techniques (e.g. fast gating) is highly desirable. The project is in collaboration with Engineering-based researchers who are experts in quantum optics and materials growth. The entire team consists of several postdoctoral and graduate members, whom the researcher will work alongside.
The second project is to develop infrared photodetector technology based on III-V nanowires. It will involve fabrication of, and experimentation on, single-wire and ensemble-wire photo-transport devices, both at room temperature and at cryogenic temperatures. Knowledge of semiconductor device modeling and optical spectroscopy techniques are desirable. The researcher may also contribute to other nanowire device initiatives, such as fundamental transport studies in low dimensions, quantum dot spin qubits, and topological states in solid-state systems. The project is in collaboration with nanowire growth experts at McMaster University. The researcher will work alongside another postdoctoral researcher and 2-3 graduate students.
Interested candidates please contact Prof. Baugh, baugh[at]uwaterloo.ca
