Research Scientist Position at AFRL

Posted on August 14, 2015 by kenbrown

QUANTUM INFORMATION RESEARCH SCIENTISTS

The Computing and Communications Division of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) Information Directorate is looking for outstanding quantum researchers to address cutting-edge computing and communications problems vital to the nation’s security. AFRL is a basic and applied research laboratory that has been supporting the US Air Force for more than 60 years. The AFRL Information Directorate employs approximately 750 scientists and engineers, and is the Air Force’s center of expertise for R&D of command, control, communications, computers, intelligence (C4I) technologies.

Emphasis areas for open technical staff positions include photonic quantum computers, and trapped-ion quantum communication repeaters.

Physics PhD degree holders in the above specific fields are sought, for three-year term appointments with possible conversion to a permanent position. Candidates for NRC post-doc appointments are also of interest. And, AFRL has strong summer employment programs, and graduate students and faculty working in the areas of interest are encouraged to apply for a summer appointment. AFRL Information Directorate staff members have been at the forefront of information science and technology developments.Staff members work on multi-disciplinary in-house teams. The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate depth in advanced quantum computing and communications, via self-motivation and collaborative efforts.

Located in upstate New York near Syracuse, the AFRL Information Directorate offers a suburban, four-season environment, superior grade and high schools, and several nearby collaborating universities with outstanding academic reputations. We offer stable employment, a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a world-class professional environment. For an overview see www.wpafb.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-131008-023.pdf.
US citizenship required. Must be eligible for a security clearance. AFRL is an equal opportunity employer. Please contact Dr. Kathy-Anne Soderberg, , (315)330-3687 (trapped-ion quantum repeaters), or Dr. Paul Alsing, , (315)330-4960 (photonic quantum computers).

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Conference: Causality in a Quantum World

Posted on July 28, 2015 by kenbrown

Causality in a Quantum World

A conference organised by the University of Queensland

Novotel Twin Waters Resort, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

August 16-21, 2015

http://causalinformation.weebly.com/conference

About.

There has been much recent interest in the suggestion that quantum mechanics might be better understood in terms of its causal structure. Novel formalism has provided a new perspective on the discrepancy between the causal structure of the classical and quantum worlds. This has significant implications for traditional approaches to the philosophy of causation; for example, that intelligent agents can come to know and control the quantum world in new ways that do not fit the standard formulations of control theory, computer science and artificial learning machines. This conference brings together both physicists and philosophers with an interest in exploring the consequences of this new approach to causality in a quantum world. The conference is part of the research project The Causal Power of Information in a Quantum World.

Speakers.

Ämin Baumeler, Cyril Branciard, Hans Briegel, Jeremy Butterfield, Giulio Chiribella, Fabio Costa, Phil Dowe, Peter Evans, Matt Farr, Mathias Frisch, Christina Giarmatzi, Ravi Gomatam, Mile Gu, Joe Henson, Gerard Milburn, David Miller, Mio Murao, Paul Näger, Alyssa Ney, Ognyan Oreshkov, Inaki San Pedro, Yohan Pelosse, Huw Price, Tim Ralph, Nina Retzlaff, Katja Ried, Howard Wiseman, Magdalena Zych.

Call for Registration.

Non-speaking participants are welcome to attend the conference for a fee of $100 (AUD). If you wish to attend, please fill out the registration form and payment details at http://causalinformation.weebly.com/conference no later than 7th of August 2015.

For further information please contact organisers Matt Farr [] or Peter Evans [].

The conference is part of the Templeton World Charity-funded project The Causal Power of Information in a Quantum World held at the University of Queensland.

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Postdoc position at Sheffield

Posted on June 21, 2015 by kenbrown

The Department of Physics and Astronomy is looking to appoint a Post-doctoral Research Associate to work on the EPSRC funded project “Towards fault-tolerant quantum computing with minimal resources” under direction of Dr Earl Campbell.

The project’s goal is to quantify and reduce the resource cost of fault-tolerance protocols in quantum computation. The appointment is initially for 3 years. The project will leverage tools from physics, mathematics and computer science, and so applicants are welcomed with a training from any of these backgrounds. You will combine analytic insights with intensive numerical simulation to determine resource costs of quantum error correction, magic state distillation or gauge-fixing, gate compilation, etc. Concepts from topology and homology theory will be used to explore the merits of exotic quantum codes beyond the well known toric code. You will have, or be about to obtain a PhD (or have equivalent experience), in quantum computing theory or a related research field.

Informal enquiries can me made to Dr Earl Campbell via . Applications must be processed through University of Sheffield jobs page (http://tinyurl.com/o2tove2) where the position is listed under reference UOS010923. The deadline for applications is 21st July 2015.

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Intelligence Community Postdoctoral Fellowship

Posted on May 28, 2015 by kenbrown

US citizens are eligible to apply for the Intelligence Community Postdoctoral fellowship at http://orau.org/icpostdoc .  There is a list of topics including Superconducting-Semiconductor Quantum Devices, Spaceborne Quantum Sensing, Special-Purpose Quantum Processing for Reconnaissance Applications, and Atomic Electromagnetic Field Sensors. The fellowship can be used to work with any research advisor at a US university or Government laboratory.

Applications are due July 3, 2015.

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PhD Positions at U. Bergen, Norway

Posted on May 17, 2015 by kenbrown
3 Research Fellows (PhD candidates) in Informatics / Computer Science
Department of Informatics, University of Bergen, Norway

Closing date for applications: 1st June 2015

These positions are advertised across specialisations, and include the following possible research topics:
1. Quantum information Theory.
2. Quantum neural networks and quantum learning algorithms.
3. Quantum computation in the context of classical message-passing on graphs and quantum graph states.
4. Graph theoretic measures applied to quantum information processing, non-contextuality and generalised physical theories, and to quantum information capacities.

For more details as to how to apply see:

For quantum topics please mention in your application that you would like to work with Professor Matthew G. Parker: http://www.ii.uib.no/~matthew/

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PhD Positions in the Centre of Excellence for Quantum Computation & Communication Technology

Posted on March 12, 2015 by kenbrown

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The Australian Centre of Excellence for Quantum Computation & Communication Technology is the world’s largest team working to develop a scalable spin based quantum computing architecture in silicon. Headquartered in Sydney, the Centre is renowned internationally for its pioneering research in atomic manipulation, atomic electronics, and high frequency cryogenic control of qubits in silicon.

PhD student: Silicon Quantum Computation We seek outstanding and enthusiastic PhD candidates to work (1) in multi-qubit silicon-based quantum computation with ESR control and (2) to develop and electrically characterize a novel quantum integrated circuit chip based on atomically precise three dimensional architectures. Candidates will learn the latest techniques in our internationally unique atomic manipulation program in how to make and measure devices with atomic-scale precision using low noise, high frequency electrical measurements at cryogenic temperatures.

Applications close:      30 June 2015 or until position filled

Contact: Professor Michelle Simmons, Email:

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Postdoc: Atomic Electronics, Centre of Excellence for Quantum Computation & Communication Technology

Posted on March 12, 2015 by kenbrown

unsw

The Australian Centre of Excellence for Quantum Computation & Communication Technology is the world’s largest team working to develop a scalable spin based quantum computing architecture in silicon. Headquartered in Sydney, the Centre is renowned internationally for its pioneering research in atomic manipulation, atomic electronics, and high frequency cryogenic control of qubits in silicon.

Postdoctoral Research Associate: Atomic Electronics REF: 10633 – Applications are sought from technically talented candidates with an ambition to create atomic-scale devices in silicon or germanium via high resolution STM-lithography and advanced semiconductor clean-room processing. Candidates should be ready to join a focused team to design, pattern and fabricate 3D devices where the active component is a single atom.  Applications are only received via our website: http://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/postdoctoral-research-associate-atomic-electronics

(Salary Level: approx. AUD A$94K – A$131K per year (plus 17% employer superannuation and leave loading)

In addition to an outstanding academic record, candidates should possess enthusiasm, ambition, and cultural sensibilities to contribute as part of a vibrant team. These are full-time contract positions for two years and extendable to three years by mutual agreement.  Applicants should systematically address the selection criteria.

Applications close: 15 April 2015

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Postdoc: Si QC at the Centre of Excellence for Quantum Computation & Communication Technology

Posted on March 12, 2015 by kenbrown

unsw

The Australian Centre of Excellence for Quantum Computation & Communication Technology is the world’s largest team working to develop a scalable spin based quantum computing architecture in silicon. Headquartered in Sydney, the Centre is renowned internationally for its pioneering research in atomic manipulation, atomic electronics, and high frequency cryogenic control of qubits in silicon.

Postdoctoral Research Associate: Silicon Quantum Computation REF: 10634 – This prestigious research position will provide an ambitious experimental scientist with a globally unique opportunity to design, characterize and measure multi-qubit devices relevant to the development of a silicon-based quantum computer. The research will investigate the controlled coupling of multi-qubit devices, and the coherent transport of quantum information. Experiments will involve the configuration and operation of high-frequency electronics compatible with cryogenic measurements. Applications are only received via our website: http://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/postdoctoral-research-associate-silicon-quantum-computation

(Salary Level: approx. AUD A$94K – A$131K per year (plus 17% employer superannuation and leave loading)

In addition to an outstanding academic record, candidates should possess enthusiasm, ambition, and cultural sensibilities to contribute as part of a vibrant team. These are full-time contract positions for two years and extendable to three years by mutual agreement.  Applicants should systematically address the selection criteria.

Applications close: 15 April 2015

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Postdoc and PhD positions at the Centre of Excellence for Quantum Computation and Communication Technology

Posted on March 9, 2015 by kenbrown

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The Australian Centre of Excellence for Quantum Computation & Communication Technology is the world’s largest team working to develop a scalable spin based quantum computing architecture in silicon. Headquartered in Sydney, the Centre is renowned internationally for its pioneering research in atomic manipulation, atomic electronics, and high frequency cryogenic control of qubits in silicon. The Centre is expanding and offering two unique research associate positions and two PhD scholarships.

2 Postdoctoral Research Associates(Salary Level: approx. AUD A$94K – A$131K per year (plus 17% employer superannuation and leave loading)

Postdoctoral Research Associate: Silicon Quantum Computation REF: 10634 – This prestigious research position will provide an ambitious experimental scientist with a globally unique opportunity to design, characterize and measure multi-qubit devices relevant to the development of a silicon-based quantum computer. The research will investigate the controlled coupling of multi-qubit devices, and the coherent transport of quantum information. Experiments will involve the configuration and operation of high-frequency electronics compatible with cryogenic measurements. Applications are only received via our website: http://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/postdoctoral-research-associate-silicon-quantum-computation

Postdoctoral Research Associate: Atomic Electronics REF: 10633 – Applications are sought from technically talented candidates with an ambition to create atomic-scale devices in silicon or germanium via high resolution STM-lithography and advanced semiconductor clean-room processing. Candidates should be ready to join a focused team to design, pattern and fabricate 3D devices where the active component is a single atom.  Applications are only received via our website: http://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/postdoctoral-research-associate-atomic-electronics

In addition to an outstanding academic record, candidates should possess enthusiasm, ambition, and cultural sensibilities to contribute as part of a vibrant team. These are full-time contract positions for two years and extendable to three years by mutual agreement.  Applicants should systematically address the selection criteria.

Applications close: 15 April 2015
2 PhD Scholarships, Silicon Quantum Computation and Atomic ElectronicsPhD student: Silicon Quantum Computation We seek outstanding and enthusiastic PhD candidates to work (1) in multi-qubit silicon-based quantum computation with ESR control and (2) to develop and electrically characterize a novel quantum integrated circuit chip based on atomically precise three dimensional architectures. Candidates will learn the latest techniques in our internationally unique atomic manipulation program in how to make and measure devices with atomic-scale precision using low noise, high frequency electrical measurements at cryogenic temperatures.

Applications close:      30 June 2015 or until position filled

Contact: Professor Michelle Simmons, Email:

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FQXi’s FOCUS ON “EVENTS”: THE PHYSICS OF WHAT HAPPENS

Posted on February 12, 2015 by kenbrown


FQXi‘s FOCUS ON “EVENTS”: THE PHYSICS OF WHAT HAPPENS
An international request for proposals – open to all researchers and
outreach specialists

Initial Applications due February 15, 2015 at 11:59PM EST

FQXi‘s programming encompasses both ‘open’ requests for proposals and
more targeted programs in particular areas of thought. The current
request for proposals targets research on the Physics of “Events” both
in physics and also in related fields including cosmology,
astrophysics, philosophy of physics, complex systems, biophysics,
computer science, and mathematics.

Everyday reality is largely made up of events: things that happen and
don’t “un-happen”. These events separate the past from the future via
the present, in which events are “happening”. The world of fundamental
physics, however, is quite different.

In general relativity (GR) for instance, “event” simply refers to a
space-time location, which may or may not coincide with something
happening. The theory has no fundamental entity that corresponds to an
event that “happens” or does not. In quantum mechanics, the
measurement of some observable can constitute an “event”, but this
process is subject to differing theoretical and philosophical
interpretations. The evolving wavefunction — like the evolving matter
and gravitational fields in GR — has no “event” built in; they must
be identified by reference to a laboratory or other macroscopic
observer. Furthermore, it is unclear to what extent events in the
macroscopic world should really be considered quantum measurements of
the archetypal variety studied in the quantum foundations literature.

Thus, both of our fundamental theories of physics are by themselves
event-free (or at best “event-lite”), and we face the question of how
to draw a firm connection between these theories and the events that
make up what happens in experienced reality. Drawing those connections
— and through the process, analyzing the notion of “event” as it
appears in its many forms throughout physics — is the aim of this
request for proposals.

Guidelines: http://fqxi.org/grants/large/initial

Application: http://fqxi.org/grants/large/initial/application

FAQs: http://fqxi.org/grants/large/initial/fa

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