Research Associate

Academic

Job Category

Faculty Non Bargaining

Job Title

Research Associate - Spin Qubit Research Scientist

Department

Research | Quantum Matter Institute | Faculty of Science (Andrea Damascelli)

Posting End Date

November 28, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

December 31, 2026

The expected pay for this position is $7,500/month.

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Job Summary

The Stewart Blusson Quantum Matter Institute (Blusson QMI) at the University of British Columbia is a world-leading venture into research of systems and phenomena explicitly involving quantum mechanics that consists of physicists, chemists and engineers, with strong and active partnerships with world leading institutions.

The Research Associate, Spin Qubits Research Scientist is a highly motivated and skilled research scientist that experimentally investigates the behaviour of scalable multi-quantum-dot based quantum circuits using Ge materials. The Research Associate will also contribute to writing and publishing research project results, mentoring students and postdocs, and collaborating with other national and international academic institutions, government, and industry organizations. Other activities include attending conferences and workshops to gather and disseminate research results in high-impact publications, writing and submission of grants to fund research activities.

Organizational Status

The Research Associate, SpinQ Scientist reports to Project Principal Investigator Joe Salfi and formally to the Blusson QMI Scientific Director Andrea Damascelli, and. The incumbent makes decisions regarding planning and implementation of research projects and provides mentoring and coaching to students, postdoctoral fellows, senior staff, and international users.

Work Performed

Research activities- Prepares and measures multi-quantum dot quantum circuits building on a successful process already developed by Salfi’s team in the QMI Nanofab facility [1].- Experimentally investigates and optimizes the performance of novel multi-quantum dot circuits and/or interconnects. Identifies and investigates scalable multi-quantum dot circuits;- Contributes to multi-year roadmapping activities at a yearly program review involving project partners including a semi-industrial foundry;- Interacts with a team of graduate students and postdocs to investigate qubit properties and demonstrate novel algorithms with support from theory partners;- Contributes to the preparation and writing of research proposals and to the preparation of progress reports.

Fostering learning- Provides scientific advice and mentoring to students, postdoctoral fellows, and other staff.- Disseminates research results in high impact papers.- Attends relevant conferences and workshops to collect or disseminate knowledge.

Supervision Received

Works independently, in consultation with the Scientific Director and Principal Investigator and other faculty members. Is called upon to use unique and highly advanced technical knowledge to resolve complex scientific and technical problems that have not been previously encountered and do not have established methods, principles or guidelines to follow for resolution - develops these as necessary and documents the process.

Supervision Given

Works together with the Principal Investigator, and is called upon to use unique and advanced technical knowledge to resolve or aid in the resolution of complex scientific and technical problems with students and postdocs.

Qualifications- PhD and Postdoctoral experience in physics, electrical engineering, or a related discipline.- Track record of publications on experimental measurement of quantum devices in reputable scientific journals.- Highly skilled in quantum device fabrication and experiment including quantum measurement, milliKelvin cryogenics, low-noise high-frequency (microwave) and low-frequency measurements.- Interest and capacity for independent research- Experience mentoring students and postdocs.

[1] Tanvir, Sajadi, Stehouwer, Sammak, Veldhorst, Scappucci, and Salfi, _in preparation_