ERATO-SORST Quantum Computation and Information Project　invites applications for post-doctoral positions to conduct theoretical research on quantum computation and information science, including quantum cryptography, quantum algorithm, quantum communication, and other fundamental topics on quantum information, or to conduct experimental research on quantum information with photons. Applicants should have earned a PhD in physics, computer science, information science, mathematics, or a related field, have demonstrated an excellent research accomplishment in quantum information science. The positions are being offered for a period of one-year with possible renewal until the end of our project (March 31, 2011). Salary will be in the range JPY5,000,000 - 6,500,000 per year, depending upon qualifications and experience.
Applicant should send the following items in electric form (PDF strongly encouraged),
(1)CV
(2)List of publications
(3)Copy of main papers (up to five papers)
(4)Summary of the main result
(5)Plan of research
to Dr. Akihisa Tomita, ERATO-SORST Quantum Computation and Information Project Japan Science and Technology Agency
ADDRESS: Daini Hongo White Bldg.
5-28-3, Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
Phone: +81-3-3818-3314, Fax: +81-3-3818-3313
E-mail: tomita@qci.jst.go.jp.

ERATO-SORST Quantum Computation and Information Project, funded by Japan Science and Technology (JST) Agency, is located in the front of The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan. The positions will offer opportunities to interact with active research groups on quantum information theory and experiment in Japan.

Required by September 1st 2008 or as soon as possible thereafter to undertake research in Quantum Information Theory within the Centre for Theoretical Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics at Queen's University Belfast and to contribute to teaching in the Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics teaching division.

Applicants should clearly state if they wish to be considered for the Reader post, the Lecturer post, or both.

Informal enquiries may be directed to: Dr J. F. McCann, e-mail: j.f.mccann@qub.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0)28 9097 6041.

A generous start-up package will be available to the successful candidate.

Salary scale:
Lecturer, £30,012 - £44,074 per annum (including contribution points)
Reader, £42,791 - £54,206 per annum (including contribution points)

Closing date: 4.00pm, Friday 6th June 2008

Please visit our website for further information and to apply online AT www.qub.ac.uk/jobs or alternatively contact the Personnel Department, Queen's University Belfast, BT7 1NN. Tel: +44 (0)28 90973044 or +44 (0)28 90973854 (answering machine). FAX: +44 (0)28 90971040 or email: personnel@qub.ac.uk.

The University is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit. It therefore welcomes applications from all sections of society and particularly welcomes applications from people with a disability.

ICFO is currently offering a post-doctoral position to a well-qualified, highly motivated and dynamic young scientist who wishes to enhance his/her scientific career in the field of Experimental Quantum Optics with Cold Atoms. The successful candidate will be part of the research group led by Dr. Morgan Mitchell.
The candidate is expected to participate in and eventually lead research projects using the ICFO rubidium trap, a double-MOT plus optical dipole trap for preparing and studying cold rubidium atomic ensembles. Current work includes spin squeezing and studies of light-matter interactions with cold ensembles and near-resonant light. See http://www.icfo.es for details on the group.

The successful applicant will have demonstrated research ability in at least one of the following experimental areas: atom trapping and cooling, quantum optics, laser physics, low-noise techniques, continuous-variable quantum information. He/ She have to be able to lead a small, international team of graduate students in day-to-day experimental work. Strong communication skills in the common language (English) are required, too.

Eligibility and Conditions
Candidates must hold an internationally-recognized PhD-equivalent degree (or evidence of its completion in the near future) in a field of science related to quantum optics and atomic physics.
No restrictions of citizenship apply to the ICFO post-doctoral contracts.
The fellowship is available for 1 year, in the first instance, but can be extended following the successful outcome of the initial phase.

Application procedure
Suitable candidates are requested to submit:
· A presentation letter with a declaration of interest,
· A Curriculum Vitae, including full address, a contact phone number and e-mail address,
· The contact e-mail of three potential referees.
Applications should be submitted by e-mail to: icfojobs@icfo.es.
E-mail submissions must include the mailing label “EQO” and your last name printed before the label.
Applications can also be submitted by post to the Post-Doc Screening Committee.
Candidates should be willing to be contacted by phone during the selection process.

Deadlines
The call will remain open until suitable candidates are identified.
For updated information about ICFO, please visit http://www.icfo.es/

The Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Calgary invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Theoretical Quantum Optics at the assistant or associate professor level to start January 2009. All applicants must have a PhD in Physics or equivalent, postdoctoral experience in theoretical quantum optics, demonstrated excellence in teaching, and a strong record of research achievements in quantum optics, especially in the nexus between quantum optics and quantum information science. The successful applicant will also have a track record of successful collaboration with experimentalists. The successful candidate will be required to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels and conduct a vigorous research program.

Position Requirements

The University of Calgary is the home of the multidisciplinary Institute for Quantum Information Science (http://iqis.org/). Hosted within the Department of Physics and Astronomy (http://www.phas.ucalgary.ca), the Institute has six faculty members in three Departments: Computer Science, Physics & Astronomy, and Mathematics & Statistics. Areas of research in the Institute include experimental quantum communication, information processing, and storage, and theoretical work on optical quantum information gates, quantum information processing in cold atoms and molecules, quantum resource theory including entanglement, one-way quantum computing and graph states, universal quantum simulators, and quantum algorithms and complexity.

The University of Calgary is located in the city of Calgary in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. With a population over one million, it is Canada’s fourth largest metropolitan centre and offers a vibrant cultural community and access to outstanding outdoor recreation.

Applications will be reviewed commencing August 1, 2008, and will be considered until the position is filled. Applicants should provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a research statement including impact of past results and future goals, selected reprints, a teaching statement, and arrange for at least three letters of reference to be sent to:

Professor Russ Taylor, Head
Department of Physics & Astronomy
University of Calgary
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4

E-mail: admin@phas.ucalgary.ca

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Calgary respects, appreciates, and encourages diversity.