Postdoctoral Researcher - Semiconductor Quantum Devices
I am seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join my group at the University of Waterloo to work on funded projects in semiconductor quantum devices.
This is an experimental position for someone with strong hands-on experience in nanofabrication and low-temperature electrical measurements. The successful candidate will help lead one of two funded projects, contribute to the design and fabrication of nanoscale devices, perform cryogenic transport measurements, analyze data, publish results, and help mentor graduate students in the group.
The ideal candidate will have experience with cleanroom-based semiconductor device fabrication, including tools and processes such as lithography, deposition, etching, metallization, dielectric processing, lift-off, SEM/optical inspection, and process troubleshooting. Experience with cryogenic measurements — including dilution refrigerators or related low-temperature systems, device wiring, filtering, grounding, low-noise transport, and measurement automation — is also essential.
This role is well suited to an experimentalist who wants to take ownership of a major research direction, work closely with students and collaborators, and make a meaningful contribution to the development of semiconductor quantum technologies.
Candidates should have, or be close to completing, a PhD in physics, electrical engineering, materials science, quantum engineering, nanotechnology, or a related field. Experience with semiconductor quantum dots, spin qubits, mesoscopic devices, hybrid semiconductor-superconductor systems, RF/microwave measurements, or cryogenic device packaging would be an asset.
The position is based on site at the University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Ontario, with access to excellent facilities for nanofabrication, quantum-device characterization, and low-temperature measurement.
Interested candidates should send a CV, a brief cover letter, and contact information for references. In the cover letter, please describe relevant experience with nanofabrication, cryogenic measurement, and experimental leadership or mentoring.
