Assistant Professor - Atomic, Molecular & Optical Physics

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Calgary invites applications from outstanding candidates in experimental atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO) physics for nomination to a Tier II Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Experimental Quantum Information Science. The Canada Research Chairs Programme has been established by the Canadian government to enable Canadian universities to foster research excellence and enhance their role as world class centres of research. Further information on the CRC programme may be found at www.chairs.gc.ca.

This assistant professorship is part of the University's expansion in quantum information science, which includes the disciplines of experimental and theoretical physics in addition to computer science. As of September 2003, the Department will be the home of a new research group in quantum information science, supported by the Alberta Informatics Circle of Research Excellence (iCORE) program.

The new faculty member will have the opportunity to interact closely with dynamic research groups in the Department of Computer Science currently investigating fundamental issues in quantum algorithms, complexity theory, and cryptography, and with current members of the AMO group in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, whose current activities include ion cooling and trapping, high resolution spectroscopy, and degenerate dilute atomic gases. Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit www.cpsc.ucalgary.ca/Research/quantum.

The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience or equivalent in experimental physics, an excellent track record in experimental physics research, an ability to establish and maintain an outstanding research program in quantum information science, and a strong commitment to teaching excellence.

Applications with curriculum vitae (including a full list of publications, statements of research, and teaching goals) and four letters of reference should be sent to:

Chair, Search Committee
Experimental Quantum Information Science
Department of Physics and Astronomy
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB, Canada T2N 1N4
E-mail: jcarr@ucalgary.ca
Telephone: (403) 220-3293
Fax: (403) 282-9154.

The deadline for applications is May 15, 2003. Nomination to the CRC Program will occur in September 2003, and the anticipated start date is July 1, 2004.

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