QUROPE Quantum Information Processing and Communication in Europe

Location

University of Cambridge - Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics
Salary: £27,319-£35,646 pa
Limit of tenure: 2 years.
Closing date: 31 August 2010
Reference: LE06886

The Department (see http://www.damtp.cam.ac.uk/) invites applications for two post-doctoral research positions to commence on 1st October 2010 or later by agreement. The successful candidates will be associated with the Centre for Quantum Information and Foundations (formerly Centre for Quantum Computation) of the University of Cambridge (see http://cam.qubit.org).

Applications are especially welcomed from highly motivated researchers with a PhD in mathematics, theoretical physics or theoretical computer science, and a strong background in any of the following areas: quantum computation, quantum complexity theory, quantum cryptography, quantum information theory, quantum foundations (especially in its relation to any of the afore-mentioned areas). For any further queries on the scientific details and requirements of the post, please contact Professor Richard Jozsa (R [dot] Jozsa [at] damtp [dot] cam [dot] ac [dot] uk), or Dr Adrian Kent, (A [dot] P [dot] A [dot] Kent [at] damtp [dot] cam [dot] ac [dot] uk).

Applications should include a full CV, publications list, a summary of research interests (up to one page), and a completed form CHRIS6 Parts I and III (downloadable from http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/personnel/forms/chris6/).

Applications quoting reference LE06886 should be emailed or posted (to arrive by 31 August 2010) to:

Ms Miranda Canty, DAMTP,
Centre for Mathematical Sciences,
University of Cambridge, Wilberforce Road,
Cambridge CB3 0WB
(Email: mlc59 [at] hermes [dot] cam [dot] ac [dot] uk).

Applicants should also arrange for three professional references to reach Ms Canty by 31 August 2010.