Postdoctoral Appointment in Theoretical Quantum Simulation of Molecular Collisions
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research associate at The University of Georgia
(UGA) to conduct theoretical/computational research in quantum simulation and molecular
collisions. The project involves the theoretical development of methods to use a
superconducting quantum electrical circuit as a general purpose quantum simulator. The
methods will be applied to problems in molecular collision theory and could result in one
of the first demonstrations of the simulation of one quantum system with another
quantum system, an important milestone in the quest for a quantum computer.
The successful candidate will work closely with the UGA quantum computation group of
Michael Geller and Andrew Sornborger, the UGA computational molecular collision group
of Phillip Stancil, and the UC Santa Barbara experimental superconducting quantum
computation group of John Martinis. In addition to quantum simulation algorithm
development, the work will also involve standard molecular collision calculations and
coordination with experimental efforts.
The position is expected to be available starting in September 2009, or soon thereafter,
with the initial appointment for one year. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in physics,
chemistry, or related field. Inquiries and applications, including a CV, statement of
research interests, and the names and addresses (no letters at this time, please) of three
references, should be addressed (electronically if possible) to:
Prof. Phillip C. Stancil
Department of Physics and Astronomy
and Center for Simulational Physics
The University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602-2451, USA
E-MAIL: [log in to unmask]
PHONE: (706) 583-8226
FAX: (706) 542-2492
The application deadline is July 7, 2009, but the search will continue until a suitable
candidate is identified. The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For
additional information and links, see
http://www.physast.uga.edu/~stancil/postdoc09.html
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