Post-doctoral Research Associates in Quantum Computing, Quantum Information Theory & Foundations

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Application deadline: 

Monday, August 30, 2010

Post-doctoral Research Associates in Quantum Computing, Quantum
Information Theory & Foundations

Salary: £27,319-£35,646
Limit of tenure: 2 years
Closing date: 31 August 2010

The Department 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.Jozsa@damtp.cam.ac.uk), or Dr Adrian Kent,
(A.P.A.Kent@damtp.cam.ac.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@hermes.cam.ac.uk). Applicants should
also arrange for three professional references to reach Ms Canty by 31
August 2010.

Quote reference: LE06886

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