The research group of Cunlu Zhou at the Department of Computer Science and Institut quantique of the Université de Sherbrooke (Québec, Canada) invites applications for multiple postdoctoral research positions in quantum computing and artificial intelligence.
Successful candidates will be encouraged to develop original research ideas within one or more of the following directions:
Research Directions
- Quantum Algorithms and Quantum Error Correction: Near-term and early fault-tolerant algorithms, open quantum systems, dissipative quantum algorithms, and algorithm co-design with quantum error correction. This is the core program of Cunlu Zhou's IBM Quantum Research Chair, involving close collaboration with IBM Quantum.
- Quantum Algorithms for Quantum Chemistry and Scattering: Fault-tolerant quantum algorithms for quantum chemistry and molecular scattering, particularly ultracold scattering.
- Quantum Algorithms for Finance: Quantum algorithms for computational finance, financial modeling, and optimization.
- Quantum Machine Learning: Quantum generative models, quantum flow models, and quantum computational advantage in learning tasks.
- AI for Quantum Computing: AI-driven quantum noise learning, error mitigation and correction, tensor-network methods, and quantum algorithm design.
- Hybrid CV–DV Quantum Computing: Quantum algorithms and protocols for continuous-variable and discrete-variable hybrid architectures.
- Quantum Learning: Efficient learning of quantum systems, including Hamiltonian learning, quantum state learning, and related problems.
Candidates may pursue one or more of these directions and propose related research topics that complement the group's expertise.
Research Environment
Our group is part of two leading research institutes: Institut quantique, with more than 300 researchers and students working across quantum information, quantum engineering, and quantum materials, and Mila – Quebec AI Institute, a leading international AI research institute.
The positions offer opportunities for collaborations and potential co-supervision with researchers at other academic institutions, as well as collaborations with industrial partners including IBM Quantum, Quandela, and Nord Quantique. See the full advertisement for details of the research directions and potential co-supervisors.
Qualifications
Candidates should have a PhD in computer science, mathematics, quantum physics, quantum chemistry, or a closely related field. Familiarity with quantum computing is required. We seek researchers with strong mathematical or computational skills, a solid publication record, research independence, and the ability to work effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
Eligibility is subject to Université de Sherbrooke's postdoctoral appointment requirements.
Appointment Conditions
- Salary: CAD $70,000–$80,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience.
- Duration: Initial two-year appointment, with the possibility of a third year.
- Starting date: Flexible, beginning in early 2027.
- Location: Université de Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada.
Application Procedure
Applications must be submitted through AcademicJobsOnline and include:
- A brief cover letter describing your qualifications, motivation for joining our group, and primary research area(s) of interest.
- An academic CV, including publications.
- A research statement (maximum 3 pages, excluding references).
- Three reference letters submitted directly by referees through AcademicJobsOnline.
Applications received by December 13, 2026, will receive full consideration. Applications will continue to be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.
Full advertisement and application portal: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/33368
