Assistant Professor, Materials, Interfaces, and Fabrication for Quantum Technologies

Network Infrastructure, residing in the Faculty of Science at the University of Calgary.

The successful candidate for the Emerging Leader will conduct innovative, high-impact research, secure external funding, build partnerships, contribute to teaching and curriculum development, and advance knowledge mobilization, innovation, commercialization, policy, and broader societal impact. Candidates should demonstrate research excellence, foster collaborative approaches, and a commitment to fostering inclusive research and learning environments.

Research Area

Building on UCalgary's established strengths across the quantum science and technology spectrum - particularly in quantum interfaces, devices, and sensing - the University is seeking candidates for an IMPACT+ Emerging Leader faculty position in Materials, Interfaces, and Fabrication for Quantum Technologies. This position offers an opportunity to expand UCalgary's research capacity in materials science for quantum technologies.

The University of Calgary requires that candidates have completed a doctoral degree and have expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Materials science for quantum technologies
• Materials engineering for quantum technologies
• Computational materials research for quantum technologies

The successful candidate will develop an innovative research program focused on advancing the design, development, and fabrication of materials for quantum technologies. Relevant areas of research may include diamond growth and the development or characterization of other quantum materials. The candidate's research is expected to leverage the new capabilities provided by UCalgary's qLab infrastructure, scheduled to open in 2027, and/or the University's growing high-performance computing capacity for quantum-related research.

The position may involve experimental, computational, or integrated approaches and will be aligned with one of the Departments of Chemistry, Computer Science, or Electrical and Software Engineering.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Contribute to the research and societal impact objectives of the Eddie Goldenberg Research Chair of Canada in Scalable Quantum Network Infrastructure.
• Develop a research program designed on improving and expanding the design and fabrication of quantum materials through research focuses such as diamond or other quantum material growth.
• Develop and sustain an independent, externally funded research programme leading to peer-reviewed publication of national and international standing.
• Teach effectively at both undergraduate and graduate levels, including courses in the candidate's area of specialization, across a variety of formats, settings and modalities.
• Supervise and mentor graduate students at the MSc and PhD levels.

Eligibility

In accordance with the Canada Impact+ Emerging Leaders program requirements (https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-plus-chairs/program-details/competition/2026/apply.html):

• Candidates must be internationally based at the time of recruitment (both working and residing outside Canada).
• Successful candidates will have up until July 1, 2027 to start in the role.

Expatriate Canadians wishing to relocate to Canada are welcome to apply.

An Early Career Researcher is a researcher within five years from the date of their first research-related appointment, minus eligible delays in research, where:

• research-related appointments are defined as those where the individual has the autonomy to conduct research independently; and
• all eligible leaves (e.g., maternity, parental, medical, bereavement) are credited as twice the amount of time taken, and professional leaves (e.g., training, sabbatical, administrative) are not credited.
• More information at https://careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/canada

To Apply

Interested individuals are encouraged to apply online via the University of Calgary Careers site using the 'Apply Now' link. Complete applications should include:

• Cover letter and curriculum vitae, including the name and contact information of three referees.
• Statement of research interests, accomplishments and vision (maximum 2 page)
• A teaching statement, including an articulation of the candidate's teaching philosophy, approach to course design at the undergraduate and graduate level, and approach to research supervision (up to 2 pages).
• Statement on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (maximum 1 pages)

Application Deadline: November 13, 2026

If you have questions about this opportunity, please contact scidean@ucalgary.ca

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy (https://www.ucalgary.ca/indigenous-strategy/) ii' taa'poh'to'p committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments (https://www.ucalgary.ca/provost/strategic-initiatives/office-institutional-commitments) (oicteam@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Carley L'Hirondelle, People & Culture (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).

The terms and conditions of this appointment, including salary, are governed by the collective agreement between the Faculty Association of the University of Calgary and the Governors of the University of Calgary. Detailed information is available here.

The University of Calgary adheres to the principles of the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) and strives to evaluate research impact responsibly and inclusively by explicitly considering discipline-appropriate methods for demonstrating the quality, significance, and societal impact of a broad range of research contributions.

The University of Calgary recognizes that candidates have varying career paths and that career interruptions can be part of an excellent academic record. Candidates are encouraged but not required to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions to allow for a fair assessment of their application. Selection committees have been instructed to give careful consideration to, and be sensitive to the impact of, career interruptions when assessing the candidate's research productivity.

The University of Calgary's comprehensive benefits and pension program is designed to promote a productive level of health and well-being to staff members. To learn about our comprehensive benefits package, please visit: https://www.ucalgary.ca/hr/benefits-pension/perks/benefits-ucalgary.

About Quantum at the University of Canada

UCalgary's quantum research and innovation ecosystem is a dynamic collection of interconnected initiatives and programs that support quantum research from foundational science through technology integration with industry. It includes: Quantum City, where quantum technology becomes quantum solutions; Quantum Horizons Alberta focused on quantum foundations; the Canada Excellence Research Chair in Photonic Quantum Science and Technologies; qHub (collision space) and qLab (advanced fabrication and characterization facility); and training initiatives IQuCode CREATE and the globally-unique Professional Master of Quantum Computing.

About the University of Calgary

UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups (https://ucalgary.ca/news/ucalgary-top-startup-creator-amongst-research-institutions-canada). Start something (https://www.ucalgary.ca/startsomething) today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit https://www.ucalgary.ca/.

The university's commitment to the Indigenous Strategy is evident through the oversight of 18 Elders serving on the Circle of Advisors and the many unit-based circles working towards implementation of the strategy including the Faculty Advisory Circle and teams such as the Office of Indigenous Engagement, the Writing Symbols Lodge, and the Indigenous Research Support Team. Many Indigenous-based events and processes are impacting curriculum, programming and polices at the University of Calgary.

About Calgary, Alberta

Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.

With a growing urban Indigenous population of approximately 50,000 people, there are several Indigenous organizations and many events and ceremonies taking place in the city throughout the year.