Position Description

Led by Prof. Hang Chi, the Quantum Electronic Devices and Circuits Laboratory investigates magnetic quantum hybrids for information and computation by synergistically combining ab initio simulations, crystal growth, film deposition, device fabrication and quantum transport (with 70+ articles in leading journals garnering 9,000+ citations and h = 40 on Google Scholar).

Prof. Chi’s group envisions to advance interface-driven magnetic, topological and superconducting materials and devices, leveraging state-of-the-art research infrastructures at the University of Ottawa, including AIXTRON MOCVD, MBRAUN Gloveboxes, ONWAY 2D Transfer System, and Quantum Design PPMS (14 T and 50 mK), with strong supports from Canada Research Chairs, Canada Foundation for Innovation, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, New Frontiers in Research Fund and U.S. Army Research Office.

The role:

A successful candidate is expected to have proven excellent credentials in experimental condensed matter physics, materials science and/or electrical engineering. Under the supervision of Prof. Chi, the successful candidate will champion the development of emergent skyrmionic, altermagnetic, magnonic materials, magnetic topological electronic devices, nonreciprocal superconducting and/or molecular spintronics.

Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Lead the planned development of novel magnetic, topological and superconducting hybrids
• Propose and perform new magneto-optical-acoustic-thermo-electric transport experiments
• Assist in collaboration leveraging muon, neutron, scanning/tunneling and high field facilities
• Prepare manuscripts, reports and presentations for conference and knowledge mobilization
• Mentor junior group members including graduate, undergraduate and visiting students

Qualifications:

Education – Ph.D. in relevant field

A background in one or more of the following areas: (i) film deposition (MBE, CVD), (ii) crystal growth (flux, Bridgman, CVT), (iii) device fabrication (2D/moiré, e-beam/FIB lithography), (iv) quantum transport.

Location:

The Chi Lab is located at the University of Ottawa (150 Louis-Pasteur Private, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 6N5, Canada).

How to apply:

REQUIRED MATERIAL

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Research Statement (up to three pages)
• Contact information of three references

All the required materials should be combined in a single PDF and submitted to Prof. Chi (Hang.Chi@uOttawa.ca).

DEADLINE

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning July 1st, 2025, until the position is filled. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a 20-minute screening interview. Successful candidates will be asked to present a 40-minute research talk for the final interview.

The initial appointment will be for one year and is expected to begin as soon as feasible (with some flexibility to accommodate the selected candidate’s availability and personal circumstances including immigration processing). Renewal (up to three years) is possible based on satisfactory performance.