Dvira Segal

OPENINGS

Our research is driven by curiosity.

Postdoctoral position in Quantum Algorithms and Simulations - University of Toronto - 2026

Open postdoctoral position in the research group of Professor Dvira Segal at the University of Toronto.

The position will focus on one or more of the following areas:
(i) Developing algorithms for open quantum systems and testing on analog/digital quantum devices.
(ii) Quantum simulations of many-body systems: Developing and conducting simulations on classical and quantum devices.
(iii) Assessing physical resource costs in quantum hardware and algorithms; exploring fundamental thermodynamical costs associated with information processing

The position can be affiliated with either the Department of Chemistry or the Department of Physics at the University of Toronto.

Publications from the group can be found at pubs

Experience:
(i) Candidates with a strong background in open quantum systems/quantum many body physics/quantum simulations and quantum algorithms are invited to apply.
(ii) A PhD in quantum physics / theoretical chemistry /applied math or related fields, obtained within the last five years, is required.

Salary:
85 K CAD/year + benefits. Funding is available for a 2-year project.

Application Process:
Please email me your CV, a one-page research proposal outlining interests and plans, and the names of two referees. Applications should be sent to dvira.segal@utoronto.ca with the subject line "Postdoctoral Position in Quantum Algorithms".
Start date: ASAP

We encourage applications from all backgrounds. We strive to excel and contribute creative and rigorous work to science. We value service and outreach initiatives.

Please email: dvira.segal AT utoronto.ca

Undergrads in Chemistry or Physics: Summer research projects are available for second or third year domestic students through NSERC USRA, or similar programs.
Undergraduates summer 2023 project description

Students are encoraged to contact me directly. No prior programming experinece is required, motivation is the key!
Other opportunities:
1. International students can be funded by CQIQC scholarship .
2. Excellent (domestic and international) U of T students may be funded by the UTEA - Please contact me directly.

I am also accepting students for the CHM499Y & PHY479Y research projects.

Graduate Students (Chemistry and Physics): Positions are available to prospective graduate students from the Chemistry and Physics Departments. A formal application to Graduate Admissions will have to be made to either Phys/Chem Graduate Program:
Physics Admission
Chemistry Admission
Note to potential international graduate students: Due to very high volume of emails, I will not respond to general potential grad students inquiries. I will only reply to selected emails, as relevant. Happy to discuss with you potential projects - once your application to our program is submitted.