Associate Director, Quantum Advantage Toronto (TERM)

Date Posted: 07/31/2026

Req ID: 49691

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science

Department: Department of Physics

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Existing Vacancy: Yes

Quantum Advantage Toronto (QAT) is an interdisciplinary institutional initiative for 5 years of committed funding that brings together leading researchers, industry partners, and domain experts to accelerate the development of real-world applications of quantum technologies. Building on the University of Toronto’s internationally recognized strengths in quantum information science, QAT fosters collaboration across fields such as physics, chemistry, engineering, life sciences, medicine, finance, and policy to translate foundational discoveries into solutions with societal and economic impact. Through coordinated research programs, strategic partnerships, and creative training opportunities,



the initiative aims to position Toronto as a global hub for quantum innovation; advancing breakthroughs in areas including sensing, communications, materials, and computing while supporting the growth of Canada’s quantum ecosystem.

Reporting to the Academic Director, the Associate Director manages an interdisciplinary initiative and leads administrative and operational activities, setting strategic operational goals, and bringing strategic, operational leadership, direction and oversight to ensure the initiative's success in achieving its mission and vision of the initiative.

As the senior administrative member of the team, the Associate Director has a pivotal leadership role in strategic development, research administration and development, and initiative management. Responsibilities will include oversight of research contracts and accounts and full management responsibility for the administrative staff of the initiatives working in close partnership with the

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