Position Summary

The Faculty of Arts and Science at Queen’s University invites applications for a Queen’s National Scholar (QNS) tenure track appointment at therank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics, Engineering Physics, and Astronomy .

Candidates are expected to establish an independent, internationally competitive research program with demonstrated leadership in theoretical quantum optics, complementing existing quantum optics, and nanophotonics research in the department. The position also involves teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels. We are targeting an outstanding theorist or computational physicist; however, we will also consider exceptional experimentalists whose focus strongly compliments existing quantum optics and nanophotonics research within the department. This QNS position comes with yearly research funds and a teaching reduction for five years.

The appointment is expected tobegin July 1, 2027. This posting is for a new position within the University.

Further information about theQueen’s National Scholars Programis available through theOffice of the Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic).

Qualifications

Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent degree in Physics or a related field completed at the start date of the appointment. As a Queen’s National Scholar, the successful candidate will demonstrate excellence and leadership in research and will clearly demonstrate the following attributes:

1. Be an innovative researcher whose accomplishments are recognized internationally and who has made a notable impact in their field, as demonstrated through peer-assessed publications and diverse forms of scholarly impact (e.g., invited presentations at international conferences, research awards,



a track record of attracting external funding, and scientific collaborations). Have a vision of a clear, original, innovative research program of the highest quality with evidence of strong collaborations and interdisciplinary scholarship. Evidence that the research program aligns with institutional and faculty priorities in quantum optics and nanophotonics. Further information on research priorities at Queen’s is available in the Queen’s Strategy and the Queen’s Strategic Research Plan. Have an ability to attract, develop and retain excellent trainees, students and future researchers. Demonstrated commitment to advancing Indigenization, equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism, and accessibility (I-EDIAA) in teaching and research.

The diverse backgrounds of applicants and the type of scholarship appropriate to their research areas, as well as the diverse range of scholarly methodologies and ways of measuring impact will be considered when assessing the quality of the scholarly or creative work. Candidates will be evaluated using the principles of theDeclaration on Research Assessment (DORA) and with attention to the diverse ways excellence can be demonstrated. The successful candidate will also be expected to make contributions through service to the department, the Faculty, the University, and/or the broader community.



Theannualsalary for this appointment is expected to bebetween $150,000 and $175,000. ActualSalary will becommensuratewith qualifications and experience.

The successful candidate for this position, an emerging leader in theoretical quantum optics, will join and amplify a thriving optics and photonics cluster at Queen’s. The candidate is expected to have a track record of research excellence, and a vision for future directions in areas related to quantum optics or quantum photonics with a focus on areas that include, but are not limited to, fundamental quantum optics, light-matter interactions, quantum related protocols, artificial intelligence, quantum sensing and quantum computing. This physics-based research position should synergize and complement that of the existing groups at the Department of Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy, which already have a strong track record of team-oriented work in quantum optics, including waveguide QED, quantum dot photonics, squeezing, photonics for quantum, AI, and related fields.

Photonics and quantum optics is an established area of strength at Queen’s, with current groups leading large national and international. This directly reflects the strategic importance of these fields, which closely align with both the Canada’s National Quantum Strategy (with $360M in funds committed over 7 years) and the Pan-Canadian AI Strategy (with over $440M committed over 10 years). The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join and lead initiatives in these areas, supported by access to major shared infrastructure at Queen’s. This includes access to advanced computing facilities through the Centre for Advanced Computing ( access to clean-room facilities through NanoFabrication Kin

📌 Queen’s National Scholar (Kingston)
🏢 Department of Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy, Queen's University
📍 Kingston