Staff - Non Union Job Category Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants Job Profile Non Union Salaried - Engineering Technician 3 Job Title Quantum Measurement Research Technician Department Technical Operations | Quantum Matter Institute | Faculty of Science Compensation Range $6,088.24 - $6,966.27 CAD Monthly Posting End Date May 29, 2025 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date Jun 14, 2026 At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. Job Summary The Stewart Blusson Quantum Matter Institute (Blusson QMI) at the University of British Columbia is a world-leading venture into research of systems and phenomena explicitly involving quantum mechanics that consists of physicists, chemists and engineers, with strong and active partnerships with world leading institutions. The Quantum Measurement Research Technician is a highly motivated and skilled individual who develops infrastructure for measurement of quantum devices, primarily multi-quantum-dot based quantum circuits based on Ge heterostructures, for the group of Principal Investigator Joe Salfi and his collaborators. The incumbent will contribute to writing and publishing research project results, attend conferences and workshops to gather and disseminate research results in high-impact publications, and participate in multi-year roadmapping activities at a yearly program review. With others in Salfi’s team, the incumbent will contribute to coordination of research, preparation of reports, and technical content relevant to a yearly program review. The candidate will work on-site at UBC. Organizational Status The Quantum Measurement Research Technician reports to Project Principal Investigator Joe Salfi and formally to the Blusson QMI Facilities Director. The incumbent coordinates the planning and implementation of research projects. Work Performed In collaboration with other team members, supports the development of experimental measurement setups using a combination of already acquired ambient temperature and low-temperature electronics for quantum device measurement, especially solid-state qubits, to be deployed in three to four different cryogenic systems. Contributes, together with other team members, to the development of new software (or adapting existing software) for experimental control and data acquisition. Contributes to a Canada-wide project on Spin Qubits in the form of technical presentations in yearly program reviews, writing or editing content for progress reports, and liaising with industry partners on measurement infrastructure. Consequence of Error/Judgement Proactive solution seeking will be strongly encouraged but, as this is a support position, decisions must be made collaboratively with the relevant research group. Failure to work cooperatively and collaboratively with Blusson QMI staff could lead to lower research productivity. The Quantum Measurement Research Technician must take responsibility for any errors in work, report problems/mistakes in a timely fashion, and work hard to correct them. Supervision Received Works independently, in consultation with the Principal Investigator and other faculty members. Is called upon to use unique and highly advanced technical knowledge to resolve complex scientific and technical problems that have not been previously encountered and do not have established methods, principles or guidelines to follow for resolution - develops these as necessary and documents the process. Supervision Given Provides advice to the Principal Investigator, postdocs, and graduate students on the development of new nanofabrication processes. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from a technical college or institute or completion of a recognized apprenticeship and a minimum three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. - Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own - Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion Preferred Qualifications - Degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline. - Working knowledge and demonstrable hands- on experience working with cryogenic apparatus. - Working knowledge and demonstrable hands- on experience with experimental evaluation of electronic devices at cryogenic temperatures. - Experience and/or desire to gain experience in contributing to the management of projects with deadlines and deliverables. - Demonstrated team-work and creative problem-solving abilities. - Working knowledge and demonstrable hands- on experience with microwave and optical measurements at cryogenic temperatures. The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world. Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential. New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Are you ready to embrace the future together? Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. 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