aspuru-list November 2016

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by Siria Serrano

Dear Group, Please note that Felix's new work email is: aspuru.laboratory(a)gmail.com. He is also available at the aspuru.staff(a)gmail.com email but emails sent to the staff account forward to both him and I. Cheers, Siria -- *Siria Serrano* *Faculty Assistant* *Aspuru-Guzik Group* *Harvard University **Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology* *12 Oxford St. M 136* *Cambridge, MA 02138* *P:** (617) 496-1716 <%28617%29%20496-1716>** F: **617-496-9411 <617-496-9411>*

7 years, 5 months

[Aspuru-Guzik Group List] Beer and snacks tonight?

by Semion Saikin

Hi Aspuru-Guzians, Is anybody interested to have some beer/wine tonight while waiting for the election results and supposedly celebrating them? If you would like, come over to my house about 7pm. I plan to grill chicken. Any additional food you bring in will be appreciated also. :) The address is 30 Howard St., Arlington 02476, it's just 4 miles from the campus. The easiest way getting there is bus 77. If you're coming, please, send me a message, so I would have a head count. If you're lost my cell is 619-212-6649 Semion

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[Aspuru-Guzik Group List] Fwd: [Ccb-faculty-list] Special seminar: Microwave reaction acceleration & alternatives

by Alan Aspuru-Guzik

This might be of interest to those interested in robochemistry. Alan Alán Aspuru-Guzik | Professor of Chemistry and Chemical Biology | Harvard University 12 Oxford Street, Room M113 | Cambridge, MA 02138 (617)-384-8188 | http://aspuru.chem.harvard.edu ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Scharf, Austin <ascharf(a)g.harvard.edu> Date: Sun, Nov 6, 2016 at 10:29 AM Subject: [Ccb-faculty-list] Special seminar: Microwave reaction acceleration & alternatives To: ccb-faculty-list(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu, instructional_staff(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu, ccb-gradstudents-list(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu, ccb-postdocs(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu Hello CCB, Please join us for a special seminar tomorrow morning, Monday, November 7, at 10 am in the Cabot Division Room. Dr. Jennifer Kremsner of Anton Paar GmbH, a leader in reaction acceleration by microwave and traditional heating methods, will be giving a presentation on the existence and nature of non-thermal microwave effects, and providing comparisons between microwave-accelerated reactions and "conventionally heated" analogs. The presentation will be especially applicable to any of you who use microwave-accelerated reaction chemistry in organic synthesis, and Dr. Kremsner will also be providing examples of materials science applications. I hope to see many of you tomorrow morning. Best, Austin Scharf -- Austin B. Scharf, Ph.D. Director of Advanced Undergraduate Laboratories Lecturer in Chemistry Department of Chemistry & Chemical Biology Harvard University ascharf(a)g.harvard.edu Office: 617-496-7114 _______________________________________________ Ccb-faculty-list mailing list Ccb-faculty-list(a)lists.fas.harvard.edu To unsubscribe from this list or get other information: https://lists.fas.harvard.edu/mailman/listinfo/ccb-faculty-list

7 years, 6 months

[Aspuru-Guzik Group List] [qip] QIP deadlines

by Aram Harrow

Dear quanta, If you are a postdoc or student planning to attend QIP you should apply by *Nov 9* for a travel grant. For anyone attending QIP, you should register by *Nov 13* for the early rate. (by the way, acceptance notifications should be out Nov 8.) aram ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Travel support to QIP 2017 for US-based students and postdocs Deadline: November 9th, 2015 Context: The NSF has awarded a grant to partially support the costs of traveling to and attending the QIP 2017 conference in Seattle for students and postdocs with substantial need. Grants will range up to approximately US$1000 per person. More information: https://www.stationq.com/qip-t ravel/#tab-cf53e40a1e11650e616. --------- _______________________________________________ qip mailing list qip(a)mit.edu http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/qip

7 years, 6 months

[Aspuru-Guzik Group List] Welcome Felix Negron, Aspuru-Guzik Group Laboratory Administrator!

by Siria Serrano

Group Members, Please join me in welcoming Felixander (Felix) Negron to the Aspuru-Guzik Group! Felix will join us as Lab Administrator. He is bilingual in Spanish and has a background in operations management and accounting. Most recently, he served within the CRNA Administrator in the Anesthesia Department with the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Felix's first day with us will be this coming Monday, November 7th and I encourage everyone to swing by next week at their leisure and introduce themselves. We're very glad to have him join our team. Best regards, Siria -- *Siria Serrano* *Faculty Assistant* *Aspuru-Guzik Group* *Harvard University **Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology* *12 Oxford St. M 136* *Cambridge, MA 02138* *P:** (617) 496-1716 <%28617%29%20496-1716>** F: **617-496-9411 <617-496-9411>*

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[Aspuru-Guzik Group List] Fwd: Tenure-track faculty position

by Alan Aspuru-Guzik

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: *Becky Duo* <yd450(a)nyu.edu> Date: Thursday, November 3, 2016 Subject: Tenure-track faculty position To: alan(a)aspuru.com Cc: Zlatko Bacic <zlatko.bacic(a)nyu.edu> [image: SaneBox] *SaneAttachments*: The attachments in this email have been copied to Dropbox by the magic of SaneBox <http://sanebox.com>. Click link bellow: NYU Shanghai Chemistry Ad_07.28.16.docx <https://db.tt/I7TxBkhK> - Dropbox/SaneBox/Becky Duo/Tenure-track faculty position, 2016-11-03 10.35.47 PM/ * Click the link above or find it in Dropbox with the path of the file provided next to the link. You can also forward this email as usual. Learn more <http://help.sanebox.com/customer/portal/articles/473528-sane-attachments>. * ------------------------------ Dear Professor Aspuru-Guzik, I am writing to you in my capacity as the Chair of the New York University Shanghai Theoretical/Computational Chemistry Faculty Search Committee. We are in the process of recruiting top-level tenure-track faculty to join the growing teaching and research faculty at NYU Shanghai in all major fields of science, including a focus on theoretical/computational chemistry. We are therefore soliciting applications from highly qualified candidates with outstanding track records of accomplishments in theoretical and/or computational chemistry, and a strong potential for achieving excellence in teaching. I would therefore very much appreciate it if you would share the information about the availability of this position with any of your talented collaborators who are interested in a tenure-track faculty position. NYU Shanghai is a full undergraduate and graduate degree-granting NYU Global Network University based in China that was established by New York University in 2013. The new faculty hire would also join the existing and vibrant NYU-ECNU Center of Computational Chemistry at NYU Shanghai*,* a joint Institute sponsored by NYU and Eas*t* China Normal University in Shanghai. The Director of this Center, Professor John Zhang, is also a member of the chemistry faculty at NYU in New York, and most members of our theoretical faculty in New York are closely associated with this Center and contribute actively to its research activities. Additional information about NYU Shanghai and the faculty opening are described in the advertisement for this position (Attached). I thank you in advance for your assistance in forwarding this opportunity to any colleagues you may know who may be interested in this position. We are currently reviewing all applications until the position is filled. Sincerely yours, Zlatko Bacic Professor of Chemistry Department of Chemistry, New York University Chair, Theoretical/Computational Chemistry Search Committee -- Alán Aspuru-Guzik | Professor of Chemistry and Chemical Biology Harvard University | 12 Oxford Street, Room M113 | Cambridge, MA 02138 (617)-384-8188 | http://aspuru.chem.harvard.edu | http://about.me/aspuru

7 years, 6 months

[Aspuru-Guzik Group List] [qip] fwd: Quantum Information Theory Postdocs at the University of Sydney

by Aram Harrow

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (LEVEL A) / RESEARCH FELLOW (LEVEL B) IN QUANTUM INFORMATION THEORY *Full ad posted at: *http://bit.ly/SydneyPostdoc2016 *Quantum Physics Research Group * *School of Physics * *Faculty of Science * *Reference 1794/1016 * - *Help be a part of understanding the `big questions' in quantum science* - *Join a well-supported, collaborative team* - *Full time for 3 years, remuneration package: $104K-$139K p.a. which includes leave loading and up to 17% superannuation)* The University of Sydney is Australias first university and has an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. We employ over 7600 permanent staff, supporting over 60,000 students. Applications are invited for the appointment to the position at Research Associate level/ Research Fellow level in Quantum Information Theory at the Quantum Physics Research Group <http://sydney.edu.au/science/physics/research/quantum/>, School of Physics. Our theory group leads core research projects in the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems (EQuS), <http://equs.org/> as well as the Army Research Office (ARO), USA, and is a joint research collaboration between Professor Stephen Bartlett <http://sydney.edu.au/science/people/stephen.bartlett.php>, Professor Andrew Doherty <http://sydney.edu.au/science/people/andrew.doherty.php>, and Associate Professor Steven Flammia <http://sydney.edu.au/science/people/steven.flammia.php>. We require multiple postdoctoral theorists to undertake research in quantum information theory and/or quantum many-body physics, on topics that align with the research directions currently pursued by the theory group. The following skills and experience are essential for this role, please see the bottom of the page for full requirements. *Selection criteria for Level A * *Applicants for this position must satisfy the following essential criteria:* - a PhD in Physics or a related discipline - demonstrated capacity to conduct theoretical research in quantum information theory or quantum many-body physics and work in a team environment - excellent oral and written communication skills *In addition to the criteria for A, the below is in addition for the criteria for Level B* - a strong background in quantum information theory or related areas - a track record of having conducted research independently The positions are fixed term for three years, subject to completion of a satisfactory probationary period for new appointees. Further offer of up to one year may be available subject to funding and performance. In addition to the selection criteria, 2 references only are required please send them to quantum.administration(a)sydney.edu.au with the subject line “*1794/1016 Reference”* The Quantum Physics Research Group supports a flexible working environment; subject to visa restrictions, this opportunity is available as either a full-time or part-time position. Some assistance towards relocation cost and visa sponsorship may be available for successful appointees if required. * To be considered, it is essential that you address the online selection criteria. **For guidance on how to apply visit:**How to apply for an advertised position.* <http://sydney.edu.au/recruitment/recruitment-process/> General enquiries can be directed to Dan Kuhner on 02 8627 0934, and Academic enquiries to stephen.bartlett(a)sydney.edu.au <Stephen.bartlett(a)sydney.edu.au> * CLOSING DATE:* 11:30pm 28 November 2016 The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups, including women and people with disabilities are encouraged. As the University of Sydney has established a scheme to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff employed across the institution, applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are also encouraged. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. _______________________________________________ qip mailing list qip(a)mit.edu http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/qip

7 years, 6 months

[Aspuru-Guzik Group List] [qip] Postdoctoral positions in Sherbrooke

by Aram Harrow

Dear quanta, David Poulin at Sherbrooke is hiring postdocs. -------- The Institut quantique at the Université de Sherbrooke invites applications for postdoctoral positions in quantum information sciences and technologies. The *Institut quantique (IQ)* is a leading research centre combining expertise in quantum materials, quantum information and quantum engineering. Fundamental discoveries made by our team have defined new research directions and generated novel applications of quantum sciences. IQ offers a stimulating research environment with a well-established culture of innovation, working with a global network of scientists and industries. We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive support, including research and travel funds. • Positions for 2 years - outstanding candidates considered for up to 4 years. • Research excellence grant, international visitors program, summer school, workshops. A PhD (completed within the past 4 years), significant evidence of excellence in research or evidence of strong potential for technological transfer of research projects are required. Applicants are asked to send a CV and a cover letter, including a short description of the research that they propose to carry out at the IQ. Two letters of reference must be sent directly to the IQ. Applications and reference letters should be sent to *postdoc-iq(a)USherbrooke.ca <mailto:postdoc-iq@USherbrooke.ca>* _______________________________________________ qip mailing list qip(a)mit.edu http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/qip

7 years, 6 months

[Aspuru-Guzik Group List] [qip] Group meeting tomorrow

by Steve Flammia

Dear Quanta, I’ll be the surrogate Aram for tomorrow’s meeting. Donuts and coffee will be provided at 3:45, and the meeting will start promptly at 4:00. After going around the room briefly, we will have our visitors Jacob Bridgeman and Chris Chubb from the University of Sydney giving two short (20 min) talks about these two papers: Approximate symmetries of Hamiltonians We explore the relationship between approximate symmetries of a gapped Hamiltonian and the structure of its ground space. We start by showing that approximate symmetry operators---unitary operators whose commutators with the Hamiltonian have norms that are sufficiently small---which possess certain mutual commutation relations can be restricted to the ground space with low distortion. We generalize the Stone-von Neumann theorem to matrices that approximately satisfy the canonical (Heisenberg-Weyl-type) commutation relations, and use this to show that approximate symmetry operators can certify the degeneracy of the ground space even though they only approximately form a group. Importantly, the notions of "approximate" and "small" are all independent of the dimension of the ambient Hilbert space, and depend only on the degeneracy in the ground space. Our analysis additionally holds for any gapped band of sufficiently small width in the excited spectrum of the Hamiltonian, and we discuss applications of these ideas to topological quantum phases of matter and topological quantum error correcting codes. Finally, in our analysis we also provide an exponential improvement upon bounds concerning the existence of shared approximate eigenvectors of approximately commuting operators which may be of independent interest. https://arxiv.org/abs/1608.02600 <https://arxiv.org/abs/1608.02600> Detecting Topological Order with Ribbon Operators We introduce a numerical method for identifying topological order in two-dimensional models based on one-dimensional bulk operators. The idea is to identify approximate symmetries supported on thin strips through the bulk that behave as string operators associated to an anyon model. We can express these ribbon operators in matrix product form and define a cost function that allows us to efficiently optimize over this ansatz class. We test this method on spin models with abelian topological order by finding ribbon operators for ℤd quantum double models with local fields and Ising-like terms. In addition, we identify ribbons in the abelian phase of Kitaev's honeycomb model which serve as the logical operators of the encoded qubit for the quantum error-correcting code. We further identify the topologically encoded qubit in the quantum compass model, and show that despite this qubit, the model does not support topological order. Finally, we discuss how the method supports generalizations for detecting nonabelian topological order. https://arxiv.org/abs/1603.02275 <https://arxiv.org/abs/1603.02275> Best, Steve _______________________________________________ qip mailing list qip(a)mit.edu http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/qip

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[Aspuru-Guzik Group List] Is my talk today

by Marlon Cummings

Ian, Am I giving group meeting talk today? Prof. Marlon. :)

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