From experimental skills training to mentorship with professionals in the industry, academia and beyond, your education is about more than what you learn in the classroom or the lab. Our career development services are personalized, and will complement your education; our goal is for our graduates to experience a well-rounded educational experience that truly prepares them for everything that comes next.
This hands-on and highly interactive course provides students with the knowledge and skills to overcome difficulties or obstacles in their work, ensures they know how to access the people and resources they need to successfully complete their research projects and strengthens their confidence.
| MODULE | LECTURER(S) |
|---|---|
| Introduction to SBQMI - Overview of the Institute, Research Groups, Facilities and Infrastructure, How to Access to Resources | Andrea Damascelli |
| Introduction to Physics of Quantum Materials and Future Technologies | Andrea Damascelli |
| Introduction to SBQMI's Machine Shop - Machine Shop operations, How to submit a Job to the Machine Shop, Hands-on Practice, Matching Materials to Requirements | Harish Gautam |
| Using Electronic Equipment - Resistance Measurements, Lock-in Techniques | TBA |
| Introduction to Ultra-High Vacuum Equipment and Techniques | Pinder Dosanjh, Mario Beaudoin, Silvia Luescher-Folk |
| Using SBQMI's High-Performance Computing System - Computational Techniques / Modeling Nanoscale Systems / HPC | Joerg Rottler, Alireza Nojeh |
| Introduction to Micro- and Nanofabrication Theory | Kostis Michelakis, Mario Beaudoin |
| Introduction to Micro- and Nanofabrication Theory + Clean Room - Lithography, Metal and Insulator Deposition, Dry Etching | Kostis Michelakis, Mario Beaudoin |
| Health and Safety in Laboratories - General QMI-AMPEL, Cryogenics, Laser Safety, High Voltage, Compressed Gases, Flammables, etc. | James Day, Pinder Dosanjh |
| Tips and Techniques in Packaging - Hands-on Training in Soldering Wiring, Wire Bonding, Epoxies, Connections, Dicing, UHV/Vacuum/Cry-Compatible, Connectors, etc. | Pinder Dosanjh, Lukas Chrostowski, Silvia Luescher-Folk, Hossam Shoman |
| Working with Low-Noise, High-Precision Electrical Circuits - Sensitive Electronics | TBA |
| Materials Synthesis Including Chemical Vapor Deposition | Mark McLachlan |
| UHV with SAES Getters (mandatory for all students) | Pinder Dosanjh |
| TRIUMF | Public tour |
Each month, students have the opportunity to practice their presentation skills by presenting their research project to an audience of peers at our Scientific Talks. Students practice answering questions about their work while receiving feedback from other students, as well as from one of Blusson QMI’s scientific staff and the Manager, Programs and Careers.
These sessions are for students only – other than the two feedback coaches, faculty and staff do not attend. This provides a safe environment in which to practice.
Our Manager, Programs and Careers meets with each of our new students to understand their aspirations and determine how Blusson QMI can best help them. Individualized career advice is also offered at any point in a student’s time with us. Our support includes tips and feedback on resumé and cover letter writing, interviewing skills, and networking.
Blusson QMI has a wide network of academic and industry professionals and entrepreneurs with experience in technology, interdisciplinary research, applied sciences, and electronics, and with a focus on quantum matter applications and research. Throughout the year we invite people from this network to participate in panel discussions where students have the opportunity to speak directly with people who are established in the field and ask for advice.
Our mentorship program pairs Blusson QMI students with academic and industry mentors in a structured relationship. Mentors share their professional experiences and personal insights. Students have the opportunity to ask questions in a confidential and supportive framework.
The program is aimed at continuing Blusson QMI students in their second year of MSc; or second, third, or fourth years of PhD study.
The program provides mentors, alumni, and their organizations with opportunities to:
The role of a mentor is to support and encourage students, helping them to best use their time at Blusson QMI and develop their professional skills; this includes advice on preparing for the next stage in their career.
The standard time commitment for a mentor is a minimum of six interactions over the duration of the partnership. At least two of these should be face-to-face meetings (either at the mentor’s workplace or at Blusson QMI, although for international mentors these meetings can take place using videoconferencing tools). The mentee will be responsible for organizing these meetings.
Before starting, mentors are provided with our Guide to Mentoring, which provides a more detailed outline of the division of responsibilities within the mentor/mentee relationship, mentor/mentee expectations, logistics, and an overview of support provided to mentors from Blusson QMI. Mentors will also be invited to an introductory workshop to meet with their mentees.
At this time both will receive brief training on:
If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please contact our Manager, Programs and Careers at natalia.bussard@ubc.ca
Observing a professional in the workplace creates understanding and insight into challenges and rewards that come with a career or profession. By spending time in a workplace our students experience the realities of a professional environment and have the opportunity to question and learn from professionals to help inform their career plans.
Blusson QMI graduate students study quantum computing, condensed matter theory, solar energy, solar fuels, solar electricity, high purity crystal growth, application of scanning probe microscopy techniques, integrated photonics, and electronic properties of complex systems in which valence electrons self-organize into novel ground states substantially different from those of conventional metals and insulators.
Their research topics include electron spin, topological states of quantum matter, laser source technology, quantum materials and their interfaces, cuprate high-temperature semiconductors, development of new organic and inorganic materials with interesting properties that may find applications in electronics, photonics, catalysis, and other applications.
They are building skills in fabricating nanostructures, structural and mechanical properties of materials, and developing new organic and inorganic materials with applications in electronics, photonics, catalysis, and other applications.
Work Shadowing provides a unique opportunity to:
We welcome applications from host organizations in industry, schools, colleges and entrepreneurial companies. If you are an alumnus, industry or school representative, or other friend of Blusson QMI, please let us know if you are willing to host a student (or students) at your place of work by emailing: natalia.bussard@ubc.ca
Work shadowing can take place any time that suits both you and the student and will be agreed on between you and the student, coordinated by Blusson QMI’s Manager, Programs and Careers.
Work shadowing has no cost for the host organization. There are no salary costs and, where applicable, Blusson QMI will cover reasonable travel costs and expenses.
However, host organizations will need to have relevant insurance and provide a health and safety orientation.
If you are interested in supporting our Work Shadowing program, please contact our Manager, Programs and Careers at natalia.bussard@ubc.ca
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