From 853ad0ceeafc46a78846690671c7fc0128aa4eae Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nicolas Quesada Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:55:56 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 1/3] Adds join us --- join_us.md | 58 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 58 insertions(+) create mode 100644 join_us.md diff --git a/join_us.md b/join_us.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..0858fee0ffd --- /dev/null +++ b/join_us.md @@ -0,0 +1,58 @@ +# For undergraduates seeking research opportunities in our group + + +**To inquire about available opportunities read until the end of this page.** + + +## My "lab" + +I am a theoretical/computational physicist who does not touch experimental equipment. The kind of research we work on is normally done (a) by oneself using pen and paper and a computer, and (b) in discussion with other group member collaborators around a physical or online whiteboard. In case it was not obvious, we do not have a [laboratory](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laboratory)[^1], we are in possession of zero lasers/optical tables/detectors etc. If you write asking for opportunities to do experimental work in my lab, chances are your email will go unanswered. To have an idea of our research please consult the Research section and read this footnote [^2]. For instruction on how to contact me read this footnote [^3]. + + + +## For undergraduate opportunities in our group + +There are some opportunities for *very strong* undergraduate students to do research in our group. This will require the student to be well-versed in at least a couple of the following +* Linear algebra (do you know what an SVD is, and how to use it? Do you know what a normal matrix is?). +* Scientific computing (numpy/scipy, code development and version control, JIT code, jax and automatic differentiation). +* Quantum mechanics (you can write interaction picture of a Hamiltonian, you understand what a density matrix is, either from classical ignorance or partially tracing a larger system). +* Electromagnetism (can you reason about modes one a waveguide/fiber/resonator). + +These opportunities are typically funded by the NSERC USRA program or the Mitacs. + + +## For graduate opportunities in our group +The deadline for domestic and international applications for l'Ecole are provided [here](www.polymtl.ca/futur/en/es/admission#abroad_prerequisites). Note that you need to submit a complete dossier by the deadline indicated in the link below: + +#### Canadian students/permanent residents + +* Fall Semester (September-December): June 1 +* Winter Semester (January-April): October 1 +* Summer Semester (May-August): February 1 + +#### International students (study permit) + +* Fall Semester (September-December): February 1 +* Winter Semester (January-April): June 1 +* Summer Semester (May-August): October 1 + + +A complete application includes a language proficiency test in either French or English. + +I have a strong preference to take students right after they complete their undergraduate studies, as master's students. This provides an opportunity for me to get to know you and for you to get to know me; the master's will last 1 to 2 years including work in a research project. If there is common agreement and interest you can transfer into the PhD. + + +### For Canadian students +You are welcome to inquire anytime of the year about opportunities in the group. You are also strongly encouraged to consider funding opportunities from NSERC or FRQ should you join the group. Moreover, we expect you to have a background comparable to the *very strong* undergraduate students described above. + + +### For international students +Notice that you have much earlier deadlines and thus need to contact earlier. Also note that you will need to get not only a study permit from the federal government of Canada but also a Certificat d'acceptation du Québec (CAQ) from the provincial government of Québec. + + + + + +[1^]: We do own a laser pointer emitting emitting a beautiful green-mint colour at 505 nm. +[2^]: We do not work on quantum machine learning. If you want to work on this field, great! Please don't write to me about this, I will not be able to help you. +[3^]: Good! You made it until the end; please make sure when you write that the title of your message starts with QUANTIZE_{LEVEL} where LEVEL is one of {UNDERGRAD, GRADUATE}. If you don't your message will automatically be filtered out. \ No newline at end of file From 5c9a80086cd4fe2a34e738b7da56266d76ce3a52 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nicolas Quesada Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:06:50 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 2/3] improved english --- join_us.md | 34 +++++++++++++++++++++------------- 1 file changed, 21 insertions(+), 13 deletions(-) diff --git a/join_us.md b/join_us.md index 0858fee0ffd..7aaf1fb6c7d 100644 --- a/join_us.md +++ b/join_us.md @@ -1,4 +1,10 @@ -# For undergraduates seeking research opportunities in our group +--- +layout: page +title: Join Us +permalink: /join_us/ +--- + +# For students seeking research opportunities in our group **To inquire about available opportunities read until the end of this page.** @@ -6,31 +12,33 @@ ## My "lab" -I am a theoretical/computational physicist who does not touch experimental equipment. The kind of research we work on is normally done (a) by oneself using pen and paper and a computer, and (b) in discussion with other group member collaborators around a physical or online whiteboard. In case it was not obvious, we do not have a [laboratory](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laboratory)[^1], we are in possession of zero lasers/optical tables/detectors etc. If you write asking for opportunities to do experimental work in my lab, chances are your email will go unanswered. To have an idea of our research please consult the Research section and read this footnote [^2]. For instruction on how to contact me read this footnote [^3]. +I am a theoretical/computational physicist who does not touch experimental equipment. The kind of research we work on is normally done by oneself using pencil and paper and a computer, or in discussion with other group member collaborators around a physical or online whiteboard. In case it was not obvious, we do not have a [laboratory](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laboratory), we are in possession of zero lasers[^1]/optical tables/detectors etc. If you write asking for opportunities to do experimental work in my "lab", chances are your email will go unanswered. + +To have an idea of our research please consult the Research section and read this footnote [^2]. For instructions on how to contact me read this footnote [^3]. ## For undergraduate opportunities in our group -There are some opportunities for *very strong* undergraduate students to do research in our group. This will require the student to be well-versed in at least a couple of the following +There are opportunities for *very strong* undergraduate students to do research in our group. This will require the student to be well-versed in at least a couple of the following * Linear algebra (do you know what an SVD is, and how to use it? Do you know what a normal matrix is?). -* Scientific computing (numpy/scipy, code development and version control, JIT code, jax and automatic differentiation). -* Quantum mechanics (you can write interaction picture of a Hamiltonian, you understand what a density matrix is, either from classical ignorance or partially tracing a larger system). -* Electromagnetism (can you reason about modes one a waveguide/fiber/resonator). +* Scientific computing (numpy/scipy, code development and version control, JIT, jax and automatic differentiation). +* Quantum mechanics (interaction picture of a Hamiltonian, density matrices, Schmidt decompositions). +* Electromagnetism (can you reason about modes on a waveguide/fiber/resonator). These opportunities are typically funded by the NSERC USRA program or the Mitacs. ## For graduate opportunities in our group -The deadline for domestic and international applications for l'Ecole are provided [here](www.polymtl.ca/futur/en/es/admission#abroad_prerequisites). Note that you need to submit a complete dossier by the deadline indicated in the link below: +The instructions for domestic and international applications for l'Ecole are provided [here](www.polymtl.ca/futur/en/es/admission#abroad_prerequisites). Note that you need to submit a complete dossier by the deadline indicated in the link below: -#### Canadian students/permanent residents +### Canadian students/permanent residents * Fall Semester (September-December): June 1 * Winter Semester (January-April): October 1 * Summer Semester (May-August): February 1 -#### International students (study permit) +### International students (study permit) * Fall Semester (September-December): February 1 * Winter Semester (January-April): June 1 @@ -42,12 +50,12 @@ A complete application includes a language proficiency test in either French or I have a strong preference to take students right after they complete their undergraduate studies, as master's students. This provides an opportunity for me to get to know you and for you to get to know me; the master's will last 1 to 2 years including work in a research project. If there is common agreement and interest you can transfer into the PhD. -### For Canadian students +## For Canadian students You are welcome to inquire anytime of the year about opportunities in the group. You are also strongly encouraged to consider funding opportunities from NSERC or FRQ should you join the group. Moreover, we expect you to have a background comparable to the *very strong* undergraduate students described above. -### For international students -Notice that you have much earlier deadlines and thus need to contact earlier. Also note that you will need to get not only a study permit from the federal government of Canada but also a Certificat d'acceptation du Québec (CAQ) from the provincial government of Québec. +## For international students +Notice that you have much earlier deadlines and thus need to contact earlier. Also note that you will need to get not only a study permit from the federal government of Canada but also a Certificat d'acceptation du Québec (CAQ) from the provincial government of Québec. Upon admission you will be provided with a letter explaining how to obtain this document and detailing your funding. @@ -55,4 +63,4 @@ Notice that you have much earlier deadlines and thus need to contact earlier. Al [1^]: We do own a laser pointer emitting emitting a beautiful green-mint colour at 505 nm. [2^]: We do not work on quantum machine learning. If you want to work on this field, great! Please don't write to me about this, I will not be able to help you. -[3^]: Good! You made it until the end; please make sure when you write that the title of your message starts with QUANTIZE_{LEVEL} where LEVEL is one of {UNDERGRAD, GRADUATE}. If you don't your message will automatically be filtered out. \ No newline at end of file +[3^]: Good! You made it until the end; please make sure when you send and email that the title of your message starts with QUANTIZE_{LEVEL} where LEVEL is one of {UNDERGRAD, GRADUATE}. If you don't your message will automatically be filtered out. \ No newline at end of file From e46d3eaa122899c38ae3dec792ef842cedaa584f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nicolas Quesada Date: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:08:04 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 3/3] updates _config --- _config.yml | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/_config.yml b/_config.yml index 214025e7ecc..a0c0ffaa2f6 100644 --- a/_config.yml +++ b/_config.yml @@ -52,6 +52,7 @@ header_pages: # - hiring_2026.md - news.md - team.md + - join_us.md - research.md - funding.md # - seminars.md