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The Department of Physics, within the College of Arts and Sciences, seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar for the Farinacci Family Postdoctoral Fellowship in Quantum Information Science and Engineering (QISE).

This prestigious fellowship is hosted by the Center for Quantum Information Science and Engineering (CQISE) at The Ohio State University. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a record of excellence in one or more core areas of quantum information, such as quantum computing, quantum algorithms, quantum simulation, quantum networks, or quantum sensing, from either a theoretical or experimental perspective.

Under the mentorship of CQISE-affiliated faculty members (see quantum.osu.edu/faculty), the postdoctoral fellow will engage in innovative, collaborative research to strengthen the university's growing quantum ecosystem.

Minimum Education Required:

Ph.D. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry, or a related field.

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in quantum information science research, either theoretical or experimental.
• Strong collaborative skills and a demonstrated ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.

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The College  

With more than 80 majors and 100 minors, the College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of the university. The Arts and Sciences provides extraordinary opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, blending creativity and analysis to truly be at the forefront of thought. The breadth and depth of knowledge in the college gives students and researchers the critical thinking and adaptability essential for a lifetime of success.  

Department Information  

The Department of Physics at The Ohio State University is one of the university’s largest, offering a broad range of research areas and academic programs. As a department in the division of Natural and Mathematical Sciences in the College of the Arts and Sciences, the Department of Physics occupies the Physics Research Building as well as instructional and advising space in Smith Laboratory, the former home of the department. The department is the home to multiple internationally renowned centers and research facilities. The department currently has 50 faculty and approximately 60 postdoctoral researchers and research scientists, 210 graduate students, and 430 undergraduate majors.  For more information, see: https://physics.osu.edu/about-us.  

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