Job Description Summary

Organization Summary Statement:

The Joint Center for Quantum Information and Computer Science (QuICS, http://quics.umd.edu) is seeking exceptional candidates for the QuICS Hartree Postdoctoral Fellowships in Quantum Information and Computer Science.

QuICS is a research partnership between the University of Maryland (UMD) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

Located at the University of Maryland just outside of Washington, D.C., the center advances research and education in quantum computer science and quantum information theory. Ongoing projects at QuICS include theoretical and experimental research on quantum algorithms, quantum complexity theory, quantum communication, quantum error correction and fault tolerance, quantum-enhanced metrology, quantum cryptography and quantum-secure cryptography, implementations of quantum information processing, foundations of quantum mechanics, applications of quantum information to physics, and more.

QuICS Postdoctoral Fellows are expected to work in close collaboration with one or ideally more than one QuICS Fellow (including Affiliate and Adjunct QuICS Fellows), and will have opportunities to interact with leading computer scientists and theoretical and experimental physicists at UMD and NIST. Applicants will be considered for the QuICS Hartree Postdoctoral Fellowship, and may also be considered for other postdoctoral positions at QuICS.


Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Ph.D. degree in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a closely related field.


Physical Demands: N/A


Preferences:

Successful applicants may focus on any area of quantum information processing.

Applicants are encouraged to contact QuICS Fellows directly to inquire about current research interests.

Additional Job Details

Required Application Materials:

•  Curriculum Vitae, including a complete publication list
• Two-page Research Statement
• After you submit your application, you will receive a request over e-mail to provide the names of three or more references who will provide letters of recommendation for you. (The due date for letters of recommendation is December 8th.)

Best Consideration Date: 12/1/2026

 

Posting Close Date: N/A

 

Open Until Filled: Yes

 

Financial Disclosure Required

No

Department

CMNS-Institute for Advanced Computer Studies

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty Regular

Salary Range

$75,000

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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