Assistant, Associate, Full Professor, Colleges of Science and Engineering, Quantum Science and Technology

Northeastern University•Boston, MA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Northeastern University seeks faculty at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank to establish transformative research programs in quantum science and technology. Appointments will be in the College of Science and/or the College of Engineering, with tenure homes in Physics or Electrical and Computer Engineering and the possibility of joint appointments. Successful candidates will become core members of the Quantum Materials and Sensing Institute. Up to three positions are available, beginning in academic year 2027–2028, with work based in Boston, Massachusetts, and/or Burlington, Massachusetts. The search welcomes experimental, theoretical, and computational researchers across quantum science and technology, including work at the intersection of quantum science and AI/ML. Areas of interest include quantum networking and communication; quantum sensing, navigation, and precision timing; and next-generation quantum computing, algorithms, and intelligent computing systems. Relevant research may involve quantum information transfer, quantum optics, quantum measurement, quantum materials, quantum processors and architectures, hardware–software co-design, and AI-assisted quantum systems. Faculty will have access to Northeastern’s Quantum Materials and Sensing Institute, the Institute for NanoSystems Innovation, the Kostas Research Institute, and laboratories and facilities that include clean-room synthesis, characterization and fabrication tools, ultrafast optical spectroscopy, cryogenic measurement systems, quantum transport tools, and high-performance computing clusters. The university’s strategic vision emphasizes use-inspired research in health, security, and sustainability, industry engagement, and quantum education and workforce development. Northeastern provides faculty mentoring and development support through several university offices and programs. Faculty are expected to build vigorous, independent research programs, attract external funding, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, supervise students and postdoctoral researchers, and contribute service to their department, university, and discipline. Institute members will collaborate on multi-faculty, mission-driven research programs. Faculty must be prepared to work with Northeastern’s worldwide student population. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent in physics, engineering, a quantum-related discipline, or a relevant interdisciplinary area by the employment start date. They must demonstrate strong scholarly accomplishments and potential to establish a world-class, externally funded research program. Postdoctoral experience is not required for Assistant Professor appointments. Associate Professor candidates should have at least four years of experience; Full Professor candidates should have at least eight years of academic or equivalent experience, such as industry research, together with a strong record of external grant support and academic leadership. Applications are submitted through the Northeastern University website and should include a cover letter indicating areas of interest and any interest in joint appointments; a curriculum vitae with a full publication list; research, teaching, and leadership statements; and contact information for at least three professional references. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. The listed annual pay ranges are $111,000–$137,000 for Assistant Professor, $116,000–$168,000 for Associate Professor, and $132,000–$271,000 for Professor. Northeastern offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness and life benefits, retirement, and commuting and transportation benefits.

Requirements

Ph.D. or equivalent in physics, engineering, a quantum-related discipline, or a relevant interdisciplinary area by the employment start date.
Strong record of scholarly accomplishments and potential to establish a world-class, externally funded research program.
For appointment at the Associate Professor level, at least four years of experience.
For appointment at the Full Professor level, at least eight years of academic or equivalent experience, such as industry research, and a strong track record of external grant support and academic leadership.

Nice To Haves

Research expertise in quantum networking and communication, quantum sensing, navigation and precision timing, or next-generation quantum computing, algorithms, and intelligent computing systems.
Interdisciplinary expertise spanning computing systems, AI, robotics, quantum technologies, and emerging hardware platforms.
Interest in joint appointments with other departments or colleges.
Experience in academia or industry; applicants from a wide range of backgrounds are encouraged.

Responsibilities

Develop a vigorous, independent research program spanning physics, electrical engineering, and other science and engineering disciplines.
Attract external research funding.
Teach courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
Supervise students and postdoctoral researchers in relevant research areas.
Participate in service to the department, university, and discipline.
Collaborate on multi-faculty, mission-driven research programs through the Quantum Materials and Sensing Institute.
Work with Northeastern’s worldwide student population.