Assistant Professor - Quantum Information Science, Machine Learning - Physics

University of South Florida • Tampa, FL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Physics at the University of South Florida, Tampa, invites applications for a 9-month, full-time, tenure-earning faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. We seek a theorist or computational physicist developing innovative methods and applications in quantum information science, artificial intelligence and machine learning for physics, data-driven physics, or closely related areas. The anticipated starting date is August 7, 2027. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Candidates working in one or more areas—including quantum computation and algorithms, quantum simulations, quantum many-body theory, quantum machine learning, physics-informed machine learning, computational quantum science, and data-intensive approaches to physical systems—are encouraged to apply. Candidates whose research is at the intersection of these approaches or develop their applications to important problems in physics are welcome.

Requirements

• Hold a doctoral degree in physics or a closely related field from an accredited institution by the time of appointment
• Postdoctoral or equivalent research experience in academia, a national laboratory, or industry
• Demonstrate a strong record of research accomplishments
• Demonstrate the potential to establish an independent, externally funded, and nationally recognized research program
• Meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor

Nice To Haves

• Research in quantum computation and algorithms
• Research in quantum simulations
• Research in quantum many-body theory
• Research in quantum machine learning
• Research in physics-informed machine learning
• Research in computational quantum science
• Research in data-intensive approaches to physical systems
• Research at the intersection of quantum information science or AI/ML with applications in healthcare, environmental sensing, secure communications, and information science

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-impact research
• Pursue extramural funding
• Teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Mentor students in research at all levels

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance plans
• Retirement plan options
• Employee and dependent tuition programs
• Generous leave
• Hundreds of employee perks and discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree