QuICS Hartree Postdoctoral Fellow-1

University of Maryland • College Park, MD

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Joint Center for Quantum Information and Computer Science (QuICS) 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.

Requirements

• Ph.D. degree in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
• Curriculum Vitae, including a complete publication list
• Two-page Research Statement
• Provide the names of three or more references who will provide letters of recommendation.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Work in close collaboration with one or ideally more than one QuICS Fellow (including Affiliate and Adjunct QuICS Fellows).
• Have opportunities to interact with leading computer scientists and theoretical and experimental physicists at UMD and NIST.

Benefits

• For more information on Regular Faculty benefits, select this link.

What This Job Offers

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