Assistant/Associate Professor, Quantum Materials and Quantum Information Science and Engineering

Top 2 Percent Scientists; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Northeastern University’s Physics Department in Boston or Burlington Campus invites applications for tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in quantum materials and quantum information science and engineering. Start date AY 2026–2027.

Appointments may have a tenure home in Physics with joint appointments across science and engineering. Applicants must hold a PhD in physics, engineering, or a quantum-related field, with a strong scholarly record and the ability to build transformative

Qualifications

• PhD in physics, engineering, a quantum-related discipline, or interdisciplinary area.
• Strong scholarly record indicating potential for a world-class program.
• Experience bridging theory and experiment; AI/ML in quantum science encouraged (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop independent cross-disciplinary research programs.
• Attract external funding and manage research projects.
• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses.
• Supervise students and postdoctoral researchers.
• Contribute to departmental, university, and disciplinary service.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

AI/ML in quantum

Theory-experiment bridging

Education

PhD in physics/engineering/quantum

Job description

Position Overview

Type: Full‑Time
Salary: $104,000 - $122,000 (Assistant Professor) | $115,000 - $138,000 (Associate Professor)
Posted: 11/26/2025
Location: Boston or Burlington Campus, Northeastern University
Start Date: Academic Year 2026–2027
Department: Physics (College of Science and Quantum Materials and Sensing Institute).
Northeastern University’s College of Science and QMSI seeks exceptional candidates to establish transformative research programs in quantum materials and quantum information science and engineering. Appointments are available at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Candidates may have tenure home in Physics with possible joint appointments across other science and engineering departments.

Research Focus Areas

• Advanced quantum materials synthesis
• Novel qubit platforms (superconducting, topological, photonic, spin‑based)
• Room‑temperature quantum devices
• Spintronics, quantum sensing, metrology, and quantum networks/communications
• AI/ML‑driven quantum research, hybrid quantum‑classical algorithms, and quantum device design
• Error correction, fault‑tolerant architectures, and quantum advantage demonstrations
• High‑performance computing clusters
• State‑of‑the‑art clean rooms, ultrafast optical spectroscopy, cryogenic systems, quantum transport tools
• Active collaboration with QMSI and affiliated research laboratories

Key Responsibilities

• Develop independent, cross‑disciplinary research programs
• Attract external funding and manage research projects
• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses
• Supervise students and postdoctoral researchers
• Contribute to departmental, university, and disciplinary service

Qualifications

Required: Ph.D. in physics, engineering, a quantum‑related discipline, or a relevant interdisciplinary area.
Strong record of scholarly accomplishments and potential to build a world‑class research program.

Preferred: Experience bridging theory and experiment; demonstrated expertise in AI/ML applications in quantum science.

Associate Professor Level: Minimum 5 years of experience; established trajectory in research funding, leadership, and academic excellence.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, retirement, tuition assistance, wellness programs, and more.

Application Instructions

Submit the following via Northeastern Careers Portal:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) with publication list.
• Research statement (at most 5 pages).
• Teaching statement (1 page).
• Leadership statement (1 page).
• Contact information for at least three professional references.

The application review begins December 1, 2025 and continues until filled.

Contact

University Distinguished Professor Arun Bansil, [e-mail]

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability status, or other protected characteristics.