Assistant Professor of Physics – Quantum Information Science (Two Positions)

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Job summary

University of Rhode Island in Rhode Island invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in theoretical or computational quantum information science, with focus areas including quantum algorithms, optics, and computing platforms.

The roles require a PhD in Physics or a closely related field, a strong research agenda, and the ability to establish externally funded programs while teaching and mentoring students.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics or closely related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in quantum information science.
• Strong potential to establish an externally funded research program.

Responsibilities

• Establish an externally funded research program in quantum information science.
• Teach and advise undergraduate and graduate students.
• Contribute to department service and cross-campus collaborations.

Skills

Quantum information science

Quantum algorithms

Quantum optics

Quantum computing theory

Education

PhD in Physics or related field

Job description

Assistant Professor of Physics – Quantum Information Science (Two Positions)

University of Rhode Island · Department of Physics

Rhode Island, United States

First consideration begins 15 October 2026; applications continue until the positions are filled.

About This Opportunity

The University of Rhode Island is recruiting two tenure-track Assistant Professors in theoretical or computational quantum information science, including quantum algorithms, optics and quantum-computing platforms. First consideration begins 15 October 2026 and the search remains open until filled.

URI's Physics Department is hiring two faculty members to expand theoretical and computational quantum information science. Relevant research includes quantum algorithms, quantum optics, resource theory and semiconductor or superconducting quantum-computing platforms. Each hire is expected to establish an externally funded research programme, teach and advise students and contribute to department service while collaborating across the university's growing quantum activities. Because one source call covers two appointments, this record preserves it as a single umbrella recruitment rather than fabricating separate vacancies.

Level Researcher

Time Commitment Full-time

Reference Code F00528 / position numbers 109065 and 106385

Field Quantum Information Science

Specialization Physics and Astronomy

Organization Type University

Requirements

Education

PhD in Physics or a closely related field.

Experience

Technical Skills

• Quantum information science
• Quantum algorithms
• Quantum optics
• Quantum computing theory

General Skills

• Research leadership
• Teaching
• Student advising
• Grant development