Assistant Professor — Quantum Information & AI Research

University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid holidays

Tuition benefit

Health & dental plans

Flexible spending accounts

HSA contributions

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Wellbeing program

Retirement plans

PSLF

Financial counseling

Employee Assistance Program

Transit pass

Job summary

The School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities seeks candidates conducting innovative research in quantum information science, broadly defined. Areas of interest include quantum computation and simulation, quantum algorithms, quantum error correction, quantum sensing and metrology, quantum communication, and the theory of quantum devices.

Candidates whose research includes AI or ML components are particularly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in physics or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Establish an internationally recognized, externally funded research program.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Mentor students and postdoctoral researchers, and collaborate with other departments.

Education

Ph.D. degree in physics or a related discipline

Job description

The School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities seeks candidates conducting innovative research in quantum information science, broadly defined. Areas of interest include quantum computation and simulation, quantum algorithms, quantum error correction, quantum sensing and metrology, quantum communication, and the theory of quantum devices.

Candidates whose research includes AI or ML components are particularly encouraged to apply.