Faculty Position in Quantum Computing

Northwestern University; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 133,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition benefits

Pre-tax accounts

Retirement savings

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Job summary

Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois invites outstanding candidates for a full-time, tenure-track faculty appointment in Quantum Computing, jointly in the CS and ECE departments of the McCormick School of Engineering. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor with interests including quantum algorithms, quantum information, error mitigation, and quantum systems.

Candidates will have opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration via INQUIRE, SQMS, CMQT

Qualifications

• Tenure-track faculty appointment in Quantum Computing.
• Assistant or Associate Professor rank.
• Interests in quantum algorithms, quantum information, error mitigation, and related areas.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and teaching in quantum computing.
• Collaborate across the CS and ECE departments.
• Advance interdisciplinary initiatives with Northwestern centers.

Skills

Quantum computing

Quantum information

Algorithms

Job description

Department: MCC Computer Science

Location: Evanston, Illinois

Tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in Quantum Computing, Departments of Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering, Northwestern University

Northwestern University invites outstanding candidates who are excited by the opportunity to help build the future of quantum computing and quantum information science and engineering in a world-class university to apply for a full-time, tenure-track faculty appointment at the McCormick School of Engineering in the departments of Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering. The new appointment will be joint between the two departments at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Specific areas of interest include, but are not limited to, quantum algorithms, quantum computing, quantum information, quantum error correction and mitigation, quantum systems architecture, quantum software systems, quantum simulation, many-body dynamics, and other design areas related to quantum computing and quantum information science and engineering. The new hire will have opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration via broad research initiatives and centers at Northwestern, including the Institute for Quantum Information Research and Engineering (INQUIRE), the Superconducting Quantum Materials and Systems Center (SQMS), the Center for Molecular Quantum Transduction (CMQT), and other centers and initiatives at Northwestern, as well as in collaboration with National Laboratories, including Fermilab, Argonne, Oak Ridge, Brookhaven, and NIST.

Northwestern University is a leading R1 university comprising a number of highly ranking schools that provide extraordinary opportunities for collaboration across a wide range of disciplines. Northwestern is located in beautiful Evanston, on the shores of Lake Michigan, just outside the city of Chicago. Our faculty have ample opportunities to connect with the city's growing technology sector. In recent years, the Chicago region has enjoyed a multi-billion-dollar growth in Quantum Science and Engineering, including the groundbreaking DARPA-Illinois Quantum Proving Ground, the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP), and other large-scale initiatives leveraging federal, state, public, and private investments, such as the Bloch EDA Tech Hub, and the Chicago Quantum Exchange (CQE). The Chicago region was designated a US Regional Innovation and Technology Hub for quantum technologies, and is already receiving pioneering quantum companies as tenants at the IQMP campus. Northwestern University is a vital part of this vibrant ecosystem, and is committed to interdisciplinary research (see for example the CS+X initiative) leveraging Northwestern's unique strengths and world-class schools.

We encourage candidates to send their applications as soon as possible. Applications received by December 1, 2026, will be given full consideration. Applications received after December 1, 2026 are welcome, and will continue to be reviewed on a rolling basis. The position will remain open until filled. For general questions about the search or application assistance post submission, please contact [e-mail].

The expected base pay range for this position at the Assistant Professor level is $133,000 - $143,000 and at the Associate Professor level is $145,000 - $158,000. This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment, does not include summer salary, and is subject to negotiation. Sponsorship for an H-1B visa may be available for qualified candidates, subject to institutional policies and applicable immigration regulations.

Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate, including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal comparators; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Benefits

• health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance


• paid medical/sick and parental leave


• tuition benefits for the employee and dependents


• pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care


• generous retirement savings options


• wellness programs

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.