Postdoctoral Associate

Virginia Tech; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech's Computer Science Department invites applications for multiple Postdoctoral Associate positions in theoretical Quantum Information Science within the Institute for Advanced Computing in the greater Washington, D.C. metro area.

The successful candidates will work on quantum computing, quantum algorithms, learning, error correction, and fault-tolerance, joining the groups of Prof. Steven Flammia and Prof. Jiaqi Leng and collaborating with researchers worldwide.

Qualifications

• PhD in Quantum Information Science or related field.
• PhD must be awarded no more than five years prior to appointment with at least one year remaining for postdoctoral eligibility.
• Experience with quantum information concepts and quantum programming environments is preferred.

Education

PhD in Quantum Information Science or closely related field

PhD awarded within the last five years with at least one year of postdoctoral eligibility remaining

Tools

Python

Julia

Mathematica

Qiskit

Job description

Job Description

We invite applications for multiple Postdoctoral Associate positions in theoretical Quantum Information Science in the Computer Science Department of Virginia Tech at the Institute for Advanced Computing in the greater Washington, D.C. metro area.

The focus of these positions will be on quantum computing, quantum algorithms, quantum learning, quantum error correction, and quantum fault-tolerance.

The successful candidates will join the quantum information research groups of Prof. Steven Flammia and Prof. Jiaqi Leng at Virginia Tech. There will be ample opportunities for collaboration with other members of the larger group at Virginia Tech and with leading experimental and theory groups around the world.

The positions will also involve opportunities for travel to present research at conferences and collaborate with other research groups.

Postdoctoral Associates will conduct research in the above areas and disseminate results through journal publications and conference presentations.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Quantum Information Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Theoretical Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Ph.D. must have been awarded no more than five years prior to the effective date of appointment, with a minimum of one year of postdoctoral eligibility remaining.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of concepts and techniques from Quantum Information Science are preferred.
• Experience with Python, Julia, Mathematica and quantum programming environments like Qiskit are preferred.

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

65,000 - 80,000, commensurate with experience

Hours per week

40

Review Date

October 14, 2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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