Postdoctoral Fellow - Quantum Information Science

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Quantum Information Center and Texas Quantum Institute at UT Austin invite applications for postdoctoral positions in Quantum Information Science, Quantum Computing, and Quantum Many-Body Physics to begin in Fall 2027. The appointment is for two years, renewable for a third year, with a competitive stipend and a research/travel budget.

For full consideration, apply by Dec 12, 2026 with a research statement, CV, list of publications, and three letters of reference.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Research experience in quantum information science.

Responsibilities

• Postdoctoral appointment is for two years, renewable for a third year.
• Conduct research in quantum information science, quantum computing, or quantum many-body physics and contribute to collaborations.

Skills

Quantum information science

Education

PhD in Physics or Computer Science

Job description

Position Description

The Quantum Information Center and Texas Quantum Institute at UT Austin invite applications for postdoctoral positions in Quantum Information Science, Quantum Computing, and Quantum Many-Body Physics to begin in Fall 2027. Current members of the QIC include Scott Aaronson, Nick Hunter-Jones, Matteo Ippoliti, and William Kretschmer. The position will also be affiliated with the Department of Physics and the Department of Computer Science.

We invite applications broadly from areas of theoretical physics and theoretical computer science, especially in quantum information and computation, quantum complexity theory, quantum dynamics, and quantum simulation. Applications from candidates interested in the intersection of different subfields are especially encouraged.

Other UT faculty with overlapping research interests include Junyeong Ahn, Antonios Alvertis, Allan MacDonald, Mit Naik (quantum materials and condensed matter theory), Elena Caceres, Jacques Distler, Andreas Karch (high energy theory), Jonathan Baker, Poulami Das (quantum architecture and QEC), Edoardo Baldini, Linran Fan, Keji Lai, Leo Li, Shyam Shankar (quantum experiment). Collaborations with the broader quantum community at UT are encouraged.

Postdoctoral appointments are expected to begin in either Summer or Fall 2027. The term of the appointment is two years, renewable for a third year. The positions will have a competitive stipend and research/travel budget.

For full consideration, applications should be received by Dec 12, 2026. Applications will be considered until the positions are filled. Candidates should include a research statement, CV, cover letter (optional), list of publications, and three letters of reference with their application.

Required Qualifications

PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field. Research experience in quantum information science

UT Austin is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, disability, age, or citizenship status.

Salary Range: $70,000

Working Conditions

• May work in standard office conditions.

Required Materials

• Cover Letter (optional)


• CV


• Research Statement


• List of Publications


• 3 Letters of Reference