Postdoctoral Researcher

Purdue University

West Lafayette (IN)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Travel and relocation grant

Competitive stipend

Full-time position with benefits

Job summary

Purdue University is seeking enthusiastic applicants for the Purdue-Technion Quantum Postdoctoral Fellowship. Awardees will engage in cutting-edge research in quantum science and engineering across two institutions, focusing on topics from quantum metrology to quantum devices. Candidates should possess strong research skills and must have completed or be on the verge of completing a Ph.D. Applications are accepted until August 1, 2025, and include the opportunity for travel and relocation support.

Qualifications

Must have a Ph.D. or be nearing completion.
Able to start by January 12, 2026.
Experience in quantum science is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct quantum-focused research projects.
Develop innovative research proposals.
Collaborate with faculty from Purdue and Technion.

Skills

Quantum metrology

Quantum materials

Quantum devices

Quantum simulations

Research proposal development

Education

Ph.D.

Job description

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About

The Purdue-Technion Quantum Postdoctoral Fellowship seeks top applicants to conduct quantum-focused, fundamental research projects under joint mentorship from principal investigators (PIs) fromPurdue Universityand theTechnion– Israel Institute of Technology. Awardees will split their time equally at each institution. Key topics of interest in Quantum Science and Engineering include but are not limited to:

Quantum metrology: study of making high-resolution and highly sensitive measurements of physical parameters using quantum theory to describe the physical systems,particularly exploiting quantum entanglement and quantum squeezing.
Quantum materials: materials that present strongelectronic correlations(or some type of electronic order) such assuperconductingor magnetic orders, or whose electronic properties are linked tonon-genericquantum effects –topological insulators,Dirac electron systems; systems whose collective properties are governed by genuinely quantum behavior, such asultra-cold atoms, coldexcitons,polaritons.
Quantum devices: solid-state systems for advancing quantum computation, communication, and sensing.
Quantum simulations/cold atom research: study of aquantum systemin a programmable fashion to solve specific physicsproblems; experimental platforms may include systems ofultracold quantum gases, polar molecules, trapped ions, photonic systems, quantum dots, and superconducting circuits.

Individuals must be able to start the postdoctoral research before January 12, 2026. Applicants must have already completed their Ph.D. or be able to complete it before they start the program.

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Program Structure

Awardees will have two primary co-advisors, one a faculty member at Purdue and one a faculty member at the Technion. Additional co-advisors from either university may also participate in the project as appropriate.

Awardees will be guaranteed two full years of support on a full-time Postdoctoral Fellowship. Fifty percent placement at each university is required, most likely sequential one-year terms, but alternate options are possible depending on the needs of the joint research project.

Research Project Topics

Applicants can (a) propose their own innovative research proposal and list potential co-advisors, or (b) choose to develop their proposal based on research descriptions already posted by faculty on the program website. All proposals must have a quantum-related focus. In both cases, postdoctoral candidates are strongly encouraged to work with potential co-advisors to develop their research plan. Letters of support are required from both Purdue and Technion PIs as part of the application.

Potential faculty co-advisors are invited tosubmit brief 200 word descriptionsand information for their proposed topics.

Quantum Sensing and Quantum Emitters in 2D Magnetic Semiconductors
Photonic Time Crystals in the Quantum Regime
Inverse-Designed Strong Electron-Photon Interactions for Quantum Information
Space- and Time-Varying Photonics
From Photonic Time Crystals to Quantum Light Sources
Novel Quantum Phenomena with Emerging Photonic Materials
Entangled Photons for Attosecond Science
Synthesizing Novel Quantum Systems Using Trapped Atoms on a 2D Photonic Crystal

Awardees are appointed for a two-year term and receive a competitive stipend and benefits. A $10,000 grant is also provided for travel and relocation-related expenses.

Key Dates

March 01, 2025:Approved projects posted on program website

August 08, 2025:Selection committee finalized by center directors

August 22, 2025:Applicant selection completed by committee

September 01, 2025:Offers sent to selected applicants

September 15, 2025:Acceptance letters returned from awardees

August 22, 2025:Winners announced in joint news release

January 12, 2026:Cutoff date for awardees to begin fellowship

Application

Application materials must include the following items:

Curriculum Vitae including list of publications.
One-page research statement that includes goals and significance of proposed research and lists potential Purdue and Technion faculty members who can serve as co-advisors.
Two (2) letters of recommendation, in addition to letters of support from each of the potential co-advisors at Purdue and the Technion.

Applications will be assessed by a committee composed jointly of Purdue and Technion faculty and must be received by August 1, 2025 to be considered for the first cohort.

Awardees will be accepted based on overall excellence. Total number of awards will be dependent on the quality of candidates and available funding.