Quantum Computing & AI Security Tenure-Track Professor

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Applied Quantum Computing, Communication, Cybersecurity, and Quantum-Safe AI within the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department. Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor; Fall 2027 start, Houston campus.

The successful candidate will build a cross-disciplinary research program bridging quantum technologies, AI, cybersecurity, and industry partnerships, with potential collaboration across multiple UH units

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in a related field at appointment time.
• Evidence of potential for externally funded, internationally recognized research.
• Ability to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels; mentor students.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead externally funded research programs across quantum topics.
• Collaborate across UH departments and external partners.
• Contribute to teaching, mentoring, and service within ECE and UH.

Skills

External funding

Teaching

Mentoring

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Quantum computing knowledge

Education

PhD in EE/CE/CS/Physics/Applied Math/Financial Eng

Job description

The University of Houston invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Applied Quantum Computing, Communication, Cybersecurity, and Quantum-Safe AI within the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department. Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor; Fall 2027 start, Houston campus.

The successful candidate will build a cross-disciplinary research program bridging quantum technologies, AI, cybersecurity, and industry partnerships, with potential collaboration across multiple UH units