Quantum Mathematics & Information Science - Tenure-Track

Utah State University; Logan (UT); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah State University invites applications for a nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Mathematical Foundations of Quantum Information Science. The position aims to bridge mathematical foundations with quantum information science, fostering collaboration across physics, chemistry, engineering, and computing on a campus-wide scale.

The successful candidate will balance research, teaching, and service with a 50%-45%-5% split, build external funding, develop curricular strength, and

Qualifications

• PhD in mathematics, physics, computer science, engineering, or a closely related field.
• Evidence of strong teaching and mentoring across undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Excellent record of research at the mathematics-quantum information interface.

Responsibilities

• Develop an independent externally funded research program at the interface of math and quantum information science.
• Teach core undergraduate (1000–4000 level) and graduate (5000–6000 level) math courses and build quantum mathematics courses.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students in relevant research projects.

Skills

Interdisciplinary research

Teaching excellence

Mentoring students

Education

PhD in math/physics/CS/engineering

Job description

Utah State University invites applications for a nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Mathematical Foundations of Quantum Information Science. The position aims to bridge mathematical foundations with quantum information science, fostering collaboration across physics, chemistry, engineering, and computing on a campus-wide scale.

The successful candidate will balance research, teaching, and service with a 50%-45%-5% split, build external funding, develop curricular strength, and