Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Quantum Sensing at Indiana University

Indiana University Bloomington; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Bloomington invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Quantum Sensing within the Physics Department to begin in Fall 2027.

We seek candidates who will establish a tabletop or benchtop research program and collaborate with the IU Quantum Science & Engineering Center, as well as related institutes, while contributing to undergraduate and graduate teaching.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field.
• A substantial record of research accomplishments appropriate to rank; commitment to excellence in teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Ability to secure external funding and work effectively in a team; interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Sustain an active, externally funded research program in quantum sensing.
• Engage undergraduate and graduate students through effective teaching.
• Participate in service to the university and the profession; collaborate across IU centers and institutes.

Job description

Title

Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Quantum Sensing at Indiana University

Appointment Status

Tenure Track

Department

IU Bloomington Vice Provost For Faculty Affairs

Location

Bloomington

Position Summary

As part of a major, multi-year effort to expand research activities in Quantum Information Science through the Faculty100 initiative , the College of Arts and Sciences at IU Bloomington invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank to begin in the Fall of 2027. Appointment will be in the Department of Physics .

We are particularly interested in applicants working in the areas of quantum sensing and quantum detection experiments, especially those who intend to establish a tabletop or benchtop research lab at IU Bloomington. Candidates who conduct experimental research complementing our activities in atomic/molecular/optical physics, quantum information science and technology, quantum photonics, precision measurement, nuclear and particle physics, or quantum sensing for biophysics/biomedical sciences will be given preference. We encourage applications from scholars who apply interdisciplinary perspectives across a variety of these domains, who may collaborate with colleagues across the IU Quantum Science & Engineering Center , the Center for Exploration of Energy and Matter , or the multi-institutional Center for Quantum Technologies .

Qualifications

Applicants should possess a PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field. A substantial record of research accomplishments, appropriate to rank, is required, and applicants should be committed to excellence in scholarship and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Responsibilities

Candidates are expected to sustain an active, externally funded research program, to engage undergraduate and graduate students through effective teaching, and to participate in service to the university and the profession. Candidates should be able to work effectively in a team environment. To advance scholarly innovation and excellence, we especially welcome candidates who bring broad professional backgrounds and a wide range of perspectives to their research, teaching, and/or mentoring.

Basic Qualifications

Applicants should possess a PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field. A substantial record of research accomplishments, appropriate to rank, is required, and applicants should be committed to excellence in scholarship and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Department Contact for Questions

All queries about the position or the application procedures may be addressed to Chen-Ting Liao, [e-mail] , or F100 search coordinator, Dr. Cindy Broderick at [e-mail] .

For Best Consideration Date

11/01/2026

Expected Start Date

08/01/2027

Posting Number

IU-101664-2026

About Indiana University Bloomington

Founded in 1820, Indiana University-Bloomington ( IUB ) is the flagship campus of Indiana University. Located in Bloomington, IN., IUB constantly strives to embody its mission to create, disseminate, preserve, and apply knowledge. It does so through its commitments to cutting-edge research, scholarship, arts, and creative activity; inspired and challenging undergraduate, graduate, professional, and lifelong educational programs; meaningful experiences outside the classroom; expansive global educational opportunities; first-rate library and museum collections; and far-reaching economic development and impact in the state and region.

IUB is a member of the prestigious Association of American University ( AAU ) since 1909, is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. With over 47,000 undergraduate and graduate students, the campus has 16 degree-granting colleges and schools offering 300+ undergraduate majors, 300+ Master’s degrees, and 150+ doctoral and professional degree opportunities. Known for its Indiana limestone facades and green spaces throughout, IUB is widely considered one of the country’s most beautiful college campuses.

The College of Arts and Sciences at Indiana University offers over 225 academic programs rooted in three broad areas of study-Arts and Humanities, Natural and Mathematics Sciences, and Social and Historical Studies. The College is home to over 70 departments and programs and three schools-the Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture+ Design, the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies, and The Media School. Over 900 faculty members serve within the College and form an extraordinary teaching and learning community at the heart of a world-class university. Members of the College’s faculty are continually recognized as elected fellows of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the National Academies, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and include MacArthur and Guggenheim Fellows, Fulbright Award winners, and Pulitzer Prize, Oscar, and Emmy winners.

Nestled in the rolling hills of south-central Indiana, and home to 85,000 residents, the city of Bloomington offers the feel of a college town with many of the amenities of a large city. From off-Broadway plays and music, the LOTUS World Festival of Music, quick access to 250,000 acres of public recreation lands, outstanding public schools and a reasonable cost of living, Bloomington offers much to all.

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.