Tenured Faculty Position in Quantum Sensing at Indiana University

Indiana University; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Bloomington invites applications for a tenured Associate or Full Professor position in quantum sensing to begin Fall 2027. The appointment will be in the Department of Physics, with a focus on experimental quantum sensing and detection, and potential tabletop or benchtop lab development at IU Bloomington.

Applicants should hold a PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field, maintain an externally funded research program, and demonstrate excellence in teaching at

Qualifications

• PhD required in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field.
• A substantial record of research accomplishments appropriate to rank.
• Commitment to excellence in scholarship and teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Responsibilities

• Sustain an active, externally funded research program.
• Engage undergraduate and graduate students through effective teaching.
• Participate in service to the university and the profession.

Education

PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Posting Details

Title: Tenured Faculty Position in Quantum Sensing at Indiana University

Appointment Status: Tenure

Department: IU Bloomington Vice Provost For Faculty Affairs

Location: Bloomington

As part of a major, multi-year effort to expand research activities in Quantum Information Science through the Faculty 100 initiative, the College of Arts and Sciences at IU Bloomington invites applications for a tenured position at the Associate or Full 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.

Review of applications will begin immediately and for best consideration, applications should be received by November 1, 2026. 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].

Before any conditional offer of employment with tenure is finalized, candidates will be asked to disclose any pending investigations or previous findings of sexual or professional misconduct. They will also be required to authorize an inquiry by Indiana University Bloomington with all current and former employers along these lines. The relevance of information disclosed or ascertained in the context of this process to a candidate’s eligibility for hire will be evaluated by Indiana University Bloomington on a case‑by‑case basis. Applicants should be aware, however, that Indiana University Bloomington takes the matters of sexual and professional misconduct very seriously.

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.

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 musicians, 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.

Salary and Rank: Commensurate with experience

Posting Number: IU-101665-2026

For Best Consideration Date: 11/01/2026

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Have you previously been employed with IU?
   • Yes
   • No
2. How did you hear about this position?
   • Personal Contact: At Professional Meeting or Conference
   • Personal Contact: Direct Contact by Search Committee
   • Personal Contact: Referred by colleague or advisor
   • Announcement: Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Announcement: IU Bulletin for Academic Appointees
   • Announcement: Other Journal or Magazine
   • Announcement: Other Website

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Letter of Application
3. Statement of Research and Teaching

Optional Documents