UMD MathQuantum Postdoctoral Fellow

Southern Arkansas University; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in College Park, MD, seeks a postdoctoral fellow to engage in research intersecting mathematics and quantum information science. The role involves independent research aligned with the MathQuantum vision and teaching three courses annually in the Department of Mathematics. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in relevant fields and demonstrate strong teaching and research skills. The position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research while engaging in academic teaching.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree must be obtained by the start of the fellowship.
• Skills in research must be demonstrated through application materials.
• Teaching competency is expected.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research aligning with the MathQuantum vision.
• Teach 3 courses per year in the Department of Mathematics.

Skills

Research skills

Teaching skills

Mathematics

Quantum information science

Education

Ph.D. in computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, or statistics

Job description

Overview

The University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) MathQuantum RTG (Research Training Group) seeks to hire a postdoctoral fellow working at the intersection of mathematics and quantum information science (QIS). This appointment, offered jointly by IPST (the Institute for Physical Science & Technology) and the Department of Mathematics, has both research and teaching components.

Responsibilities

• Research: The successful applicant is expected to work independently on research projects related to their own interests, while aligning with the vision of MathQuantum to meaningfully intersect mathematics and QIS.
• Teaching: In addition to research activities, the postdoctoral fellow is expected to teach 3 courses per year of tenure in the Department of Mathematics.

Qualifications

• Fellows must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, as required by the funding agency supporting this program
• Ph.D. degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, or statistics obtained by the time in which the fellowship starts
• Demonstrated skills in both research and teaching, evidenced through the application components