UMD MathQuantum Postdoctoral Fellow

Austin Community College; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious research university in College Park is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to work at the intersection of mathematics and quantum information science. The role includes conducting independent research aligned with the department's vision and teaching three courses annually. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in a relevant field and demonstrated research and teaching skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of quantum science through mathematics.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required by the funding agency.
• Ph.D. degree must be obtained by the fellowship start date.
• Demonstrated skills in research and teaching.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Research skills

Teaching skills

Interdisciplinary work

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