The University of Texas at Austin, Physics
Position ID:
UTAustin-Physics-POSTDOC [#31148]
Position Title:
Postdoctoral Fellow - Quantum Information Science
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Austin, Texas 78712, United States of America
Subject Areas:
Physics / Quantum Information Physics, Complex Quantum Systems, Quantum Computation, Quantum Computing, Quantum Condensed Matter Theory
Appl Deadline:
2025/12/12 11:59PM
(posted 2025/11/07, listed until 2026/02/07)
(posted 2025/11/07, listed until 2026/02/07)Position Description:
Position Description
The Quantum Information Center and Center for Complex Quantum Systems at UT Austin invites applications for postdoctoral positions in Quantum Information Science and Quantum Many-Body Physics to begin in Fall 2026. Current members of the QIC include Scott Aaronson, Nick Hunter-Jones, Matteo Ippoliti, and William Kretschmer. The position will also be affiliated with the Texas Quantum Institute. We invite applications broadly from areas of theoretical physics and theoretical computer science, especially in quantum information and computation, quantum complexity theory, quantum dynamics, and quantum simulation. Applications from candidates interested in the intersection of different subfields are especially encouraged. Other UT faculty with overlapping research interests include Allan MacDonald, Junyeong Ahn, Mit Naik (condensed matter theory), Elena Caceres, Jacques Distler, Andreas Karch (high energy theory), Poulami Das (quantum architecture), Shyam Shankar, Edoardo Baldini, Linran Fan, Keji Lai, Leo Li (quantum experiment). Collaborations with the broader quantum community at UT are encouraged. Postdoctoral appointments are expected to begin in Fall 2026. The term of the appointment is two years, renewable for a third year. The positions will have a competitive stipend and research/travel budget. For full consideration, applications should be received by Dec 12, 2025. Applications will be considered until the positions are filled. Candidates should include a research statement, CV, cover letter (optional), list of publications, and three letters of reference with their application. UT Austin is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, disability, age, or citizenship status. General Notes The Department of Physics plays a pivotal role in the advancing of knowledge, nurturing the next generation of physicists and making a lasting impact on the world of physics. The College of Natural Sciences at UT Austin, strives to foster a work environment that enables all employees to contribute at the highest possible level to support the mission of the University. What starts here really does change the world. For more information about the College of Natural Sciences, please visit. https://cns.utexas.edu. The university offers an impressive benefits package including: • Employer paid health insurance (employee premiums covered at 100%; spouse and family premiums at 50%) • Dental, vision, life and disability insurance options • Paid vacation and sick leave • Paid holidays • Retirement plan For more details, please see: Prospective Employee Benefits and My Total Rewards. Job Description Summary Required Qualifications: PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field. Research experience in quantum information science Preferred Qualifications: Salary Range: $70,000 Working Conditions • May work in standard office conditions. Required Materials • Cover Letter (optional) • CV • Research Statement • List of Publications • 3 Letters of Reference Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume in the first step of the online job application process. Then, any additional Required Materials will be uploaded in the My Experience section; you can multi-select the additional files or click the Upload button for each file. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find Jobs. Before you apply though, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left-hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile. This information will be pulled into your application. The application is one page, and you will need to click the Upload button multiple times in order to attach your Resume, References and any additional Required Materials noted above.Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Publication list
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
And anything else requested in the position description.
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