California Institute of Technology, Physics, Mathematics & Astronomy Division

Position ID:
Caltech-PMA-IQIMPD [#28369]
Position Title: 
IQIM Postdoctoral Scholars
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Pasadena, California 91125, United States of America
Subject Areas: 
Gravitational Physics
Quantum Optics
Physics / Optics and Photonics
Quantum Information Science
Condensed Matter Physics
Starting Date:
2025/09/01
Salary Range:
$78,000
Appl Deadline:
2024/11/15 11:59PMhelp popup (posted 2024/09/10, listed until 2025/02/19)
Position Description:
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Position Description

The Institute for Quantum Information and Matter (IQIM) at Caltech invites applications for postdoctoral scholar positions in quantum science to begin in the fall 2025. IQIM research spans Caltech’s departments of physics, applied physics, materials science, electrical engineering, computer science, and chemistry, and addresses a wide variety of experimental and theoretical research topics. These topics include, but are not limited to, quantum information science, quantum many-body physics in condensed matter and atomic systems, topological states of matter, quantum optics and light-matter interactions at the quantum level, quantum cavity-optomechanics, and quantum metrology. IQIM also has active visitor, seminar, and outreach programs.

 

Applicants will be asked to name at least one Caltech faculty member they would like to work with. That faculty member need not be affiliated currently with IQIM.

 

Electronic copies of your curriculum vitae, publication list (refereed papers on top), statement of research interests (no more than 5 pages, excluding references), and three letters of recommendation are required.

 

Review of applications begins on November 15, 2024; applicants are strongly encouraged to submit all materials by that date. 

 

The appointment is contingent upon completion of a Ph.D.

 

Applicants should submit curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests (no more than 5 pages, excluding references), and a list of publications (refereed papers on top). Applicants should also ensure that at least three letters of reference are submitted on their behalf.

 

Qualifications and terms of appointment:

 

Process timeline:



As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Learn more about our benefits and who is eligible.



We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Caltech is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. To read more Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) go to eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf.
 
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Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Cover letters (optional)
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research statement
  • Publication list
  • Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site help popup)
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
http://www.pma.caltech.edu/about/job-opportunities
email address
 
1200 E. California Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91125