Duke University, Duke Quantum Center

4983 31445
Position ID:
Duke-Duke Quantum Center-PDA_CAL [#31445]
Position Title: 
Postdoctoral Associate
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Durham, North Carolina 27705, United States of America
Subject Area: 
Engineering / Quantum Science and Engineering
Appl Deadline:
(posted 2025/12/19, listed until 2026/06/19)
Position Description:
   

Position Description

The Duke Quantum Center is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to work on the advancement and implementation of quantum field simulations, broadly defined. The position involves designing, executing, and analyzing current or future quantum simulations at the intersection of subatomic physics and quantum information science. The successful candidate will also lead peer-reviewed publications and develop computational methods to interpret complex data.

In addition to research responsibilities, the postdoctoral researcher will actively engage in group meetings, journal clubs, and departmental seminars, and will have opportunities to mentor undergraduate and graduate students, support new group members, and collaborate with colleagues across the Duke research community.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education/Training: PhD (theoretical nuclear/high-energy physics, quantum information science, lattice gauge theories, quantum many-body dynamics)

Experience: Preferred--computational experience in simulating/implementing quantum algorithms for field theories on quantum hardware.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.


Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Publication list
  • Two references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses help popup)
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
email address
 
Duke Quantum Center
Durham, North Carolina