Duke University, Duke Quantum Center

Position ID:

Duke-Duke Quantum Center-PDA_NIC [#31800, 51214863]

Position Title:

Postdoctoral Associate

Position Type:

Postdoctoral

Position Location:

Durham, North Carolina 27705, United States of America

Subject Areas:

Engineering / Quantum Science and Engineering
Quantum Information Science / Theoretical Quantum Science

Appl Deadline:

(posted 2026/03/10, listed until 2026/06/28)

Position Description:

Occupational Summary The Duke Quantum Center is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to work in theoretical quantum optics to support and advance quantum science research. The position involves theoretical modeling of quantum optical and many-body systems, numerical computation using advanced integration and simulation methods, GPU-accelerated computations, several programming languages, and presenting results to wide technical and non-technical audiences. Additionally, the candidate will also develop theory and project narratives for grant proposals, progress reports, and peer-reviewed publications. In addition to your research responsibilities, you will actively engage in lab meetings, journal clubs, and departmental seminars, and will have opportunities to mentor undergraduate and graduate students, support new lab members, and collaborate with colleagues across the Duke research community.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education/Training PhD in Physics

Experience Substantial work in theoretical quantum optics or many-body physics, at the level of publishing a first-author paper in a well-known physics journal.

Skills Good working knowledge of multiple programming languages for numerical computation, broad understanding of quantum theory, good scientific communication abilities. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Duke University 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.

________________________________________ Essential Physical Job Functions Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

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
Two references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses )

And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:

Duke University, Durham, NC, US