University of Southern California, Zhuang Group, Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical Engineering

Position ID:
University of Southern California-Zhuang Group, Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical Engineering-POSTDOC [#31822]
Position Title: 
Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Los Angeles, California 90089, United States of America
Subject Areas: 
Quantum Information Science / Theoretical Quantum Science
Physics / Quantum Information
Appl Deadline:
2026/04/15 23:59:59 (posted 2026/03/15)
Position Description:
   

Position Description

The research group of Prof. Quntao Zhuang at University of Southern California invites applicants for one postdoctoral position in the general area of quantum sensing, quantum machine learning and quantum information theory. The position focuses on theory but can potentially collaborate with experiments closely. The detailed topics can be, but not limited to, quantum metrology, quantum sensing, quantum machine learning, continuous-variable quantum information, and quantum communication. The applicant should have background in at least one of the following: quantum information science, quantum optics, quantum many-body systems.

This position is a full-time one-year appointment, with the option of renewal for a second year by mutual agreement. The earliest start date is May 1, 2026.

Materials required:

Curriculum Vitae Research Statement, 2 page maximum Information for at least two recommendation letter writers

Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research statement
  • Two 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:
https://minghsiehece.usc.edu/
email address
 
3737 Watt Way, Los Angeles CA 90089-0271