Princeton University, Princeton Quantum Initiative

Position ID:

Princeton University-Princeton Quantum Initiative-ARSPOSTDOC [#32709]

Position Title:

Associate Research Scholar

Position Type:

Postdoctoral

Position Location:

Princeton, New Jersey 08544, United States of America

Subject Areas:

Quantum Machine Learning / Algorithms, Quantum Machine Learning
Quantum Information Science / lab budgets, quantum computing, Quantum Learning, quantum many-body, Quantum Metrology, qubits, semiconductor, spin qubits, superconducting qubits, superconductor, Theoretical Quantum Science
Quantum Optics / Quantum computing, Quantum information science
Quantum Computing / Quantum Computing, Quantum Error Correction, Quantum Learning, Quantum Metrology, Quantum-Classical Hybrid
Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering / Computer Systems/Architecture, Machine Learning (with an applied and methodological focus) (more...)

Appl Deadline:

2026/10/09 23:59:59 (posted 2026/09/15, listed until 2026/10/09)

Position Description:

The Princeton Quantum Initiative seeks outstanding applicants for our postdoctoral fellowship program. Appointments, which will be to a three-year term, will be at the rank of Associate Research Scholar. These highly competitive positions will support research in quantum science and engineering across several departments throughout the university, including physics, electrical engineering, computer science, chemistry, and mechanical engineering.  Research areas include foundational quantum science, quantum materials, devices for quantum technologies, and quantum computer science. Appointments come with a highly competitive salary and $10,000 annually in research funding.

Applicants should have a strong track record of research excellence in a related field and should have or be approaching a PhD in a related discipline (Physics, EE, Chemistry, or Computer Science). Please include a CV, cover letter, a brief (1-2 page) statement of research interests including faculty member(s) with whom you would want to work, publications list, and contact information for three references.

Applications will receive full consideration if they are submitted by October 9, 2026 at 11:59 PM.

The work location for this position is in-person, on campus at Princeton University. The selected candidates will be required to successfully complete the University's background check.

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: Contact: Alison Cummins; Email:; Web Page: https://quantum.princeton.edu/