About this position
CQI Postdoctoral Fellowship in Experimental Quantum Science
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- Position Type/Academic Rank: Postdoctoral Scholar
- Location: University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Molecular
- Engineering
- Start Date: Flexible
- Subject Areas: Quantum Science
- Salary: $80,000
- About the Unit:
- The Pritzker School for Molecular Engineering (PME), established in
- 2011 by the University of Chicago in partnership with Argonne National
- Laboratory, is a transformational academic unit exploring the
- intersection of science and engineering. In 2019, in recognition of
- our success, impact, and expansion, and the support of the Pritzker
- Foundation, the institute was elevated to the Pritzker School of
- Molecular Engineering—the first school in the nation dedicated to this
- emerging field. PME will lead engineering research and education in
- new directions, solve technological problems of major significance,
- and continually inspire creative applications of molecular-level
- science.
- Program Overview:
- The University of Chicago invites applications for the 2027 Chicago
- Quantum Institute (CQI) Postdoctoral Fellowship in Experimental
- Quantum Science. CQI brings together leading scientists and engineers
- across physics, chemistry, computer science, and partner institutions
- including Argonne National Laboratory. The fellowship supports
- outstanding early-career scientists pursuing research in experimental
- quantum science and provides the opportunity to engage broadly with
- the University of Chicago’s quantum research community (see
- https://quantum.uchicago.edu/faculty for a list of relevant faculty).
- The three-year appointment offers a competitive salary, dedicated
- research funds, benefits, and carries no teaching responsibilities.
- Curriculum vitae including publication list.
- A brief research statement (500 words) outlining research interests to be pursued at the University of Chicago.
- The name of one or more University of Chicago faculty members with whom the applicant is interested in working. Applicants are encouraged to contact prospective faculty mentors before applying to discuss potential research opportunities.
- Applicants should ensure that at least three letters of recommendation are submitted to Academic Jobs Online (AJO) on their behalf.
Applications should include:
- Applications, including letters of recommendation, will be reviewed
- beginning November 1, 2026, and on a rolling basis thereafter. To
- receive full consideration, applicants are encouraged to submit all
- materials through AJO by November 1,2026. Please contact the Chicago
- Quantum Institute with any questions: qi@uchicago.edu.
- This position is benefits eligible. For information on benefits,
- please consult the University of Chicago Benefits Guide:
- https://mybenefits.nfp.com/UChicago/postdoctoral/benefits-guide/
How to apply
- Read the full advert on the source site — it carries the authoritative terms.
- Email the contact below with your CV and a short, specific message. See Emailing Professors.
- Prepare your SOP, CV, transcripts and referees before the deadline.
- Apply through the university's own portal. Never pay a fee to a third party.