About this position
CQI Postdoctoral Fellowship in Theoretical 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 Theoretical 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 theoretical
- quantum information and quantum science, providing an opportunity to
- engage broadly with the University of Chicago’s quantum research
- community (see
- https://quantum.uchicago.edu/research-areas/quantum-theory-and-computation
- for a list of relevant faculty). The three-year appointment offers a
- competitive salary, dedicated research funds, benefits, and carries no
- teaching responsibilities.
- Applications should include:
- 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 should ensure that at least three letters of recommendation are submitted to AJO on their behalf.
- 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.