About this position
- Caltech invites applications for AWS Quantum Postdoctoral Scholar
- positions to begin in the fall 2027. These three-year postdoctoral
- research positions are sponsored by Amazon Web Services as part of a
- broader collaboration between AWS and Caltech addressing fundamental
- scientific and engineering challenges in quantum science.
- Applicants will be asked to name at least one Caltech faculty member
- they would like to work with. This faculty member should be affiliated
- with one of the following Caltech Divisions: Physics, Mathematics and
- Astronomy (PMA), Engineering and Applied Science (EAS), Chemistry and
- Chemical Engineering (CCE).
- Electronic copies of your curriculum vitae, publication list (refereed
- papers on top), statement of research interests (no more than 5 pages,
- excluding references), and three letters of recommendation are
- required.
Review of applications begins on November 15, 2026; applicants are
strongly encouraged to submit all materials by that date.
The appointment is contingent upon completion of a Ph.D.
- Applicants should submit curriculum vitae, a statement of research
- interests (no more than 5 pages, excluding references), and a list of
- publications (refereed papers on top). Applicants should also ensure
- that at least three letters of reference are submitted on their
- behalf.
Qualifications and terms of appointment:
- PhD (completed or expected by start date)
- Eligibility extends to current postdoctoral scholars
- Appointment term: 3 years
- Salary: $85,000 in the first year
- Research fund: $7,000 per annum
- One-time allowance to assist with the move
- Annual vacations: 21 days, (plus Caltech Holidays)
- Annual sick leave: 15 days
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
Process timeline:
- September 25, 2026: Applications are accepted
- November 15, 2026: Deadline for applications, including reference letters
- Mid-December 2026 – End of February 2027: Offers
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How to apply
- Read the full advert on the source site — it carries the authoritative terms.
- 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.