About this position
Job Description
- We invite applications for postdoctoral associate or research
- associate positions in theoretical Quantum Information Science in
- the Physics Department of Virginia Tech.
- The focus of these positions will be on quantum computing and
- quantum simulation, quantum networks, and quantum control. There
- will also be an opportunity to test theoretical results on cloud
- quantum processors.
- The successful candidates will join a vibrant research environment
- in the quantum information groups of Profs. Sophia Economou and
- Edwin Barnes at Virginia Tech. There will be plenty of
- opportunities for collaboration with other members of the group and
- with some of the leading experimental and theory groups around the
- world. Our group is part of the DOE Quantum Center “Codesign for
- quantum advantage” (https://www.bnl.gov/quantumcenter/), and there
- will be opportunities for collaboration with the researchers of the
- center. The Postdoctoral and Senior Research Associate positions
- will also involve opportunities for travel to present in
- conferences and to collaborate with other groups. Postdoctoral and
- Senior Research Associates will conduct research in the above areas
- and disseminate results in journal publications and conference
- presentations. Senior Research Associates will have additional
- responsibilities with mentoring the junior group members and
- potentially assisting the PIs with grant management.
Required Qualifications
- Postdoctoral associate applicants must hold a Ph.D. in either Quantum Information Science, Theoretical Condensed Matter, AMO Physics or a closely related field. PhD must be awarded no more than four years prior to the effective date of appointment with a minimum of one year eligibility remaining. A strong background in Quantum Mechanics and programming skills are necessary.
- Senior research associate applicants must have a Ph.D. in either Quantum Information Science, Theoretical Condensed Matter, AMO Physics or a closely related field. Prior postdoctoral experience. A strong background in Quantum Mechanics and programming skills are necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of concepts and techniques from Quantum Information
- Science are preferred. Experience with Python and Mathematica is
- preferred.
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Hours per week
40
Review Date
01/15/2026
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal
conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
- Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve),
- Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a
- hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be
- leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution
- that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the
- world, Virginia Tech is an
- inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and
- creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse
- enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and
- professional students in eight
- undergraduate colleges , a
- school of medicine , a
- veterinary medicine college,
- Graduate School , and
- Honors College . The university has a significant presence
- across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C.
- area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites
- in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous
- Extension offices and
- research institutes . A leading global research institution,
- Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research
- annually.
- Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional
- development opportunities and university shared governance . These valuable
- contributions to university shared governance provide important
- representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique
- and impactful professional development.
- Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or
- applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including
- pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic
- information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation,
- race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or
- otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire
- about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation
- of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected
- by law.
- If you are an individual with a disability and desire an
- accommodation, please contact Jackie Woodyard at woodyaj@vt.edu
- during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to
- the event.
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.