Postdoctoral research associate at the interface of Quantum Information Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Fundamental Physics

About this position

• Maryland Center for Fundamental Physics (MCFP) and the Joint Center for
• Quantum Information and Computer Science (QuICS) at the University of
• Maryland (UMD), College Park, seek applications for up to two
• postdoctoral research associates to work on applications of quantum
• simulation, sensing, and other technologies, such as artificial
• intelligence and machine learning, in fundamental physics and related
• disciplines. Priority will be given to candidates with expertise in
• one or more of the following areas: quantum information science,
• fundamental physics (e.g., nuclear physics, high-energy physics, and
• cosmology), and AI/ML in physics. Strong analytical and numerical
• skills are required. The postdoc research associate(s) will join the
• group of Prof. Zohreh Davoudi (https://www.davoudi-academic.com/) and
• will work at the Physical Sciences Complex on the campus of UMD, in
• close proximity to a strong and diverse community of faculty, fellows,
• and researchers in fundamental physics (including nuclear, particle,
• and gravitational physics) and quantum information science (including
• quantum simulation, quantum sensing, quantum information, and quantum
• computation). In addition to Maryland Center for Fundamental Physics (https://mcfp.physics.umd.edu/)
• and the Joint Center for Quantum Information and Computer Science (https://quics.umd.edu/),
• the post-doc researcher(s) will enjoy interacting with researchers at
• the NSF Institute for Robust Quantum Simulation (https://rqs.umd.edu/),
• the Joint Quantum Institute (https://jqi.umd.edu/), and the National
• Quantum Lab (Q-Lab) (https://qlab.umd.edu/) with priority access to
• world-class quantum-computing facilities, among others. Applications
• submitted by Nov 15, 2026 will receive full consideration. The start
• date of the appointment can be between January 1, 2027 and October 1,
• 2027, with a preference for earlier dates. This is a two-year position
• with the possibility of renewal for an additional year. In addition to
• a competitive salary and standard benefits, the position includes
• modest funds to cover research-related expenses. Please submit a cover
• letter, a CV (that includes publication list), and a research
• statement (no more than two pages excluding bibliography). Please also
• arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted through
• Academic Jobs Online. Your cover letter must state your particular
• areas of interest and expertise, and their relevance to the position
• described. For questions regarding the position, you may contact Prof.
• Davoudi at davoudi@umd.edu. EEO Statement: The University of Maryland,
• College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified
• applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please
• read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of
• Policy. Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice:
• https://ocrsm.umd.edu/title-ix-non-discrimination-notice