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University of Maryland, College Park (UMD)

College Park, Maryland, United States · Public · Founded 1856

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World rank
QS #207 (2026)
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16
Professors
1
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2PhD 1 · Postdoc 1

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Physics and Astronomy1 professor · 63.9K papers

Specialisations: Nuclear and High Energy Physics, Astronomy and Astrophysics, Instrumentation, Condensed Matter Physics, Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

Also researched here: Earth and Planetary Sciences, Environmental Science, Medicine, Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Psychology, Computer Science, Social Sciences, Economics, Econometrics and Finance, Engineering, Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Materials Science, Business, Management and Accounting, Chemistry, Neuroscience, Immunology and Microbiology.

Open PhD, Masters & Postdoc positions

Funding not stated 15 Nov 2026

CMTC Postdoctoral Position

University of Maryland · Condensed Matter Theory Center

  • College Park, United States
  • Physics

Postdoctoral applications are currently being accepted by the Condensed Matter Theory Center (CMTC) at the University of Maryland, Department of Physics. To apply, upload your CV, research statement, publication list, and have at least 3 letters of reference submitted on your behalf. We anticipate hiring 2-4 new CMTC Postdoctoral Fellows to start in August/September 2027. All applicants will also be considered for a Janet Lynn Das Sarma (JLDS) Prize Postdoctoral Position. We are interested in all aspects of quantum condensed matter theory defined broadly, but there is particular current intere

Funding not stated 1 Dec 2026

University of Maryland Theoretical Quantum Optics Fellowship

University of Maryland · Joint Quantum Institute/Joint Center for Quantum Information and Computer Science

  • College Park, United States
  • Physics

The University of Maryland is seeking exceptional candidates for the Theoretical Quantum Optics Fellowship. The term "quantum optics" is meant in the broadest sense, and includes atomic, molecular, and optical physics, as well as aspects of quantum information theory, condensed matter physics, and quantum thermodynamics. The University of Maryland Theoretical Quantum Optics Fellows will be encouraged to collaborate broadly across the Joint Quantum Institute (https://jqi.umd.edu/), the Joint Center for Quantum Information and Computer Science (https://quics.umd.edu), and the Condensed Matter Th

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