Assistant Professor

About the role

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level in the broad area of Quantum Information Systems and Applications. The appointment is expected to begin September 1, 2023.

Responsibilities

• Work on many applications for quantum computing, quantum networking, quantum communications and quantum sensing.
• Scale of quantum processor architectures, including integration with classical architectures.
• Develop new methods/materials to improve qubit coherence and qubit gate fidelity.
• Develop scalable devices and techniques for: single photon sources and detectors, quantum memories, routers, and transducers.

Requirements

• Expertise in quantum hardware and fundamental qubit technology in any current qubit modality including but not limited to: photonic qubits, superconducting qubits, spin qubits and quantum dots.

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong research record in quantum information systems and applications.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in experimental physics and/or engineering.
• Knowledge of quantum computing, quantum networking, quantum communications, and quantum sensing.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Excellent benefits package.

Pay

• Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

• The position is expected to begin September 1, 2023.