Assistant Professor - Quantum Materials & Information

About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.

Job Description

The Physics Department of the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a tenure-track, academic year, faculty position in experimental quantum information and quantum materials. We seek candidates with outstanding research and a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring.

The new faculty member will join an active experimental and theoretical group and will complement existing strengths in superconducting circuits, quantum simulation, non-equilibrium quantum dynamics, quantum error correction, low-dimensional materials, topological phases, and precision many-body physics. The new member will also join a campus-wide initiative in quantum information systems and materials. Further information about the Department's theoretical and experimental efforts can be found at http://www.physics.umass.edu/.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in Physics or a related field, with relevant post-doctoral experience.

Additional Information

Expected start date of this position is September 1, 2025.

We are seeking talented applicants qualified for an assistant professor position. We will also consider highly qualified candidates at higher ranks.

Application Instructions

Along with the application, please submit a (1) cover letter; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) statement of research plans, (4) statement of teaching interests, (5) contact information for three (3) or more references, and (6) a Statement of Contribution to Inclusive Excellence (see below). Evaluation of applicants will begin on December 2, 2024 and may continue until a suitable candidate pool has been identified.

All questions pertaining to this position can be directed to Jun Yan (yan@physics.umass.edu), Chair of the search committee.

At UMass Amherst and in the College of Natural Sciences, we strive to be a community where every individual feels a sense of belonging, where every individual is included, and where every individual is valued. You can find these values and goals: https://www.umass.edu/strategicplan/strategic-plan. For this reason, we request that all applicants submit a Contributions to Inclusive Excellence Statement that addresses how you see yourself contributing to our community and campus climate and/or our shared goals of building a more inclusive, equitable, and diverse community.

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