The University of Chicago's Quantum Institute, a part of the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME), jointly with the Physical Sciences Division’s departments of Physics and Chemistry, seeks applications for junior faculty positions in the area of experimental quantum information, science and engineering. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: quantum computing, quantum communication, quantum sensing and metrology, quantum biology, and materials for quantum information. The Quantum Institute (QI) in the PME currently has twelve faculty members engaged in both fundamental and applied aspects of quantum science and engineering, in both theory and experiment, as well as faculty in other cutting-edge areas of science and engineering. Successful applicants will benefit from a rich ecosystem from quantum science that includes the Quantum Institute, the James Franck Institute, the NSF QuBBe Quantum Leap Challenge Institute, and the Berggren Center for Quantum Biology and Medicine. Joint appointments with Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory and Argonne National Laboratory are encouraged when appropriate.

All successful candidates will be expected to establish and maintain a robust research program and teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

This position is benefits eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook. 

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