Harvard Quantum Initiative Prize Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Harvard University


Title: Harvard Quantum Initiative Prize Postdoctoral Fellow

School: Multiple Schools - Joint Search

Department_Area: Harvard Quantum Initiative

Position Description: The Harvard Quantum Initiative in Science and Engineering ( HQI ) seeks postdoctoral fellows for the academic year 2025-2026. The HQI is an interdisciplinary initiative that pairs basic science with quantum engineering, taking place across the departments of Physics, Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Mathematics and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Active research areas include quantum information and computer science; quantum many-body physics; quantum precision measurements and fundamental physics; quantum metrology, sensing, and control; and quantum chemistry and materials science.

We invite applications for Postdoctoral Fellowships in Quantum Science and Engineering. Fellowships are awarded for a duration of two years to outstanding young scientists and engineers, with the possibility of a third year via support from their research supervisor. Applicants should have a strong background for pursuit of research in their area of interest. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a rich cross-disciplinary environment within the Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Applications focused on collaborative and cross-disciplinary research are especially encouraged. For current Harvard graduate students, consideration will be given to candidates who wish to join a lab different from where they did their PhD research.

Basic Qualifications: Ph.D. in quantum science and engineering field, including but not limited to Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering and related fields.


Special Instructions: To apply, please submit:

• Curriculum Vitae
• List of Publications
• Research Statement describing research interests and goals. Research Statement should not exceed 500 words

The committee will begin reviewing applications for the position on November 1, 2024, with interviews taking place on December 5-6, 2024. While the posting will remain live until all positions are filled, candidates are advised to have all materials, including letters of recommendation, submitted by October 31, 2024, to receive full consideration for the fellowship.

Contact Information: Claire Gallagher
Goel Building 133
60 Oxford Street, Cambridge MA
02138

Contact Email: HQIDirectors@harvard.edu

Equal Opportunity Employer: Harvard is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, military service, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or other protected status.

Minimum Number of References Required: 3

Maximum Number of References Allowed: 5

Keywords: quantum

Supplemental Questions: Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. Please provide the names of two to three proposed mentors from current faculty associated with the Harvard Quantum Initiative.
   (Open Ended Question)
2. Please list your research interests (200 character limit)
   (Open Ended Question)

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