Postdoctoral Research Positions - InQubator for Quantum Simulation (IQuS), University of Washington
Position Overview
Organization: Physics
Title: Postdoctoral Research Positions - InQubator for Quantum Simulation (IQuS), University of Washington
Position Details
Position Description
The InQubator for Quantum Simulation (IQuS) at the University of Washington anticipates filling up to two fulltime Postdoctoral Scholar (Research Associate) positions to start in September 2026 or earlier. Outstanding candidates in quantum information theory, quantum simulation, lattice gauge theory, fundamental physics, and quantum error correction, broadly defined, are invited to apply. These positions are full-time, 12-month (one-year) appointment, which may be extended (upon successful performance) to three years.
IQuS brings together local researchers, long-term visiting scientists and participants of strategic-selected community-driven workshops. It will help guide the basic research and co-design efforts to evolve simulations from present-day NISQ-era quantum computers to fault-tolerant/error-corrected quantum computing and simulation, and to achieve quantum advantages in fundamental physics. Our postdoctoral fellows (PDs) work with faculty, graduate students and undergraduate students whose current activities include fundamental and applied aspects of quantum information science, simulations of dynamics and thermalization in quantum field theories and quantum many-body systems using quantum devices that are evolving toward fault-tolerant and error corrected, and the study of quantum complexity in quantum systems. Experience in the co-design and quantum simulation of fundamental physics observables using available quantum computers and simulators will be considered. Further information about our research can be found at https://iqus.uw.edu/ .
The Postdoctoral Scholar title is limited to at most five years of postdoctoral experience(s) at both the UW and prior institutions. The salary range for this position is $69,000-75,000 per year.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a PhD or foreign equivalent degree in quantum information science, high-energy physics, nuclear physics or computer science, broadly defined, by the date of appointment.
Instructions
Applications should be submitted to Interfolio and include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of future research interests, and three letters of reference. Review of applications will start December 1, 2025. Applications received by November 30, 2025 will receive full consideration. Inquiries should be directed to: Martin Savage mjs5@uw.edu.
This posting will remain open until filled.
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