Research Assistant Professor - Quantum Simulation of Quantum Systems
Position Overview
Organization: Physics
Title: Research Assistant Professor - Quantum Simulation of Quantum Systems
Position Details
Position Description
Research Assistant Professors – Quantum Simulation of Quantum Systems
The Department of Physics at the University of Washington invites applications for up to two Research Assistant Professors in the area of quantum simulation to join the InQubator for Quantum Simulation in the Department of Physics. The anticipated appointment(s) begin in the fall of 2022. These are full time (12-month) positions, intended for a total of 5 years. These positions are not tenure eligible.
The InQubator brings together local researchers, long-term visiting scientists and participants of strategic-selected community-driven workshops. Its mission is to accelerate advances in quantum simulation and quantum algorithms for application to quantum field theories and quantum many-body systems. Our Research Assistant Professors (RAPs) will work with faculty, postdocs, graduate students and undergraduate students whose current activities include fundamental and applied aspects of quantum information science, including the simulation of quantum field theories and quantum many-body systems using quantum devices and entanglement in quantum systems, and will be encouraged to develop related independent research activities. We encourage and anticipate collaborations developing with scientists at national laboratories, technology companies and startups, as well as researchers associated with the umbrella Quantum-X at UW and the Northwest Quantum Nexus. Further information about our research activities in quantum simulation can be found at
Qualifications
Applicants must have a PhD (or foreign equivalent) in Physics or a related field and at least two years of postdoctoral experience in one or more of the following areas: quantum information science, nuclear physics, high-energy physics, quantum computing, or related fields.
Instructions
Applications should include a cover letter, CV, a statement of research interests, a statement describing the applicant's experience and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and three letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin December 15, 2021. Please direct all inquiries to facsrch@uw.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
Commitment to Diversity
The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements and Information
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