Assistant Professor, Experimental Quantum Optics, Quantum Entanglement & Quantum Information
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Job Summary | The Department of Physics Applied Physics and Astronomy at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy NY seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Experimental Quantum Optics Quantum Entanglement & Quantum Information. Possible research areas include but are not limited to single-photon qubit manipulations quantum interconnects entangled-photon light-matter interactions quantum information transmission and quantum entanglement and decoherence. This hire would be part of a bold effort at RPI to strengthen and extend our current faculty cluster in Quantum Information aligned with the broader research initiatives in the RPI Forward 10-year Strategic Plan. The candidate would also interact with our current Physics faculty on non-linear and quantum optics and photon entanglement as well as with researchers from Material Science and Electrical Engineering. The position also represents a response to federal priorities expressed in the National Quantum Initiative Act. The successful candidate will establish and maintain an externally-funded research program participate in high-impact collaborative research in this field and contribute to the high-quality teaching program in the Department of Physics Applied Physics and Astronomy This position is part of a faculty cluster hire funded by support from the Simons Foundation designed to stimulate research in the basic sciences across New York State. | |
Minimum Qualifications | Candidates must possess a Ph.D. degree or an equivalent foreign qualification in Physics or a closely related field. Postdoctoral experience is highly preferred. Applicants for the Assistant Professor position should demonstrate potential for future excellence in research scholarship and teaching. The candidate is expected to work in an interdisciplinary and collaborative research environment. | |
Starting Salary/Rate | Expected hiring range: $108000 - $118000 Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidates salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget internal equity and the final candidates qualifications experience education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaers good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting. | |
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| Job Posted Date | Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications received by December 1 2025 will receive first consideration. Questions about this position may be directed to Prof. Gyorgy Korniss () Department Head or to Prof. Humberto Terrones () Chair of the Faculty Search Committee. | |
Total Compensation and Benefits Information | Rensselaers Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth a comprehensive and affordable benefits package and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information please visitBenefits Human Resources (). | |
Rensselaer is committed to the cultivation of a community that is welcoming inclusive and above all values learning. We welcome candidates who bring a variety of perspectives to Rensselaers work and campus communities.RPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation or gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or other characteristic protected by law. |
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- Medical Management
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- Research Experience
- Teaching
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- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
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About Johnson & Wales University: Founded in 1914, Johnson & Wales University is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution with campuses in Providence, Rhode Island, and Charlotte, North Carolina.
