Faculty Applications

Faculty Positions in Quantum Science and Technology

 The College of Engineering (COE) and the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) at the University of Michigan invite applications for full-time tenure-track or tenured positions in quantum science and technology to be filled, starting August 25, 2025. As part of an initiative in quantum science and technology at the University the Michigan Quantum Research Institute is being formed and 8 new faculty will be hired. These faculty can be rostered in the following departments (jointly if appropriate): LSA/Physics, COE/Electrical and Computer Engineering, LSA/Math, COE/Computer Science and Engineering, LSA/Chemistry, COE/Materials Science and Engineering, depending on the best fit for the applicant. The appointment is based on a 9-month academic year.

Successful candidates will focus on foundational research and development for advanced quantum technologies exploiting entanglement and coherent superposition. We are particularly interested in people leading in transformative research and disruptive technologies, engaging and leveraging the University’s existing strengths in quantum-light information science and technology, including advanced spectroscopy, quantum phenomena in semiconductors, Rydberg atoms, two-dimensional quantum materials, quantum integration, quantum dynamics and computation, quantum control, quantum field theories, quantum communications, networks, electrodynamics, microwave technologies, and algorithms, or systems software for quantum-information processing. We invite diverse candidates across all these areas to apply. 

The University of Michigan is one of the world’s leading research universities, with $1.86B in research expenditures (FY2023). It is ranked the #2 public research university by the National Science Foundation, and 3rd best U.S. public university by US News and World Report (2024). Our departments pride themselves on the mentoring of junior faculty towards a successful career. Ann Arbor is highly rated as a family friendly best-place-to-live.

Submit all application materials online through the application portal below. Materials should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and experience, statement of current and future research plans. Additionally, please include a personal statement and diversity statement that demonstrates your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through scholarship/research, and/or teaching/mentoring, and/or service/engagement. Applicants at the assistant professor level should also submit names and contact information for at least three letters of reference. For applicants above the rank of assistant professor, teaching evaluations and other evidence of teaching excellence should be included. 

For any questions, please contact quantum-admin@umich.edu. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2024.

The University of Michigan is supportive of the needs of dual career couples and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply. Candidates must meet all degree requirements prior to the start date of the position. Employment will require a criminal background check and may require an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. Candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure form as well as an authorization to release form.

Potential mid-career and senior candidates, i.e. individual seeking appointments at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, should e-mail quantum-admin@umich.edu. All inquiries will be held in strict confidence.