Assistant/Associate Professor, Quantum Materials and Quantum Information Science and Engineering

Assistant/Associate Professor, Quantum Materials and Quantum

Information Science and Engineering

About the Opportunity

About Northeastern:

Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and

the recognized leader in experience-driven lifelong learning. Our

world-renowned experiential approach empowers our students,

faculty, alumni, and partners to create impact far beyond the

confines of discipline, degree, and campus.

Our locations-in Boston; Charlotte, North Carolina; London;

Portland, Maine; Miami; San Francisco and Oakland; Seattle; Silicon

Valley; Toronto; Vancouver; and the Massachusetts communities of

Burlington and Nahant-are nodes in our growing global university

system. Through this network, we expand opportunities for flexible,

student-centered learning and collaborative, solutions-focused

research.

Northeastern's comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate

programs- in a variety of on-campus and online formats-leads to

degrees through the doctorate in ten colleges and schools. Among

these, we offer more than 195 multidisciplinary majors and degrees

designed to prepare students for purposeful lives and

careers.

About the Opportunity:

The College of Science and the Quantum Materials and Sensing

Institute at Northeastern University (Boston and Burlington

Campuses) seek exceptional faculty candidates to establish

transformative research programs at the frontiers of quantum

materials and quantum information science and engineering. We

welcome applications for the Assistant Professor and Associate

Professor level ranks. The successful candidate will have a tenure

home in Physics (with joint appointments with other departments in

Colleges of Science and Engineering possible), beginning in

academic year 2026-2027.

We welcome applicants across the full spectrum of quantum science,

from experimental to theoretical and computational, including

research at the intersection of quantum science and AI/ML. Areas of

interest include (but are not limited to) advanced quantum

materials synthesis; novel qubit platforms (e.g., superconducting,

topological, photonic, and spin-based); room-temperature quantum

devices; spintronics, quantum sensing and metrology, including

position, navigation and timing technologies; and quantum networks

and communications. Also of interest are new approaches for

designing and predicting quantum materials/systems/devices; error

correction and fault-tolerant architectures; novel quantum

algorithms for near-term and fault-tolerant quantum computing;

quantum advantage demonstrations in optimization and simulation;

quantum information theory; and hybrid quantum-classical

algorithms.

We particularly encourage candidates whose research transcends

traditional boundaries between theory and experiment to harness the

power of AI/ML in developing new quantum algorithms and AI-assisted

quantum systems. Areas could include AI-driven quantum networks;

quantum circuits and control protocols; quantum state

characterization and noise mitigation; autonomous quantum

experimentation for real-time discovery; quantum-inspired classical

algorithms and computing; and design of quantum materials and

devices.

The successful candidate will join a vibrant quantum research

ecosystem centered around the Quantum Materials and Sensing

Institute (https://quantum.northeastern.edu),

including the Experiential Quantum Advancement Laboratories (EQUAL,

https://equal.sites.northeastern.edu/)

and other quantum laboratories. They are expected to collaborate

with faculty colleagues within the QMSI and leverage a wide range

of world-class laboratories and facilities, including

state-of-the-art clean room synthesis, characterization, and

fabrication tools; ultrafast optical spectroscopy; cryogenic

measurement systems; quantum transport tools; and high-performance

computing clusters. The individual will advance quantum science and

technology to address practical applications in health, security,

and sustainability, while actively engaging with the quantum

industry and developing quantum education programs to build a

quantum-literate workforce.

The Department of Physics (https://cos.northeastern.edu/physics/)

includes 49 tenured/tenure-track faculty, 13 full-time teaching

faculty; four research faculty; and one professor of the practice.

Physics enrolls over 100 undergraduate physics majors, over 200

physics majors combined with other majors, and over 100 PhD

students. The College of Science and Physics Department are in a

vibrant expansion phase.

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (https://ece.northeastern.edu/) includes

85 tenured/tenure track faculty, 15 research faculty, and 15

teaching faculty. ECE has around 950 undergraduate students, 600

master's students and 325 Ph.D. students. The department continues

to be very research active and continues to grow holistically in

all areas of ECE with Quantum Engineering as one of its current

focuses.

Our tenure and promotion process values collaborative research and

teamwork, along with individual initiative. Hires will be mentored

for success, with the support of mentoring teams and group

guidance. Additionally, a strong and effective faculty development

strategy is integral to Northeastern's institutional mission. The

ADVANCE Office of Faculty Development works in conjunction with the

Office of Research Development (ORD), the Office of Belonging, the

Center for Advancing Teaching and Learning Through Research

(CATLR), and University Decision Support (UDS) to provide programs

and trainings to further develop and support a thriving

faculty.

Northeastern University is a global university system. Positions

will primarily be on the Boston or Burlington campus, but may be

available at any of our 14 campus locations. Opportunities to

collaborate extend beyond the University.

At Northeastern University, we embrace a culture of respect and

inclusion, where each person is valued and empowered with equitable

opportunities and access to resources. See our website for more information about the

College and its Leadership Team.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will develop vigorous research programs

cross-cutting physics, electrical engineering, and other science

and engineering disciplines. Faculty members at Northeastern are

expected to develop independent research programs that attract

external funding; teach courses at the graduate and undergraduate

level; supervise students and postdocs in their area of research;

and participate in service to the department, university, and

discipline. As a member of the Quantum Materials and Sensing

Institute, they will work closely with other QMSI faculty groups to

develop large-scale, mission-driven research programs at the

frontiers of quantum science and engineering. Because Northeastern

is a global institution with locations in an array of

jurisdictions, qualified candidates must be prepared to work with

global student populations.

Qualifications:

A Ph.D. in physics, engineering, a quantum-related discipline, or a

relevant interdisciplinary area is required at the employment start

date. We encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds,

including academia and industry.

Applicants should have a strong record of scholarly accomplishment

that demonstrates the ability to build a strong research program.

Evidence of potential as a research scientist is expected, but

postdoctoral experience is not required for appointments at the

Assistant Professor level. Applicants are expected to demonstrate a

strong record of scholarly accomplishments and the ability to build

a world-class research program. Candidates seeking appointment at

the Associate Professor level must have at least 5 years of

experience and have an established strong trajectory of grant

support and academic leadership in research and teaching. With a

tenure home in physics, a joint or affiliate appointment in other

departments within the University is possible, depending on

research profile and expertise.

Additional Information:

Interested candidates should apply here with a curriculum vita that

includes a list of publications, statements addressing the prompts

below, and names and contact information for at least three

professional references from whom letters of reference can be

solicited as needed. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling

basis starting December 1, 2025. We encourage applications from

interested candidates at any time, as the search will remain open

until the position is filled. Questions may be directed to the

search committee chair, University Distinguished Professor Arun

Bansil, ar.bansil@northeastern.edu.

Successful faculty at Northeastern will be dynamic and innovative

scholars with a record of research and teaching excellence. Please

indicate how your expertise, knowledge, and skills have prepared

you to contribute to this work with written statements addressing

the following prompts:

Research statement (no longer than 5 pages):

Please describe the focus of your research, including the questions

you have identified, the funding you have received to support the

work (if applicable), the results you have discovered, and the

products of these efforts. Highlight any cross-disciplinary

research efforts you have undertaken. Finally, please outline the

research directions you foresee pursuing in the College of Science,

any cross-disciplinary and collaborative aspects, and the

strategies you will take to address each direction.

Teaching statement (1 page):

Please summarize your past instructional and mentorship

experiences, your pedagogical philosophy, your plans/goals for

teaching in the College of Science (including existing and proposed

courses), and your strategies for teaching and mentoring global

student populations.

Leadership statement (1 page):

Please describe your past experiences and activities and/or your

future plans detailing your leadership style, how you intend to

cultivate a culture that promotes a sense of belonging, including

fostering a free and open exchange of ideas and managing different

perspectives to help others strengthen their practice.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive

consideration for employment without regard to race, religion,

color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability

status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable

law.

Position Type

Academic

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work

experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit

eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid

time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as

well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for

more information.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive

consideration for employment without regard to race, religion,

color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability

status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable

law.

Pay Range:

Assistant Professor: $104,000.00 - $122,000.00 | Associate

Professor: $115,000.00 - $138,000.00

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend

on several factors, which may include your education, experience,

location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay

comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role.

Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to

change.

To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Assistant-Associate-Professor--Quantum-Materials-and-Quantum-Information-Science-and-Engineering_R137088

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