The University of Chicago invites applications for the 2026 cycle of the prize Quantum Postdoctoral Fellowship. The goal of the fellowship is to identify outstanding early-career scientists engaging in experimental and/or theoretical quantum science and engage them in the quantum research program at The University of Chicago. This three-year award carries a competitive salary and an allocation of $3,000 per year for travel expenses. The purpose of this fellowship is to enable early-career scientists to work with members of the Physical Sciences Division, the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, the Biological Sciences Division, and the Department of Medicine in areas of mutual interest in quantum science. Candidates must have or plan to receive a doctoral degree by the Fall of 2026. Appointment would be at the University internal rank of Postdoctoral Scholar. Please note that the position of Postdoctoral Scholar is open only to those individuals who are less than seven years beyond attainment of the Ph.D. degree. There are no teaching responsibilities with this position.
Please apply at the following link: https://forms.gle/zajMdxEXrNzJhHXb7
Candidates will be asked to provide the following:
(1) Curriculum vitae
(2) A brief research statement (500 words) outlining research interests to be pursued at the University of Chicago
(3) The name or names of University of Chicago faculty with whom the applicant would be interested in working. Applicants are encouraged to contact faculty in advance of applying to discuss potential research opportunities.
(4) Name, Institution, and Contact details for at least two faculty members or senior research scientists who will provide letters of recommendation. Recommenders should send letters directly to the University of Chicago Quantum Institute Administrator, Stefanie R. White.
Finalists will be invited to visit The University of Chicago in November to give a presentation on their previous research and future research directions. During the visit, they will meet with faculty and other members of the scientific community.
To ensure full consideration, please submit all required materials by November 3, 2025. Letters of recommendation should also be received by the November 3 deadline. Please contact University of Chicago Quantum Institute Administrator Stefanie R. White with any questions.
We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. The University’s Statements on Diversity are at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity.
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