THE INSTITUTE FOR QUANTUM INFORMATION AND MATTER (IQIM)

IQIM Postdoctoral Scholars

Applications Due:
November 15, 2020

The Institute for Quantum Information and Matter (IQIM) at Caltech invites applications for postdoctoral scholar positions in quantum science. IQIM research spans Caltech's departments of physics, applied physics, electrical engineering, computer science, and chemistry, and addresses a wide variety of experimental and theoretical research topics. These topics include, but are not limited to, quantum information science, quantum many-body physics in condensed matter and atomic systems, topological states of matter, quantum optics and light-matter interactions at the quantum level, quantum cavity-optomechanics, and quantum metrology. IQIM also has active visitor, seminar, and outreach programs.

Please apply online. Applicants will be asked to name at least one Caltech faculty member they would like to work with. That faculty member need not be affiliated currently with IQIM.

In particular, the Brinson Prize Fellowship will be awarded to a candidate who intends to conduct theoretical or experimental research at the interface of quantum information science and quantum gravity.

Please apply online. Applicants will be asked to name at least one Caltech faculty member they would like to work with. That faculty member need not be affiliated currently with IQIM. Electronic copies of your curriculum vitae, publication list, statement of research interests, and three letters of recommendation are required. Review of applications begins on November 15, 2020; applicants are strongly encouraged to submit all materials by that date. The appointment is contingent upon completion of a Ph.D.

If there are any questions during the search process, please contact us at iqim-pd@caltech.edu.

Instructions for Applicants

1. Create an account.
2. Fill out the application form.
3. After you submit your application form send the link that is provided to your three references and have them upload their letters of recommendation.
4. Upload the following documents (as individual files or in one combined pdf):

• curriculum vitae;
• publication list;
• statement of research interests.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Caltech is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Click here to read more about Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).

Caltech is committed to working with and providing access and reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. To request disability accommodations for any part of the interview or hiring process, please contact 626-395-4013 for assistance or contact iqim-pd@caltech.edu.