Harvard Quantum Initiative Prize Postdoc

Harvard University

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TitleHarvard Quantum Initiative Prize Postdoctoral Fellow

SchoolMultiple Schools - Joint Search

Department/AreaHarvard Quantum Initiative

Position Description The Harvard Quantum Initiative in Science and Engineering (HQI) seeks postdoctoral fellows for the academic year 2027-2028. The HQI is an interdisciplinary initiative that pairs basic science with quantum engineering, taking place across the departments of Physics, Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Mathematics and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Active research areas include quantum information and computer science; quantum many-body physics; quantum precision measurements and fundamental physics; quantum metrology, sensing, and control; and quantum chemistry and materials science. A full list of current HQI-affiliated faculty may be found at www.quantum.harvard.edu.

We invite applications for Postdoctoral Fellowships in Quantum Science and Engineering. The initial appointment is for one year at a time with renewal for a second and third year contingent upon continued funding and satisfactory performance. Applicants should have a strong background for pursuit of research in their area of interest.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a rich cross-disciplinary environment within the Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Applications focused on collaborative and cross-disciplinary research are especially encouraged. For current Harvard graduate students, consideration will be given to candidates who wish to join a lab different from where they did their PhD research.

Basic Qualifications Ph.D. in quantum science and engineering field, including but not limited to Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering and related fields.

Additional Qualifications

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit:

• Curriculum Vitae
• List of Publications
• Research Statement describing research interests and goals. Research Statement should not exceed 500 words

The committee will begin reviewing applications for the position on November 2, 2026, with on-campus interviews taking place the week of November 30. While the posting will remain live until all positions are filled, candidates are advised to have all materials, including letters of recommendation, submitted by November 1, 2026, to receive full consideration for the fellowship.

Please note that letters of recommendation cannot be submitted until after the candidate has submitted the application. Reference writers will have until November 10 to submit their letters.

Contact Information Claire Gallagher Goel Building 133 60 Oxford Street, Cambridge MA 02138

Contact EmailHQIDirectors@harvard.edu

Salary Range $67,600-$80,000 Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as years of experience, training or qualification, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field.Information about benefits can be found on the Harvard Human Resources website.

Minimum Number of References Required3

Maximum Number of References Allowed5

Keywords quantum; quantum information; computer science; quantum many-body physics; precision measurement; quantum metrology; quantum sensing; quantum control; quantum chemistry; materials science; physics; photonics; optics

EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvards academic purposes.

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