Harvard Quantum Initiative Prize Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard University – Cambridge, Massachusetts

Position Details TitleHarvard Quantum Initiative Prize Postdoctoral FellowSchoolMultiple Schools - Joint SearchDepartment/AreaHarvard Quantum InitiativePosition DescriptionThe Harvard Quantum Initiative in Science and Engineering (HQI) seeks postdoctoral fellows for the academic year 2026-2027. 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.

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 QualificationsPh.D. in quantum science and engineering field, including but not limited to Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering and related fields.Additional QualificationsSpecial 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 20, 2025, with interviews taking place on December 11-12, 2025. 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 20, 2025, to receive full consideration for the fellowship.Contact InformationClaire Gallagher
Goel Building 133
60 Oxford Street, Cambridge MA
02138Contact EmailHQIDirectors@harvard.eduSalary 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.Minimum Number of References Required3Maximum Number of References Allowed5KeywordsquantumEEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. Please provide the names of two to three proposed mentors from current faculty associated with the Harvard Quantum Initiative.

   (Open Ended Question)

2. Please list your research interests (200 character limit)

   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Statement of Research
3. List of Publications

Optional Documents

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