Tenured Professor in Theoretical Quantum Science

Harvard University, United States

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Location: Cambridge, MASSACHUSETTS
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Title Tenured Professor in Theoretical Quantum Science
School Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Department/Area Department of Physics, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Harvard Quantum Initiative
Position Description
The Harvard Quantum Initiative, Department of Physics, and Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology seek to appoint a tenured professor in the broad theoretical domain of quantum science. The successful candidate will hold an academic appointment in an FAS Science Department. Potential appointment areas/departments include Physics and Chemistry and Chemical Biology.
The appointment is expected to begin on July 1, 2024, or shortly thereafter. The professor will be responsible for establishing an active research program, supervising students and postdoctoral fellows, and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
We strongly welcome applications from persons from underrepresented groups.
Basic Qualifications
Doctorate or terminal degree in Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Biology or a related discipline.
Additional Qualifications
Demonstrated strong commitment to teaching, advising, and research is desired. Candidates should also evince intellectual leadership and impact on the field and potential for significant contributions to the department, University, and wider scholarly community.
Special Instructions
Special Instructions: Please submit the following materials through the ARIeS portal (https://academicpositions.harvard.edu ). Candidates are encouraged to apply by January 15, 2024, but applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Teaching statement (describing teaching approach and philosophy)
  • Research statement
  • Statement describing efforts to encourage diversity, inclusion, and belonging, including past, current, and anticipated future contributions in these areas
  • Publications or copies of creative works, if applicable
  • Authorization form


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    Contact Information
    Clare Ploucha
    Harvard Quantum Initiative
    33 Oxford Street, Rm. 347
    Harvard University
    Cambridge, MA 02138.
    Contact Email [email protected]
    Equal Opportunity Employer
    Harvard is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, military service, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or other protected status.
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    Keywords
    faculty, instructor, tenure, professor, senior
    Boston, Cambridge, Massachusetts, MA, Northeast, New England
    Fields: quantum information, quantum simulation, quantum chemistry, quantum materials, theoretical atomic and condensed matter physics, quantum metrology

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