Tenure-Track Faculty Positions in Quantum Science and Engineering

Overview

The Colorado School of Mines, a public R1 research university focused on applied science and engineering, invites applications for three tenure-track faculty positions in Quantum Science and Engineering. Open in the departments of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and Physics, these hires will expand research in quantum information science, support the launch of a new Bachelor of Science program in Quantum Systems Engineering, and strengthen the Master of Science in Quantum Engineering.

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• Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Quantum Computing, Department of Computer Science
• Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Quantum Devices, Department of Electrical Engineering
• Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Experimental Quantum Physics, Department of Physics

Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Mines is Colorado’s oldest public university and is positioned at the center of Colorado’s innovation economy. Mines has close proximity to Denver and Boulder, providing opportunities for significant collaboration with government labs (including NREL, NIST, NCAR, and NOAA), industry, and other universities. Mines has about 6,300 undergraduate students and 1,850 graduate students in a broad range of applied science and engineering disciplines.

The university maintains high-quality, well-funded research programs with substantial awards and strong participation from both graduate and undergraduate students. Mines is ranked among the top 100 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The university emphasizes high admissions standards and strong public and regional impact.

Colorado is a federally designated Quantum Tech Hub and hosts a large concentration of quantum companies. Mines is a key partner in the Elevate Quantum consortium, which aims to position Colorado as a global hub for quantum innovation and workforce development. Mines’ Shared Instrumentation Facilities provide resources for advancing discovery and application, including the Edgar Experimental Mine for testing quantum technologies and Quantum COmmons, a service for fabricating and measuring quantum devices to support startups and accelerate innovation.

Mines launched one of the first interdisciplinary master’s programs in Quantum Engineering in the United States in 2020 and is launching a new BS degree in quantum systems engineering, the first of its kind in the nation.

The Quantum Engineering Program at Mines includes 29 faculty members from seven departments with research spanning quantum algorithms for near-term quantum computers, quantum complexity, spin qubits in silicon, materials for quantum information, machine learning for quantum systems, and quantum sensors for astro-particle physics, among other areas. Additional topics include cryogenic electronics to enhance quantum readout, quantum-proof encryption, and the application of quantum algorithms to materials science, chemistry, and petroleum engineering.

More information is available es.edu.

The priority deadline varies per search. View postings at Mines faculty recruitment (mines.edu/faculty recruitment).

Total rewards: 95,000 – 132,000 per academic year.

• Flexible health and dental care options
• Generous sick/vacation time; 13 paid holidays per year, including a winter break
• Fully vested retirement plan on the first day of employment with employer contributions
• Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50% discount for dependents)
• Free RTD Ecopass for regional transportation

Mines offers access to discount programs through the State of Colorado, tickets for Mines Athletics events, Recreation Center facilities, and the Outdoor Rec Center. An on-campus daycare center is available. For more details about benefits, visit the Mines human resources benefits page.

Mines complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act. Reasonable accommodations are available during the recruitment process. For accommodations, contact the Human Resources team at hr or . A background check is required for this position. For questions, contact recruitment.

Colorado School of Mines is a top-ranked public university solving grand challenges in Earth, energy, and the environment. Located in Golden, CO, Mines offers a collaborative community with opportunities for professional growth and engagement. Equal Opportunity:
Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of protected statuses. All Mines employees have access to a broad range of campus resources and benefits.