Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Computer Science: Quantum Computing

The School of Computer Science at McGill University (Montreal, Canada) invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. We are seeking candidates with a PhD (or close to finishing) in Computer Science and expertise at the intersection of quantum computing and computer science. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to foundational and applied quantum algorithms, quantum cryptography, quantum information theory, quantum programming languages, quantum compilation, and classical-quantum computer architectures.

The expected start date is August 1, 2027.

The successful candidate will be expected to conduct research and secure competitive external funding, teach a diverse body of undergraduate and graduate students, and provide service to the University, the profession, and society at large.

PhD (or close to finishing) in Computer Science and expertise at the intersection of quantum computing and computer science.

Faculty of Science / School of Computer Science

Tenure-track

Assistant Professor

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The deadline to submit your application is until November 14, 2026.

The selection process will begin November 15, 2026, and continue until the positions are filled.

A complete application package must include:

• A cover letter
• A Curriculum Vitae including a list of publications
• A selection of 3-5 publications that the candidate considers as major and representative of their research activity
• A research statement
• A teaching statement
• The names and email addresses of three references

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The School of Computer Science at McGill University consistently ranks among the top Computer Science departments in Canada. It offers a collegial environment with opportunities for interactions with world-class researchers in areas ranging from software engineering, programming languages and distributed systems to artificial intelligence and robotics. McGill University is among the top research-intensive academic institutions in Canada and has consistently been ranked in the top universities worldwide.

Montreal is a historic and cosmopolitan city, home to four universities, and is considered one of the top three cities for students in North America.

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

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