Job Description Summary

The MathQuantum RTG (Research Training Group) seeks to hire a postdoctoral fellow working at the intersection of mathematics and quantum information science (QIS). MathQuantum is a community of faculty, postdocs, graduate students, undergraduate students, and high school students working on various research problems at the intersection of mathematics and quantum information science.
This appointment, offered jointly by IPST (the Institute for Physical Science and Technology) and the Department of Mathematics, has both research and teaching components.

Research: The successful applicant is expected to work independently on research projects related to their own interests, while aligning with the vision of MathQuantum to meaningfully intersect mathematics and QIS. Fellows are assigned a general faculty mentor to help navigate their postdoctoral activities, and are expected to engage with one or more UMD faculty (including the MathQuantum RTG senior scientists, https://mathquantum.umd.edu/people/). In collaboration with these faculty, fellows are expected to identify open research questions at the intersection of mathematics and QIS, and come up with creative approaches to address these questions.

Teaching: In addition to research activities, there is a teaching load of 3 classes per year of tenure in the Department of Mathematics (e.g. 1 class in Fall and 2 classes in Spring, or 2 classes in Fall and 1 class in Spring).

Minimum Qualifications
U.S. citizenship or permanent residence, as required by the funding agency supporting this program.
Ph.D. degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, or statistics obtained by the time in which the fellowship starts.
Demonstrated skills in both research and teaching, evidenced through the application components.

Physical Demands: n/a
Preferences: Experience with or eagerness to engage in mentoring of junior researchers (high
school, undergraduate, graduate), outreach activities, and/or research
community-building activities
Licenses/ Certifications: n/a

Required Application Materials:
CV
2-page maximum statement on research interests and goals (including relevant
connections with mathematics and QIS)
1-page maximum statement on teaching experience, interest, and philosophy
1-page maximum statement on how the candidate is a good fit for the MathQuantum program (including potential faculty collaborators for projects) and how the program will contribute to their professional goals
Contact information for 3 reference letter writers. One of these should be able to address teaching experience/capability
Graduate and undergraduate transcripts (unofficial okay)

Additional Job Details

Best Consideration Date: 12/12/2025

Posting Close Date: n/a

Open Until Filled: Y

Financial Disclosure Required

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Department

CMNS-Inst for Physical Science & Technology

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty Regular

Salary Range

51,000-75,000

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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