Description
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a full-time faculty position as an Assistant Professor in the area of Theoretical Quantum information Science and Quantum Computing. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to conducting research in Quantum Information Science and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the computer engineering area. The tenure-track faculty workload in ECE includes a balance of research, teaching and service to the department, school, and university.
Applicants must hold an earned doctorate in computer engineering or a closely related field by the start date of the appointment. Candidates should have a demonstrated commitment to research and teaching excellence in the broad computer engineering area, with emphasis in theoretical Quantum Information Science and Quantum Computing. Primary areas of interest should include quantum information theory; the interface between quantum information and engineering; quantum computer science and algorithms; quantum control and open quantum systems; quantum error correction; and quantum benchmarking and validation. Other topics of interest include quantum simulation; quantum complexity theory; application of QIS to problems in optimization and statistical machine learning; quantum architecture and software co-design; and mathematical foundations of QIS. Applicants should also demonstrate their commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.
Requirements
Applicants who are appointed to a UNM continuing faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs at https://unmjobs.unm.edu/ to submit an application. Requisition number for this position is req31781.
For best consideration, complete applications must be received by January 20, 2025. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Interested persons must apply on the web at http://jobs.unm.edu. A complete application consists of 1) a letter of interest 2) a comprehensive CV that clearly shows meeting the minimum doctorate requirement 3) a research statement 4) a teaching statement and 5) the names, titles, and contact information (address, phone number and email address) of at least three professional references.
Offer of employment is contingent upon verification of individual’s eligibility for employment in the United States. The position is contingent upon availability of funding.
