As part of plans to build on existing strengths, to expand our newly established Virginia Tech Center for Quantum Information Science and Engineering (VTQ), and to align with state-wide investments in data sciences and cybersecurity, the Department of Physics at Virginia Tech (http://www.phys.vt.edu) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics and Quantum Information Science. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, quantum information theory, quantum error correction, tensor networks, machine learning, quantum algorithms, quantum control, the interface of quantum information and many-body theory, non-equilibrium phases of quantum matter, quantum networks, and quantum sensing.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent in physics or a closely related field by date of hire and must have postdoctoral experience at the time of the appointment. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a vigorous and well-funded research program; teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels; continue development of scholarly activities and professional capabilities; occasionally travel, for example, to attend professional conferences and present research seminars; and actively participate in department, college, and university governance.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Virginia Tech and the College of Science. Our excellence can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and staff who share our commitment to these values. The Department of Physics seeks candidates whose research, teaching or service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion in higher education.

Position responsibilities:

Expectations for this position include: The development of a vigorous and externally well-funded research program, effective instruction in physics at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and to actively participate in department, college, and university governance.
The faculty handbook (available at http://www.provost.vt.edu/) provides a complete description of faculty responsibilities at Virginia Tech. Questions regarding the position may be directed to the chair of the Search Committee, Ed Barnes, at qis-search-g@vt.edu.