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Purdue Quantum Science and Engineering Institute (PQSEI) Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

Two-year postdoctoral appointment synthesizing defect-engineered diamond nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers, chiral molecular semiconductors, and optical quantum sensing instruments.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: PhD in chemistry, materials science, or physics received within past 3 years
English language proficiency: Excellent spoken and written English
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Strong track record of first-author publications and conference presentations in chemistry
Recommendation letters: Three academic reference letters

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: USD $68,000–$74,000/year academic salary + USD $8,000 travel and equipment research allowance
Application fee: USD $0
Tuition / joining costs: Full academic staff appointment

Dates and verification

Application deadline: November 15, 2026 (Annual selection)
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Facts reflect official Purdue University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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