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Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Quantum Information & Optics

Faculty appointment in the Department of Physics and JILA, leading an independent experimental research group in quantum computing, optical lattices, or quantum networking.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: PhD in Physics, Applied Physics, or Quantum Engineering
English language proficiency: Fluent academic English
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Proven publication trajectory in Nature, Science, or Physical Review Letters and federal grant potential
Recommendation letters: Three reference letters, research vision, and teaching dossier

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

Financial support / stipend: $108,000 - $132,000 9-month base salary plus summer salary and startup funding
Application fee: Zero application fee
Tuition / joining costs: Full-time tenure-track academic faculty appointment

Dates and verification

Application deadline: December 1, 2026
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

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

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