Tenure-Track Professor in Quantum Science and Engineering
School
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Department/Area
Departments of Physics and of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Harvard Quantum Initiative
Position Description
The Harvard Quantum Initiative, together with the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology and Department of Physics, seeks to appoint a tenure-track assistant professor in quantum science and engineering broadly defined, including, but not limited to, quantum systems and devices and AI (artificial intelligence). The successful candidate will hold an academic appointment in either the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology or the Department of Physics. The appointment is expected to begin on July 1, 2027, or shortly thereafter. The tenure-track professor will be responsible for establishing an active research program, supervising students and postdoctoral fellows, and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
In Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences, tenure-track positions are untenured.
Basic Qualifications
Doctorate or terminal degree in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline required by the time the appointment begins.
Additional Qualifications
Demonstrated strong commitment to teaching and advising is desired.
Special Instructions
Please submit the following materials through the ARIeS portal (https://academicpositions.harvard.edu). Candidates are encouraged to apply by November 27, 2026; applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching/advising statement (describing the candidate’s teaching philosophy and practices as well as their approach to creating a learning environment in which students are encouraged to ask questions and share their ideas)
- Research statement
- Service statement describing efforts to strengthen academic communities, e.g., the candidate’s department, institution, and/or professional societies
- Names and contact information of 3-5 referees, who will be asked by a system-generated email to upload a letter of recommendation once the candidate’s application has been submitted. Three letters of recommendation are required, and the application is considered complete only when at least three letters have been received. At least one letter must come from someone who has not served as the candidate’s undergraduate, graduate, or postdoctoral advisor.
- Publications or copies of creative works, if applicable
If visa sponsorship is needed, Harvard retains the discretion to determine which visa status is appropriate and whether a visa sponsorship application will ultimately be submitted, including payment of any applicable fees.
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Contact Information
Clare Ploucha, Search Committee Administrator, Harvard Quantum Initiative
Contact Email
hqidirectors@harvard.edu
Salary Range
$110,000 – $165,000
Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as years of experience, training or qualification, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field.
Minimum Number of References Required
3
Maximum Number of References Allowed
5
EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement
Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard’s academic purposes.
Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university’s non-discrimination policy. Harvard’s equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.
