Assistant Professor, Experimental Quantum Science
Massachusetts Institute of Technology — Cambridge, MA
Posted: 2026-10-20
Job Description
• Tenure-track Assistant Professor role in experimental quantum science at MIT’s Physics Department in Cambridge, MA.
• Conduct research in experimental quantum science, including AMO and AMO-like systems, precision measurements, and experimental quantum information science.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate physics courses, supervise student research, and serve MIT and the broader scientific community.
• Requires a Ph.D. in physics or a physics-related discipline by the start of employment; candidates must demonstrate promise in both teaching and research.
• Full-time position with a 9-month academic salary range of $143,000–$154,000; application deadline is December 1, 2026, and employment requires a satisfactory background check.