The Physics Department of Virginia Tech invites applications for postdoctoral associate or senior research associate positions in theoretical quantum information and quantum gravity. The successful candidate will work in areas related to a subset of quantum information theory, quantum error correction, quantum gravity, and quantum many-body physics.

The successful candidate will join a vibrant group of graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and faculty in quantum information theory across multiple departments on campus, including Ed Barnes, Charles (ChunJun) Cao, Sophia Economou, Atul Mantri, Nick Mayhall, Kyungwha Park, Vito Scarola, Jamie Sikora, Tianci Zhou at Virginia Tech and at the Virginia Tech Center for Quantum Information Science and Engineering. There will be plenty of opportunities for collaboration with other members of the group and with some of the leading experimental and theory groups around the world.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in physics or related field before the start date. The position will start in fall 2023 and will be for two years, with a possible extension for a third year. To apply, submit an online application that includes a research statement (no more than two pages), curriculum vitae with publication list, and a list of 3 references to jobs.vt.edu (job number 522133) or by visiting the link provided. Interested applicants can also contact Professor Charles Cao, cjcao@vt.edu, for more information.

Review of applications will start on January 2nd, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.