The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Tennessee Knoxville (UTK) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the field of Quantum Information. The appointment is expected to begin August 1, 2025.

Candidates should have a PhD in Physics or a closely related field at time of application and show promise in research and teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to establish an externally funded research program in the Department and provide training for Departmental undergraduate and graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the teaching mission of the Department. Evidence of prior formal, or informal, teaching, and outreach activities will be advantageous. In their application, candidates may also describe how they will help promote students’ access and inclusion in their teaching and research activities.

We are interested in excellent candidates in all areas of experimental and theoretical quantum information that can complement existing interdisciplinary efforts in applications of quantum computing (including those involving the use of quantum computing in machine learning, nuclear, high energy, and quantum materials physics) and/or expand our footprint in the areas of quantum error correction, fault tolerance, and experimental optical quantum communication.

A strong interest in interacting with ongoing research programs at the Department is highly desirable. The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates who can contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University.

UTK is Tennessee’s flagship State research institution, a campus of choice for outstanding undergraduates, and a premier graduate institution. The successful candidate will benefit greatly from available computational resources, and by the proximity to unique research facilities at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

The campus is in one of the most beautiful areas of the country with easy access to miles of inland waterways, pristine state and national parks, diverse cultural opportunities, and a blend of convenient urban and rural living settings. Downtown Knoxville, adjacent to campus, is a thriving neighborhood filled with restaurants, shops, and indoor and outdoor entertainment venues, and is home to the Knoxville Symphony and Knoxville Opera, as well as to the annual Big Ears Music Festival, Jazz on the Square, Shakespeare on the Square, and other events.

Applicants should include (1) a cover letter describing their interest in the position; (2) a curriculum vitae including full list of publications; (3) a research statement outlining previous and future directions with detail on aligned sources of extramural funding; (4) a teaching and mentoring statement; (5) complete letters of recommendation from 3 references (requested through Interfolio). All application materials should be submitted on-line at https://apply.interfolio.com/151768. Only electronic applications will be considered, and acceptable file formats are .pdf or .docx. Review of applications will start on January 6, 2025,
and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries regarding this position can be sent to Dr. George Siopsis (gsiopsis@utk.edu).

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university. Requests for accommodations of a disability should be directed to the Office of Equity & Diversity, 1840 Melrose Avenue Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-3560 or oed@utk.edu or (865)974-2498. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA (disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Investigation & Resolution 216 Business Incubator Building 2450 EJ. Chapman Drive Knoxville, Tennessee 37996 or (865)974-0717 or investigations@utk.edu.