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We seek theoretical and experimental quantum researchers
Stony Brook University is planning to hire up to 12 faculty at the assistant/associate level in this cluster search over the next two or three years. The first appointments begin in Fall 2027.
This university-wide search spans four areas at both the theoretical and experimental levels. Because hiring is taking place across several departments, we will work with candidates to identify the department that best aligns with individual research interests. You do not need to know where you want your academic home to be from the start.
Research areas
Quantum Communication
Quantum networks, light-matter interconnects, quantum repeaters, communication protocols, hybrid architectures and related systems.
Quantum Computing and Simulation
Quantum algorithms, information theory, error correction, computing architectures and distributed quantum processing; synthetic systems for simulating complex quantum behavior.
Quantum Devices and Sensors
Qubits and circuits; quantum materials and molecular and biological systems; photonics, control, fabrication and characterization; sensing, measurement, metrology and enabling engineering.
Quantum Frontiers
Emerging directions and intersections of quantum science with other fields, including but not limited to physics, computer science, chemistry, artificial intelligence and medicine. We are particularly interested in candidates whose work connects two or more of the four research areas.
A departmental home and
a connected community
Successful candidates will receive a faculty appointment in a home academic department at Stony Brook University and an affiliation with the Quantum Institute. Joint appointments across departments may be arranged where appropriate.
Substantial start-up packages will support the launch and growth of faculty research programs within a quantum community that brings together university researchers, national laboratories, and industry collaborators.
Our departmental perspectives describe research interests, potential connections, and possible academic homes. Candidates may suggest one or more homes and need not finalize a department at the application stage.
Submit one application through the central search.
Priority review begins January 10, 2027
Quantum departmental home at Stony Brook.
Team at the Quantum Watchtower.
Quantum spans SBU departments
Toward a Quantum Campus
Stony Brook University is building a campus-wide quantum initiative that bridges talent, discovery, and infrastructure across science, engineering, and beyond.
As part of a multi-phase strategic commitment, these immediate hires will strengthen our core capabilities in quantum science and technology across all the pillars of quantum. Subsequent hiring will expand this framework across the university.