Syracuse University, Mathematics
(posted 2025/09/23, listed until 2026/01/13)Position Description
The Departments of Mathematics and Physics at Syracuse University invite applications to fill multiple faculty positions in the field of quantum information science, broadly defined. Faculty will be appointed in either the Mathematics or Physics department, and will join the newly established Institute for Quantum and Information Sciences, an interdisciplinary effort which spans multiple departments in the College of Arts and Sciences and College of Engineering.
The hiring priority in Mathematics includes all fields of theoretical research related to the mathematics of quantum science, broadly defined. This includes, but is not limited to, research in: the mathematics of quantum field theory and gravitation at the intersection with quantum science; the analysis of quantum algorithms, codes and entanglement structures; and related topics in algebraic and differential geometry, topology, and representation theory.
See https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30636 for information about the hiring priority in Physics.
The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to lead an outstanding independent research program, the ability to teach and mentor students at both the undergraduate and graduate level, and a commitment to active participation in the departmental and university communities. Syracuse University is fully committed to fostering a community that is welcoming to all. In the classroom and across campus, our commitment is rooted in the belief that multiple points of view, life experiences and backgrounds are essential to academic excellence.
Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2025.
We encourage applicants with questions to contact the chair of the search committee, Alexander Maloney, at admalone@syr.edu.
Application instructions:
Step 1: Theory candidates must submit an online faculty application (with a CV and contact information only) at https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/xxxxx . (Link coming soon.)
Step 2: Theory candidates must submit a cover letter, CV, research statement, teaching statement, at least three letters of recommendation, and a diversity statement to mathjobs.org.
Experimental candidates should submit their materials at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30636 and https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/xxxxx . (Link coming soon.)
Application Materials Required:
- Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
- Diversity Statement
- Three or more reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
- And anything else requested in the position description.
Further Info:
215 Carnegie Hall
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY 13244