University of Maryland, Dept. of Mathematics

Position ID:

UMD-MATHQUANTUM2025A [#27649]

Position Title:

Postdoc

Position Type:

Postdoctoral

Position Location:

College Park, Maryland 20742, United States of America

Subject Areas:

Mathematics, Quantum Information Science

Appl Deadline:

2025/12/12 11:59PM help popup

(posted 2025/11/12, listed until 2026/05/12)

Position Description:

The University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) MathQuantum RTG (Research Training Group) seeks to hire a postdoctoral fellow working at the intersection of mathematics and quantum information science (QIS). This appointment, offered jointly by IPST (the Institute for Physical Science & Technology) and the Department of Mathematics, has both research and teaching components.

Interested applicants should see details below and submit materials at https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UMCP/job/Post-Doctoral-Associate_JR102821

Research: The successful applicant is expected to work independently on research projects related to their own interests, while aligning with the vision of MathQuantum to meaningfully intersect mathematics and QIS. Fellows are assigned a general faculty mentor to help navigate their postdoctoral activities, and are expected to engage with one or more UMD faculty (including the MathQuantum RTG senior scientists, https://mathquantum.umd.edu/people/). In collaboration with these faculty, fellows are expected to identify open research questions at the intersection of mathematics and QIS, and come up with creative approaches to address these questions.

Teaching: In addition to research activities, the postdoctoral fellow is expected to teach 3 courses per year of tenure in the Department of Mathematics

Fellowship specifics: MathQuantum Postdoctoral Fellows are part of a UMD National Science Foundation RTG, which makes these postdoctoral positions unique. First, these do not focus only on research, but have important education, outreach, and community components. Experience or interest in scientific leadership and/or outreach are desired from a candidate. Second, these fellowships come with significant support, including comprehensive professional development support and mentoring.

Eligibility: • Fellows must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, as required by the funding agency supporting this program • Ph.D. degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, or statistics obtained by the time in which the fellowship starts • Demonstrated skills in both research and teaching, evidenced through the application components

Benefits: • Mentored research and interdisciplinary training in applying mathematical methods to QIS problems • Access to coursework and seminars in theoretical and applied mathematics for QIS • Internship opportunities at quantum companies and government labs • Professional development and networking opportunities (including on Broader Impacts and proposal writing) • One-on-one career mentoring and guidance • Community-building and outreach activities • Opportunities to mentor graduate and undergraduate fellows • Funds for professional travel • Competitive salary and health benefits

Expectations: • Engage in a mentored research project applying mathematics to QIS • Attend professional development workshops • Participate in Broader Impacts of QIS Winter Workshop • Participate in Summer Proposal Writing School • Submit a research proposal to a funding agency (as a result of participation in the above) • Teach 3 classes per year of tenure in the Department of Mathematics • Engage in mentoring junior fellows • Attend MathQuantum RTG community and outreach events (Annual Symposium, RTG meetings, etc.) • Optional but encouraged: Complete or teach the Theory of QIS course • Optional but encouraged: Complete or teach the Applications of QIS course • Optional but encouraged: Participate in or lead the Quantum Information Science RIT

Timeline and Application Materials: The appointment is expected to begin in August 2026, but candidates interested in starting as early as June 2026 should indicate this in their application or communications. The initial appointment is for a period of one year, with a possible extension to up to three years. For best consideration, the following application materials should be received by December 12th, 2025 (at https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UMCP/job/Post-Doctoral-Associate_JR102821) • CV • A 2-page maximum statement on research interests and goals (including relevant connections with mathematics and QIS) • A 1-page maximum statement on teaching experience, interest, and philosophy • A 1-page maximum statement on how the candidate is a good fit for the MathQuantum program (including potential faculty collaborators for projects) and how the program will contribute to their professional goals • Contact information for 3 reference letter writers. One of these should be able to address teaching experience/capability • Graduate and undergraduate transcripts (unofficial okay)

We are not accepting applications for this job through MathJobs.Org right now. Please apply at https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UMCP/job/Post-Doctoral-Associate_JR102821 .

Contact: Daniel Enrique Serrano, (301)405-3894

Email: email address

Postal Mail:

: Institute for Physical Science and Technology
4254 Stadium Drive, Room 4211
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742-4015
USA

Web Page: www.math.umd.edu