Postdoctoral Scholar in Quantum Information and Quantum Matter Position Overview School / Campus / College: College of Engineering Organization: Mechanical Engineering Title: Postdoctoral Scholar in Quantum Information and Quantum Matter Position Details Position Description The UW Department of Mechanical Engineering invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scholar in quantum information and quantum matter.
We welcome candidates whose interests include quantum phases of matter, quantum computing, quantum error correction, non-equilibrium physics, critical phenomena, open quantum systems, and quantum simulation. This is a full-time position for the duration of 2 years, with the possibility of a 3rd year renewal. The anticipated start date is September 16, 2026. The successful candidate will work primarily with Dr.
Yaodong Li, and will collaborate with the groups of Dr. Lukasz Fidkowski and Dr. Mark Rudner. The position includes an annual research fund to support travel and other discretionary research expenses. The successful candidate will also be encouraged to build collaborations across campus through the Thouless Institute for Quantum Matter (TIQM), UW QuantumX, and the Department of Physics. The ME Department at the
University of Washington is in a significant and sustained growth period and seeks to build on existing strengths while expanding its impact. Candidates with a strong background in any area of Mechanical Engineering are encouraged to apply. We want to emphasize that the individual’s excellence in research, as clearly identified by a record of publication in archival journals and presentations at top international
conferences, is more important than the specific area of sub-specialization. The University of Washington, located in Seattle, Washington, the heart of the high-tech Pacific Northwest, is one of the world’s leading universities, ranking No. 8 in Best Global Universities in 2025-26 by U.S. News & World Report (https://www.usnews.com/education/best-global-universities/rankings). The College of Engineering and the ME
Department foster a highly collegial and collaborative culture. The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or
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