Quantum Simulation Scientist - Acting Assistant Professor

Posted 9 days ago

uw medicineSeattle (WA)

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$82,000–$86,000 per year

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About the role

University of Washington invites applications for an Acting Assistant Professor (IQuS Senior Researcher) in the Department of Physics to join the InQubator for Quantum Simulation (IQuS) in Seattle, beginning in Summer or Fall 2026. The position is full-time (9-month) with funding for 12 months annually, including summer support. Salary range is $82,000–$86,000 per year, commensurate with experience. The successful candidate will have a PhD and postdoctoral experience in quantum information

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