"QRI Postdoctoral Fellow"

Application materials should be sent by email to QRI-PostDoc-Applications@umich.edu. Please use the subject line "QRI Postdoctoral Fellowship Application."

Based at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, the Quantum Research Institute (QRI) is recruiting outstanding postdoctoral researchers working across quantum information science, engineering, and technology (QISET). QRI aims to strengthen interdisciplinary research among faculty, universities, research centers, industry partners, and government agencies to address global quantum challenges and prepare a new generation of researchers to drive groundbreaking research.

As the home of the NSF Quantum Virtual Laboratory: Quantum Science and Demonstration Quantum Photonic Integration and Deployment project (NQVL:QSTD QuPID), QRI is driving next-generation Quantum Light Information Technology (QLIT), including Plug-and-Quantum-Sense Chips, quantum transduction, atomic qubits, and quantum error correction.

Postdoctoral Fellows may join existing QRI research programs or launch new directions across the QISET landscape.

QRI hosts 23 University of Michigan faculty members serving as Fellow Mentors and leading advances in quantum spectroscopy, sensing, photonics, semiconductor quantum optics, quantum materials, and quantum algorithms. Postdoctoral Fellows will collaborate with at least one QRI Fellow Mentor.

Eligibility

• Applicants must have a PhD prior to the start date of the Postdoctoral Fellowship, but conferred within the last three (3) years.
• At least one committed QRI Fellow Mentor (co-mentorship encouraged). The list of QRI Fellow Mentors can be found here: https://quantum.umich.edu/fellows/.
• Open to all quantum science and technology disciplines, including spectroscopy, photonics, devices, sensing, computation, algorithms, and quantum materials.

Fellowship Structure

• Term: 1 year, renewable for a second year.
• Support: Competitive U-M postdoctoral research fellow salary and benefits.
• Research and Travel: Limited funds will be dedicated to the Fellow for travel and minor research expenses. Major research activities will be funded by QRI Fellow Mentor(s).

Application Materials

• Curriculum Vitae including list of publications
• 1-2 page research proposal
• Statement of interest (fit with QRI)
• Letter(s) of confirmed support from QRI Fellow Mentor(s)
• Two external reference letters

Review Criteria

• Scientific merit, novelty, and feasibility
• Alignment with QRI research thrusts and infrastructure
• Interdisciplinary potential and collaboration across departments
• Contribution to Michigan's expanding quantum ecosystem

Program Requirements

• Annual progress report
• QRI Fellow Mentor evaluation for renewal consideration
• Presentation at a QRI seminar or symposium

Deadline for Full Consideration: February 15, 2026

Final Deadline: April 1, 2026