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%3Ch2%3ETenure-Stream Assistant Professor for Quantum Algorithms%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/h2%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: %27Times New Roman%27; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;%22%3EAs the University of Pittsburgh%26rsquo;s newest school, the School of Computing and Information (SCI) is a growing %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;%22%3Einterdisciplinary%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: %27Times New Roman%27; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;%22%3E community of faculty, staff, and students who are accustomed to thinking beyond %3C/span%3Eboundaries and innovating new approaches to lead our institution and nation to positive change. Since 2017, SCI has recruited more than forty-five new faculty members, and we are continuing our growth with openings in the tenure and appointment (non-tenure) streams this year.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3ESCI%26rsquo;s interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research and education spans computer science, informatics, and networked systems, and information culture and data stewardship with rich connections to partners in education, health sciences, medicine, engineering, social sciences, business, and other areas.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EThis tenure-stream Assistant Professor position in quantum algorithms offers opportunities for close collaboration with quantum researchers across campus departments and schools. Pitt%27s commitment to advancing quantum technologies is demonstrated through new hires for quantum research within SCI and across other departments within Pitt, and initiatives like the %2411.6M Western Pennsylvania Quantum Information Core (%3Ca href=%22https://www.pitt.edu/pittwire/features-articles/pitt-investment-pa-quantum%22%3Ehttps://www.pitt.edu/pittwire/features-articles/pitt-investment-pa-quantum%3C/a%3E), in which SCI plays a pivotal role. Pitt%26rsquo;s extensive research presence (%3Ca href=%22https://pittresearchannualreport.com/%22%3Ehttps://pittresearchannualreport.com/%3C/a%3E), with annual expenditures exceeding %241 billion, offers abundant collaboration opportunities. In addition, the region includes strong cross-university collaboration opportunities. More than a decade ago Pitt established the Pittsburgh Quantum Institute, which is now co-directed by Pitt and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), and has over 100 faculty members from Pitt, CMU, and Duquesne University (%3Ca href=%22https://www.pqi.org/%22%3Ehttps://www.pqi.org/%3C/a%3E).%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EThe position is also an opportunity to contribute to Pitt%26rsquo;s efforts on quantum technologies education%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: %27Times New Roman%27; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;%22%3E to build the quantum and quantum-adjacent workforce. SCI in partnership with the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences recently %3C/span%3Elaunched an undergraduate major degree program, Bachelor of Science in Physics and Quantum Computing.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3ESCI places a strong emphasis on diversity, social justice, and inclusive excellence, and we are actively seeking faculty colleagues who share a deep commitment to these principles and contribute to the broadening of participation in computing through their research, education, service, engagement, and lived experiences. We promote an equitable and inclusive community through faculty development and mentorship, promotion of work-life balance, a program for dual-care%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: %27Times New Roman%27; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;%22%3Eer couples, and a commitment to recruit, retain, and develop faculty from diverse backgrounds and experiences.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Ch2%3EAbout the Position%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/h2%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EThe School of Computing and Information (SCI) seeks a tenure-stream Assistant Professor in the broad area of quantum algorithms. SCI has three departments %26ndash; Computer Science, Informatics and Networked Systems, and Information Culture and Data Stewardship. SCI is interested in candidates whose expertise in developing or applying quantum algorithms aligns with one or more of these departments and who can collaborate effectively with our faculty in various quantum domains such as quantum information, quantum computing systems, quantum cryptography, large-scale quantum simulation, or quantum sensing. Faculty candidates who are excited to collaborate across schools with our colleagues in the Swanson School of Engineering, the Dietrich school of Arts and Sciences, and other Pitt schools are encouraged to apply.%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun: yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EWe expect faculty candidates to bridge the gap between classical and quantum computing and information in a variety of ways, such as:%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst%22 style=%22text-indent: -0.25in; padding-left: 40px;%22%3E%3C!-- [if !supportLists]--%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list: Ignore;%22%3E%26middot;%3Cspan style=%22font: 7.0pt %27Times New Roman%27;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C!--[endif]--%3ECoordinating between classical and quantum algorithms and approaches.%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun: yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22text-indent: -0.25in; padding-left: 40px;%22%3E%3C!-- [if !supportLists]--%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list: Ignore;%22%3E%26middot;%3Cspan style=%22font: 7.0pt %27Times New Roman%27;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C!--[endif]--%3EDeveloping or using innovative quantum algorithms for applications or design. %3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22text-indent: -0.25in; padding-left: 40px;%22%3E%3C!-- [if !supportLists]--%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list: Ignore;%22%3E%26middot;%3Cspan style=%22font: 7.0pt %27Times New Roman%27;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C!--[endif]--%3EEfficient algorithms for emulation of quantum computing and networking.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22text-indent: -0.25in; padding-left: 40px;%22%3E%3C!-- [if !supportLists]--%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list: Ignore;%22%3E%26middot;%3Cspan style=%22font: 7.0pt %27Times New Roman%27;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C!--[endif]--%3EDeveloping and applying machine learning algorithms to optimize quantum computing.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22text-indent: -0.25in; padding-left: 40px;%22%3E%3C!-- [if !supportLists]--%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list: Ignore;%22%3E%26middot;%3Cspan style=%22font: 7.0pt %27Times New Roman%27;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C!--[endif]--%3EQuantum sensing algorithms and theories in domains, such as space and medicine.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22text-indent: -0.25in; padding-left: 40px;%22%3E%3C!-- [if !supportLists]--%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list: Ignore;%22%3E%26middot;%3Cspan style=%22font: 7.0pt %27Times New Roman%27;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C!--[endif]--%3EPractical quantum error correction algorithm designs.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22text-indent: -0.25in; padding-left: 40px;%22%3E%3C!-- [if !supportLists]--%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list: Ignore;%22%3E%26middot;%3Cspan style=%22font: 7.0pt %27Times New Roman%27;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C!--[endif]--%3EFault tolerant implementations of quantum algorithms in different quantum computational models.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpLast%22 style=%22text-indent: -0.25in; padding-left: 40px;%22%3E%3C!-- [if !supportLists]--%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list: Ignore;%22%3E%26middot;%3Cspan style=%22font: 7.0pt %27Times New Roman%27;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C!--[endif]--%3EDeveloping quantum cryptographic systems including quantum network and post-quantum cryptography.%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun: yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Ch3%3EMinimum required qualifications%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/h3%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst%22 style=%22text-indent: -0.25in; padding-left: 40px;%22%3E%3C!-- [if !supportLists]--%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list: Ignore;%22%3E%26middot;%3Cspan style=%22font: 7.0pt %27Times New Roman%27;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C!--[endif]--%3EA PhD or equivalent terminal degree in computer science, computer engineering, information science, information systems, or closely related area by August 15, 2025. %3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 6pt; text-indent: -0.25in; line-height: normal; padding-left: 40px;%22%3E%3C!-- [if !supportLists]--%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list: Ignore;%22%3E%26middot;%3Cspan style=%22font: 7.0pt %27Times New Roman%27;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C!--[endif]--%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;%22%3EAt least three years of relevant experience in advancing research outcomes in quantum algorithms demonstrated by journal and conference publications. %3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpLast%22 style=%22text-indent: -0.25in; padding-left: 40px;%22%3E%3C!-- [if !supportLists]--%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list: Ignore;%22%3E%26middot;%3Cspan style=%22font: 7.0pt %27Times New Roman%27;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C!--[endif]--%3EEvidence of interest and ability to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels in both classical algorithms, computational theory, and quantum algorithms. %3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Ch3%3EPreferred Qualifications%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/h3%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst%22 style=%22text-indent: -0.25in; padding-left: 40px;%22%3E%3C!-- [if !supportLists]--%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list: Ignore;%22%3E%26middot;%3Cspan style=%22font: 7.0pt %27Times New Roman%27;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C!--[endif]--%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: %27Times New Roman%27; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;%22%3ECandidates with a track record of initiating a successful interdisciplinary research program in %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;%22%3Eareas such as quantum compilation, distributed quantum computing, quantum error correction and fault tolerance, quantum machine learning, or quantum cryptography.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoListParagraphCxSpLast%22 style=%22text-indent: -0.25in; padding-left: 40px;%22%3E%3C!-- [if !supportLists]--%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list: Ignore;%22%3E%26middot;%3Cspan style=%22font: 7.0pt %27Times New Roman%27;%22%3E %26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: %27Times New Roman%27; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;%22%3ECandidates with a strong curiosity and willingness to explore futuristic advancements in quantum science and technology and take their research in emerging directions.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Ch2%3EApplication Process%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/h2%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3EIndividuals interested in the opening may apply at %3Ca href=%22https://sci.pitt.edu/recruiting%22%3Ehttps://sci.pitt.edu/recruiting%3C/a%3E. %3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun: yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3EA completed application includes a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, an optional statement of commitment to creating a representative and inclusive community, and the names and contact information of at least three recommenders. %3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family: %27Times New Roman%27;%22%3EApplication reviews will begin after January 5, 2025, with a deadline of March 1, 2025; applications will be accepted until positions are filled. We anticipate that individuals will be invited to interview on campus starting in February 2025. %3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family: %27Times New Roman%27;%22%3EThe anticipated start date is August 15, 2025. %3C/span%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family: %27Times New Roman%27;%22%3EQuestions about the search and/or application status may be emailed to %3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22mailto:[email protected]%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family: %27Yu Gothic Light%27; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-bidi-font-family: %27Times New Roman%27;%22%[email protected]%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family: %27Times New Roman%27;%22%3E.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E

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