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

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

Deadline for Full Consideration: February 15, 2026

Final Deadline: April 1, 2026

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.