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Post Doctoral Fellow - QNM-I
The Quantum New Mexico Institute (QNM-I) at the University of New Mexico invites applications for Postdoctoral Fellowships in theoretical quantum information science (QIS) as part of the National Science Foundation’s Focused Research Hub in Theoretical Physics (FRHTP). QNM-I is an interdisciplinary QIS research center, with participating faculty from physics & astronomy, chemistry, electrical & computer engineering, computer science. The research at the QNM-I covers a broad range of foundational and applied investigations on topics including quantum computation, control, measurement, communication, and simulation. The QNM-I is an active participant in several multi-institutional centers, launched under the National Quantum Initiative (NQI), including the NSF Quantum Leap Challenge Institute, “Quantum Systems through Entangled Science and Engineering” (Q-SEnSE), and the DOE “Quantum Systems Accelerator” (QSA). As a QIS theory-hub, QNM-I brings together community through hosting visitors, seminars, hot-topics workshops, and as the scientific home of the well-known Southwest Quantum Information and Technology (SQuInT) network.
FRHTP Postdoctoral Fellows will have the opportunity to pursue independent lines of research, to work with QNM-I faculty members, and to interact with leading researchers at the QNM-I’s partner institutions, including nearby Sandia National Laboratories, Los Alamos National Laboratory, industrial partner Honeywell Quantum Solutions, and collaborators at the Q-SEnSE and QSA NQI Centers. Fellows also participate in QNM-I theory-hub activities, including hot-topics workshops and SQuInT.
A successful applicant must have completed all requirements for a Ph.D. in a discipline related to QIS by the time of employment. Candidates should have: (i) a demonstrated record of accomplishment in QIS and potential for research accomplishment at QNM-I; (ii) potential to contribute to center-wide research-training and FRHTP “hub activities”; (iii) potential to work productively with QNM-I faculty and partners; (iv) specific interest in QNM-I research areas; and (v) a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.
The initial term of appointment is two years with the possibility of extension to a third year, with a starting salary of $80,958.00 per year plus benefits and a substantial stipend for domestic and international travel and other expenses. Located in the city of Albuquerque, New Mexico, the Center has contributed to research and education in quantum information theory for over 25 years. Albuquerque offers a rich cultural environment in a low cost-of-living city, with beautiful weather, hiking, nearby skiing, and other many other outdoor activities.
Review of applications will commence in mid-October 2026, but applications will be considered until the positions are filled.
Minimum Qualifications:
- PHD or equivalent in Quantum Information by the start date of appointment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated record of research accomplishment in Quantum Information Science theory.
- Potential for research accomplishment as a postdoctoral fellow at the QNM-I.
- Potential to contribute to center-wide research training and QNM-I theory hub activities.
- Potential to work productively with QNM-I faculty and partners institutions.
- Specific interest in QNM-I research.
- A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities.
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Applicants must submit an application for this position in UNM Jobs. Required documents include (1) a cover letter that clearly addresses the criteria for successful application as specified in the ad, along with the names, affiliations, and e‐mail addresses of three references; and (2) a detailed statement of interest containing a proposal for research as an QNM-I Postdoctoral Fellow. Applicants should also ask each of their references to submit a letter of recommendation to qnm@unm.eduApplicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
Post Doctoral Fellow - QNM-I
The Quantum New Mexico Institute (QNM-I) at the University of New Mexico invites applications for Postdoctoral Fellowships in theoretical quantum information science (QIS) as part of the National Science Foundation’s Focused Research Hub in Theoretical Physics (FRHTP). QNM-I is an interdisciplinary QIS research center, with participating faculty from physics & astronomy, chemistry, electrical & computer engineering, computer science. The research at the QNM-I covers a broad range of foundational and applied investigations on topics including quantum computation, control, measurement, communication, and simulation. The QNM-I is an active participant in several multi-institutional centers, launched under the National Quantum Initiative (NQI), including the NSF Quantum Leap Challenge Institute, “Quantum Systems through Entangled Science and Engineering” (Q-SEnSE), and the DOE “Quantum Systems Accelerator” (QSA). As a QIS theory-hub, QNM-I brings together community through hosting visitors, seminars, hot-topics workshops, and as the scientific home of the well-known Southwest Quantum Information and Technology (SQuInT) network.
FRHTP Postdoctoral Fellows will have the opportunity to pursue independent lines of research, to work with QNM-I faculty members, and to interact with leading researchers at the QNM-I’s partner institutions, including nearby Sandia National Laboratories, Los Alamos National Laboratory, industrial partner Honeywell Quantum Solutions, and collaborators at the Q-SEnSE and QSA NQI Centers. Fellows also participate in QNM-I theory-hub activities, including hot-topics workshops and SQuInT.
A successful applicant must have completed all requirements for a Ph.D. in a discipline related to QIS by the time of employment. Candidates should have: (i) a demonstrated record of accomplishment in QIS and potential for research accomplishment at QNM-I; (ii) potential to contribute to center-wide research-training and FRHTP “hub activities”; (iii) potential to work productively with QNM-I faculty and partners; (iv) specific interest in QNM-I research areas; and (v) a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.
The initial term of appointment is two years with the possibility of extension to a third year, with a starting salary of $80,958.00 per year plus benefits and a substantial stipend for domestic and international travel and other expenses. Located in the city of Albuquerque, New Mexico, the Center has contributed to research and education in quantum information theory for over 25 years. Albuquerque offers a rich cultural environment in a low cost-of-living city, with beautiful weather, hiking, nearby skiing, and other many other outdoor activities.
Review of applications will commence in mid-October 2026, but applications will be considered until the positions are filled.
Minimum Qualifications:
- PHD or equivalent in Quantum Information by the start date of appointment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated record of research accomplishment in Quantum Information Science theory.
- Potential for research accomplishment as a postdoctoral fellow at the QNM-I.
- Potential to contribute to center-wide research training and QNM-I theory hub activities.
- Potential to work productively with QNM-I faculty and partners institutions.
- Specific interest in QNM-I research.
- A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities.
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Applicants must submit an application for this position in UNM Jobs. Required documents include (1) a cover letter that clearly addresses the criteria for successful application as specified in the ad, along with the names, affiliations, and e‐mail addresses of three references; and (2) a detailed statement of interest containing a proposal for research as an QNM-I Postdoctoral Fellow. Applicants should also ask each of their references to submit a letter of recommendation to qnm@unm.eduApplicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
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Who's Hiring
- University of Houston18
- LifeStance Health9
- Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health9
- Emory University7
- The Wistar Institute7
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- Education19
- Healthcare & Medical Services14
- Science & Research2
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in post doctoral fellow jobs.
- PhD in a relevant discipline completed or expected before the appointment start date
- Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publication in the field of the position
- Proficiency with field-specific analytical tools such as R, Python, MATLAB, or laboratory instrumentation
- Experience designing and independently executing original research projects
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for grant writing and conference presentation
- Ability to mentor graduate students and contribute to collaborative laboratory environments
Tips for Your Post Doctoral Fellow Job Search
Tailor your CV to each lab's focus
Rename your dissertation chapter titles to match the specific research language in each posting. Principal investigators scan for exact methodology keywords, so a CV that mirrors their published work signals you already speak their lab's language.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists post doctoral fellow openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Request recommendation letters before applying
Reach out to your dissertation committee and any co-authors at least three weeks before you submit. Many post doctoral fellow offers move fast, and a delayed letter is the most common reason a strong application stalls at the final stage.
Contact principal investigators directly
Email the PI whose work aligns with your research before a position is even posted. Introduce your findings in two sentences, attach a one-page research statement, and ask about upcoming openings. A significant share of post doctoral fellow positions are filled through direct outreach rather than formal listings.
Prepare a concise research statement
Write a two-page document covering your dissertation contributions, your next research questions, and how they connect to the hiring lab's current grants. Committees use it to judge both scientific depth and whether your trajectory fits their funding priorities.
Negotiate start date and resource access
Once an offer arrives, confirm lab bench allocation, computing cluster access, and conference funding before you accept. These details are rarely in the initial letter but are fully negotiable and significantly affect your ability to publish on schedule.
Post Doctoral Fellow Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most post doctoral fellows?
The companies hiring the most post doctoral fellows right now include University of Houston, LifeStance Health, and Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Pennsylvania, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Research universities, national laboratories, and large pharmaceutical companies consistently account for the majority of postdoctoral openings across the country.
How many post doctoral fellow jobs are remote?
About 50% of post doctoral fellow openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which is lower than most professional roles because bench science and shared instrumentation require physical presence. Computational research, data science, and bioinformatics sub-disciplines tend to have the highest share of remote-eligible postdoctoral positions.
How do you become a post doctoral fellow?
You become a post doctoral fellow by completing a doctoral degree and then securing a fixed-term research appointment at a university, national laboratory, or research-intensive company. The process involves defending your dissertation, identifying labs whose research aligns with your expertise, submitting a CV along with a research statement and writing samples, and obtaining strong letters of recommendation from faculty supervisors or principal investigators.
Can you get a post doctoral fellow position with limited research experience?
You can secure a post doctoral fellow appointment even with a thin publication record if your dissertation work is directly relevant to the hiring lab's active grants. Focus on labs that are expanding into your methodological specialty, highlight any preprints or conference presentations as evidence of in-progress work, and clearly articulate how your skills fill a gap the PI currently needs to advance funded projects.
What does the post doctoral fellow interview process look like?
The post doctoral fellow interview typically begins with an initial call with the principal investigator to discuss research fit, followed by a formal on-site or video visit where you present a seminar on your dissertation work. You then meet individually with lab members, collaborating faculty, and sometimes a department committee. The process closes with a conversation about project direction, funding sources, and mentorship expectations before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to post doctoral fellow jobs?
You can find and apply to post doctoral fellow jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from research institutions, national laboratories, and companies across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your discipline and research focus, then apply directly to each position that fits your background and career goals.
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