Assistant or Associate Professor in Quantum Information Science and Technology

Job Description: The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science at Binghamton University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant professor to begin in fall of 2026. We seek exceptional scholars whose research and teaching will elevate Watson College's strengths in Quantum Information Science and Technology (QIST) and help build cross-disciplinary collaborations across engineering and the physical/computational sciences. Theoretical Focus Areas include (but not limited to): distributed quantum computing, quantum networking, quantum sensing/metrology/imaging, quantum error correction, and quantum entanglement theory. Experimental Focus Areas include (but not limited to): neutral-atom platforms (cold atoms or warm vapor), photonic systems (including nonlinear crystal sources and quantum optics), and other hardware relevant to quantum networking, sensing, imaging, metrology, and quantum information processing. Responsibilities include: Developing and sustaining a vibrant, externally funded research programMentoring graduate and undergraduate studentsTeaching at the undergraduate and graduate levelsProviding service to the department, college, and university While the primary target is the Assistant Professor rank, exceptional candidates at the Associate Professor level with well-established research program and strong, sustained extramural funding will also be considered, contingent on qualifications and budgetary approval. The successful candidate will help advance Watson College's commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive academic environment and will engage in collaborative initiatives across Binghamton University. Watson College Commitments: Watson College stands committed to fostering a community that reflects our diverse society to ensure that its teaching, research, scholarship, and outreach programs include and serve a wide range of individuals. Underpinning the technical, engineering, and computer science expertise of Watson College faculty, staff, students and alumni is an understanding that diverse and inclusive groups maximize potential, innovation, and impact. We, therefore, develop structures and opportunities that improve the experience of all students, especially those who are underrepresented in engineering and computer science. Watson faculty, staff, and students assist in cultivating a community of members that are conscious of barriers to social mobility, exhibit and act on empathy and compassion, and advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), both within the college and beyond. Together, we learn, educate, innovate, and work toward a more just and inclusive future. We embrace and cultivate our diversity and thrive because of it. We strongly encourage potential applicants who share these goals, especially underrepresented minorities, women, and persons with disabilities to apply. Requirements: Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering/Science, or a closely related field by spring of 2026.Commitment to excellence in research, teaching, mentoring, and inclusive academic culture.Record of scholarship as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and citationsTeaching experience at the undergraduate/graduate levelsPotential to secure extramural funding.Potential to build a visible research program and to collaborate across disciplines. Preferred Qualifications (to be considered for Associate Professor): Nationally or internationally recognized research record in QIST.Evidence of sustained extramural funding and a well-established, high-impact research program.Demonstrated leadership in QIST (e.g., team building, center-scale initiatives, community service, or standards/roadmapping efforts). Please be advised that H1B visa sponsorship may not be available for this position.