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University at Buffalo

Empire Innovation Professor, Quantum Computing

University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, United States, 14266

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Qualifications The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) invites candidates to apply for a tenure‑track EIP position. A successful candidate should hold the rank of Full Professor at the time of application, although strong candidates at the rank of Associate Professor will also be considered.

The successful candidate is expected to build a world‑class research and educational program that exemplifies a strong drive towards team research, produces impactful research publications, attracts significant public and private research funding, and demonstrates commitment to effective teaching.

Research Interests

Quantum Computing Theory

Quantum Algorithms

Quantum Networking for Distributed Quantum Computing (as opposed to QKD)

Quantum Machine Learning

Quantum Sensing

Quantum Applications

Quantum‑safe or Quantum‑resistant Cryptography

Responsibilities We invite prominent leaders in quantum computing. Areas include theory, algorithms, networking, and other software and hardware systems that embody quantum physics to enable secure, reliable, and efficient applications. The hire would also have immediate collaborative opportunities with faculty in the Physics, Mathematics, and Materials Design and Innovation departments.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels, mentor graduate students, advise students at all levels, and maintain an active research program.

We are particularly looking for candidates who can operate and lead effectively in a diverse community of students and faculty and share our vision of helping all constituents reach their full potential.

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Education and Training

Industries Higher Education

About the Department of Computer Science and Engineering The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) offers BS degrees in computer science and engineering, a combined 5‑year BS‑MS program, minors, certificates, and joint programs. It also offers advanced graduate certificate programs and MS and Ph.D. programs in Computer Science & Engineering. The department currently has over 50 tenure‑track faculty, 18 teaching faculty, 2,200 undergraduate majors, 1,200 master’s students, and 160 Ph.D. students.

About the University at Buffalo The University at Buffalo (UB) is a flagship of the State University of New York system and a member of the prestigious American Association of Universities. It has about 21,000 undergraduates, 11,000 graduate students, and 2,500 full‑time faculty. UB recently received $400M in funding for the EmpireAI project.

Equal Opportunity University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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