In just the last few years, the University of Pittsburgh has hired extensively in quantum science and engineering (QISE). Faculty have joined our engineering school, strengthening our ability to simulate quantum systems. Other faculty have joined our chemistry department, expanding the role of molecular chemistry in quantum information science, and exploring the design and synthesis of novel quantum materials. And we’re not done yet.
This year, we continue quantum themed hiring with two open faculty positions – the first seeks a computer science faculty member who is interested in the design of software for quantum computers. The second seeks a physicist interested in experimental quantum physics. Both would collaborate with other faculty who are already here and doing groundbreaking work – exploring quantum simulation to solve some of engineering’s hardest problems, quantum communication, design of qubits and design of quantum computers.
Faculty, postdocs and students joining Pitt will have an opportunity to use and contribute to the design of a new $11.6 Million dollar investment in QISE. The Western Pennsylvania Quantum Information Core (WP-QIC – pronounced “Whip-Quick!”) will enable Pitt, our close collaborators and students to rapidly advance this field.
These faculty will be responsible for training the next generation of quantum researchers through our new Physics and Quantum Computing degree, which is a unique collaboration between our Physics and Computer Science Departments and our Quantum Computing and Quantum Information Certificate, which also includes our electrical and computer engineering department. These programs represent a deep collaboration between the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Computing and Information, and the Swanson School of Engineering.
In addition to the work being conducted specifically at the University of Pittsburgh, The Pittsburgh Quantum Institute was established to harness the Pittsburgh regional’s expertise in quantum information science and engineering. We are excited that Carnegie Mellon University is now co-funding and co-leading this effort.
Pitt is embracing a quantum future. All we need now – is you!