The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Texas Tech University (TTU) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join our team. This position will involve split time between the development of interdisciplinary Quantum Information Science and Engineering (QISE) curricula and Physics Education Research (PER) or other Discipline-based Education Research (DBER) related to Quantum Computing (QC) and/or Quantum Information Science (QIS). This is part of a TTU Quantum Computing Strategic Research Initiative which includes research and workforce development across disciplines.
The successful candidate will work closely with faculty and collaborators in Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering (ECE) and Computer Science (CS) across the institution to design, implement, and evaluate innovative curricula, pedagogical approaches and course materials in undergraduate and graduate QISE courses. The candidate will also carry out PER or other DBER on QISE courses and curricula. This could be building on or related to our present and ongoing research on the effectiveness of evidence-based QC learning materials or workforce development or other QC/QISE related topics. The successful candidate will be able to work well with multiple faculty across different disciplines, be able to develop QISE course and curricular materials, working with faculty and graduate students in different fields, and be able to carry out PER or DBER projects in the context of QISE.
The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. in Physics, Chemistry, ECE or CS with a focus on educational research. They should also have content knowledge in Quantum Computing and/or Quantum Information Science and pedagogical knowledge that can be applied to course and curriculum creation and development. Ideally, the candidate will have a PER or other DBER Ph.D.
Each applicant should submit a CV, list of publications, statement of research interests and plans,
teaching philosophy and contact information for at least three references.
Applications should be submitted online at http://jobs.texastech.edu, using requisition #43463BR. Inquiries should be sent to Professor Beth Thacker (beth.thacker@ttu.edu). Review of applications will begin on immediately. The position start date is March 1, 2026.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
