Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Quantum Computing
Application Period: Oct. 2, 2026 - Nov. 14, 2026
Contact: brigitte.pientka@mcgill.ca
The School of Computer Science at McGill University (Montreal, Canada) invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor.
We are seeking candidates with a PhD (or close to finishing) in Computer Science and expertise at the intersection of quantum computing and computer science. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to foundational and applied quantum algorithms, quantum cryptography, quantum information theory, quantum programming languages, quantum compilation, and classical-quantum computer architectures. The expected start date is August 1, 2027.
For further details at to apply, see our Workday posting.
The selection process will begin November 15, 2026, and continue until the positions are filled.
McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.
