The expected hiring range for this position is
$89,300.00-$125,000.00.Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.
Joint Fermilab - Illinois Tech Faculty/Scientist Position
Experimental Superconducting Quantum Devices
The Department of Physics at Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech) and Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory invite applications for a joint faculty/scientist position in Experimental Superconducting Quantum Devices.
This is a joint 50/50 appointment between Illinois Tech and Fermilab intended to strengthen collaborative research, student training, and shared research infrastructure in superconducting quantum science and technology. The appointment may be made at the Assistant Professor/Associate Scientist level or, in exceptional cases, at the Associate or Full Professor/Senior Scientist level, depending on qualifications and experience. The anticipated start date is August 2026.
Fermilab hosts the Superconducting Quantum Materials and Systems Center (SQMS), one of the U.S. Department of Energy National Quantum Information Science Research Centers, and supports world-class facilities in superconducting quantum materials, 2D superconducting qubits, and 3D SRF cavity-based quantum systems (“qudits”). Illinois Tech and Fermilab seek an outstanding experimental scientist who will contribute to an internationally recognized research program that advances superconducting quantum devices and strengthens the growing quantum ecosystem between the two institutions.
Research Areas of Interest
Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to:
Research and Scientific Leadership
Teaching and Mentorship
Collaboration and Institutional Engagement
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Joint Appointment Structure
The appointment will be shared approximately equally between Illinois Tech and Fermilab, with specific responsibilities and reporting structures defined through the joint appointment agreement. The successful candidate will have opportunities to access advanced research facilities and collaborate broadly across the SQMS ecosystem and associated Fermilab programs.
About Illinois Tech
Illinois Institute of Technology is a STEM-focused research university recognized for excellence in science, engineering, computing, architecture, and technology innovation. The Department of Physics provides a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment with strong connections to regional and national quantum science initiatives.
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit:
1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vitae including publication list
3. Research statement (upload under the Resume Section)
4. Teaching and mentoring statement (upload under the Resume Section)
5. Contact information for at least three references
Review of applications will begin on May 28, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Illinois Institute of Technology and Fermilab are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building diverse and inclusive communities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.
Why Fermilab:
Fermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.
Pre-Employment Screening:
Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening
Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive and drug-free environment. An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.
HSPD-12
In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a federal background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.
Foreign Government Sponsored Activities
Fermilab employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. Such individuals will be asked to disclose any participation for review by Fermilab's Office of General Counsel.
REAL-ID Requirement for access to Fermilab Campus
Fermilab requires all members of the public to produce a REAL-ID, or equivalent, to access the Fermilab Campus for interviews or career events. A list of acceptable forms of ID can be found here: https://get-connected.fnal.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/REALID-Documents.pdf. If a candidate is selected for an interview but does not possess any of the equivalent documents, we may schedule a virtual interview.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Fermilab is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.