The Yale Quantum Institute, founded in 2014, is a hub for cutting-edge research in quantum information physics, quantum optics, and nanophotonics. As part of its mission to advance quantum science, the institute is now accepting applications for its 2025 postdoctoral fellowships. These two-year fellowships will support research in quantum science for recent PhD recipients, providing a stipend of $80,000 per year, healthcare benefits, and an annual discretionary research fund of $5,000.
The fellowship program aims to attract exceptional researchers who can contribute to Yale’s leadership in the field, as recognized by the White House and the US Department of Energy. Applicants should have demonstrated excellent research ability and promise for future leadership in their field of interest. A selection committee will review applications based on previous work and potential for original research. Finalists will be invited to campus for a research seminar and interview with YQI faculty members, starting in December 2024.
The Yale Quantum Institute: A Hub for Quantum Research and Innovation
The Yale Quantum Institute (YQI), established in 2014, serves as a premier platform for bringing together experimental and theoretical researchers at Yale University in the field of quantum information physics, quantum optics and nanophotonics, optomechanics, mesoscopic physics, quantum control, quantum measurement, and quantum many-body physics. The institute provides a collaborative setting for cutting-edge research in these fields, fostering innovation and advancing our understanding of quantum science.
The YQI’s mission is to facilitate interdisciplinary research collaborations among its faculty members, who are renowned experts in their respective fields. By providing a synergistic environment, the institute enables researchers to explore new ideas, develop novel experimental techniques, and push the boundaries of human knowledge in quantum science. The YQI’s efforts have been recognized by the University Science Strategy Committee, which has identified quantum science as one of Yale’s top priorities.
2025 YQI Fellowship: Opportunities for Recent PhD Graduates
The YQI is pleased to invite applications from recent PhD graduates to join its laboratories as a YQI Fellow. This prestigious fellowship program aims to support research in the field of quantum science, providing exceptional opportunities for talented researchers to work with leading faculty members at Yale University.
To be eligible for the 2025 YQI Fellowship, candidates must have demonstrated excellent research ability in their prior work and exceptional promise for future leadership in their field of interest. They should clearly indicate which research group they intend to work with and are encouraged to contact these YQI Faculty members in advance. A selection committee will review each application, evaluating the candidates based on the quality of their previous work (thesis and publications) and their potential for original research within their proposed research group.
Qualifications and Terms of Appointment
The YQI fellowships are intended for researchers within three years of their PhD. The research interest of the fellows should match those of the faculty mentors and fall into areas matching the mission of the YQI. Non-US citizens must be eligible to obtain a J-1 Scholar visa status for the duration of the Fellowship, while non-English native speakers will be required to prove English language proficiency prior to award.
The terms of appointment for the 2025 YQI Fellowship include a stipend of $80,000 per year plus healthcare benefits, with an annual standard raise of 2.5% each year on subsequent anniversary dates. Additionally, YQI fellows receive an annual $5,000 discretionary research fund and have extra outreach responsibilities, such as science outreach, contacting “YQI-sister institute fellows” at other universities, creating a network, organizing a conference or workshop, or teaching a short YQI course.
Application Process and Key Dates
To apply for the 2025 YQI Fellowship, candidates must upload the required documents on the Interfolio portal before October 27, 2024, at 11:59 pm ET. The application package should include a cover letter describing past training, research interests, the group they intend to work in, and potential research topics/projects they intend to pursue at Yale, as well as their career goals. Additionally, applicants must submit their curriculum vitae, reprints of selected publications (maximum three), and three reference letters.
The key dates for the 2025 YQI Fellowship application process are:
- Opening for applications: July 29, 2024
- Application deadline: October 27, 2024, at 11:59 pm ET
- Rounds of online interviews: November-December 2024
- Acceptance notification: January 2025
- Enrollment and potential visa application: Spring 2025
- YQI Fellowship start: Fall 2025 (flexible)
For more information or to apply, candidates can contact Florian Carle, YQI Manager, at yqi@yale.edu or (203)436-9153.
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