Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Computer Science: Quantum Computing

The School of Computer Science at McGill University (Montreal, Canada) invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor.

The expected start date is August 1, 2027.

Job Duties

The successful candidate will be expected to conduct research and secure competitive external funding, teach a diverse body of undergraduate and graduate students, and provide service to the University, the profession, and society at large.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

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.

Faculty/Department/Unit

Faculty of Science / School of Computer Science

Job Type

Tenure-track

Rank

Assistant Professor

Salary

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Posting Period

The deadline to submit your application is until November 14, 2026.

The selection process will begin November 15, 2026, and continue until the positions are filled.

Required Documents

A complete application package must include:

A cover letter
A Curriculum Vitae including a list of publications
A selection of 3-5 publications that the candidate considers as major and representative of their research activity
A research statement
A teaching statement
The names and email addresses of three references

Additional Information

For external applicants, a guide on the application process is available.

For more information, contact brigitte.pientka@mcgill.ca

The School of Computer Science at McGill University consistently ranks among the top Computer Science departments in Canada. It offers a collegial environment with opportunities for interactions with world-class researchers in areas ranging from software engineering, programming languages and distributed systems to artificial intelligence and robotics. McGill University is among the top research-intensive academic institutions in Canada and has consistently been ranked in the top universities worldwide. Montreal is a historic and cosmopolitan city, home to four universities, and is considered one of the top three cities for students in North America.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND DIVERSITY

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.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate s record.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures.

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.