The Colorado School of Mines, a public R1 research university focused on applied science and engineering, is excited to announce three faculty positions in Quantum Science and Engineering. These hires, one each in the departments of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, and Physics, will expand our research in quantum information science, support the launch of a new Bachelor of Science program in Quantum Systems Engineering, and strengthen our existing Master of Science in Quantum Engineering, one of the oldest in the nation.
The Department of Computer Science invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the broadly defined area of Quantum Computing, with an anticipated start in Fall 2026. While we expect to hire at the Assistant Professor level, exceptional candidates may also be considered at a higher rank. We seek a creative and ambitious researcher whose work complements and expands our strengths in computer science and applied interdisciplinary engineering. Candidates whose research bridges multiple subfields, connects with industry or national laboratories, or integrates experimental and theoretical approaches are especially encouraged to apply. Areas of interest include:
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About Mines & The CS Department
Colorado School of Mines, Colorado's oldest public university, produces talent, knowledge and solutions that serve industry and benefit society—all to create a more prosperous future. Mines has about 6400 undergraduate students and 1900 graduate students in a broad range of applied science and engineering disciplines. Mines maintains high-quality, well-funded research programs (~$106M in awards for fiscal year 2024) with strong participation from both graduate and undergraduate students. The 2026 edition of U.S. News and World Report ranks Mines as a top 100 university. Mines has the highest admissions standards of any public university in Colorado and among the highest of any public university in the U.S. Located in Golden, Colorado, Mines has close proximity to Denver and Boulder, providing opportunities for significant collaboration with government labs (including NREL, NIST, NCAR, and NOAA), industry, and other universities.
The Computer Science Department consists of 27 full-time faculty and hosts a thriving research program focusing on algorithms, human-centered computing, machine learning & data science, robotics, security & privacy, and systems. The department educates approximately 1000 undergraduate and 140 graduate students, offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science, and supports growing interdisciplinary programs in Quantum Engineering, Data Science, Robotics, Quantitative Biosciences and Engineering, and Operations Research with Engineering. The CS faculty often advise graduate students in these programs, and they work collaboratively with researchers across other departments, universities, hospitals (including CU-Anschutz Medical Campus), national labs and industry partners.
About Quantum at Mines & Colorado
Colorado is a federally designated Quantum Tech Hub and home to the largest concentration of quantum companies in the U.S. Mines is a key partner in the Elevate Quantum consortium, which is positioning Colorado as a global hub for quantum innovation and workforce development. Mines complements its well-equipped Shared Instrumentation Facilities with unique resources that create rare opportunities for advancing discovery and application. Examples include the Edgar Experimental Mine—a flexible underground environment for testing quantum technologies—and Quantum COmmons, which will provide state-of-the-art quantum device fabrication and measurement services to incubate startups and accelerate innovation across the quantum ecosystem. Mines launched one of the first interdisciplinary master's programs in Quantum Engineering in the United States (started in 2020). It is now launching a new BS degree in Quantum Systems Engineering, the first of its kind in the nation.
The Quantum Engineering Program brings together 29 faculty members from seven departments at Mines. Their research spans a wide range of topics, including quantum algorithms for near-term intermediate-scale quantum computers, quantum complexity, spin qubits in silicon, materials for quantum information, the interface of machine learning with quantum systems, and the use of quantum sensors for discoveries in astro-particle physics. Additional areas include cryogenic electronics to enhance quantum readout, quantum-proof encryption, and quantum algorithms applied to challenges in materials science, chemistry, and petroleum engineering. More information is available at quantum.mines.edu.
Total Rewards Assistant Professor: $110,000 – $132,000
Associate Professor: $125,000 – $157,000
Professor: $145,000 – $217,100
Mines takes into consideration a combination of the candidate's education, training, and experience as well as the position's scope and complexity, the discretion, and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary rate for potential new employees.
Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees. For this role, that includes:
All Mines employees also have access to discount programs through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games, as well as access to the state-of-the-art Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more) and equipment rentals through the Outdoor Recreation Center. We are proud to have recently opened an on-campus daycare center. For more details about benefits at Mines, visit
How to Apply
Priority review will begin on November 1st, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, please apply by December 15th, 2025. Applicants will be asked to complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, references, veteran status) and upload the below documents (required). References will not be collected or contacted until later in the selection process and you will be informed before that contact is made. Applications must specify in the application package to which rank they are applying. Applicants will notice on the application form, there is only one location to upload all required materials. Further, once submitted, the applicant will not be able to edit their application. Applicants may submit their application as one combined document or as separate documents. The application must include:
Research Statement: Candidates should describe how their research relates to and complements research activities and expertise at Mines, its expected scholarly and societal impact, its relevance to Mines' goals (e.g., earth, energy, and environment), and current or future connections to industry and/or opportunities for entrepreneurship. The statement should cover both the